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Newspaper
General Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Nov 20, 1773
Page
4
An aged patron recalls elevating a deserving cleric from obscurity to a lucrative living. The recipient offers heartfelt thanks, but the patron interrupts, saying he acted for a more worthy man in England and that the cleric bore no obligation. The anecdote critiques patronage and merit.
The writer contrasts Naples with Messina describing walks by the sea, ample lodgings, and milder winters in Messina. He notes Naples offers fewer walks, harsher social norms, and limited diversions. He criticizes gambling as harmful to health and mind, warning of the climate’s impact on melancholy and vitality.
An 18th century notice from the City of London records the Lord Mayor James Beckford being assaulted by a masked attacker. It calls for information leading to the offender’s discovery, offering rewards and directing inquiries to the Guildhall office as resolutions for preserving peace are prepared for November 5, 1773.
A long discourse contrasts ancient clerical dominance with modern misuses and requests fair treatment for clergy. It argues clergy merit respect for learning and sacred role, yet condemns avarice and oppression. The writer laments costly tithes and seeks balanced justice between parsons and landowners.
A reader sends a letter to the editor challenging a public toast at a meeting. The card questions whether such indecorous behavior indicates good breeding or understanding among gentlemen. The sister contends that those in respectable company should be impressed with standards of propriety and decency.
Weather bulletin notes high water at Lonifoh Bridge with timing hints. Tomorrow morning 35 minutes after rain, 1 minute after nightfall. Thursday morning 29 minutes after rain, 58 minutes after twilight.
Yesterday Jane Shore presented with The Trih Widow. This evening The Fair Quakes with The Padlock. Covent-Garden showed Hamlet with Midas yesterday. Tonight Every Man in His Humour with Cross Purposes.
Price list shows corn and grain rates including Wheat 38 to 455 quar, Barley 26 to 28s 6d, Rye 24 to 255, Oats 16 to 19s, Finest Flour 40s per fack, Malt rates 34 to 39s, Pease 34 to 36s, Hog-Peace 32 to 34s, Beans 22 to 36s, Tares 24 to 30s, Rape Seed under heading Pale Malt and Br. Malt also listed.
A financial snippet lists stock prices and bonds with multiple items such as Bank Stock at 14c, India ditto, South Sea ditto, Old and New Annuities, 4 percent Bank Annuity, Consol at 87pala, and 3 percent India Annuity. It notes bonds and Navy Bills with discounted rates and a long annuity.
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