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Newspaper
General Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Mar 19, 1771
Page
4
A fragmented late 18th or early 19th century verse piece describes sunset and twilight scenes. Poetic personifications of Phabus and Zephyr linger as street musicians fade, woods darken, and the night deepens. The speaker longs for home, seeks rest, and finds solace in contemplative night.
A convoluted 18th century style piece argues for limited royal tyranny and popular rights, praising spirited citizens and the need for organized governance. It discusses origins of government, subordination, and adherence to constitutional law while praising civic virtue and national character.
The passage laments corrupt and tyrannical principle altering government, praising faithful ministers and opposing self-serving leaders. It highlights London citizens resisting tyranny, praising magistrates defending legal rights, equity, and the laws that sustain commerce and society.
At East-India-House on March 25 a General Court of the United Company of Merchants trading to the East Indies will meet from eleven in the forenoon to six in the evening in Leadento n street. The meeting will vote on the dividend for the half year ending midsummer, at six and a quarter percent.
To be sold to the Beit bidder on April 23 at the Falcon Bromyard dwelling. A new two parlor brick house with kitchen, offices, stables, coach house, granary, gardens, orchard, and about one acre enclosed by a brick wall. Also up for sale are several acres of arable land in Crutwell-field and a meadow remainder. Viewings via Burton Peart or Coleman.
London readers are told of a Monday display at the New Cockpit Royal with celebrated cocks led by Miller Baldwin Thompson Wright Bladon and Evans. The notice defends press integrity and promises authenticated reports while hinting at political moves, including a possible licensing bill and Ireland’s lord lieutenant resignation with a Suffolk–Cambden succession.
A Rotterdam reel reports Holland ports strengthening naval forces, secret service aims, and meetings at the Studhthouse while Russian influence rises and French power wanes. Dispatches note fleets from Cadiz and Toulon uniting in the Mediterranean, and a Madrid mission awaiting a categorical reply. The piece also mentions political intrigue, bets on party reconciliation, and appointments at the General Post Office, with local notices on theft and college fellowships.
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