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Newspaper

London Evening Post

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Sep 03, 1771

Page

4

Treacherous Priest Attacks and Narrow Motives Exposed

A London Evening Poll printer notes in a heated critique that Parson Horne attacks Wilkes through deceit and malice. The letter accuses Horne of inconsistency and treachery while defending Wilkes and condemning ministerial influence. It calls for accountability, condemning political manipulation and urging naval reform to root out corruption.

Parson i Horne Alderman Wilkes Mano Hardy Wilkes Horne Bill of Rights Society John Wilkes Alderman Oliver London Felix Wiltes King’s Bench Oliver Junius Todd Mr. Wilkes Sterze George Onslow Middlesex Mr. Horne Syra

Letter to Lord Sandwich on Admiralty praise and conduct

A correspondent to the London Evening Post writes to Lord Sandwich, detailing zeal for the naval service and concerns over lavish praise of the Admiralty. The writer warns against unguarded expressions and questions whether a precedent for future praise has been set, asserting abilities while criticizing administration.

Edward Hawke Lord Sandwich Admiralty

Antiquated verse specimen in cathedral library

A fragment from the London Evening Post writer I R includes an antiquated poem found in a cathedral library. The piece mocks early tastes in poetry and cloister dreams, noting it does not reflect present-day political or ecclesiastical squabbles and compares rhymed verse to ostentatious adornments once seen at Mrs. Cornelys.

Postscript letters accuse officials of smuggling via Montague sloop

George Groves reports in Tower on a Montague sloop in Ord nance service used to clandestinely ship goods to the German Prince and allies. He says revenue officers seized the vessel near the Tower, finding cargo for Mr Boddington, but Master Surveyor’s brother, a Commissioner, allegedly ordered withdrawal. Groves vows to send more material.

Lord North Edward Hawke Ordnance People Ordnance Service Queenborough Boddington George Groves Tower Tusday

England and France in parallel crisis under a female-led government

The letter compares England and France amid political and financial strains, describing wartime fears, parliamentary oppression, and army reliance. It reports on the Argyle seizure by the Brazilian governor, Captain Hailell’s private cargo scheme, and outcomes for the crew. Theatre moves and public notices accompany race results and local events across Scarborough York and Deal.

Prices of Stocks at One o clock in the day

Prices of stocks for the day list Bank Stock at 155 3-8 to 88, 4 per cent Consols at 37 3-8 to 43, Long Annuities and South Sea stock quoted, India Stock at 216 1-2, Navy and Victualling Bills at 13-8, Exchequer bills and Lottery tickets noted with fractional quotes.

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