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Newspaper
General Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Oct 26, 1776
Page
4
The piece argues reporters push speculative talk of French aid to the American colonies. It contends France is wary, burdened by war costs, and unlikely to back revolt. It notes Dutch interests align with British aims, citing public prayers for British success and high stakes for all powers.
A reverend asks a youth of noble birth to reflect on true nobility and the role of ancestry in guiding virtuous conduct. The letter argues noble status should be earned through honest merit, not inherited pride, urging frugality in honors and duty to ancestors while avoiding vain display and pride.
A speaker argues that true honour stems from duty over self interest, contrasting bold ambition with public service. Envy and calumny threaten rulers unless guided by self examination, firmness, and a steady pursuit of virtue.
A Mail from Flanders reports ongoing outfitting of warmen across the realm with several first-rate ships readied. Cadiz letters indicate the Cádiz expedition under General de Cevallos and Admiral Marquis de Casa-Tilly sails postponed to mid month. The empire contemplates a Buenos Aires mission while Portugal frontier army assembly nears. Vienna notes Emperor orders a Schwerin monument at the warrior’s death site.
Morning visit by the Prince of Wales to Kew and a Cabinet-Council session extend late. Nobles arrive. no drawing room on Thursday. Reports on Gloucester and Albani at Castle Gandolfo and debt plans for the French crown. Press warrants for impressing seamen. examples of French naval staffing cited. Liverpool letter notes prizes from a war voyage and a Brest naval buildup. Lord-Mayor calls a special Court of Common Council. Duke of Northumberland hosts Fielding at Guildhall. relief aid to soldiers’ families noted.
Windmill inn keeper Mr. Middlecott clarifies operating alone at Maidenhead bridge. Whitechapel hay and straw prices listed. Aldgate ward watchmen complaint leads to fines for a publican’s wife. Kate murdered near Whitechapel gateway. thiefs raid Hoxton home for cash and goods. Drunken driver injures woman in Tooley Street. child killed by coach wheel. Rev Mr Whitaker dies at 80 after 50 years as pastor in Scarborough. American prize ship at Hafting Road. captain shoots himself. Herring fishery booming at Allenby. Kendal fruit prices drop to a penny per peck.
Public notice warns that shares and chances issued by Mr Moesworth are signed in his handwriting and sold only at the offices 67 High Holborn 30 Fleet Street 34 King Street Cheap Sid e and 23 Birchin Lane Cornhill where the full scheme and details are delivered free of charge.
Richarson and Whooptrucx announce selling tickets shares and chances for the State Lottery at Bank Buildings Cornhill and facing the King's Mews Charing-cross. Country correspondents may have tickets remitted by good bills payable at sight or short date. Lottery draws begin on Wednesday November 13.
The text lists tides at London Bridge with references to times after 4 in the morning and after 4 in the afternoon on Thursday. Specific offsets include 26 minutes and 48 minutes in the morning and afternoon sessions, plus 10 minutes after 5 in the morning and 35 minutes after 5 in the afternoon.
A fragmented stock table shows prices for India stocks, Bank loans, and government bonds with percent changes and odd lots. Entries include 4 percent, 3 percent, and decimal percent figures, alongside lottery and scrip mentions.
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