01 Aug 1760
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Newspaper
Public Ledger
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 01, 1760
Page
1
A narrator recounts a bizarre encounter with a shabby, self-importantly clever creature in a public walk. The companion's grandiose tales, social pretensions, and odd acquaintances lead to a strange visit to a dismal lodging, ending with a humorous dinner setup and an abrupt departure.
A fragment from a letter to the editor discusses the Normandy parliaments remonstrance against French fiscal methods, urging aid to taxed subjects. It also notes a pasted public animadversion on Antichristian doctrine seen in St Bartholomew's hospital area and asks for clarification to prevent public deception.
A lengthy royal address pleads for relief from grief and taxation, urging the king to restore the primitive constitution, curb embezzlement, and end ruinous fiscal contests. It cites Francis I and a parliament seek to impose a fixed tribute, arguing love for subjects justifies royal protection and restraint against revenue farmers.
July reports from The Hague describe no steps by General Yorke toward addressing Dutch conduct in the East Indies. The piece credits English commercial jealousy over saltpetre trade as the motive behind the dispute. It notes English and Batavian actions, Nabob Bengal rebellion roles, and the Dutch dispatching ships to Bengal. Paris notes a Parliament order limiting royal counsel access after pleadings close.
Port News reports a July 30 wind from the east affecting freights as Launceston Wilkson sails for Lisbon. Down in the Downs Royal Navy vessels St George Arethusa and three victuallers remain stationed while Antigua Jamaica St Kitts Amsterdam Ottend and Norway trade ships are listed along Gravesend with various captains and consignments.
A shipboard letter dated June 1760 from Capt Remington aboard the Snow Batchelor, under Lisbon to Charles Town South Carolina, notes this may be the last arriving message for the recipient with uncertain fate at sea.
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