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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Mar 09, 1776
Page
4
A speaker argues that peace is desirable but contingent on liberty. He suggests Americans want reconciliation yet fear losing independence and would accept peace only if they control their own revenue and taxation. He warns against rejecting them too harshly, fearing misjudging the value of the American people.
London Evening Post reports Alderman Bull supports the Lord Mayor’s motion to shorten the duration of Parliaments. The urban counsel member argues for quicker sessions and more responsive governance, aligning with reformist sentiment in the city.
A speaker warns against long parliaments and urges frequent elections to restore the constitution. He cites repeated calls from the Livery of London and numerous historical instructions since 1716 demanding a repeal of the septennial act to empower the people and safeguard English liberty. He condemns ministerial overreach and urges a united stand for constitutional independence.
Letters from Madrid and Geroa indicate serious royal deliberations in Spain with couriers sent to courts. The king may insist the fleet to the West Indies sail in April without delay, while changes in the marine and Indies offices are announced. Commissions fix Atlantic coastal limits, signaling expanding Spanish interests in America.
An officer’s letter from Boston reports orders for a grand cenotaph to Montgomery with a stern tribute. It notes General Lee’s expedition to Quebec, provincial attempts against Quebec, and British reactions. It also covers preparations for American campaigns, colonial relations with Bourbon enemies, and a broad list of ship movements and assignments.
The London Evening Post rebukes Lord Mutcrave for abandoning principles and aligning with despotic measures. It recalls his early zeal over American affairs and Carleton, accuses him of prostitution of reputation, and demands plain questions about his patriotism, virtue, and the future of his reputation amid ministerial corruption.
Swift, Boyes, and two other transports bound for Quebec, Desire, Lander, and Achilles head to London. Judith Hilaria and Brett bound for Jamaica. A Lincolnshire youth enlisted while drunk was found dead in his bed in Field Street Southwark. James Forster marries Miss Mabella Smith at St John the Evangelist Westminster. Capt Manley of the guards dies at Bushey. Mrs Elizabeth Flour dies at Greenwich aged 80. Thomas Levington dies at Wandsworth. Rev William Johnston dies at Tunbridge Wells after 24 years as pastor.
Letter to the Printer of the London Evening Post defends the Duke of Cumberland against misquotation. It asserts the word filial was never spoken by him and urges readers to check the Almon records for the actual speech that praised the King, condemned ministers, and defended constitutional rights of America.
A London Evening Port reader appeals to Lords and Gentlemen to oppose the Scotch militia bill now in the House, warning of ruin and royal assent, urging secession as the sole remaining remedy to protect country, constituents, and rights from an edict-like law.
A letter complains of a phrase copied from a morning paper misattributing it to the Duke of Manchetten he never used. The piece discusses a controversial expression about German princes and includes stock prices such as Bank Stock, Old Annuities, New Annuities, India Annuities, and various bonds and bills with figures like 83 7-3ths, 84, 3 percent, and 56s.
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