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Newspaper
General Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jun 09, 1774
Page
4
A Philanthropos essay argues that revenge harms society and individuals, praising forgiveness as true fortitude and generosity. The piece extols tempering passion, warns that revenge upholds weakness, and envisions a world where mercy restores happiness and heavenly calm.
A reader letter from June 2 at Lambeth responds to a previous article on the execution of a young mother for murder. The writer urges distinguishing motive, condemns cruelty, and suggests hanging the debauchee and procurers in effigy to deter future crimes.
Postscript notes ships forming the squadron bound for the Mediterranean have been scattered by a violent storm. Only St Raphael and St Domingo reach port at Algezira with salvage reports. the rest fate unknown. Paris reports the king’s encounters with courtiers and millers as signs of a hopeful reign and moves to involve the Provence and Orleans circles in governance.
In the Quebec bill debate, Mr Worth advocates optional juries for Canada, opposing views from Lord North and Serjeant Gunn. Addresses urge royal support while lawmakers clash on trial by jury and Canada’s old customs amid adjournment and other provincial measures.
The King said he must hear all but reflect before any decision. He intends to pass the winter at Paris the spring at Versailles the summer at Compiegne and the autumn at Fontainebleau. He fixed the 13th of this month for departure to Compiegne.
High Water to-morrow morning and afternoon listed with multiple timings after 3 and 4. Morning and afternoon tides noted. Stock prices shown including Bank Stock, Old Annuities, New Annuities, 3 percent bonds, and Navy Bills. Lottery tickets priced near 131 to 352.
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