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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Nov 01, 1759
Page
1
The paper expresses gratitude to the public and liberty friends for support, notes it will be circulated by General Post-Office clerks, and promises adherence to constitutional principles and past favors.
The court will observe eight days mourning next week for the late Princess Elizabeth. The marriage of the eldest Archduke to the Infanta of Parma is expected in May. From Crosdorff, on the 14th instant, Lt Thun led a post defense on the Oberlimb bridge, repelling an assault by 20 Hunters and 46 Grenadiers with seven enemy killed and several wounded. Ferdinand rewarded Thun for his actions.
The author argues that the Bedford free-school trust devoted primary funds to a grammar school and misallocated surplus to marriage portions, poor boys, and relief of the indigent. He contends the second and third objectives were neglected while the fourth received undue emphasis, contrary to the donors’ intentions and a High Court Chancery decree. He calls for protective reforms to uphold the original charitable aims.
London reports a possible Triple Alliance among Great Britain Spain and Sardinia. Dispatches reach Scottish officers about Mons. Thurot and Commodore Boys while Sir Piercy Bertt cruises off Ireland. Fort Augustus and coastal forts are in defence posture with beacon posts for early warning. A Frankfurt Francfort opinion questions France once dominant in Europe. Constantinople notes warn Egypt and Asia tobacco duties, Janissary affairs shift, and Belgrade leadership changes. Guildhall to inspect Blackfriars Bridge plans with over twenty submissions. An on board Dutch vessel seized 40000 in specie bound for France.
A grand funeral is said to be granted by a grateful nation for the Lady of the General who secured immortal honour for his country and planted British laurel in North America. On Tuesday Rev. Mr. Laferre of Deddington Oxfordshire died, a member of his Majesty's Band of Musick. Also, at Bow Street Covent Garden, died aged over 70, Mr. Henry Williams long serving chairmaker and joyner to his Majesty.
Glyn mayor presides as the Common Council resolves to promote a subscription in the Chamber of the Guildhall. Any surplus after service costs will be returned to subscribers or their legal representatives in proportion to their sums. The subscription book will stay open at the Chamberlain's Office in Guildhall daily from ten to two except Sundays and holidays.
A historical notice states the committee meets at Guildhall daily from eleven in the forenoon until one in the afternoon, Sundays and holidays excluded.
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