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Newspaper
General Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Sep 23, 1790
Page
4
The speaker revels in Juliet’s eyes brightening the sky and vanquishing night, imagining day with birdsong yet fearing time. He forgets home and longs to tell her more but the dawn forces delay. Sleep to her eyes and peace to her breast, he wishes for sweeter rest.
Juliet laments parting in a fragment from Shakespeare seeking a brief reunion Romeo arrives but morning forces separation She yearns to keep him close yet longs for a swift morrow while bidding farewell with sweet sorrow
A historical polemic against state lotteries arguing they ruin the poor, breed poverty and vice, and that prohibitive penalties and even death could be justified to curb foreign and domestic lotteries. It calls for strong action by the sovereign and ridicules the idea of lotteries as a voluntary tax. The piece debates public finance and moral hazard in 18th century terms.
The writer reflects on past papers describing the folly of traveling to watering places for health. He warns readers against gadding three months yearly under pretence of health, arguing such trips waste money and lead to extravagance and folly.
In a letter to the editor a man laments how a family trip to Margate drained him by at least a hundred pounds yearly. He details lodging costs, wife and children causing changes, and loss of customers. He criticizes his son and daughter and notes broader political chatter about currency and a Paris mass for the Guards.
Postscript Paris Sept 20 reports hot weather as the National Assembly urges the king to keep hunting pleasures while proposing affignats to liquidate the national debt. Sections discuss denominations from 100 to 6 livres and small coins, with figures like Abbé Mauri and Mirabeau debating the plan amid unrest and insurrection elsewhere.
London dispatch notes the Messenger outtraying Madrid forecasts of Prince of Wales return by days. On Tuesday the Prince dined privately with the Duke of York at Whitehall, then traveled to Oatlands for a day or two. Reports on Capt. McDonald of the Trelawney Planter alleging harsh Spain actions provoke calls for judgment.
A short excerpt argues for stability under current governance and British rights. It discusses usefulness of theories, the dangers of speculation, and the belief that Englishmen should remain secure from invasions to their liberties.
Deal ship news reports the arrivals and sailings for the River. The Sybil from Jamaica and Juno Kenny from Lisbane are listed among others. Vessels Alfred Sparks Martha Halt and several more pass by, including Providence and Diana from various Atlantic ports.
A historical market brief notes price moves across stocks and bonds with figures such as Bank Stock down seven percent and Red shut three percent. Entries include India Stock around 168 regth, New Navy, Exchequer Bills, Tontine, Annuities, and various bonds with fractions and premiums, reflecting a volatile session and mixed gains across listings.
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