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Newspaper
General Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jun 10, 1773
Page
4
An archaic fragment recounts a man once serving under a king and a hunting day ending with a horse event. It hints at a pensioner’s fate in France and a claim that a horse serving a free man might be spared or slain by a king.
In a fragmentary 18th century verse scene Laura Parewone and Mr Vernon perform with accompanying performers. The imagery centers on hunting, nature, and lyrical praise, with echoes of despair and consolation as the audience responds to the emotional performance.
An 18th century advertisement promotes cough and stomach relief lozenges called BALSAM of TOLY for coughs hoarseness sore throats and lung comfort. Prepared by T. Greenough at Ludgate Hill with multiple sellers including Bayley Roswell and M. Purdie. A counterfeit alert cites a December 1769 case in the Court of King’s Bench and urges buyers to look for the lid inscription marks.
Postscript notes three letters from Cronstad describing Turkish defeats near Jaloniza after crossing the Danube, ten thousand killed or captured, and Russians seizing Danube bridge near Mazin. Other dispatches claim Russian successes, Prussian moves on Holm, Madrid levies in Spain, and unrest in Guyenne. A hyena terrorizes Bourbonnois. Dr Tronchin's nephew committed suicide amid personal tragedy.
London letter from Portsmouth describes Lord Edgcumbe hoisting the flag on the Dublin man of war at Spithead as three fleets form into line of battle ahead of the king’s visit. Reports on the East India Company, parliamentary debates, and bills on taxation, clergy, and public works fill the rest of the dispatch, with notes on royal yachts, dauntless ships, and ministerial actions. The piece also covers currency, punishment, and Jamaica slave trade duties, plus various appointments and local notices.
Fragmentary notices record deaths of Mr Allen the tallow-chandler in Cheapside and Mrs Antrobus post-mistress of Cambridge, with further: Mr Turner farmer at Ruswell injuring wife and dying. Mr Abbott of Stetchworthy found dead. a coroner’s inquest verdict pending. Also Mr Robert Chapman writer died suddenly in Glasgow.
Letter from Cornwall praises Rowley's Herb Snuff and Tobacco for curing a severe bladder condition and restoring vision in a patient after months of illness. The notice seeks publication consent and lists sellers in London and various towns with packet prices of 18, 34, 6d, and 5s.
Ordinary notes of weather times at London Bridge with morning and evening readings. Stock prices listed include Bank Stock, India bonds, South Sea, Royal and Conful Bank annuities with varied percentages and par values. Also references to Navy bills and India bonds appear amid the dated entries and rates.
A letter from a local society member defends neighbour Robinson's marriage. He notes the event occurred as reported, praises the choice of a wife described as agreeable and aged over thirty five, while suggesting the groom is under fifty. The writer asserts fairness and courtesy in reporting.
A testimonial letter from William Roberts at St Andrew's Hill praises Maredant's Drops as a cure for leprosy scurvy ulcers and other blood disorders after seventeen years of illness. The note urges purchase from Mr Jobe Norton surgeon Golden Square London at 4 shillings per bottle and warns against counterfeits.
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