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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jul 20, 1780
Page
4
A London printer’s frame by frame critique argues incendiaries deserve harsh punishment, cites American and colonial parallels, questions military actions burning towns, and urges impartial justice and civil liberty, condemning partial judgment and coercive power.
In the London Evening Pot excerpt from William Temple’s Memoirs, the dialogue recounts discussions with Charles II about how ministerial decisions and treaties were mishandled, the nation’s resistance to enforced religion, and the difficulty of governing England without a large standing army. The text compares England and France, noting land, offices, and parliamentary subsidies shape power, and suggests foreign troops would fracture rather than unify the realm.
An account notes a remark attributed to the English king after discussion with Gourville during a Dutch war era visit. The king agrees the people guide rule, stating if he becomes merely that then he is nothing, and swears to rule as the Maz of his people.
A London Evening Post excerpt recalls that after the 1746 rebellion a young rebel aide de camp sought escape via Whitby and York. He was sheltered by a Papist in the area, later captured, and cleared on pretence of signing. The note warns Protestants to judge consequences of harboring rebels. Wealthy, July 9, 1780.
A letter to the Printer of the London Evening Post discusses Lord Mansfield's doctrine about military assistance to the civil power as unconstitutional. It cites passages arguing soldiers acted as civil officers, notes Admiral Rodney's reputed stance, and reports on executions for destroying Mansfield's house. Also covered are arrivals, ship actions, Cork gold box tribute, and clerical appointments, with deaths including Hester Viscountess Mahon.
Notice from Joseph Jewson offering Patents Shot and shooting accessories at wholesale and retail beside the Monument. Also advertising English State Lottery tickets with special plans and rewards for ticket names. Ship news lists several vessels sailing or arriving and ships near Gravesend with cargoes and destinations.
A speaker argues that civil magistrates cannot wield warrants against guards without military support and warns that reliance on the army would undo civil government. He questions exceptions to constitutional principles and recalls the Latin phrases Tempora mutantur and NOS mutamus in illis.
A fragmentary notice states that a Bill of Indictment is being prepared by eminent Crown lawyers and others to charge numerous leading figures alleged to be involved in recent riots. After full investigation by the administration, the bill was returned by the Grand Jury.
Morning issue lists the fourth part of the Sessions Paper continuing the Trials of the Rioters at the Old Bailey and the second part of the Surry Sessions Paper continuing the Trials of the Rioters at St Margaret's Hill under the Special Commission Taken in Short Hand by Joseph Gurney and sold by M. Gary in Beif Yard Temple Bar
Prices listed for bank stocks and annuities with varying rates and dates. Entries include Bank Stock at 62, Bank Annuities reduced, Confols for 1762 and 1753, 4 percent 1777, long annuities and India Bonds, Old and New Annuities, Navy Assurance, and Exch tickets with stated per cent shares and prices.
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