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Newspaper
General Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 20, 1771
Page
2
In a letter to the editor the Old Fashion's Farmer argues against enclosures and depopulation schemes while praising tillage as the mother of industry. He envisions a virtuous ruler expanding farms, encouraging ploughing, and strengthening national peace and plenty, then signs off as harvest nears.
A historical note explains the Cinque Ports as five Havens on England’s east coast, their Lord Warden, royal writs, and distinct courts. It details Hastings, Romney, Hythe, Dover, and Sandwich with extensions to Winchelsea, Rye, and Seaford, plus the origins under William the Conqueror and John.
An old anecdote recalls a coalition idea requiring Lord Ch to attend in town. On arrival he suffers a violent gut attack yet maintains pride. After reading the letter he laments endless labor and eternal servitude without retirement’s fruits.
The General Evenixe Post describes Fowler who enlists with B and is questioned by C the magistrate who refuses oath. Fowler deserts after being discharged, B detains him as a deserter. he and his friend seek release. The opinion holds Fowler legally a soldier under martial law, with remedies including habeas corpus and a possible legal suit for false imprisonment. secretary at war action is improper unless a General Court Martial is demanded.
An elderly narrator recounts hardship from loss of farm, seizure by a steward, and a cruel press gang. He details his son’s death, jail, and a perilous sea voyage ending with a providential rescue by an Indian friend who funds his voyage home with two hundred galësh pieces.
From Buspequius a description of Turkish horse handling shows great gentleness. Horses are stroked fed and allowed into parlors near tables. grooms caress them and avoid harsh edges. The result is horses that are tame affectionate and loyal to humans and unlikely to kick or resist. The author recalls Bithynia where colt foals are pampered stroked and kept close, creating well‑mannered mounts.
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