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Newspaper
General Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Oct 09, 1773
Page
4
A fragment from a London notice or letter criticizes the Sheriff and Under Sheriff for alleged corruption and indemnities. It accuses them of accepting a stipulation to cover expenses in exchange for favors, notes the Exchequer day, and asks whether such bargains align with oath and liberty. Signed by an old liveryman.
The note declares that Jett che'shire in Middlesex is not involved in farming and that anonymous publications will not be acknowledged. It asserts accountability to the Livery of London and the public, promising direct answers if anyone requests information with a name signed. Dated 1773.
The letter questions an earlier Wilkes paragraph about the Aldermen court vote. It cites Mr Bul l casting vote, Lord Mayor remarks, and Wilkes’s alleged statements. The piece argues the majority from the Livery, not Wilkes, should guide the mayoral outcome and asserts counterclaims from Sawbridge and others.
A sixteen year dormant masque titled Alfred was revived on Saturday at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. The piece, once co produced by Thomson and David Staller, saw Staller rework and stage manage, preserving only a few speeches. critics note the author excelled in harmony and numbers but showed less grasp of the Bagih drama amid the revival.
The pamphlet-style report praises Garrick and new airs in the Masque while lamenting dull edits. It describes elaborate scenery, Arne’s music, and a vivid port scene at Portsmouth Naval Review, with models, ships, and a royal yacht. A letter to the editor urges scrutiny of Garrick’s management and fame in the town.
Forward and encouraging performers of merit the situation at least in which he leaves the fage with regard to an ating company favours this suspicion. Nothing new of consequence appeared at his house during the whole course of that winter. If Sea Reviews and First-rate Men of War are brought on the stage a Shipwreck may ensue.
Postscript reports the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester and Princess Sophia Matilda returning to Windsor from the Hampton Court pavillions. The piece notes a memoir on court favourites, a potential German empire revolution, a Paris conclave, and various naval and local items, including accidents, weather, and prices.
Yesterday Alfred presented with Gatherne and Perruchio. Tonight The Masque with High Life Below Stairs. Also Covent Garden shows Jane Shore with Harlequin Sorcerer this yesterday. This evening The Hypocrite with Midas.
The item reports no change in bread prices for the week amid unsettled stock prices and bond quotations. It lists variations in South Sea stock, Bank stocks, and India bonds with figures from 1726 to 1758, noting the Bank of England afternoon rate and naval bills at a discount.
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