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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jun 23, 1770
Page
4
A harsh London Evening Port letter denounces Lord Buckingham with scornful references to Shakespearean villains. It warns that continued blunders and moral decay could bring dissolution of the House of Commons and grave consequences. The writer warns of public contempt and demands accountability at Buckingham Gate.
Letter condemns attacks on booksellers and presses liberty in England, arguing that booksellers face prosecution for any printed material. It quotes lines on libels and warrants, warning that extending such controls would curb public speech and threaten democratic check on ministers.
Readable fragments from a June 15 1770 report show a setting where affairs were permitted yet everyone trembled to speak. The quote reflects tension and suppressed speech amid looming consequences.
A London Evening Post letter denounces the prorogued Parliament for neglecting colonial concerns, accusing the Ministry of arbitrary aims and warning that English discontent may rise to challenge ministerial power. The piece cites widespread unrest across England Ireland and America and questions the government’s handling of trade and liberty.
The London Evening Post notes the marriage of the late Premier’s father-in-law to a lady of less than sterling reputation. A witty lord commented that it is no surprise that brimstone and cards make matches, implying a link between gambling and such unions.
A squib from the London Evening Pot argues that ministers threaten legal rights of Englishmen and that judges serve arbitrary power. It praises trial by jury and urges vigilance by the people to defend liberties, promising to examine the power and duty of a Fury in a future installment.
A bay pony about thirteen hands with a spavin on the near leg and a bay gelding near fifteen hands with two hind leg injuries, both last sold at public auction at the Swan Inn Rumford. They were seen near New Cross Turnpike with a rider and may be in the London area. Two Guinea reward offered by Mr Adams of Eltham or Mincing Lane for conviction.
Postscript reports mail from Holland dated May 29 on the Preobazinski guards marching to Revel to join ships arming at Cronstadt to back Empress fleet efforts in the Levant under Vice Admiral Arf. Letters from Latiezow cite Panin and Romanzow in Moldavia operations, Turkish incursions near Winnica, and rumblings of battles. Otranto notes a Turkish 30,000 strong force ravaging inland Greek areas. Veronese letters describe intensifying misery and retaliation in the Morea as Greeks avenge Patras. Frederic William de Rechte renje dies June 14 at age 75.
London report rebuts morning paper account of Alderman Crosby's conduct at Goldsmiths Hall as entirely unfounded. The statement asserts Crosby actually spoke against the first proposal in the matter and criticizes the published portrayal.
Long report pieces detail a Lord Mayor election at Guildhall, court disputes over inspection of charters, and a speech on resisting royal overreach. The piece mentions Alderman Tiecothic Crosby and Sir Henry Banks, plus unrest over ministerial dismissals, corruption, and upcoming naval movements. It notes Mrs. Macaulay at Guildhall observing liberal proceedings and provides a political translation from Richard II, alongside public notices about roads, trade, and maritime arrivals.
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