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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Sep 23, 1775
Page
3
A public assembly of freeholders denounces ministerial war, warns of ruin to landowners and the empire, and pleads for liberty and justice. Resolutions praise the Earl of Effingham for opposing force against the people and thank sheriffs for calling the meeting. About 1064 freeholders attended at one point.
A large gathering at the Half Moon tavern Cheapside discussed colonial grievances and urged electors to back John Wilkes and John Sawbridge for Lord Mayor. An address on public grievances was endorsed, with John Piper signing as chairman and thanks offered to the chair.
The report notes Hanoverian troops avoiding Stade for Ritzebuttel departure as they fortify lines near London. A Paris letter mentions the Grand Duchess’s suspected pregnancy and the Emgesgal Court’s possible return to Petersburg. London reports include Major Rogers and Rogers's Rangers joining the Provincial army with Indians, under the banner Rogers and Freedom.
Letters dated July from New Bern North Carolina note a fair day with church duties and oath of secrecy among dispatch handlers. London updates report a Bristol mayoral meeting, naval arrivals from the Mediterranean, indigo harvest prospects, coiners, and court notices with prices, deaths, and bankrupts.
The Centurion with several indiamen and ships such as the Brownhall Austin and Minerva Palishan set sail for Jamaica and Halifax while other vessels including the Harcourt and Swit remain in the Downs. Arrivals include Elizabeth Wartson from Sporto and Three Sisters Crosby from Petersburgh, with Thetis and Perth reported at Smyrna and London respectively.
His Theatre Royal Drury Lane opened last Saturday to entertainment and approval from a curious town. The audience had praised the summer alterations with repeated applause as the curtain rose on a new prelude titled The Theatricat Candidates.
A review notes Mercury as host announces two rival dames seeking votes, Thalia as Comedy debuts, Harlequin bids for third, and Apollo adjudges, with Farce and Punch as electors. The performance, praised for wit and satire, featured Garrick’s claimed piece and a strong chorus, drawing crowded, enthusiastic applause.
To be sold by auction by James Bradford at two o'clock on Monday October 16 at the King's Arms Inn Berkhamstead Hertford. The improveable freehold estate occupies Pitchton and Gadesden parish, let to John Fordham for life, with meadow and garden plus five enclosed arable closes totaling about 16 acres. Contiguous properties grant voting rights in Hertford and Bucks, with highway access and unlimited Berkhamstead Common rights.
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