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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Oct 17, 1772
Page
4
The London Evening Post attacks Irish governance and parliamentary conduct, listing grievances against Townsend and MPs. It condemns pensions, misused funds, church livings, absentee taxation, and corruption, with references to court influence and ineffective preaching bishops.
A reader mocks a newly erected statue in London’s West End with a Martial style imitation. The verses praise the statue’s likeness yet criticize the sculptor for a fault in the bronze’s touch, noting the man’s tongue heart and brains remain unchanged in public view.
A fragment from London Evening Post citing Latimer’s second sermon before Edward VI as quoted by Gilpin. It criticizes bishops and clergy for allegiance to the crown while urging thorough oversight, warning that negligent priests should be drained of power and removed.
Postscript letters from various cities report intensified Russo Turkish war prospects with large forces and allied support. Paris may grant Jews full rights, while British seizures of smuggled goods rise. Aldermen Wilkes Townsend victory celebrations spark widespread Liberty Party euphoria and a chorus of patriotic songs.
London commentary discusses Wilkes concerns in Middlesex elections and recalls the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. It alleges attempts to boost popularity through patronage, mentions appointments for Earl of Molderneffe and Colonel Littrell, and reports funds to pay positions via church and Scotland establishments. It cites figures of office costs and wages and notes the Hague rumour about John Stuart and Col Houston.
The report compiles leaked political hints on mayoral authority, a sheriff backed claim, and a string of obituaries. It notes deaths from various causes including a watchmaker in Salisbury Street and Sir John St Aubyn, with Kingston style descriptions. It also recalls a tragic theatre collapse during a Bucks company performance, leaving many injured but no fatalities.
The notice warns of a false advertisement about the Lift of the Pell and printed poll books. It notes two printed polls, assigns printers, and lists lottery ticket offices in London with splitting of tickets into halves and quarters. It cautions the public to expect errors in the rushed publication and outlines where tickets are sold and stamped.
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