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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Sep 17, 1772
Page
4
A political letter argues that royal favoritism harms governance and warns the king to seek popular support. It contrasts Sweden’s despotism risks with constitutional restraint, urging calm reform, adherence to laws, and respect for public rights to preserve the crown. The writer cites history, urges reflection, and stresses that lasting security comes from the people's affection.
A collage of London gossip and foreign news includes calls for military pay reform, a salmon dispute over price to soldiers, and a comic flourish about a fish-woman’s stance. It also reports on shifts in church and state, naval orders, arrests in Saxony, and various local notices from Hallifax to Christchurch elections.
A fragmentary note condemns the present tysem and demands earnest reform in church matters. It argues laymen should not be surpassed by pastors in candour and liberal sentiment, calling for a reformation pace in Christian ranks.
At King's Arms Tavern in Cornhill on Sept 13 1772 a meeting of about five hundred liverymen supported Aldermen Halifax and Shakespear for the Court of Aldermen vote for Lord Mayor for the year ensuing. Only six hands opposed the resolution.
The respective creditors of Robert Fettiplace of Swinbrooke Oxfordshire are desired to meet at the Devil Tavern Templebury on Tuesday next at five o'clock in the afternoon for special audits. The creditors are earnestly desired to attend as this will be the last general meeting advertised.
Tickets and shares of the State Lottery are sold in many numbers at low rates by Woodfall Byfield and Hawksworth at their office in Craig's Court Charing Cross. Tickets registered at 6d per number. The lottery drawing begins Monday the 16th of November. No two blanks to a prize. Schemes and letters postpaid answered. Prizes paid per Parliament act.
The public is informed that all tickets sold are from Mefi Wenham and Co at No 11 Poultry and will be stamped on the back J Wenham and Co offer exchanges for receipts or shares and prize money for former lotteries may be collected during office hours Royal Letters Patent granted to Report Branp of Long-Acre for Elastic Truffes to cure ruptures Mr Brand offers free advice daily except Saturdays when he attends Royal Hospital Greenwich clients
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