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Newspaper
General Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Mar 01, 1774
Page
4
A fragmentary antique text critiques corruption in a professional body, condemning pirates and profligate members. It argues honest professionals falter under scrutiny, condemns bribery and public resentment, and defends their integrity against unfounded attacks.
An excerpt from a 17th or 18th century advertisement discusses Dry John, Fontan, and other writers, praising a late edition of Shakespeare and remarks on book trade, authorship distinctions, and a parliamentary voting dispute in Aylesbury. It notes wealth, charity, manners, and the decorum of literary figures, with references to legal friction and a political episode in court.
A fragmentary report from the London Commons covers petitions presented by H S Woodfall and others, debates on “phagaginens” and a petition about punishment for a printer. The session includes remarks by Mr. Pritchard, Mr. Fiventi, and Lord Ce, with a Bill on frivilous removals read and further motions debated.
In a heated sitting several MPs clashed over sending the bill to a Committee and a motion to adjourn was adopted. The Speaker noted the day’s business unfinished as the House adjourned until Tuesday evening with no final decision on the bill.
The report covers parliamentary discussions in the Lower Assembly on measures from the land-tax 1774 to bills for Tunbridge roads and Plymouth funding, with a focus on militia funding and naval affairs. It notes engagements in Newfoundland, Greaves’s petition, clerical employment, and several crime and accident items, including a squatter's death near Brompton and highway robberies in London and Southwark, plus upcoming entertainments at venues like Covent Garden.
The notice records a sale of wheat at Bear-Key market on Monday the 23rd by Joszes How and William Marshale. Lists quantities and prices in quarters and pence, with stock prices for several bonds and banks. Mentions various funds and percentages, including 3 percent, and notes time of afternoon seating.
Fragmentary OCR lists a printed notice or advertisement for an individual named Ravi We Neligiege, associated with T Payne, at a location referred to as the Mews Gate. The readable text is sparse and lacks clear action, date, or full context.
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