07 Nov 1760
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Newspaper
Public Ledger
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Nov 07, 1760
Page
1
The writer in this fragment reflects on contemporary literary taste and criticism, condemning overblown causes and praising plain sense. He critiques epic poems and elegant verse while musing on the public’s appetite for novelty, and comments on the approach to political anticipation and naval plans under the new king.
Foreign intelligence reports a major blaze at the Palace court where the parliament meets. In under a quarter hour, the building burned to ashes, prompting magistrates to deploy detachments, carpenters, and engines. fear of spread to the grand chamber and nearby shops prompted rapid protection efforts. Reports from Dresder and Francfort note shifting campaign orders and French army movements as winter quarters are considered near.
Deals listed for November 5 describe wind from the west northwest yesterday afternoon affecting vessels named Nancy Wardrop Lisboa Thompson and Endea bound for Dublin Lisbon Portsmouth and related ports.
A long, fragmentary report notes that the royal private fortune is greatly exhausted by ongoing war costs. It mentions deficits, anticipated loans, and measures to raise money, including a long exchequer annuity. The piece also covers funeral preparations for the late King, naval movements, and forthcoming parliamentary adjournments.
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