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Newspaper
General Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Sep 28, 1776
Page
4
The excerpt argues for measures to limit private fortunes growth and ban primogeniture, aiming to prevent estate ruin and curb ostentation. It supports sumptuary laws to restrain vanity and wealth display, seeking moderation and equity, though acknowledges such ends struggle where property remains unequally divided.
A fragmentary historical column contrasts Spartan social structure with property norms and public duties. It describes citizens as state wards, public service, and restrained wealth display, noting artisan work focused on self-improvement. The piece hints at continuation and shifts to a prayer for national peace amid contentions.
A prayerful plea asks providence to guide justice and mercy in war. It seeks peace if the cause is true, and urges protection for the righteous while the guilty may fall. The verse envisions a triumphant hymn to the eternal King.
The piece comments on performance craft with dramatic language, noting how actors blend skill to shape action. It references Garrick and Shakespearean verse, describing how expressive delivery, facial movement, and tone convey meaning, while the page’s inked form remains a fading trace.
Vienna September 14 reports the Bucovina district ceded to Austria by the peace with the Porte and Russia. It notes rich mines, a strategic bulwark, and prices being favorable. Paris September 20 warns of counterfeit Louis d Or coins fabricated in Birmingham and fears silver coin counterfeiting as well.
Reports from Halifax and Philadelphia detail Archibald Govan’s ship seized with Scotch passengers and 50,000 pounds in specie likely condemned as American property. Savannah resolves orders to burn ships and homes of loyalists rather than let enemy use them, appointing guardians to inventory assets and barring indemnification for those fleeing. Ep Laneworth, Philadelphia secretary, notes further developments.
Reports from the New York packet detail British strategic moves including 79,000 troops with 20,000 stationed locally, 10,000 in the Jerseys, and 20,000 to Canada. Meanwhile Virginia rebels burn rail depots as Dunmore is expelled from Portsmouth, and a 20060 Indian force is to be raised. Halifax and Ireland news recount Highlanders, privateering threats against Hopkins, and ship actions off Rhode Island.
In Tooley Street Gloucester on Sept 30 a man was committed on suspicion of poisoning the lady of Capt. A'Court who lived with a servant. Arsenic purchases by the servant were reported by an apothecary. The accused fled toward London but was captured near Frogmore after Col. Bradford pursued him. Medical examiners reported mortified bowels in the victim.
An advertisement lists Warren's Milk of Roses as a skin cleanser and cosmetic for children, promising soft skin and relief from roughness, sunburn, and blemishes. It notes availability at the Golden-Fleece perfumery in Golden-square and a perfume shop at No 41 Wood Street Cheapside, with prices 3s 6d and 5s 6d per bottle, and includes a Fuller’s Purifier for cleansing cloths at 1s.
The piece discusses R Garnck’s retirement and its debated impact on Drury Lane and Covent Garden audiences. It highlights Mise Catley’s performances in Polly and Lucy at Covent Garden, praises Miss Brown in Polly, notes Mason’s Carafacus in rehearsal, and mentions declining Barrys from roles, plus upcoming plays including a Voltaire derivative tragedy and Murphy's comedy The Man does not know his own Mind.
Monday markets show Wheat 35 to 41s per quar, Barley 16 to 21s, Rye 23 to 25s 8d, Vats 12 to 17s 8d, Finest Flour 32s 8d, Second fort 29s 5d, Third fort 26s, RapeSeed per jar, Pale Malt 23 to 28s, Br. Malt 23 to 26s 6d, Peafe 42 to 34s, Hog-Pease 22l 10s to 26s 5d, Beans 26 to 28s, Tick 28 to 43s, Tares 24 to 30s 8d.
The list shows varied securities and bonds quoted including India stock and banks. Prices include 4 per cent Bank Ann, 3 per cent India Ann, 4 per cent Consols, 3 per cent India bonds, Navy bills, and lottery tickets with mixed figures.
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