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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jun 12, 1762
Page
4
The correspondent argues for obedience to royal proclamations, punishments for religious disobedience, and upholding Protestant unity against perceived fanaticism. He warns that toleration cannot shield irreligious or rebellious doctrine and calls for enforcing laws to preserve the crown’s dignity and the Christian name among Protestants. He notes forthcoming poetical pieces.
Letters from Petersburgh and Berlin hint at Russia and Prussia coordinating against Austria and France amid war fears. Reports from Breslaw note a gift to the Prussian king, while Franco-German forces suffer shortages and pay delays. Italian dispatches recount Jesuit libels against the Portuguese king and papal inquiries. The Pope ordered several Jesuits discharged or punished. Local deaths and incidents are reported, including Mr Thomas White’s passing near Turnstile and a Hackney river drowning while a thief drifted away with spoils from Castle Street burglary in Southwark.
Extracts note exports from Lisbon and New York departments including beef pork wheat meal and cod indico from Holland Jamaica rum and cochineal with figures. A French privateer escape with two or three days' head start after capture at sea is reported along with Arrivals at Spithead and Downs wind conditions and stock quotes including Navy Bills and Exchequer notes.
A discussion critiques the Monitor and the North Briton, arguing about their alleged identity and the integrity of the British administration. The piece defends Ministry actions, cites anti war measures, and praises financial and military successes, including Caribbean conquests and Mediterranean influence, while criticizing underhand offers and malice.
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