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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Nov 07, 1780
Page
3
Members criticize government war aims and the American struggle. Fox condemns policy, while others warn of independence risks and French influence. Lord Germain and peers defend measures, urge sobriety, and debate peace prospects and naval priority amid mounting imperial strain.
On November 7 wind north-northwest favored sailing vessels. Suleana cutter cruised with Ward aboard. Tabitha Spencer Green Island Watt Grange Jack's Priscilla Payne Alfred Bolton Withywood Evers were listed among ships in the wind driven run.
London reports that the government maintains plans to indict Lord George Gordon. A key witness, Mr. George Rous, faced questions about testifying on conduct in the House of Commons. The issue hinges on obtaining a House sanction to reveal matters from the Lobby during the Protestant Petition episode. Parliament’s next meeting could decide the matter. In Cork authentic letters, Sir Richard Pearson’s ship Amphitrite encountered the Don Velasco, a 74-gun Spanish man of war.
Reports detail naval action in which Captain Pearfodt and WW made windward progress against the Velasco, the enemy losing the main top gallant sail and sustaining heavy damage while the Raphinie pressed the fight for seven hours before the Velasco struck the British flag. Casualties included 5 killed and 16 wounded aboard the Velasco. Also covered are court proceedings in Leadenhall Street on India affairs, Madras governorship debates, vessel dispatches from Hudson's Bay and several thefts and crimes in London.
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