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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Sep 27, 1739
Page
1
A Patriots' critique targets Sir G- C- and his supporters in London politics. The writer attacks written defenses, questions the livery's trust, and warns against corrupt influence while urging voters to uphold the City’s rights and reject placemen. The piece likens opponents to Prometheus and predicts continued struggle over the chair.
A letter to the Liv erymen of London questions the long established practice of seniority payments and asks how long such a custom has been observed. It cites Sir Harcourt Masters and Alderman Levett as examples of past removals, and accuses city leaders including Lord Mayor Parsons and Alderman Barnard of snubbing voters who opposed the Convention, with support from notable aldermen and lawyers.
A historical letterform debate questions conventions and duties of rulers. It critiques usurpation, religion, and the election rights of citizens. The writer ridicules rotation among aldermen and defends the crown against mob accusation.
The letter from Cadiz dated September 7 reports a Court order to stop English ships, which came too late as most had already departed. It mentions Captain Morphew's preemptive sale, potential validity issues, and expected ships from the Bay of Honduras reaching Havana, with measures to guard the flotilla. Additional items note naval actions near Malaga, the Dowager Queen of Spain ill, Vernon’s squadron not seen recently, and various European diplomatic developments.
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