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Newspaper
General Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Sep 25, 1790
Page
4
To the Editor of the Genzna Eventud Post, a vehement indictment of boxing as a barbaric spectacle that demeans humanity and Christian virtue. The writer denounces the pastime, cautions against civilised nations glamorizing it, and warns it stains national character with blood.
The Governors of the Bank, citing Francis Fenton, propose strict transfer rules for prevention of abuses. Only clerks may enter or witness transfers, tickets required, acceptance before transfer, and full-name signatures for identity vouchers. Supervisors must sign with an S and report irregularities. Acceptance hours: nine to eleven, and half past one to three.
A fragmentary stylized note reflecting on ancient names and phrases. It contrasts Diomedes and Brutus myths with an Irish anecdote about an honest pupil and a lighthearted remark, highlighting translation quirks and literary echoes.
An account from Paris describes a solemn funeral at the Field of Mars for National Guards who perished at Nancy. The ceremony featured a black cloth adorned altar and arches, a large battalion presence, muffled drums, and a lengthy musical procession. Guards carried crape on their left arms and wreaths of cypress while inscriptions honored the fallen.
A London dispatch reports the Spanish Minister delaying a decisive reply to British remonstrances, citing King Ferdinand’s nobles for guidance. Stocks fell amid the news, while letters trace diplomacy to Whitehall and Windsor. Reports from Jamaica note rising war preparations and regiments en route.
Deal Sept 26 Sailed this morning the Dutch East India man. She carried away her main and forcetop masts and remains with the Po mona Southampton and Scout sloop. Winds NE at Gravesend. Navigators Quinton Juno Kennedy Liberty Hilks Argus Norfor Four Brothers Rees Two Young Wrows Galbery Charles Prince of Hesle Roer from St Kitts.
The report outlines varied movements in bank stock prices with small declines and advances. It lists Per cent figures for several issues, notes India stock and government securities, and cites exchequer bills and naval bonds among other financial instruments.
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