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Newspaper
General Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Oct 20, 1774
Page
2
A sweeping piece argues Parliament must resist American independence aims, warning that privileging Americans could ruin Britain’s economy and starve native workers. It condemns Mr Wilkes, urges Londoners to rethink city leadership, and stresses loyalty to England’s unity and governance.
In a prior chat the Duchess of a new dot scorns the dregs of society while a kind Bishop insists future equality will erase class divides. The Duchess replies Heaven would not be Heaven among such company and rejects the idea of dwelling with them forever.
The review praises Melmath in Thilafter at Covent Garden noting timidity affects voice yet promises future improvement. Mrs Melmoth shines as Bellario with strong applause. Mrs Mattocks outfits Arethusa well, Belozio and Philaster costumes praised. Drury Lane revival cited as influential in theatre history.
The piece opens with a modest prologue by Mr. Lewes for Philaster, delivered to a thin audience and met with a cold, lifeless reception. The speaker pleads for candour from the house as the memory of the actor’s stagecraft is praised but the moment lags with dull adulation.
The King’s Patent medicine advertises Dr Bateman’s Pectoral Drops as a sixty year safety staple for rheumatism chest pains fevers and more warns against counterfeit copies by other sellers and promises prosecutions. Dicey and Co publish lists of authentic outlets and prices to protect health and lives.
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