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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Mar 02, 1775
Page
1
The Theatre Royal Drury Lane presents Braganza with prologue and epilogue. A new two act comic opera The Rival Candidates joins for the 13th time with music by Mr Carter and a fresh epilogue scenes and credits.
Fragmentary OCR shows an early advertisement for Chaucer tales printed for T. Payne at the Mews Gate. The legible portion mentions Canterbury Tales and introductory discourse with added essays, dating to the 1350s.
The London Evening Post sifts claims that British dignity rests on persisting with respect to American issues. It argues against tyrannic edicts and urges justice and wisdom, warning ministers’ self interest may mislead policy. The piece questions national honor tied to harsh measures and laments public deception.
A cautious approach toward reconciliation is deemed ineffective as colonies' demands rise. The text fears royal ministers, warns of fear-driven policy, and predicts a potential outburst of public indignation against despotism. It asserts Britain must show humanity, restore credit, and maintain influence via moderation, commerce, and a strong navy.
A correspondent scolds the current London ministry as despicable and exposes their use of pliant scribblers. He urges Parliament to pass a sweeping act to reward pensioned critics and replace leaders with loyalists, praising figures like Numa and Fox while lampooning Moorheids and other greats.
Reports from March and February describe petition support for colonial governance, a verdict on mutiny and desertion, and petitions to the General Assembly. Brookhaven details Major General Floyd’s 100 loyalist troops. Paris and St Thomas parish news note nobility deaths and local elections.
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