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Newspaper
General Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Mar 23, 1771
Page
2
A reflective, moral essay arguing moderation in pleasure, illustrating with allegory of a garden guided by virtue. It urges balancing indulgence with prudence, warns against excess that harms self and others, and defends religion and reason as guides to true happiness.
Friday session in the House of Commons focused on city privileges as Alderman Oliver faced possible action. Speakers argued about contrasts between the Lord Mayor’s actions and the Messenger’s detention, with calls to defer a decision until Monday for Oliver to attend in Council. The ministry won motions to adjourn and set Monday attendance for the Lord Mayor Wilkes and Oliver, amid clashes on governance and India policy.
In the East India House the General Court prepared to adjourn on Wednesday. Mr Dempster asked for a moment and offered a speech. He hinted that the East India Bill may be altered, possibly increasing foreign troops, a move seen as harmful to the kingdom and the company’s Indian interests. He also suggested England might replace some civil officers with officials sent from home.
The bankrupt William Cores of Romsey with bailiffs set a public sale for his estates near Southampton. Parcels include arable land, garden ground, and orchards with leases from Michaelmas to 1760s, plus the Bell Inn at Romsey and two Romsey meadows. Two cottages and several leaseholds are offered with specified rents and terms. Inquiries directed to John Blair, Essex Street, London, or Mr. Daman, Romsey.
To be sold by auction on Monday April 16 at the Mermaid Inn Windsor. Property includes Fearnhill mansion house with outbuildings and gardens, 100 acres of freehold land, 22 acres leased from Windsor Dean and Canons, a new kitchen garden wall and walks, timbered grounds. View from Eaton Colleges Harrow on the Hill Taplow Cliveden. Enquiries to Mr Tyrrell Windsor or Mr Ward Windsor.
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