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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Oct 31, 1780
Page
4
Debates in parliament focus on continuing the war, unification at home, and military and financial strains. Lords Jim, Westmoreland, and Carmarthen urge perseverance, while objections probe cabinet consistency and the risk to trade, with royal succession and unanimity as undercurrents.
A debated motion in the House moves to present a humble address to the Queen, congratulating her on a happy delivery and the birth of a Prince. Lord Southampton quickly backs the motion, which passes unanimously before adjournment to the next day.
The piece reports fear in the Treasury Bench over a weak majority after a speaker change. It notes Charles Wolfran Cornewall as future Speaker, his connections, and questions about his suitability. It mentions waning arrivals in Parliament, fears of double returns, and criticism of treatment toward Sir Fletcher Norton. It also touches on Lord Viscount Mahon’s style and the Duke of Gloucester versus Cumberland in court ranks, alongside Sheridan taking seat and port news.
Fragmentary report notes the Maria Margaypita voyage from Fairfax to Newfoundland lost with crew saved. Also records His Grace the Duke of Manchester appointing John Chambers as Deputy Lieutenant of Huntingdon, and a Lancaster obituary for Abram Rawlinson Esq father of MP Henry Rawlinson, praising his public spirit and family value.
An advertisement by Meff. Sharman and Co promotes a lottery scheme claiming a fifteen percent advantage for purchasers of shares, with tickets sold in various fractions at multiple offices. New adventurers may buy for half a guinea and have chances at prizes ranging from 10 to 2,000 and above, while prior buyers retain comparable rights under the old plan.
Wenham and Co advertise the sale of tickets and shares for the current state lottery at their office No 11 Poultry opposite Greers alley with no connection to other offices. They claim to handle lottery and government securities with care and fidelity. The lottery drawing is announced to begin Thursday November 16.
At Gravesend dated Nov 1 a convoy list records ships sailing to Jamaica Plymouth and Bristol including Shark sloop with Hibberts and others and Triton and Mansfeld with crews. Also noted are returning royal ships Dromedary and Squirrel and various named vessels from Rotterdam Cork Waterford Leghorn and other ports with detailed cargoes and origins.
A fragmented OCR listing shows various stocks, bonds, annuities, and lottery tickets with percentages and odd fractions such as 8ths and 1-4ths. Mentions India Stock, Old Annuities, Navy Assurance, Exche Bills, and stock categories like Bank, Consol, and Scrip. Names, dates, and clear events are scarce due to garbled text.
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