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Newspaper
General Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Feb 21, 1775
Page
4
A dense 18th century page of verse and stage critique critiques Comedy and Tragedy. Palmer speaks on sentiment, virtue, and the Tragic Muse guiding drama from Athens to modern times. The text contrasts prude and wit, notes the theater as judge of mankind, and hints at political oppression. It mentions Shakespearean influence and Napoleonic or tyrannic themes.
A poetic critique in early eighteenth century diction. The speaker rails against fashionable flattery of women and praises Louisa as an ideal virtuous heroine. The verse condemns vanity and performative charm while praising sincere, dutiful womanhood and the British ideal of feminine virtue.
A long report discusses a motion defending Parliament's supremacy over American colonies. It argues the olive branch offers limited concessions and asserts continued authority, amid debate on expulsion of John Wilkes and parliamentary rights. The Lord Mayor read proceedings and a divisive vote followed, with 171 for and 226 against.
A fragmentary item lists publishers and distributors for a Latin edition of classical authors. Names such as Londini Ampensis Bathirrt Pots Hawes Clarke and Longman appear alongside titles including Terentius Ovidius Horatius and Juvenal. The note references Christiano Mun Bazis and Societas Jesu indicating a scholarly catalog entry for new editions and distribution across reputable presses.
The period covers the Dorchester election decision in favor of Demar and Ewer by the Committee of the American papers, as well as a prelude to a new writ for Cricklade and amended writs for New Radnor. It notes bills, debates on American trade, theatre news, fire at a Leicester-square tailor, and regional crime asides.
The Grand Trunk Canal is completed at 1243 yards long, 13 feet wide, and 12 feet high, described as England’s large complete tunnel. A 59-ton vessel navigated through it carrying coal to Attonbridge, enabling cheaper coal movements from Manchester. The Duke of Bridgewater's canal links Manchester to Acton-bridge. A man at Penrith, Cumberland, is suspected of poisoning his father-in-law. Edward M’Quirk of Kilkenny, Ireland, died in Salem county New Jersey, once active in the Brentford election disturbances.
A listing for Mr. Hamilton's Tin ure medicine offered wholesale and retail at multiple London addresses. Claims quick relief from toothache, gum disorders, scurvy of the gums, breath odor, and headaches. Also advertised as curing swellings in the cheek and ear pain, with agents sealed and signed to prevent counterfeits.
A letter to the editor asks how long executors may retain legacies left to nonresidents or unclaimed, and whether such unclaimed sums become heirs’ property if no claim is made, alongside a miscellaneous stock price listing and financial notices.
East India Company directors declare a General Court will meet at Leadenhall Street on April 13 to elect six directors for four years. Only shareholders owning RO P alb or more in stock may vote, with voting rights limited by holding and passing in names. a 3000 or 10,002 share scale grants two or four votes.
Public notice from Oxford University secretaries advertising Qulard's Genuine Extract of Saturn and Vegeto Mineral Wares. It lists horses and dogs use, authorisation by Mrs Turmeau as sole British vendor under Mr Goulard, with address near St Ann Street Soho. Ends with price 10s 6d per vial and accompanying medicinal listings.
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