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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jun 05, 1770
Page
1
June 6 dispatches describe Albanians burning Patras with consuls fleeing by sea. Civilians are slain or enslaved as the citadel garrison exploits the chaos. Next day Rugians and Ottoman troops at Navarino face a mine and were cut down while attempting escape.
In America Baton New England on a Saturday the superior court admitted to bail Ed Manwaring J Monroe and others all indicted for murder on the terrible evening of the 5th of the month Ebenezer Richardson was brought into court for trial indicted for the murder of the unfortunate young Snider on February 22 but the trial was postponed.
From the London Gazette June 5 a list of dividends to be made includes George Wilson and William Carr merchants of Newcastle upon Tyne at the Custom-house coffee-house. Also Thomas Sleigh woollen draper of Norwich at the White Swan Inn and John Graham throwster and furbisher of Spitalfields are set for certificates to be granted.
In London yesterday the Prince of Wales and Royal family attended at Carlton House while Princess Dowager Wales sails toward Dover to embark for France via Brunswick. Reports flag a planned Dover departure and Brunswick voyage, with a Blackheath review and artillery inspection on the horizon. A political squabble over American policy surfaces amid Parliament notes and a London assault case recalled from ancient times. Fleet movements include Scarborough and a convoy to Antigua. the Lion founder at sea. Guildford races see Belinda win a race. An Irish street clash in St Martin's Lane ends with a battered countryman rescued by bystanders.
A cart owner struck a man with a spade after being attacked, fracturing his skull and causing a death. An escape attempt by felons at Newgate was thwarted as guards kept watch. A fire in Shug Lane destroyed stables and houses. Various notable deaths and marriages are listed, including Mr. Grace of Devonshire Yard, and others in London and Bath.
Anow surveys mankind's drift toward extremes of enthusiasm and infidelity. Furioso and Libertas embody the dangers of zealotry and licentiousness, showing how excessive piety or pleasure wrecks virtue, happiness, and reason. The essay argues true religion harmonizes with reason, promoting peace on earth and hope of future felicity.
A long historical passage depicts a conflict between a young divine and his elder, a priestly rival. The rival schemes to weaponize law against the preacher by church insult and state politics, culminating in an information lodged with officials. The piece notes a counter prosecution loom and urges the printer to heed events.
Warren, Perfumer of Mary x Bene Street Golden Square London, returns thanks to the Nobility and Gentry for favors. He announces his new amber and almond soaps, hair powders, gloves, and other cordials, sold by various merchants including Mrs Langford in Paternofter-row London, Hall in Margate, Baker in Southampton, and Bull in Bath.
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