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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jul 25, 1780
Page
4
A London Evening Post correspondent denounces the rejected Popish education bill and its amendments as dangerous to Protestant children. The writer argues the measure would empower Papists to purchase estates and influence church livings, risking Jesuit influence while condemning persecution and forced conversions. Dated February 25, 1780.
A satirical poem condemns corruption in high places, praising a powerful stream that quashes opposition. It rails at courtiers and officials, mocks naval and church figures, and calls for exploitation of public funds while promoting economy’s defeat. The piece targets ministers, the Navy Board, and political figures in a biting historical vent.
Freeman's Dublin Journal notes Irish gains in political liberty against British politics while urging further effort. It lauds the restoration of a free press and natural rights, but warns additional work remains to complete the constitutional restoration and export freedom.
A call to action to secure free trade and prevent privateer depredations as Irish vessels suffer. Proposes assembling merchants to back privateering efforts and pressure government for rapid measures. Mentions captains Adams Donovan Nelson and Bayes and Lord Mountmorres as notable figures.
An advertisement extols Nevil Holt and various mineral waters sold by W. Owen at the Original Mineral Water Warehouse in London near Temple Bar. It lists Seltzer, German Spa, Pyrmont, Bristol, Scarborough, Harrogate, Cheltenham, Tar and Sea Waters, with notes on import, quality, and required billing to prevent counterfeit waters harming patients.
On June 28 1780 a small black pocket book was lost near Crosby Marsh by Liver aj Pool. It contained a bank note and a bill of exchange drawn June 26 by John Morty of Northwich in favor of Nathaniel Beaman at 62 days. Reward of twenty guineas offered by Messrs Schethera and Wakefield Liverpool or John Mort Northwich. The 2001 draft is useless to anyone but the owner.
Reports discuss naval disparity against the enemy, finance and corruption critiques, court intrigues, notable figures like Prince Charles of Lorraine, and election observations. Also noted are ship movements, arrivals, and local obituaries and deaths in Yorkshire and surrounding areas.
The report notes a deal on July 26 for SHIP NEW 5S. The Wind SS and Flora sailed yesterday toward the West ward, while Seaford heads Northward. Dromedary Charon Wells cutter and Swan Hunter remain under orders near Chetter.
Reading from early 20th century financial page shows varied stock quotes across banks pensions and government issues. Notable entries include Bank Stock prices around 116 and 62 to 64 for various annuities and Consols with several 4 per cent and 3 per cent notes. Also listed are India stock and Navy assurance items with par values and occasional lotteries and exchange bills.
A London letter recounts Thomas Clement praising Maredan's Drops for curing leprosy and numerous ailments. The notice lists extensive claims, prices, and multiple London outlets selling the remedy, urging public publication of his long trial.
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