Elegy on the Death of Lord Lyttelton in The Post
To the Editor of the Guyen at Evenine Post a tribute lays lines praising the late Lord Lyttelton. The write describes him as statesman and patriot, poet and philosopher, urging future ages to record his virtues and celebrate his name across the world. The contributor signs S. F. from Paternofter-row.
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Evenine
Lyttelton
Britannia
Albion
Lyrrgitron the
Lyrreron the
Death of General Evgenine Post Lord Lyttelton Tribute
The late Lord Lyttelton, born prematurely, survived against odds and lived to 64. He faced distress with fortitude and piety, blessing his servants and urging his son and daughter-in-law to duty to God. As a Christian and gentleman, he left a noble example for nobility of his era.
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Lord Lyttelton
Lyttelton
A Scotsman and Dr Johnson on the South Road
A humorous quip from a Gentral Evening Post reader recalls Dr Johnson in Scotland. A Scotchman praises Edinburgh views from the Castle, but the doctor adds a sharper line about the prospect of the great South road to England.
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Gering
The Pantazonites and market schemes in London life
Theatrical intelligence notes a satirical pantomime and a new comedy The Macaxenty at Haymarket. It reports probes into grain speculation, price controls, and monopolies, detailing London market woes, tallow stocks, and policy moves as traders push for cheaper candles and grain security.
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PCHE
Islington
Smithfield
Staff of Life
Marklane
Coal Committee
Billingsgate
Mat. Marrowbone
Horiey-lane-market
Thames
Matt
Cas
Haymarket
Privy Council
Ireland
St. James’s
Gloucester
Ware
Hertfordshire
England
Norfolk
Suffolk
Sussex
Sutton
Erie
Russia
Corke
Quebec
Canada
Philadelphia
Jupiter
Ewing
Londonderry
America
Opera troupe to perform thirty nights next winter
The managers of the new dramatic undertaking at the Opera-house have secured Lord Chamberlain permission to stage thirty performances next winter after Mr Foote’s season closes. They have engaged Mr Moffop, Mr Lee, Mrs Bellamy, Madam Heinel, and a leading comic dancer.
Suppression of the Jesuits and Birth Trends in Berlin
Postscript reports Corsican soldiers enforcing the suppression of the Jesuit Order in Rome with executions and closures. Berlin notes a continuing decline in births across the King's dominions from 1770 to 1772, with yearly reductions in both boys and girls born.
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Rome
Berlin
Drowned Man Aboard At Home And Market Prices Reported
A drowning tragedy is noted with a man found dead in a water-tub at his home following family distress and prior illness. Market notices include a new wheat price at Yeovil market and various stock and bond quotations from Dublin and London, alongside a Royal proclamation offering rewards for suppressing rioting and flour theft.
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Ireland
St. Amand
Brest
Martinico
Minerva
Cordone
Cadiz
Falmouth
L’eville
Barfleur
Cape la Hogue
Lawther
Oporto
Wexford
Carshalton
Mr. Chippendale
Chilwell-street
Chifwell-street
Wilkes
Guildhall
Newgate-market
Antle
Oxford-street
Twycross
Coldbath-fields
Bartholomew-fair
Fermill
Old-street
Islington
Willis
Thomas Willis
Horn Tavern
Doctors
Commons
London
Marlborough
Yeovil
Winschester
Glasgown
George Muirhead
Dublin
Lord Lieutenant
Privy Council
Public notice on bread weight and price in Bristol
A Bristol broadside from August 17 announces bread will keep its weight for August despite wheat price rises. It pledges no weight change, offers a literate price list, and claims a generous supply for 6000 daily, with rice and flour details and a note on preserving quality for the poor. It also advertises Turlington’s Original Balsam of Life with claims of wide health uses and warnings against counterfeit copies.
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Bristol
J. Jenkins
Christ Church
Turlington
Artha Wray
Mary Sopp
Ave
Hilton Wray
John Wray
Martha Wray
King's Arme
Birchin-lane
London
Robert Turlington
Fole
Robert Turington
Burlington
Wiliam Wray
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Leadenhall-street
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Hourann
Flanders
Robert Brand
Long-acre
Chelsea
Mr. Brand
Florio
London-Bridge
India
Ray &c
Long Ann
Asfaz
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