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Newspaper

General Evening Post

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Nov 28, 1771

Page

2

Fragmented Patriot Paragraphed Remarks and Allegations

A garbled historical rap sheet cites Mr Alderman Lang and Townsend over land tax, names various figures such as John Mackie and Sir James Lowther, and alleges property transfers involving the Duke of Portland. It contains rebukes of Irish ties and mentions retribution themes amid scattered, unfinished phrases and archaic terms.

Townsend John Mackie Alderman Wilkes Jamaica Legitta Cateh James Lowther Duke of Portland Forest of Inglewood Luttrell Thallot England Prthland Lord Bute Funius Thomas Bradshaw Duke of Grafton Edmund Imine

Reflections on Modern Matrimony and Infidelities

A long-form meditation on marriage's promise and peril. The piece argues marriage is noble yet prone to becoming a curse through folly, urging readers to think clearly about their desires and remedies. It references Sir Teftly and Clarinda as examples of contrasting behavior within domestic life.

Marriagat Celig Sir Telfry Acre Clarinda Tehty Avery Tolly Florio

Matrimony and the Patience of Wives in Ancient Echoes

A satirical sermon argues that fault lies with men in marriage not the union itself. It cites Socrates and Xenophon era examples, praising patient English wives like Xantippe and a tale of a wife teaching patience to her husband. The piece mocks excessive male pride and praises steadfast domestic virtue.

Severus Solomon Sempson Mark Antony St. Austin Covent-garden Duke of Marlborough Julius Caesar Socrates Kigawen Kagtippe Hug Xantippe Patiertte Lod

Mysterious Turkish Household in Chelsea Estate

A London tale recalls a Turkish settled gentleman near Chelsea who maintained a private, secretive household. He employed Turkish staff, kept English workers bound by strict limits, and hosted multiple mistresses within a lavish, secluded estate. His generosity masked a life hidden from neighbors until after his death revealed hidden liaisons.

London England Royal Exchase 2 Mr. Herby Chelsea Carce Beng Eres Constantinople Tige Giyeuns

The Enigmatic Wealth and Elopement Scheme Revealed

The article recounts a sensational tale of a wealthy man who entices women with lavish display and promises, plans a secret elopement for fortune, and poisons their choices with gifts and civilities. His elaborate household grows as he fathers twelve girls while arranging costly ruses and debts, with a dramatic ending promised in a forthcoming conclusion.

Song Herbs

The Suspicious Husband at Drury Theatre

A November 15 review of The Suspicious Husband a comedy by Dr Benjania Hoadley at Drury Theatre. The piece earns mixed critique noting lively dialogue and pleasing incidents but weak design character and sentiment. Cast comparisons follow with praise for Garrick as Ranger and criticism of Aickin in Frankly.

Drury Laws Theatre Benjania Hoadley Winchester Rhie Ranger Woodward tInhort Ion Temple Garrick i King Aickin Redditch Palmer Clarinda Mr. Aickin Strickland

Hobting and The Ballad Farce At The Theatres

A fragmentary theatre notice praises Hobting and a ballad farce adapted from Dogget. It notes credit to performers, comments on Miss Pope and Mrs Pritchard, and lauds Jacintha by Mills Younge. Principal Hob is cited as well acted by Mr. Moody.

Jack Meggot Mr. Dodd Mr. Weston Miss Pope Dogget St. Bartolomew’s Hospital West Smichfeld Cooke Stoke Newington Lohemanc Ani Hale

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