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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Oct 09, 1759
Page
1
The paper thanks readers for support of liberty, notes gratitude to friends, and announces future circulation by the General Post Office clerks, pledging adherence to constitutional principles and public duties.
Rome Sept 15 reports AOLI chief Paoli wins vicar-general power from Corsican Capuchins after Genoa objects. Separately Madrid notes Charles VI proclaimed with stately ceremony. Berlin reports Daun drives towards Dresden as Austrians claim casualties and prisoners. London details include civic notices, arrests, and court actions.
The port news lists ships that sailed yesterday including Anson for Falmouth and several armed ships in the Downs. Other vessels named are Liverpool Acquilon Julines Elizabeth and Marquis of Granby with Speedwell and Nancy Scot Hester Mary Young Union Campton Enterprize Goodwill Draper Jolly Batchelor Pike and more. Arrivals include Ann Read from Antigua Brilliant Seaman from St Kitts and Dover from a cruise. Winds reported as 5.5 to 6.0.
An order issued on Tuesday requires guards to have all accoutrements ready and beacons erected along sea coasts for early intelligence of enemy appearance. Tuesday John Cartwright, lately elected alderman of Cripplegate Ward, fills the vacancy in the room of Jo n Black.
London notices extend a bounty to able bodied landmen to enlist for his Majesty's service during the war. Those presenting within one month after September 16 receive five guineas and may gain trade privileges on discharge with good behavior. The Guildhall committee meets daily except Sundays to approve certificates and outline terms of service and discharge.
A county and city meeting at St Albans Tavern resolves to raise funds by voluntary subscription to reward able-bodied men to serve as soldiers in His Majesty's forces. The plan includes bounties, discharge terms, and a committee empowered to manage subscriptions, banking, and appeals to Lord Ligonier. Surplus to be used for further rewards among eligible volunteers. The Duke of Newcastle is asked to present the resolutions to the King.
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