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Newspaper

General Evening Post

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Jul 30, 1771

Page

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Royal Edict Allows Marriage Without Parents Consent

From Naples July 2 the royal edict grants liberty to marry without parental consent for men at age 30 and women at 25, only to partners of equal rank and not infamously stigmatized. Penalty of disinheritance for those marrying earlier without parental consent. St James's, July 10. His Majesty appoints Theophilus Meredith M A to the rectory of Ross Herefordshire, via translation from the late Bishop of Lichfield and Coventry to Durham.

London Naples St. James's Theophilus Meredith Ross Herefordshire Lichfield Coventry Durham

Worcester Bridge Ceremony Attended by Mayor and Earl

On Thursday the Mayor accompanied by the Earl of Coventry and the Corporation led a procession from the Town-hall to the planned new bridge site. The first zone was laid by the Earl amid great acclamation from thousands. His lordship donated a generous present to the workmen. The party returned in order and dined at the Crown Inn with an elegant entertainment.

Worceser Earl of Coventry Crown Inn

Arrivals and outbound vessels at numerous ports

The list records departures including St George bound for Cadiz and various ships leaving Gravesean and nearby ports. It also lists arrivals at Jamaica Grenades Nantz Downs Newfoundland St Kitts Barbadoes Bristol Liverpool Oporto Bremen Hamburgh and Cowes with vessels such as Friendship Martha Jeune Henry Earl of Grenville Minehead and more sailing from places like Ireland Georgia Antigua Jamaica and Rhode Island.

Hof P-News Deat N.n.-W St. George Jones Cadiz St. Alban’s Gravesean Henderson Belfast Chance Colvil Georgia Pattey Barker Hope Wilhusen Annastrum Koningsburgh Harriot Lufby Antigua Lady Juliana Stevenson Jamaica Tristram Shand Rhode Island Darel Daniel Riga Lively Brown Guernsey Resolution Strannack Petersburgh Friendship Withers Honduras Martha Dishon Gibraltar Nantz Jeune Henry Darthing Minehead Forrett Brinel St. Kitts Rawlins Philps William Sloper Bristol Barbadoes Success Caakson Boston Yeomans Harbison Neptune Forrest Nevis Providence Hanson London Heart of Oak Falcon Dublin Jenny Peggy Dalton Falmouth Marquis of Granby Calder Hull Liverpool Owen Denby Halifax Oporto Norwich Boog Yarmouth Miller Aberdeen Active Henzel Bremen Hamilton Blacow South Carolina Cowes Hamburgh City of

Anonymous letter promises pardon for Portsmouth fire discoveries

London reports that a letter to the Lord Mayor, then to Lord Suffolk, offers to reveal discoveries about the Portsmouth dock fire if the writer receives His Majesty’s pardon. The King’s Gazette promises pardon upon information leading to arrests. Notes on Downing Street meetings and a move by Earl of Hertford to Ireland. Also included is Grenada news on a colonial assembly tax case and jury verdict with Judge Wilkes praised.

London Lord Suffolk Portsmouth Dock Downing-street Privy-gardens Earl of Hertford Grosvenor-street Ireland Grenada William Queen Mary England la Baye Wilkes

Turbulent Night Observations and Atlantic Dispatches

An old newspaper excerpt reports late night illuminations and celebrations for a judge, with arrests and executions implied. It notes insurgent surrenders after a battle with Governor Tryon, and mentions regiments sailing to North America. Dispatches from Berlin and Lisbon summarize imperial and commercial news, plus local crime, weddings, deaths, and a public ball.

Pearl Essence advertised for child dental care and bankrupt notices

An 18th century advertisement extols a Pearl Essence product claimed to protect children’s teeth from early decay and scurvy, with dosing guidance and street vendors named. The text also lists multiple bankruptcy notices including creditors’ meetings and dividend declarations for various estates with dates in August and locations across London and other towns.

Hemet Kageteh W. Bayley Cutipur-street F Price Elfa London Bottie

True Effentizi Salt of Lemons advertised in London shops

An 18th century pamphlet touts True Effentizi Salt of Lemons as a versatile extract for cooking and cleaning. It claims superior punch flavor, ready availability, and stain removing power on lace, linen, and cambrick, priced across several London perfumers and booksellers.

William Bayley Cockf Ur Street Haymarket London J. Price India-house Leadenhall-street F. Newbery St. Paul's Church-yard J. Gresvenor

Molylnlux Announces Representation for Lancaster County

A formal Lancaster County letter dated July 23 4771 declares MOLYNLUX elected unanimously to serve in Parliament. He pledges duty to constituents rights and trade, inviting further instructions and promising diligent attention and continued favor from the gentlemen clergy and freeholders.

County of Lancaster Molynlux

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