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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jun 10, 1779
Page
3
A reader denotes ships arriving from Lisbon with names such as Battle Fortune Ranger Jackall and Sprighly amid uncertain status. Desi Juns appears in notes with weather and wind conditions. The fragment suggests a maritime update on arrivals and failures to dock.
From Rivindon's Royal Gazette New York May 1 a creditable informant says Colonel Butler ambushed 300 continental troops near the Wyoming fort while relievers were on the march. Scots of the east report Loyalists increasing and rebels deserting. Fort Presque Isle reportedly captured by Lieutenant Governor Hamilton with a 700-strong garrison. A Connecticut raid near Fairfield captures Brigadier Silliman with his heir as the Galatea’s Captain Jordan sails away.
An English fleet, convoyed by Lyon, Janus, Resource, and Deal Cable, reaches the West Indies. Lyon and Desi Calle join Admiral Byron off St Lucia. Janus and Resource head to Jamaica. News also notes sickness reducing the army and a hospital being built. Twenty one officers died since December. A French prize and a French brigantine arrive from St Domingo. East India news mentions ships at Sc. Welena and convoys, with arrivals from London to Bengal. Parliamentary elections at Cambridge and Christchurch upcoming. Mrs Rudd dies in Ireland in distressed circumstances. Stock market timings and warrants for South Sea and New South Sea annuities outlined.
The House debated the bill to prevent smuggling and regulate convicts. A second reading was granted and the vote on the credit bill, sinking fund, and Anglesea copper mines bill was committed. Lord Effingham urged erecting a gallery for other House members, a motion rejected after debate.
The House debated a bill to prevent the judges selling clerks of office and considered options for an address to the King. Lord North urged keeping troops and fleets to press a favorable peace with America, while Fox, Burke, and others argued for withdrawing forces and seeking a strong but honorable accord with Britain and France. The motion to address the Crown was rejected after hours of discussion.
An 18th century sale notice lists goods cleared of duties with items like brandy rum and wines. It names the King’s Warehouse at Clom Hynfe Longisz and dates in June 1779 for viewing and sale, including various categories and chattels. It mentions a treatise on agistment tithes and an appendix, with publication details for THO. BACFEMAN and publishers.
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