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General Evening Post in London, Middlesex

07 Dec 1771

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General Evening Post

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Dec 07, 1771

Page

2

Remarks on the Pension List of Ireland in 1763

The pension list in October 1763 drew heavy critique from reform-minded allies while courtiers blocked motions. The Civil Pension List was large, the French and Military lists noted, totaling an annual 752,323 pounds 10 shillings. The record lists pensions ceased by death or other causes between 1725 and 1763.

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Ireland Scroder Pris. Auguista D. of Brunswick Lady Lenox Lord Strangford Lord Ranelagh Mary Cotterell Eliz. Maud Faye Ann Pitt I Ab Montgomery Ward Bathurst Elizabeth Hamfon Anna Helena Heath Margaret Vamne Frs Mitchel Vinebon Devoeux Bailie Mary Hulley Jean Swimmer Lora Bullar Earl of Carrick Hon. Keppel E.q Lucy Waite Lord Camden Cath. Dykes Arth Dirwhon Esq R. Marshal Frances Sexton Gloucester Cumberland Jane Jephson Sandys Pierre Edward Candler Tho. Stanners Jer. Novie L. Malell Commons
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Public Papers Claim Wages Delayed Three Quarters

A letter from the public press defends civil servants against rumors of unpaid wages. It accuses reformers and profligate leaders of spreading slander about the Civil List and royal civil servants, asserting wages have been paid to July fifth and condemning those who spread defaming lies.

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Anecdote of the late Bishop Houcy and charity

The General Erexine Post recalls the pious and eminent Bishop Houcy, praising his character and influence among peers. It notes hospitality and charity as guiding traits, recounting a visit from Bishop Houcy to see Bishop Hough at Harisbury on his return to London.

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Houcy Hough Herring Sherlock Boulter Secker Berfen Cranmer Rualty Latimer Parker Uther Dmalbial St. David's London Harisbury Bishop Hough
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The Curious Life of Mr Lookup and His Wagering Ways

A long tale recounts Mr Lookup a Scotland born gambling dealer who rose from apothecary apprentice to a noted piquet and backgammon player. He built wealth through play privateering and African trade, engaged in speculative schemes near Chelsea, faced perjury charges but escaped, and died in Holland near seventy leaving a marked if morally mixed legacy.

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Republic of Gamesters Scotland North Bath Lod Rank Mr. Lookup Lora Ch Loréthip Lookup Lord C Capitol Fale Petre Loskup Chelsea H Ltn Pation Sam Lockus Colonel Chartres Birch Tehitife Thomas F Cribbidge Thomas Courles Covent-garden Theatre Mr. Foote Holland
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An Essay on Conjugal Infidelity by Mr Touissant

A historical critique argues adultery as a social crime, weighing its harm to society and the state. It traces ancient, medieval, and early modern laws, noting shifts from public to private concern, with varied penalties across cultures and eras. The piece surveys legality, punishment, and moral impact on families, children, and social order.

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Aucusus Socrates Theodosius England Spain Justinian Theodora
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John Wisdom H. Bingham J. Barrington Susanna Simon Gaspar Caillard Earl of Ross E. of Geo. Lenox Edin. Burke, Esq J. Belcher Lady Montague Isaac Drury Roo H. Wauchope Fran. Bindon Barbara Mitchell Penton Ch. C. Houghton Smalbroke Hartlebury Madox France
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