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Newspaper
General Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Nov 02, 1771
Page
3
From Moscow reports on October 4 describe a malignant distemper causing unrest among common people. Archbishop Aimbrosius tried to curb impostors at a gate shrine, but mobs plundered the archbishop’s house and killed him. Troops later suppressed the riot. many participants were captured and await punishment.
The corpse of Chaworth Esquire, eldest son of the unfortunate Chaworth, died by the word of Lord Byron. Married three months ago, he was at the Spa with his widow, who travels with Lord Lyttelton. He possessed an Nottinghamshire estate valued at Good per year and will be interred there.
Weather and port notices recount ships sailing for Hamburgh and Archangel missions. Arrivals include Springfield from Archangel Plymouth Ranger from Barcelona Haywood from Petersburgh and more. A Lord Mayor election dinner plan at Guildhall and relief ideas for debt prisoners are noted. An extra letter cites a Barbadoes voyage and a Bonny to Jamaica report.
An extract from St Crox reports a ship attacked by robbers who killed the king and crew as a battle ensued, and that the Duke of Norfolk was crowned amid plunder, with ten Hands lost. A Liore letter notes a court martial and a 22-year-old soldier pleading guilty to murder in the heat of life. Also reported is the death of a Liege bishop and political turmoil around Prince Clement of Saxony, plus local crime notes, a tax-era debt case, a hackney coach fine, and several marriages and deaths.
Jacob Hemet dentist to her majesty recommends a new Pearl Essence and Pearl Centrifices. Claims superior cleaning preserving enamel and preventing toothache while curing scurvy in gums and sweetening breath. Sold wholesale and retail in London by Hemet’s appointment, Bayley at Cockford Street and Price near the India House for 6d.
A letter from Charles Ashley in London thanks Surgeon Norton for a remarkable cure of his son who suffered smallpox and a violent skin and facial illness. The note claims public disclosure of details at the Talbot Inn Strand and promotes Mareant's Drops sold by Norton near Golden-square Piccadilly. It asserts cures for leprosy, scurvy, ulcers, fistulas, piles, eye inflammations, and blood disorders, claiming authenticity by signed handwriting and warning against counterfeits.
Tuesday 19 will publish the Ladies' Annual Journal or Complete Pocket for 1772 bound in red with plates showing fashionable dresses and a drill party. It includes an introduction on modern fashion, social days, royal birthdays, a diary, laws, tunes, and numerous tables and puzzles. Printed for B. Seevens and J. Taylor at Stationers Row and Chancery Lane.
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