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Newspaper

General Evening Post

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Jul 30, 1771

Page

3

Quin and Garrick Rivalry Recalled in Anecdote of Stage Growth

The reminiscence recounts Pope Quin’s influence, his alleged failing in later life, and Garrick’s rise, noting Quin’s vast pay, the Lincoln’s Inn Fields company, and the contrast with Booth. It includes a remarkable family anecdote of a widowed mother and a rightful heir who later pursued theatre fame.

Mr. Garrick Pope Quin Whitfeld-Garrick Quin Lincoln’-inn-fields Drury Lane Theatre Booth Rich Ator Ireland West Indies

Petition for cheaper beer and tax relief in Britannia

A historic lament argues for lower beer prices and restored rates to stop emigration. It urges reimposing halfpenny beer and old taxes, restoring provisions and trade, and supporting useful arts and sciences to revive Britain’s sinking state under King George. Citizens ask the crown to relieve burdens and restore national glory.

France Spain America George Uis

European Conflict and Ottoman Orders From Egypt

Mail from Flanders reports Russian ships burning Tunisian vessels near Scio and Turkish attempts to destroy Roman magazines failed or were repelled. Leghorn and Alexandria entries note the Grand Signior ordering seven Bashans to march on Syria, with Ali Bey responding by sending 30,900 troops and levying 4,000,000 tallars from Christians in Egypt. A Mecca caravan is plundered, allegedly by orders of the king of Egypt to gain public favor and fund his campaigns.

Flanders Ancona Malta Tunis Algiers Dardanelle Chebec Dhenatof Scio Leghorn Vilel Alexandria Egypt Ali Bey Asia Syria Ali Bey Havin Ias Mahomet Bey Abudat Mecca

Devastation of floods reaches Virginia regions and lands

From the Virginia Gazette June 6 Richmond reports cities and plantations devastated by floods. Islands and river lands suffer irreparable damage with hundreds of cattle hogsheads of tobacco lost and farms ruined. Thousands left without bread or shelter as houses float by and communities reel from historic flooding.

America Virginia Gazette Richmond Elk Island Farrar’s Island Od Joe Falls of James River Warwick Byrd

Acquittal in Manor Dispute and Maritime Arrivals

The court acquits the defendant after ruling the manor of Hollow and related divisions do not belong to the prosecutor. Reports of a fatal accident occur when a horse threw a breeches-maker near Odd-Down. Maritime notices list ships and arrivals from Newcastle, Jamaica, Riga, Memel, and other ports, with several vessels and captains named.

Hanbury Hok- Jow Broughton Broughtow Hollow Bath William Broken His Alban Venice Davidson Smith Jamaica Unity Naftol Thomas Richard Galily Riga Diana White Dominica William Harrison Carthagena Lively Perrot Memel Pally Stonehouse Harling Dever Lark Memagh Diblin Petersburgh Achiles Baker Martcall Newcastle Savile Hail Fidelity Grayson Maly Backhouse Ann Woodhouse Fruman Tratthes Archer Hudson Friendup Wiel Good-Intent Redcoff Constant Mary Kneeshaw London Trisl Plaskett Dublin Waterford Cornwallis Lynch New-York Portmouth Unanimity Fox Georgia Aberdeen Dei

London News and Court Reports From Guildhall

London details include palace construction delays at Richmond due to arches too high, Common Council proceedings with City Lands reports, pending Bridge-master candidates, and a note on Lady L entering a Benedictine convent. Also reports on Hawke's arrival, Dr Solander plants thriving, a Norwegian ship loss, Moore wheel carriage invention, and several crime and punishment items with local executions planned.

London Richmond Curzon Lord Scarfale Guildhall Company of Cordwainers Company of Sadlers Court of Common Council Kennet Wilkes Rofleter Tovey Calais Lady L England Ardress Solander Royal Garden Hawke Patterson Greenland Norway Bergen Janes Mr. Moore Mrr. Webb Addlehill Moore Wiel Raban Kime Tuesda Battersea Poultry Compter Old Bailey Bridewell Finchlane Alderman Roffeter James Ryan Alderman Wilkes Alderman Bridgen Mailey Whitechapel Com Newgate Francis Allen Bradshaw Queen Anne-street Fealin

Robberies and official notices from the metropolitan district

Yesterday six men charged with varied robberies near the metropolis appeared at the public office on Shop Street. Several witnesses identified robbed items. Two men suspected of breaking into Mr Macleane’s Essex house were committed for trial. A watchmaker’s shop yielded several watches. Promotions, births, marriages, and deaths also listed along with ecclesiastical and civic appointments.

Lambert Taylor Bakane St. George Haven James Satufi Dumb Jemmy Francis Allen Bradshaw Sarah Bets John Kiert Thomas Jenkins Francis Verret Stephen Clements Sir John Berkley Greekwich Hospital Lincoln Weldland St. Paul Mary Forman Wes-Ham Eikix Samuel George Wood Society of the Middle Temple Raymgate Kent Long John Long Thomas Tuck Mace of Woodstreet Compter George Read Min Ries

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