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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Oct 20, 1770
Page
4
A London Evening Post report quotes Selim urging prudence and truth in a dispute over indemnification promised by Lieutenant General Conway. The correspondence defends Hartwell, Clerks of the Works, and peers, urging restraint and decency while promising impartial justice. The piece notes Alderman Shakespear’s involvement and a charitable offer declined by Selim.
The writer denounces Oxford and North ministers for betraying Britain’s dignity through imbecility and indiscretion. He accuses them of surrendering crown power and people’s rights, claims lack of political experience, and asserts their conduct serves self gain rather than national interest, urging focus on public welfare.
A letter admonishes Lord Chatham to resign the reins of government in the face of the England Spain dispute. It urges prudence and firmness, condemns vanity, and warns that continued office endangers the empire. The writer, signing as A TRUE ENGLISHMAN, appeals to honor and public welfare.
ANSFIELD to Scarb'rough did repair in Neptune's pool to save. The itch of tyranny prevails among those of Scottish stem. Rebels guide the reins of pow'r, with Murray at their head. From Swedish or Ruffian shore no greater plague we dread. Sooner can Ethiop change his skin than council just approach the King through hellish Scots.
Warren, a London perfumer, promotes milk of roses as superior for cleansing, smoothing, and skin softening for ladies, children, and men, with wide distribution and an auction sale note for a Wiltshire manor. The notice lists multiple retailers and shows the item sold at 2s 6d per bottle.
A notice invites blind individuals to learn arithmetic in all branches with figures. A gentleman will discuss terms around midday at the Chapter Coffee-house, with correspondence directed to D. C. at the coffee-house bar. An instrument described in Philosophical Transactions is used. those already skilled by heart may be taught this method in few lessons.
Postscript notes a repeated plea from the French King to the Duke de Choiseul for no war, then reports on a council dispute over Spain and treaty timing, the illness of Lord Holland, promotions and naval matters, parole of officers, and market prices with local obituaries and advertisements, all in a brisk late 18th century parliamentary-news tone.
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