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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jan 21, 1775
Page
4
A royal missive style plea from a loyal subject urges the king to reconsider the exclusion of Whig families from governance. The author cautions the king against alienating factions that helped establish the realm, warning that opponents may push for a return to older rulers.
A correspondent defends Bath against the Upper Rooms rivalry, arguing the lower town draws gamblers and thieves to a crowded scene that aids pickpocketing. He condemns the upper rooms for their prestige yet excuses the lower crowd, portraying a bustling, risky social foray with vivid, scathing detail.
An early 18th century verse item praising Britain titled The Genius of Britain. The ode alludes to current times and is printed for J. Almen, opposite Burlington House, Piccadilly, with a price of 35.
Publication from Philadelphia September 5 1774 prints the journals of the American Congress and extracts from the Votes. It includes a copy of the Petition to the King and accounts by J Almen in Piccadilly with additions to complete the record for readers who purchased earlier extracts. Printed by order of the Congress with contributors Bollan Franklin and Arthur Lee.
Translation from a Chinese Imperial Eclogue inscribed to the author of An Heroic Epistle to Sir William Mbers. Printed for J. Almen opposite Burlington House in Piccadilly. Published price two pence.
A brief parliamentary letter to Lord M criticizes the Adairs of America with remarks from a Member of Parliament. Printed for J. Almon opposite Burlington House.
A Postscript recounts Lord Richmond urging recalling troops from America as more honorable. It cites Count de Guines memorial claiming England disarmed first, with Parliament asked to publish contrary papers. Chatham, Suffolk, Camden, Gower, and others debated taxation, war aims, and plans to pressure America, while merchants and Glasgow traders seek inquiry into American affairs.
London reports a firm resolve to enforce all late acts in America. Regiments named for deployment include the 34th, the 42d Highland regiment, the 5th, and the 17th light horse. Orders issued for embarkation at the earliest, with plans to send two general officers to America.
Provisions remain plentiful and cheap, beef at two pence per pound and fowl at fixed prices. Reports discuss the severity of the Woucefalls case in King's Bench prison, with harsh sentences and bail. Tavern keepers refuse to host the prisoners, fearing offending Lord Mansfield, while residents worry about a roaming troop of light cavalry and its impact on inns and morals. The Borough plans to petition the Countess of P to curb their arrival, hoping royal intervention will prevail.
An imperfect fragment notes a letter from Leeds read by Mr. Barclay at the King's Arms. The 440.p.m. post arrived too late to be included in this night's issue, leaving readers awaiting tomorrow’s update.
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