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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jun 15, 1771
Page
1
Stamp Office announces daily attendance from 8:30 am to 1 pm, holidays excluded, after June 22, 1771, for granting Wine Licences. It warns sellers who retail wine without a licence will be prosecuted as parliament directs. John Brettell, Secretary, signs for the Commissioners.
In June 1771 London civic leaders greet the King on the Queen's delivery and a new Prince. Court appointments include Duke of Grafton as Privy Seal keeper and Henry Earl of Suffolk and Berkshire as Principal Secretary of State. Reports cover Mount Vesuvius eruption near Naples, Neapolitan court movements, bankrupts listings, and diverse notices from Cracow to Vienna, with executions and marital suits pending in London.
On Tuesday June 11 1771 a Committee of Common Council meeting set premiums to encourage mackerel and herring sales in Billingsgate. The first twenty vessels delivering at least 5000 mackerel at or under 15s per hundred may receive a 10 pound premium. A bounty of 5s per hundred of sixcore mackerel brought by land to Billingsgate from the sea coasts, with proof of freshness, will be paid if sold at or under 1 65 per hundred of sixcore. Premiums payable via Mr Montague and Mr Brooke certificate. HODGES.
An 18th century appeal to the Gentlemen Clergy and Freeholders of Monmouth County requests support for a parliamentary representation vacancy. Val Morris urges express approval at a June meeting at Usk and promises faithful service if chosen, noting prior objections from Mr Morris supporters and intent to announce the election day. Public notice dates are given as June 6 and May 21 in Piercefield Monmouthshire.
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