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Newspaper
General Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 17, 1776
Page
4
The poem chronicles a grand venison feast with grand banqueting imagery. Citizens revel as the giant eaters join the stage amid bells, drums, and music while the haunch is carved and shared. The speaker extols liberty to eat and the abundance that sustains a thriving land.
A fragmented 18th century verse from Mrs. Rosinson’s Paris publication . The speaker appeals to Elestial maid to seek contentment through virtue and love not wealth or pomp. The poem contrasts worldly lure with inner peace while urging self honesty and disdain for deceit.
An account of a French royal masquerade during the reign of Henry IV where six courtiers dressed as satyrs in a night of revelry were set alight by torches. Four of the six perished as flames enveloped the revelers, causing panic and a deadly scene that the king never fully recovered from.
FragmentedOCR reports a Mount Pleasant lodging incident involving a comedian named Weston. He fled after a scene with three men, reportedly amid disrupted rooms and a scrapped escape via a screwed window. Police details unclear as witnesses describe a chaotic retreat and odd behavior.
Postscript from Genoa and Lisbon notes Spain fitting out ships at Cadiz and Carthagena and preparing embarkation of troops and ammunition with prompt efficiency. A prand council of fate in Madrid reportedly dispatches a week to the Portuguese court, possibly for withdrawal or negotiations. Reports from Warsaw claim reinforced Russian forces in Poland with Vienna and Berlin backing. Austria preparing to march under General Barco amid anticipated Austrian entry into Poland.
Dated July letters report Persian Prince Zendi Kerim Khan sieging Baghdad while Seraskier Audi Pacha moves 70,000 Ottomans nearby. Aleppo bears brunt as Baghdad’s fall prompts desertion and unrest among Christians and Jews. Controversies include Loyalist sentiments, Colonel Campbell’s treatment, and an Independence order linked to Hancock and Washington. News from Marseilles notes British ships patrolling for American goods and privateers in the Windward Passage, plus Newfoundland fishery optimism and concerns over valuable cargo aboard the Josepha Hill and other East India ships.
An Exeter letter reports heightened agitation as two candidates, Cholwich and Baring, gain Presbyterian and corporate support. It warns of violent contest and small probable margins, with fear of discord marring local peace amid national election fervor.
The day began with a wedding at George’s church. Miss Thomas, daughter of Sir Noah Thomas, married Capt Lutwyche of the guards and, after the ceremony, the couple departed for Scarborough. A near tragedy followed when a horse bolted at Brighthelmstone, throwing the rider into the sea and drowning. Also noted is the death of Francis Waker, a Justice of the Peace and senior Alderman at Ferney Hall.
Public notice announces Mr MoLESyvor'T H's calculations published today. Tickets snares oaths and chances are for sale at No 67 High Holborn No 30 Fleet Street and No 64 King Street Cleapfire. Free delivery of the calculations offered at the listed locations.
A tonic claim describes a tincture that cures mouth and gum disorders, strengthens teeth, prevents rot, freshens breath, and relieves facial swellings and headaches. Sold wholesale and retail at Gracechurch Street and Newgate Street outlets, 6d per bottle, with seals and signatures to deter counterfeits.
A brief note indicates that a quotation from A View of the Internal Evidence has been received by the We Jr. DETECTOR team. The source confirms receipt and records the quote for further study and reference.
A fragmented notice records high water times near London Bridge. It lists uncertain hours such as 3am after 6, 6am, and 7pm with mentions of Thursday and “fin” plus 22 minutes, creating an unclear sequence of events for observers.
Market notes show ranges for corn and grain items with entries for barley rye oats and flour. Prices listed include wheat 40 to 373.64, barley 16 to 245, rye 23 to 245, oats 15 to 135, finest flour 303, second fort 765, third fort 298, rape seed 24 to 285, peas 4% to gos, hog pearle 24 to 268, beans 22 to 245, tick 2% to 27s, tares 24 to 395.
Historical financial items show prices for Bank Stock with various par values and yields, bonds listed at different percent figures, and naval bill scrip quotes. Entries mention multiple banks and securities with terse figures, typical of 19th century market notices.
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