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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
May 04, 1775
Page
4
A fragmentary verse history from the London Evening Post laments a former British Ministry oppressed by tyranny. It depicts a northern cabinet and field of man bloodhounds provoking colonial rebellion, urging defense of liberty against taxation and martial brinkmanship, and praising colonial resolve in Congress.
The piece argues heat is due to Mars Aldebaran and Orion belt alignment, Venus and the Moon with Jupiter causing storms and warmth. It cites 1772 observations, compares to 1749 Park fireworks weather, and predicts a dry but warm summer with little rain, noting Moon and stars’ influence and critiquing skeptics.
A letter to the Printer of the London Evening Post resigns to defend a dissertation on solar and fidenial days. The author cites Young of Waltham Abbey and urges him to reread a prior earth’s rotation proof from March 12, 1774, in the London Chronicle, before further public contest. He invites Young to publish with James Ferguson in Bolt Court for further argument.
Postscript details Spanish war preparations and Britain’s sailor shortage, with reports of Spanish ships at Cadiz Carthagena and Barcelona ready for action. Cited naval incidents include an English vessel captured near Cadiz. Also noted are lottery subscriptions, emigration from Belfast, and Royal Academy exhibitions as global unrest and political strife press on.
A catalog of portraits with notes on style and quality. Lottery prizes total and listed with amounts, plus prize drawing details. Concert at Old Jewry with Giardina and Fisher. Welch Charity School thanks to patrons and notes on governance and potential incorporation. Local robberies and obituaries wrap the item, including a glazier’s wife robbery and Chelsea Hospital chaplain death.
Prices of stocks and annuities listed with various figures: New Annuities 87 3-4ths, 3 per cent Bank Annuities red at 83 3-4, Mug tga 1 3c Witte 1724, 6 18th, 4751, India Bonds Gas 635, Navy related notes, Lottery Tickets 13s 4d. Overall partial market quotation of financial instruments and their bid quotes.
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