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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Nov 12, 1772
Page
4
A London letter urges MPs to press a permanent corn trade law to curb monopolists, open markets, and protect both farmers and the poor. It praises country gentry and commercial interests for backing regulations and warns that without lasting reform bread prices and import openings remain unstable under George the Third's ministers.
A letter to the printer of the London Evening Post argues that Wilkes faces opposition from his enemies at St James's who fear his popularity. The writer claims persecution by corrupt ministers has elevated Wilkes, praising his conduct and condemning the adversaries as ignorant and self-serving.
A reader from St Albans denounces the expulsion of Mr Wilkes as arbitrary parliamentary overreach by office seekers. He calls for voters to scrutinize MPs in the upcoming election, condemns pensions and place-taking, and urges electors to back men who defend liberty and national happiness.
A 1767 letter from Bath defends Sir Sternen TuHeo- Dork Janssen against false reports of his death or removal from the Chamberlainship. The writer mocks sensational notes and warns against meddling, praising Janssen’s continued health and honesty while recalling a prior similar rumour.
A long postscript lists pensions placed on the Ireland establishment under Townshend, naming Henry Meredith Mrs. Reynolds Major Mercer and others, with complaints of corruption and a dubious cure for licentiousness. It also reports on port city gossip, plague rumors denied, and parliamentary anxieties over press freedom, taxes, and governance, plus minor shipping, crime, and university notices.
A historical note denounces counterfeit milk of roses sold in Europe and warns buyers that true Warren’s perfumery products are marked with the producer’s name. It lists London Marybone Street outlets and several provincial sellers, with lottery ticket promotions and assurances of postpaid correspondence. Lottery details date November 16 with prize notes and stamps.
An 18th century notice describes Dr James's Powder for fevers and various illnesses. It states future packets will bear a receipt signed by Francis Newbery jun and urges buyers to verify authenticity. London residents should purchase at No 6g Bible and Sun near St Paul’s Churchyard, opposite the North door.
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