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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jun 26, 1779
Page
4
A London Evening Post passage rails at political systems shaping measures harming the country. It critiques education, a governor’s influence, and domestic virtue as misguiding forces, arguing that such governance betrays liberty and undermines the constitution, citing America’s leveraged rebellion and royal fears.
A late 17th or early 18th century style letter accuses a recipient of yielding to Stuart intrigues and a Scotch lawyer’s counsel. It claims secret orders hinder Keppel’s naval action expected July 27 and argues that Jacobite sentiments threaten England and America. The Whig signs the piece.
A Constant Reader at Gray's Inn writes to the London Evening Polk on June 16 1779 proposing answers to two militia act queries. He notes deputy lieutenants may adjudge sums not exceeding five pounds paid by churchwardens or overseers to a parish gilifia man chosen by lot, possibly limiting orders to receive parish funds. He invites corrections if this reading is erroneous.
In a dated appeal the Old Proprietor warns readers that property taxes will fall unevenly, with foreigners and elites facing larger yet abrupt losses amid national distress. He suggests a public assembly of each creditor class by advertisement to avert ruin, citing the East India Company as a precedent.
The Original Mineral Water Warehouse announces immediate arrival from the fountain head of SPaw, Pahom, and Seltzer waters in large and small slates. Fresh Pyrmont water, Bath water, Cheltenham purging water, and Bristol Scarborough Harrogate Tilbury Nev ill-Holt waters arrive weekly. Also sea water and tar water, with Cheltenham and Scarborough salts, all guaranteed fresh and genuine.
A Postscript lists MPs and associates in Somerset and nearby boroughs. Richard Hippisley Coxe Efgy is described as sensible and opposition inclined. Edweard Philips favors the Ministry, suited for parish or turnpike work. Alexander Popham opposes, aligned with Lord Shelburne. John Halliday shifts to Ministry support. Nathaniel ebb linked to Lord North. Owens Sanfoury Brereton supports the Ministry and hails the PM. Temple Lettrill is a zealous Oppositionist. Captain Wolseley shifted from Luttrell to the Ministry.
A long analysis lists MPs and figures like Robert Chil, Anne Poulet, Benjamin Allen, John Sedgwick, Abel Moysey, Thomas Pownall, Edmund Burke, Henry Cruger, Simeon Stuart, Henry Penton, and Loved Stanhope. It catalogs voting alignments with the Ministry or Opposition, hints at corruption and power, mentions Gibraltar and Minorca, and notes a forthcoming continuation. Also reports fires in Cloth Fair, a maritime dispatch from Portsmouth, and keelmen pressings in Newcastle area.
In a Guildhall adjourned session the council voted 94 to 69 against aiding the current government with men or money. They criticized plans involving Prince Ferdinand of Brunswick and questioned the Admiralty’s handling of fleets, warning such errors could imperil the nation. Lord Hillsborough slated as Secretary of State for the Southern department, though not yet sworn in.
Miles Barber issues public denial amid two bankruptcy commissions against him and late partners at Warrington. He cites past losses from Juno 1773 balance and events in 1775 1776 including slave trade disruptions and the American war, urging assignees and bankers to contest claims if untrue. Prices and stock notices follow, from Nicholson and Co and the State Lottery Office.
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