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Newspaper
General Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jan 08, 1771
Page
3
The readable fragments discuss freedom and oppression, noting grievances and a critique of impostors undermining genuine liberty. The text critiques rhetoric that harms true humanity and the temple of liberty without urging vengeance against deceivers.
A public notice reports wheat prices climbing by over two shillings in seven days and warns of heavier bread costs. It notes seamen losing work and vessels stranded for weeks from Norfolk to Kienta, urging the Lord Mayor and Aldermen to address the public’s hardship and prevent further expense.
A letter to the Editor references N Comyn Reports enlisting a Kelpage manuscript. It recounts a press-master attack during a marine service incident judged as manslaughter rather than murder, with judges Hale and others noting provocation or lack thereof.
A General Evening Post note recounts a Sunday gathering at a family home with a King and Queen drawn in a hat. Lively names, including Master Slender and Jerry Sneak, sparked humor as guests acted out roles while a collage of local figures provided playful caricatures and mischief.
A fragmentary 15th century snippet recalls a jovial Irish conjurer tale told by a Vicar. The crowd laughs and braces for a pulpit combat as the Devil is said to visit for twelve days and will face a buffetting on Sunday. Jan 8, 1471.
The advertisement promotes a 1771 pocket ledger priced 1s 8d in red leather with notes for receipts payments and memos. It lists Parliament, trades, customs, financial tables and various instructive contents including ink making and methods for merchants. Printed for G. Kearfly and sold by booksellers in town and country.
Jan 5 report notes two sailors fighting a press gang after a voyage. One man was run through the shoulder and severely bruised, dying the next day. Canterbury also details a ship incident near Whitstable with wine-laden vessels and guard actions as crews fled to boats.
A London ducal whisper reports a council decision leaning toward peace with Spain after tense talks. Paris dispatches hint Count d Offun may replace Choiseul as minister in France as Hawke reportedly resigns. Atlantic mail from Charles Town notes Cherokee news, Shawanese confederacy talks, and ship movements around St. Helens. Wheat dealers faced questions from the Lord Mayor about price disclosure.
Fragmented report lists Reverend De King appointment to a chaplaincy, a nobleman accused of fraud after a domestic quarrel, a gatehouse assault in Fetter Lane, wild duck migration near Mile End, and church and civic changes. Also notes marriages, deaths, and local obituaries including Marmaduke Langdale and Mrs. Currer.
The Beaume de Vie is argued to be the best preservative against unhealthy air and a certain cure for distempers arising from it. Proponents cite letters from across the kingdom and describe its cordial, attenuating and detergent powers boosting digestion and vigor. It is said to aid gout, rheumatism, scrofula, nervous and hypochondriac cases, and is particularly beneficial in female disorders.
A sixpence bound children’s pageant booklet styled with moral themes and prints. It bears an inscription to Prince Frederick Bishop of Ofnabrug and lists virtues such as Faith Hope Charity Learning and Patience. The piece advertises engravings by Walker and an ornate design with cats and ornaments.
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