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Newspaper
Public Ledger
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
May 09, 1760
Page
2
A shattered line recalls a speaker claiming vengeance with darts and bow. The fragment hints at warnings against touch and deceit, ending with a note on flame and peril in a historical, cryptic tone.
Portmouth dispatches report ships bound to Bombay including the Earl of Temple Foster York Lastelles Neptune Purling and others. the Tavi stock East Indiaman ill waits at Spithead for wind. Royal Sovereign ordered to the Noré. Dover remains in the Downs under Sir Piercy Brett with victuallers and East India Watch. Daméfell arrives at Cadiz from Pool, Whitrow.
Extracts from letters describe Spain's court focusing on France, uncertain paths to peace, and preparations for military moves in the provinces. Genoa reports English interest in Spanish armaments, minorca threat rumors, and Corsica fears. Rome notes a fallen papal crown alarm, while Francfort discusses St Germain’s plans and forage needs. Hamburgh conjurers claim Prussian troop movements and kingly feints to mislead Daun.
Reports from London and Hamburg detail an Austrian plan to reinforce to over 160000 troops with 400 cannons for a swift campaign against Ruffians, while ministers drive policy behind the throne. Debates in parliament center on a new oath for seat qualification, claimed as both attestatory and purgatory, ensuring legitimate land titles and preventing fraudulent entry.
The report covers the viewing and interment of Lord Ferrers’ body, his leaden and velvet coffin, and the conveyance to Stanton-Harold. It notes generous acts by the Earl, including a living for a parish rector, and mentions related church appointments, a court case over Brailes vicarage, and a royal volunteers regiment poised for southward deployment. It also reports trials, burials, a naval officer’s discoveries, French prisoners passing London Bridge, and local obituary items. Additionally Edinburgh residents condemn malt distilleries and vow restraint on spirits.
A 1760 Leadhills notice denounces distilleries for producing grain spirits blamed for famine and social harm. It urges townsfolk to refuse all spirits and avoid taverns selling them, calling for a united, Christian association to protect the poor and national welfare.
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