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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Nov 26, 1772
Page
4
The Old Fashion’d Farmer argues against freeing prices via lord mayor action. He blames landed landlords for enclosings and pasture expansion, arguing sheep overabundance drives mutton prices up and benefits only grazers while depopulating towns and raising all meats. He warns Parliament won’t lower prices while enclosure continues.
An American writer urges London readers to mix Indian corn meal with wheat flour to bake cheaper bread. He cites nourishment, fermentation absence, and wide usage among American planters, sailors, and slaves, arguing it could prevent famine if adopted in Britain.
In a session of the House, Sir Fletcher Norton discussed whether accepting the Jersey governorship vacates a seat, and Burgoyne urged an open inquiry into East India Company affairs. Lords and Commons debated distilling, grain imports, and export bans, with motions for committees and writs for new elections.
The article pleads for farmers to send clover and aid to prevent famine, notes Day No 14 046 prize of food and various prizes, reports Wordan Robins arriving safe at Plymouth from Guinea, mentions a marriage at Oxford and Newcastle, and lists stock prices and government securities with scattered figures and percentages.
A compact Victorian style note on the speeches delivered by Lord North the Honorable Mr Fitzpatrick and Dr Burreil. The commentary comments on rhetoric tone and potential impact for forthcoming parliamentary action.
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