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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jul 30, 1778
Page
4
A lengthy air of 18th century political critique laments misgovernance and fiscal decline. The author argues for a strong, spirited ministry and recalls Chatham’s public virtue, urging renewed naval effort under Keppel to safeguard England’s colonies and trade against France.
A letter from London residents appeals to readers to supply lists of bribed Members of both Houses, contractors, receivers, and others who profited from the war with America. It accuses these actors of dismembering the empire, harming trade, and weakening the country, urging honest locals to resist and expose these abuses.
Fragmentary text mentions preet services, thieves, tests, and Spital fields with unclear place names and actions. No coherent event or entities clearly defined for a solid summary.
A reader inquires about reports in the London Evening Post and Gazette of a new Scotch regiment raised and officers appointed. The letter warns against arming many Scots, fearing ulterior motives and recalling historical votes of 1645 and 1545.
The London Evening paper discusses Algernon Sydney and the magistrate's role in religion. It argues against magistrates exercising dominion over faith or conscience and frames penal law repeal as a right, not a favor, warning that controlling religion leads to spiritual wickedness and social disruption.
The Court in Madrid has issued orders to Corunna to arm and ready two swift packet boats for sailing. The ministry favors sea officers fluent in English and familiar with Ireland and Scotland. Packets’ captains choose their pilots and cabins are unusually decorated, prompting speculation amid Cadiz fleet growth.
A Philadelphia dated June 13 reports British distress over no mails for warships, blaming colonial trade disruption on ministry policies. It notes loss of ships, men, and stores, and accuses ministers of strengthening France. A correspondent calls it scandalous for the King's brother to fight abroad while Britain needs him home. An officer in the guard reports Lord Fife accused of acting as Commissioner and criticizes the sickly commissioners who wish to be anywhere else.
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