Scarcity of Original Drama Draws Sharp Critique
A letter from the General Evening Post criticizes the scarcity of original English drama, arguing translation profits dilute authorship and urging reform in literary standards. It defends the public debate on Articles and cautions against broad Church changes, urging legislative wisdom on subscription practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aimadvertor
Yeremy Collier
Longinus
France
Zobeide
Otello
Tor
Ugon
Observations on the Petition to Parliament and the Articles
A letter to the editor argues the recent Petition debate over Subservation to the 39 Articles, urging plain articles to guard against Roman Catholics and Quakers. It warns that widening exclusions would multiply divisions, and critiques the Articles as sometimes obscuring truth rather than defending the Church. The writer questions dogmatic explanations of doctrine and calls for belief in God, Christ, and the Holy Ghost without binding human interpretations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.S
Cambridge
Eer
J Bey
Church of
God
Jesus Christ
Life of Bishop Burnet via his son in Geneva history
The extract from the Bishop Burnet life recounts his son’s memorial tribute praising the pious and benevolent prelate. It notes Burnet’s efforts to oppose the Geneva consenus subscriptions for ordination and his eloquence in urging reform. The Geneva clergy were later freed from such subscriptions, facing only censure for writings or sermons defying established doctrine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purnet
Cipit
Geneva
Clarification sought on Butterbur root and Solway Moss eruption
Inquiries from a constant reader requesting medical guidance on Butterbur root usages for all ages and safety. He also seeks exact timeline details of the Solway Moss breakout, including start date, hourly progress, final halt, and current appearance from any eye witness report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solway Moss
Duke of Cumberland Hosts Private Windsor Domestic Life
London reports the Duke of Cumberland has begun a Windsor lifestyle plan and attended Sunday prayers in the private chapel with the Duchess and household staff. Nobles excuse themselves. the Duke responds that he approves and would not burden the king. Sir John Huffey Delaval, despite orders, visited the Duke at Windsor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Duke of Cumberland
Windsor
Dygin
John Huffey Delaval
St. James's
Dublin and York notes on politics and society
A lengthy digression covers Irish politics, public pensions, and opposition in the Irish House of Commons, noting Lady Townsend and the Duke of Grafton era figures, plus criticism of Common Hall influence. It also reports rumors about a Quiality linked actress, city mobs in London, and a York meeting aiding flood relief with subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James's
The
Hague
Lord Townsend
Ireland
England
Hns
House of Commons
Lucas
Common Council
Tate
Beckford
Robert Ladbroke
Gabriel
Angel
Angel Gabriel
Brijewd
Bishop
Rochester
Richard Stradwick
Leeis
City of
York
York Tavern
Pontefract
Dublin
Theatrical Entainments and Riverside Showings
The listing notes yesterday performances of Daury Lane Timon of Athens and Every Man in Humour with Harlequin's Invasion and Seth. Tonight features Love Makes a Man with Midas and other acts at Covent-Garoun. Also mention high-water at London Bridge and shows scheduled for tomorrow across the morning and afternoon hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daury-Lane
Timon
Athens
Harlequin
Covent-Garoun
Seth
Midas
London-Bridge
Prices and Bonds Report From City Market Room
Prices of stocks and bank annuities show declines amid market activity. South Sea securities fluctuate while India bonds and Navy bills move on modest turnover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
South-Sea
Bank An
James's Powder Authenticity Notice in London Sales
The notice states that Dr James's Powder for fevers and inflammatory diseases will bear an outside receipt signed by Francis Newbery Junior. No one may sell without this certificate under seal. London buyers should apply at No 65 Bible and Sun by St Pauls Churchyard for the final use sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. James
Francis Newbery
London
Join Newbery
St. Paul’s Church-Yard
Velnos Vegetables Syrup Case of Mr Martin
A dated advertisement asserts Velnos Vegetable Syrup cured Boware Martin Esq of Fenstanton former High Sheriff of Cambridge and Huntingdon after years of scurvy eruptions dizziness and poor health. It claims seven bottles restored health and lists outlets at Haymarket Ludgate Street and Capel Court with prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boware Martin
Fenstanton
Cambridge
Huntingdon
Burrows
Martin
Dr. Burrows
Haymarket
G. Kearfly
Ludgate-street
Capel-court
Royal Exchange
Extraordinary Cure by Maredant's Drops in London
A testimonial from Charles Ashley in 1771 describing his son's recovery from a severe skin and eye afflictions after using Maredant's Drops. The letter claims cures for leprosy, scurvy, ulcers, fistulas, piles, and eye inflammation, praising surgeon Mr Norton in Golden Square and urging readers to verify by visiting the Talbot Inn in Steand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norton
Golden-square
London
Talbot-Ian
Steand
Charles Ashley
Wellside
Piccadily
Lorridon
John Norton
N.B
Propsiesce
Maredant
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General Evening Post
Evenine-Post
Chenedy Bucs
Ff Wheaten
Houthold
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