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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Mar 19, 1772
Page
4
A dense manuscript fragment mocks theater trailing decline and urges rulers to abandon pantomime and mummery. It warns of public judgment, calls for wiser policy, and predicts calamities unless a dramatic town is reformed and improved. The note ends with admonitions concerning reform and reverence for established authority.
The writer appeals to the bishops and lords to uphold the Church of England Articles amid charges of irreverent criticism and renewed appeals for relaxation of subscription. He notes public controversy at Oxford and across the kingdom, urging vindication of faith and a defense of established duties amid undergoing state affairs.
A catalog-style notice listing multiple historical works for sale or publication. It highlights a survey on the present state of Europe and its agriculture, population, and commerce by Joseph Marshall, correspondence on East India Company taxation, and various political and philosophical volumes with prices and formats, printed in London by J. Almon.
The mail from Helland reports Stockholm on February 28 that the States have agreed on the royal capitulation and the king's coronation may occur in April. Warsaw on February 29 notes Captain Wrangel’s return with word that peace preliminaries between Russia and the Porte have been settled and signed, with plenipotentiaries from both sides.
Reports from Copenhagen dated March describe Count de Struenfee and Count de Brandt facing examination, with Struenfee said to confess to Dr Munter. News notes Queen Caroline banished to Cronenburgh and planned removal to a distant castle as King of England stays apart. Rumors mention Penz and architect Harsdorffer returning from Aalbourg to prepare for queen’s relocation.
In London the Commons sat long on the Royal Marriage Bill with Lord North leading support and the Speaker opposing. Divisions yielded 197-110 and 179-117 as amendments passed, while debate warned of unchecked crown influence and Magna Charta implications amid broader East India and Hastings orders discussions.
Proceedings in the Lords and Commons with readings and amendments to private and public bills. Notable items include divorce bill progress, amendments on royal marriages and matrimonial contracts, votes on chair motions, and reports on supply and public works. Also notes on a printer sermon, theatrical plans, a Morgan’s fire, a street crime, a hanging, and a banknote find. The main event is ongoing parliamentary business in both houses.
The discussion centers on the proper use of power by the Directors and the threat of suspending officers. Mr. Fobaen challenges unchecked orders and urges justice for those harmed. James Hodges moves the previous question, as Sullivan plans to oppose the bill on the India Bengal Company with concerns of danger and constitutional risk.
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