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Newspaper
General Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Dec 09, 1773
Page
4
In a letter dated August 9, the author reports the attempt to revive parliamentary consideration of an absentee project has failed. The plan was brought to the attention of Sir Cory and the Lords but did not reach a division in the Irish Commons. The closing note expresses deference and submission.
The Adelphi troupe presented a celebrated comedy with young performers led by Mr Strange and Mr Cox. The cast included Miltig, Bamber, Paddy Regis, Syrus, and Wyndban, praised for vigor and fidelity in their youthful portrayal of aged characters, amid a crowded theatre and notable attendees.
A dialogue at the Gentnar Evening Post coffee house features an Englishman and an Irishman trading barbs on playhouses, country manners, and Aunt Deborah. They banter about Dublin, John Bull, Miss Shore, and Almack’s while toasting to Deborah’s memory with claret or whiskey alike.
A 18th century appraisal notes the distress caused by Jane Shore on stage. It lauds the actress for vivid portrayal of hunger and suffering, urges refined vocal control, and suggests she choose roles matching her sensibility to sustain true genius.
Three mails from FLampers Napis Novaempsr4G PMIRAL Sir Peter Dennis who leads the Fifth Squadron in the Mediterranean has departed for Rome. He reports heavy rains and hurricanes causing damage between Nocera and La Gava, nearly wiping out Cafenove at the mountain’s foot and killing most of its residents. The text notes expectations of a confrontation or action near Torry and includes unsettled battlefield conditions.
In Warsaw on November 19 a boy raised to the Purple by Pope Clement Xth died at seven. Courland is said to be destined for a German prince. Paris reports Duke of Gloucester visiting but unlikely to attend court. A man in Rebrechin near Orleans died suddenly after being stung by a wasp while drinking wine at night.
A writ for a borough of Malden election was issued as the Common Council met. Lord Mayor and Aldermen heard bids for Townsend, with charges leveled at him. Court adjourned to allow further discussion before next Friday’s election. Separately, a Versailles death shocked observers and a Swedish reform order sought ending pay-to-advancement in the army. Reports also recount a Lancaster tragedy over a contested will ending in multiple deaths and a publicized marriage in Thrapston marked by marital scandal.
A youth disguise story ends with confession of being a tradesman’s daughter avoiding unwanted marriage. A merchant’s house is robbed of plate valued at 200 pounds. Lottery tickets advertised with large prizes and frequent shares. A severe fire devastates Feckenham barns and stables, destroying out-buildings and four horses. Court decree in Leicester confirms widow’s right to her thirds and a half in estates.
Aigh water measurements near London Bridge list readings for tomorrow and the following days. Times include 27 minutes after midnight, 1 minute after 3 PM, and further 30 minutes after in morning and afternoon. Additional entries show 30 minutes after 2 AM and 43 minutes after in the afternoon.
A fragmented price report shows various India stock and bank securities, with percentages listed for different titles such as Bank An and Confal. Hut. The text references quotations around one o clock in the afternoon and odds for three per cent and four per cent notes, indicating a volatile trading session.
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