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Newspaper
General Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
May 25, 1775
Page
3
Reports from several ports describe widespread unrest in Europe with Bavarian peasants threatening drastic action without aid. Paris notes executions for mutiny and bread crys amid mutineers. Dublin and Cork report deaths and naval movements toward New York under Commodore Stores.
Reports from the era describe ship arrivals at ports such as Cowes and Dantzick and include sensational letters from Algiers and Cadiz. An English frigate seeks cordial salute, a Dey rebuffs consular presence, and peace terms are debated amid Spain and Morocco. Notices mention Parliament candidate James Evelyn, the Earl of Chatham’s illness, and city court proceedings on alderman disfranchisement and public salaries.
This Day published in a Pocket Volume price 25 six pence half bound or 35 wholly bound. Describes remarkable sights and curiosities within twenty nine miles of London with antiquity, buildings, and local vices. Compiled for private amusement by a gentleman with prefixed description of London, Southwark and Westminster. Sold by multiple booksellers. See Critical Review Sept. 177q.
A 18th century style pamphlet listing describes secret amours and soft scenes involving a kingly prince. The work, titled The Owalt ing Maid or The Gal Lanterns of the Times, blends court intrigue with romantic episodes. Published in Tan volumes, priced five cents, sold by J Robins near Foresther.
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