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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jan 29, 1780
Page
4
A letter argues for decisive action and public reform to avert calamity. It urges forming committees of safety in every county, adopting Irish methods, and organizing associations, warning that mere petitions will fail without firm, devoted effort.
The document presents early declarations of candidacy by Timothy Shelley for Shoreham and Thomas Stanley for Lancaster in 1780, urging support from freeholders and representing county interests. It includes notices of published works and periodical reviews of French court anecdotes, with publication details and prices.
At the January General Quarter Session the county resolved to fell the old goal and the stithyard. The session adjourned to February 14 at 10 in the forenoon to consider the sale. Proposals sealed will be received from purchasers, with a 10 percent deposit required. Inquire of surveyor Mr Hillyer at Middle Moorfields or Mr Rooke at Hertford.
Report from Castle of Exeter January 28 1789 on a Devon county meeting proposing to present to Parliament a petition urging true frugality and economy in government. It warns of debt taxes war costs and sinecures, endorsing Burke's economy plan and calling local signings against patronage.
A Westminster meeting denounces wasteful public spending and excessive emoluments, urging Parliament to investigate money raising and expenditure, abolish sinecures, and redirect funds to state needs. The gathering appoints a committee, plans adjournment to April, and thanks various MPs and notables.
The cargo and crews remain aboard while north east winds blow hard. Vessels named include ARREY B with crew Madonna and St. Michael Arcangelo Savas from Gasipoli. Cors Ann Rutiel from London and Marys Hoaé from Bristol. M'Culm from Bristol at Dublin Bristol. Jannet Logan from Firth of Forth at Liverpole.
Prices of stocks and annuities with varied old style quotations. Bank stock at 113 4 3 4 dailies. Annuities reduced to 61 5 8ths at 3 4. National and commercial securities shown with 4 per cent, 3 4ths, and 5 8ths terms. Bonds and various government issues listed with dates 1777 1779 and 178? values. Also South Sea stock and New Navy Assurance notes included.
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