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Newspaper
General Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Feb 21, 1771
Page
4
A Patriot of the Times argues that rich country gentry despise trades they do not control and fear mushroom gentry importing from India. He urges restoring residents laws or annual Parliaments to safeguard the nation, warning that loss of old traffic could ruin the country while preserving landed interests.
A letter to the editor discusses female virtue and domestic duties, contrasting English ideals with French female character traits. It notes moral decline amid dissipation, cites Montesquieu on virtue, and warns about clubs at taverns and illicit performances. The piece is interwoven with broader London political notices about ships, the Admiralty, and parliamentary activity. It mentions the Prince Royal of Sweden, court audiences, and anticipated changes after libels and jurisdiction debates.
A fragment condemns open adulteries miscalled gallantries among the French, claiming their deeds incite public decay. It argues that unless a virtuous nation intervenes, the French are ripe for ruin, driven by vice and contagion from neighbors.
A fragmentary review notes a tragedy set in Venice with an Epilogue containing humorous description. It praises certain performers including Mr R and Mr Savigny while noting the author is a young American divine who keeps his clerical connections discreet.
East-Jutia Hoje dated 22 February 1770 announces a General Court of the East India Company to be held at Leadenhall Street on Wednesday the 27th at eleven in the forenoon. The meeting is convened at the request of nine Proprietors to discuss special affairs.
At Covent Garden this evening a new tragedy Clementina is staged with Thomas and Sally, while Drury Lane presents The West Indian paired with The Ladies Frolick for theatergoers tonight.
High Water readings given for London Bridge with morning and night tides. The sequence lists tomorrow and Tuesday tides with specific hours and minutes after high or low markers, including 43 and 59 minutes after referenced times and midnight references.
Amsterdam and other ports quoted with exchange rates and prices for stocks and annuities. Bank stock and India stock prices listed, along with South Sea and Consol figures. No alteration in gold and silver prices. transfer books and upcoming annuity and stock events noted with dates.
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