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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jun 05, 1779
Page
4
A fragmentary letter criticizes the English government and ministers, arguing that Britain reached wealth in 1763 but has since declined toward ruin. The writer urges the king to see through court pomposity, defend liberty, and blame imbecility over vice in leadership while reflecting on historical missteps and national character.
A critic from the London Evening Post surveys the Royal Academy exhibition, lamenting anti religious satire in art. He mocks depictions of the infant Jesus with angels and Bacchic comparisons, praising a strong English Jesus figure while noting the current decline in national taste.
A letter to Robert Smith, Esq from Nottingham frame-work knitters pledges loyal support for a bill regulating the trade, cites some 20,000 involved, and seeks Parliament’s redress against harsh employer practices. It praises Smith’s House of Commons speech and notes further political commentary on various peers, naval questions, and colonial news.
SELTZER WATER etc. Towen's, the original mineral water warehouse, London No 11 near Temple Bar, established over fifty years ago by physicians. IMMEDIATE fountain head waters including First of Fresh Springs Spa Water from Pouhon Spring, and Water from the Controllor to the Elector of Treves. Bath Water certified, Cheltenham Purging Water arrives weekly. Also Bristol, Scarborough, Harrogate, Tilbury Alteratives, Nev il Holt and other waters described by the Faculty, all genuine and fresh. Sea Water praised for purity and Tar Water, Cheltenham and Scarborough salts.
Foreign intelligence from May 28 reports the Empress of Russia may offer mediation to settle disputes between France and England. Prince Repnin is to be sent to London for the talks. Paterburgh May 8 notes the birth of a Prince Constantine with baptism.
London reports that Lord Stormont in the House of Lords acknowledged the looming possibility of a Spanish war. Though not stated in exact terms, his remarks imply no imminent accommodation. Minority Lords have sounded the alarm, criticizing ministry for unpreparedness amid shifting expectations and delayed promises in Parliament.
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