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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Oct 05, 1780
Page
4
A fragmented OCR passage describes a new policy offering adventurers a chance to win prizes ranging from small stakes to capital prizes. The text mentions potential gains and a British currency context, implying a lottery or prize scheme with substantial rewards.
Mails from Holland France and Flanders reach Paris on September 24 with expected intelligence on the Jamaica expedition. Reports say M de Guichen will command the fleet and be succeeded by M de la Touche Treville. Brest works continue and Rochambeau’s second division may depart soon. Paris September 28 confirms Portugal’s adhesion to the armed neutrality and a courier delivers the news to France.
London letters urge immediate insertion of four queries about Laurens embassy to Holland and his detention on treason charges. The writer argues the matter mirrors historic royal treatment and questions Dr Franklin's demand for Laurens to proceed, linking it to American independence and international honor.
Outline of Laurens inspection before Secretaries of State reveals prewritten questions, his claims as an American plenipotentiary, and his stance on British allegiance. The report notes his denial of British subject status, concealment as a genuine ambassador, and views on detention. Other items mention Parliament shifts, Irish governance, and naval movements, plus a Westminster Bridge rescue tale.
The text notes Mr Laurent remained reserved yet undaunted as he was placed in the coach bound for the Tower. He appeared notably more serene than during his departure from Scotland Yard, suggesting a composed demeanor amid impending proceedings.
At Cambridge market on Saturday Jatt witheat sold from 21s to 24s per load of Ave butheis 3 rye 183 to 22s barley 17s to 1s per quarter A few days ago was married Rev Mr Haines Vicar of St Mary Nottingham to Miss Tempett sister to John Tempett Esq A few days ago died at Watford Hertfordshire Matter Cornelius Denne the only surviving son of Cornelius Denne of London Esfq Yesterday morning died Queen Anne street Cavendish square Mrs Miner relict of Charles Miller late of Farming Gloucestershire shire Mrs Martha King widow of Mr John King late of that place malter
The prospect boasts Eight Guineas for an Adventure ticket equal to six State Lottery tickets in drawing time. Purchasers may win five thousand pounds if last drawn, five hundred pounds for other prizes above one pound, or one thousand pounds for top-tier prizes. others receive smaller sums, with a total of many prizes listed. The deal is presented by SHARMAN and Co. with multiple offices in Fleet Street, Cockspur Street, Holborn, the Poultry, and St James's Street, offering free schemes showing large sums and various plans claimed as superior to other undertakings.
The State Lottery 178 tickets and shares are sold and divided in halves quarters eighths and sixteenths by Hazard and Co stock-brokers at No 93 under the Royal Exchange London. Correct numerical registers kept tickets and shares issued at five pence per number. The office notes capiti prizes from previous lotteries and begins drawing November 16.
Journal notes ships sailing and arriving with mixed orders. The London Merchant under Mager and Hazard sailed to Portsmouth while a Danish man of war moved northward. His Majesty's ships Carysfort, Dro edary, Squirrell, Surprige cutter, and others updated positions off Newport and Ostend as vessels Described include Veloce and Nevisa Cesarea.
Market notes reflect shifts in bank stock prices and annuity reductions. Reports show par values, conversion terms, and assorted bonds including India stock and Navy insurance notes, with prices around 95 for selected bonds and various tickers and exchanges listed for the day.
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