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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Oct 28, 1779
Page
1
A dated letter from O Featton on October 25 1779 in which Thomas Grenville thanks Gentlemen for electing him as a Representative in Parliament. He expresses sincere gratitude and pledges to deserve continued good opinion, closing with faithful respect.
Thomas Grenville defends himself against Mr Hampden's accusation as he reads a public address from October 8 1779 arguing Hampden misled the county of Bucks and detailing how the proposal was discussed with dissenters who opposed his election. He asserts the denial is unjust and asks the electorate to judge. The second fragment declares duties on horse hires to curb evasion in late 18th century revenue enforcement and warns postmasters and innkeepers of penalties for evading dues.
A letter from Devon denounces the Spinning Jenny as a peril to workers in Lancashire, arguing it could displace thousands of spinners and enrich few. The writer urges government intervention to curb machines, protect breadwinners, and prevent depopulation and pauperism while condemning aristocratic arms monopolies and speculative profit.
In a provocative London Evening Pod piece the Gunpowder Plot is described as patriotism by its disgruntled authors. The article addresses the People of England, framing the historic conspiracy in a controversial light.
In a heated national discourse, supporters defend Admiral Keppel’s character and service while critics question the First Lord of the Admiralty’s moral and political power. The piece contrasts naval virtue with political infamy, notes public praise for Keppel’s integrity, and casts doubt on the Admiralty leadership amid ongoing tensions with Mr. Fox.
A Paris dated letter notes a September hurricane near Newfoundland damaging seven ships including two lost. It mentions 100,009 crowns offered to Spanish officers, later adjusted to 100,606. A list of English ships safely arriving at Quebec is given, along with several East India Company fleet builds and a British reply on Irish affairs and commercial law revival.
A letter from Lord Maynard, Naples, recounts using Dr James's Powder to treat the Prince of Marfico Nuovo after a ten day fever. The remedy induced sweating and vomiting via clusters, with gradual relief and partial restoration of speech and understanding as the fever lessened and the disorder was removed.
Reading from INGH Water at London Bridge shows fluctuating levels across the day with measurements around 11 M after 6 o clock, 48 M after, 23 M in the afternoon, and 57 M after Tuesday morning, indicating a variable water condition between events.
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