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Newspaper

London Evening Post

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Jun 10, 1779

Page

4

Proposal to curb pettifoggers and reform minor courts

A letter from the Logsdon Evening contains a vivid critique of petty legal lore and a push for reform. The writer praises Lord Beauchamp's bill and urges empowering Justices of the Peace to hear debts under ten pounds, likening it to malt debt recovery. The piece laments nuisance courts and suggests punishing pettifoggers by conscription into the fleet if they resist reform.

St. Stephen’s Chapel É&C Lord Beauchamp Mr. Erskine Mle Marshalsea His Majesty England

Naval finances and ship shortages cited by Temple Luttrell

In March 1779 Temple Luttrell condemned Britain's naval spending and supply chain. He argued navy accounts from 1755–1763 and 1763–1770 show rising debt, that 1779 costs outstripped Britain’s most brilliant wartime year, and that forty ships had been captured or rendered unfit. He warned of timber mismanagement and foreign contracting driving waste. He detailed crew shortfalls and dockyard deficiencies, urging factual data over declamation.

Great Britain Gemple Luttrell Royal Dock Africa

Dramaticus Praises Colman and Garrick in Epistolary Plea

A London Evening Post letter to George Colman lauds David Garrick and Colman as guardians of merit. It urges Colman to welcome new talent, avoid censorious managers, and defend humane patronage while cautioning against polemical scandal. Dated Wednesday June 10.

Colman David, Garrick George Colman Garrick Roscius Ornett Colman Akcxe Prevent

Debates on Britain's war posture and peace efforts

A late 18th century news fragment reports on Britain's fragile stance amid Spain and France. It notes Parliament's nearing prorogation, fears of an Irish uprising, and the army's inactivity in America while European powers grow stronger. It covers a Sir William Meredith motion urging peace with America, naval operations, mutiny trials, and militia movements alongside local notices and a state lottery ad.

Ireland America France Spain William Meredith

Trial notes on Keppel and fleet readiness in 1779

Fragmentary OCR recounts a naval trial involving Admiral Keppel in March 1779. It mentions the fleet at Portsmouth, only six ships of the line ready for service, and references the House of Trident and places such as Torbay Burford Raby. The garbled text suggests a discussion of readiness and command during a wartime period.

Mars Rottermas I Amelia Woolwich Edie Nates Trident Torbay Miars Burford Raby Dei Giord Madgentoe Dows Portsmouth Keppel

Nature and Portraits of the Principal Personalities in the Kingdom

This edition presents engravings and portraits of prominent figures including dukes archbishops and other notable persons. Explanatory and impartial illustrations accompany the depictions. Printed for G heavely at 46 near Serjeant's Inn Fleet Street.

Amoreft Chey Charles F—x Dodéter Heavely Serjeant’s Inn Fleetaftreet

Horsham Inns Advertise Fine Saddle Horses and Stables

At Swain and Lamb Inns in Horsham Sussex NEAT. Pot Chaires with careful drivers at pence per mile. Ni B! Also very good saddle horses to be had at ite above the by. Stephen Mansell lately left the King's Head the stables are extremely good at both Inns.

Swain Lamb Inns Horsham Sussex Stephen Mansell King’s Head

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