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Newspaper
General Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Dec 07, 1771
Page
3
The excerpt contrasts Greek, Lacedemonian, and early Christian views on adultery. It notes that adultery could void a marriage among the guilty, allowing remarriage without formal process, a position condemned by the Council of Trent. It also discusses “adulteriae” as a stigma on children born from adulterous relations, denied natural status by Romans.
Publication prospectus from 1771 detailing a folio dictionary in weekly numbers. Geographical and biographical parts by Br ookes and Collyer, published by Carnan and Newbery at No 65 St Pauls Churchyard. First number December 21, 1771, with two volumes expected.
A citizen testifies to a dramatic recovery of his son from severe hand deformities and facial swelling after using Maredant's Drops, claiming cure from leprosy and other blood disorders. The letter invites inquiries to Norton, surgeon, Golden-square, for proof and mentions genuine bottles priced at six shillings.
Reports from Warsaw and Vienna describe Confederate demands on corn in Little Poland and schemes to abolish servitude in Bohemia and Moravia. Advices note continued military operations along the Danube and a bishop's pastoral letter urging youth defense against sedition. Count Orlow’s arrival at Imbros signals Russian naval buildup for Dardanelles passage. A Dijon fire devastates a church complex in Billia, Bugei, with homes and crops lost.
A recently arrived traveler reports that His Majesty's warships on the Jamaica station have all sailed toward the Spanish main. The move is treated as a profound secret, stirring widespread speculation.
Harwich December reports two Dutch East Indiamen outward bound detained at Helvoetsluis due to contrary winds. Lately several crew members died from a fever that spreads rapidly. about four hundred more are affected and daily deaths occur. Bristol December seventh notes Rev. Robs Maker of the Grammar SchoolPedcliff churchyard and Curate of St Nicholas, named Sinner Canon at the cathedral in place of Rev Brown.
A list of arrivals at multiple ports including Juffron Sara from Amsterdam and True Griron from Riga. Ships named Juno Ford Newtown Brian John and Elizabeth and Thames Cabot from various origins dock at Pool Dartmouth Plymouth and Dover. Personnel include officers Ward Bridlington Gardner and Hooke among others.
An 18th century fragment reports our queen's presumed pregnancy after a Sunday indisposition and cites Kosinski's confession of a Polish conspiracy to seize the king. It notes a vow swearing to avenge divine and national injustice and mentions Spain's letters about a nine percent life annuity loan.
A historic court diary details a divorce for adultery between Lord Ly and Lady Lt after a tainted marriage, plus various trials including assaults, robberies, and a monk’s assault case. The piece also notes maritime dispatches, city strife orders, and multiple executions at Tyburn, with coroners and juries reporting swiftly on crime and punishment.
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