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Newspaper
General Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Feb 09, 1771
Page
2
A fragment from a 17th century pamphlet urges openness in reporting Parliament. William Thompson and James Stephen argue against Scroggs and call for transparent discussion of national affairs, printing and publishing without privilege constraints, and pledge loyalty to Mansfield.
An extract from Lord Bolingbroke and a petition to Lord Mansfield describe the debtors in King's Bench Prison begging for relief from perpetual imprisonment for debt. They argue arrest harms families, violates Magna Carta, and undermines commerce, urging reform and humane treatment. They warn such practices threaten the constitution if unchecked.
The text argues the motive behind spreading a report that the Duke of Red is to be Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. It states the Duke has not accepted the office or negotiated with Lord G or any minister. It notes his role as Lord Lieutenant of Sussex and hints at possible political influence and secret letters to MPs.
The letter from Reverend Sterne describes a parsonage fire that destroyed his furniture and books, forcing the curate and wife to flee. A Greenwich town ghost rumor then unsettles Dockyard residents with a 13 year old girl tormented by unseen forces, drawing scrutiny to Cock Lane style wonders.
The writer muses on leaving for Spain or London in October, offers hospitality and a meal in return for a visit, and hints at a long farewell to illness. He reflects on a lingering cough, years of struggle, and a final journey abroad, requesting a companion for a Dover departure to share a lighthearted moment.
The article explains barometric readings to forecast weather. Rising mercury signals fair days after a spell of foul weather with winds from the east or north, while falling mercury suggests south or west winds and potential storm or continued rain. If the mercury rises after a fall, fair weather may persist.
An 21 year old heir to a 3001 year estate with business profits makes him a rich bachelor. He owns a grand house with one servant and one maid, but spends his days in the kitchen and rooms he rarely uses. He avoids society, hates the night, and lives solely for avarice, sleeping nine to nine.
Advertisement lists various classical texts and translations with prices, including Virgil Horace and Ovid in the same edition, and notes the second edition of The Authentic Memoirs of the Countess de Barre edited by Sir Francis. It describes a newly added engraved print of the Countess drawn in Paris, and offers a free print to purchasers of the first edition.
An 18th century notice for COUGHS HOARSENESS and other brea th complaints touts TOLU prepared by T Greensugh at the King's Arms and Pestle No 7 Ludgate Street London. It markets softening healing virtues of the BALSAM TOLULO as a remedy for coughs sore throats asthma and lung issues. Counterfeit lozenges are warned against with a court verdict noted and observers urged to verify genuine labels with a specific inscription and maker details.
An 18th century advertisement touts the Spatinture or Rath and Tunbridge Elixir as the cure for female weaknesses and nervous complaints. It claims to brace the nervous system, aid hot climates, and pairs with spa waters. sold by F Nowhery near a churchyard with bottle options and price.
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