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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jan 22, 1760
Page
1
Constantinople reports the Envoy from Russia complimenting the Grand Seignior on his accession and the Bashaw’s extended tenure with a large remittance. tensions rise over Syria and Asia Minor migrations increasing prices, while fires near Sultan Beyhmet’s mosque are noted.
At the Guildhall a Common Council court approved petitioning Parliament for a bill to empower the City to alter avenues for its advantage. A resident petition on the nuisance of public auditions was referred to a committee of Aldermen and Commoners for future report. Paris reports a note signer Le Cointre fled with money and was hanged in effigy. Dunkirk letters deny Thurot's arrival and say privateers rise in the Channel with more expected. Admiralty notes Magnanime price two pence.
The piece records regimental raises in Wales and Ireland with appointments for command by Hon Major Vaughan, Lt Cols and a Major. It notes a chaplain to preach on the King Charles martyr anniversary, a new head porter, and various deaths, robberies, prices, and trade entries. It ends with several merchant and bookshop notices in London.
A notice from the Nobility, Gentry, Clergy, and Freeholders of Middlesex and Westminster announces a meeting at St. Albans Tavern on Sept 29 and following days to recruit able-bodied men for service in his Majesty's Land Forces under terms of three-year discharge option. A bounty of five guineas is promised. Subscriptions are invited from local nobility and patrons to support the effort, with continued meetings through February next.
To the youth of Great Britain who serve King and County the King’s pleasure augments Col John Hale’s Regiment of Tight Dragoons. Young fellows may enlist and be supplied with money clothing and mutes. London applicants may go to Ambrose Turner at the Britannia Charing-Cross. Coventry officers in the country.
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