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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jun 03, 1780
Page
1
In a dated 1780 letter to the Gentlemen Clergy and Freeholders of Lancaster Stanley expresses gratitude for his election as representative. He pledges to postpone personal expenses until Parliament convenes and asks for continued favor. He vows diligence in Parliament focusing onLancaster's commercial interests and sends respectful salutations.
In Lindon on May 40 1780 T Stanley declares he runs for Parliament independently of any other candidate. He asserts his public conduct earned constituents approval and rejects claims of alliance with rivals. He asks for continued protection and support, expressing gratitude and loyalty to the county.
Richardson and Goodluck Ya announce a new plan in the Irish State Lottery beginning June 24. Tickets priced two guineas one guinea and half a guinea beckon capital prizes paid in money with no deductions. Offices at Bank Buildings Cornhill and 8 facing King’s Mews Charing Cross display schemes and a history of capital prizes shared, including a 20000 prize in the last lottery divided among fifteen plus other large prizes.
Argray and Co offer policies at half a guinea and five shillings sixpence for capital prizes in the Lith State Lottery and the English State Lottery. The notice advertises both lotteries with multiple ticket options and percentages, urging public attention to the plan.
May 30 1789 the Principal Officers of the Majestys Ordinance invite proposals to supply leaden shot for wall pis tols muskets carbines and pistols to be cast in office moulds at St Margaret Street Westminster on Thursday the 3th of June price quantity and delivery time must be specified proposals require the proposer or their agent attendance Cambridge County seeks a parliamentary candidate Gideon Sampson thanks supporters and seeks votes promising independence and diligent service if elected.
London reports a grand fleet of thirty four sail of the line under Francis Geary will sail soon with Vice Admiral Darby and Rear Admirals Digby and Ress. Reinforcements will follow if needed. Also noted are civic disturbances in Golden Square and Lincoln's Inn Fields with mob actions at the Bavarian and Catholic chapels.
A mob attacked the Popith chapel in Litthe Moor fields and burned the interior. At Covent Garden a crowd gathered to hear examinations of those linked to the Rosmith chapel fire. Prisoners were brought before Sir John Fielding's office. several witnesses described arrests and actions during the blaze. Others faced charges of aiding, with some bound for New Prison and others bailed. Notices report promotions, marriages, and several deaths in the week.
House of Lords notes a riotous mob on Saturday June 3 causing mortifying danger to peers. Earl Bathurst laments the insult and peril as a Reverend Prelate, the Bishop of Lincoln, was torn from his carriage amid the disturbance.
A London riot near Parliament House prompts ministers to pursue strict punishment of mob leaders. Lords debate who was responsible, defend ministerial actions, and seek robust police measures to restore order amid tensions over the Quebec bill and Catholic establishment.
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