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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
May 23, 1780
Page
3
May 23 wind and weather affected a Royal Navy cruise. Ships Sally Vedger Dispatch Wood Ply mouth remained with the fleet as before. Details describe wind from the southwest and the considered movements of the expedition cutter during the operations.
Advices from land say a hurricane devastated a Malabar coast ship and many perished. Marattos siege Tillicherry feared to fall. From Boston, 28 February reports Confederate forces near Charleston repulsed attempts by General Clinton. Harbour defenses included old French Indiaman. Saratoga carried Havannah fleet intelligence, possibly bound for Charles Town or St Augustine. News of ships Repulse and Assurance being commissioned. Meff Tittley haberdashers fire in Gracechurch Street. Mysterious murder near Pembury Kent with suspect soldier absconding. carving knife found as evidence.
May 22 London Gazette notes King’s pleasure appointing Richard Carter Esq as Receiver of the deduction of one shilling in the pound from places and pensions. Bankrupt notices list Catherine D'Oyley Sarah Welsford of Bath milners surrender dates at Guildhall and Chesterfield. Dividends announced for multiple creditors with dates in June.
June dates list names and occupations in London and surrounding areas. Individuals include Elford a baker at Guildhall, Thomas Johnson a weaver in Weathe Hampshire parish, John Fowler a corn merchant in Ipswich, and John Phillis a grocer on Gracechurch Street.
In the Lords Rockingham opposes the malt tax bill arguing it burdens the people before petitions are answered and protests Scottish favoritism. He condemns the Commons for neglecting petitions and calls for redress of grievances before taxation proceeds. Supporters argue Union stipulations and wartime needs justify the measure. The debate includes partiality concerns, regional impacts, and future reconsideration. The committee postpones the vote for three weeks amid broader tax and supply tensions.
The Speaker vacated the chair as Sir Thomas Clavering moved to bring in a bill empowering Justices of the Peace to make proper provision for wives and children. The motion follows the early proceedings of the House on this Wednesday session.
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