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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Apr 18, 1765
Page
4
The text discusses a failed Irish or Castilian assault by a party, with troops from the Commons opposing without blows, and a claim that the Gothic constitution remains unique to England. The author cites Tr. Gedces and argues the crown’s hereditary nature makes England a bulwark against tyranny, ending with a personal sign-off by An-otp Mam.
A reader letter discusses a Black gentleman ordained in England as an African Prince son of a West African king, set to embark on a missionary journey for the Society for Propagating the Gospel in Foreign Parts. The piece condemns slave trade, praises baptism as uplifting slaves, and critiques Jesuits and papal power while commenting on public trials and royal funding. The letter defends the King’s legal costs and features signatures Bos Short and Smyrna Capian.
In a 17th century lament, Mechanicus accuses archprelates of concealing key Christian doctrines from Chinese converts. He claims Americans receive rumors that the English once served as a Jewish state and that London hosted the crucifixion, portraying these as dangerous falsehoods spread among the uneducated.
A note announces a reprint of a prior letter asking two Charles figures whether they lead the Opposition or support the Ministry, and where they stand. The terse query asks where they are positioned in the political spectrum and calls for clarity on allegiance.
Theatrical intelligence notes Mrs Pritchard’s extended Bath illness delaying plans, Mrs Palmer to debut Lady Macbeth Monday amid town support. Barry and Dancer in talks with Covent Garden. Macklin and London to run Dublin Theatre Royal for five years if engaged. Yates ill, Shuter steps in for Vernon’s benefit. Maid of the Mill staged in Dublin. a musician paid for the score, Exeter theatre project for Mr Jefferson under way.
A London report notes Copenhagen observing the King of Denmark's birthday as he entered his 43rd year with Sunday celebrations and demonstrations. Hanover letters add that a courier recently passed through, conveying further news from the region.
A wide scrap of a London paper reports on financial distress with a merchant and banker in Brunswicks halted payments, Lord Byron ill, naval orders for neutrality in Barbary troubles, and a potential four percent land purchase deduction. It also covers marriages including Bromley Chester and Horatio Mann, deaths, a Turkish conjurer, prison death, surgical stone removal, shipping and customs updates, theatre listings, and stock prices with inshore and colonial trade references.
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