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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jun 22, 1771
Page
4
An London writer argues lingering price rises stem from Parliament’s many enclosure acts. He urges the Lord Mayor to study how new inclosures reduce grain and cattle supply, noting sheep replacing cattle drives higher meat prices. He cites Henry VIII era limits on sheep and calls for opening pew inclosures to restore plenty.
The London Evening Post contends that if Mr. Wilkes gains the Shrievalty and the Crown consents to dissolving Parliament, he cannot be chosen Representativ e for Middlesex. It argues his aim is to desert the Middlesex Freeholders and win a pension by courting London citizens.
A letter from a local freeholder urges Monmouthshire voters to back Mr Morris over Mr Morgan in the county election. It argues Morris's prior service and current parliamentary seat enable effective county support, while Morgan is criticized for wealth and distant interest. The writer urges consulting free county interests for Moris's representation.
John Morgan thanks the Gentlemen Clergy and Freeholders of Monmouth for nominating him to represent them in Parliament. He appeals for continued support after a contested meeting over Mr Morris and confirms the election is set for Thursday July eighteenth at Monmouth with intent to serve faithfully if chosen.
At three o'clock the sheriff poll showed Wilkes 627, Bull 593, Kirkman 503, Plumbe 77, Oliver 79 amid talk of schemes to invalidate the election if a popular patriot wins. The Lord Mayor voted for Wilkes and Bull. Royal and administrative moves include a prince’s baptism planned for St James's, Hampton Court preparations for Lords of Trade, and naval movements around Montague and the Venus. Archbishop Tait preached at Croydon and confirmed four hundred, with further visits planned at Putney. Harvest hopes rise as hops laws tighten, and military appointments list Fathion to lieutenant and Yorke to captain. A fatal road-dispute at Waltham Stow ends with a quarrel between Casfady’s son and another.
A disputed scene unfolds around Mr Wilkes and Mr Oliver with shifting loyalties to the House of Commons. Citizens hear debates at the Mansion House over loyalties, Sheriff candidacy, and party lines. A fatal street clash follows Cassady and Howard with Howard’s charge resulting in a death. coroner notes a sober, respectable man. Reports from Portsmouth and Tyne Bridge conclude with a Pasquinad posting amid Stuart-Brunswick tensions.
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