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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jul 05, 1763
Page
4
The fragmentary lines praise rule and “mighty Lord of Hosts” while denouncing discord and faction. It calls for magnifying beauty of peace, curb troublesome subjects, and uphold authority amid turmoil.
At Guildhall before Lord Chief Justice Pratt and a jury of merchants, printer William Huckell won a verdict for 3001 damages and costs against the King’s Messengers after a nearly twelve hour hearing. Public acclaim followed as Wilkes and Liberty were cheered.
A man hanged in Rotten Row is declared lunatic and allied with Windmill Hill Methodists. Lewis Mackely convicted for stealing six guineas and silver buckles. Vessels from Jamaica Tortola and Guadalupe arrive. numerous ships entered and exported goods including silver, gold, wheat, cloth, and sugar. Imports include brandy, silk, linen. ships and sailings noted with prices and high water times. Prices of stocks and bonds listed alongside ship arrivals and cargo values.
The text contrasts liberty with tyranny, condemning the courts for coercion and rulers who silence petitions for redress. It argues a just government must invite grievances, advise the king, and avoid deceptive policies that deceive both king and people, warning that ministers who evade fault lead to ruin.
A Subaltern writes from Lindon on June 70 1763 asking the printer to publish a plea to the Royal Master. He details arrears due to OST of the army and militiamen since June 1760 and warns that debt arrests threaten many veterans. He cites ensigns and lieutenants with substantial arrears, urges payment to prevent duns and half-pay ruin, and condemns unlawful gains rumored from misappropriated funds. He appeals for relief and laments dependence on future half pay.
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