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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Mar 25, 1779
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR lists ships such as Sag Firy, Cahor, Lucifer, Briton cutter Hannaherivateers, and Hawke Esft In ia, along with armed ships and expedition cutters. Mentions outward-bound vessels and a march date. Names and spellings are distorted, but reflects naval privateering or convoy activity.
Disturbing dispatches describe French warships taking Sevceal and threats against Minorca, with Gibraltar and Lisbon convoys noted. Privateers like Valiant, Westmoreland, and Kent capture ships rich in sugar, indigo, and dry goods. New York and Cork reports recount prizes and loads of cargo across Atlantic routes. Also included are appointments, legal notices, and Bow Street murder reexamination details.
Friday March 26 the House read a third time and passed the bill regulating imports and exports of corn to and from the Isle of Wight Heard counsel in part on a Scotch appeal with the Duke of Hamilton as appellant and the Earl of Selkirk as respondents To proceed on Monday
British House debates over paying 2,026,600 pounds for army extraordinaries for 1778 without vouchers. Lord North defends rum contracts as urgent wartime needs, while Col. Barre and Burke attack mismanagement and high costs. The session ends with the grant passed amid sharp clashes and scrutiny of island and Indian bills.
In a Hertford gathering trustees were accused of wasting funds and delaying public duties. Proposals to issue a perpetual annuity to cover prior Christmas deficits were deemed inconsistent with creditors’ interests, while toll income was argued sufficient to repay debts. The debate highlighted alleged misappropriation and calls to block additional tolls. The House later divided 122 to 105 in favor of the bill.
A historical ad seeks a full-time educator for a Maritime School in London. Applicants must provide testimonials from two governors and consent to a March election. Subscriptions fund the venture. plans and details available from Secretary Mr Clarke at 6 Chancery Lane Fleet Street.
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