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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 15, 1778
Page
2
The passage recalls a once renowned author and poet, now confined in prison. It notes his long campaign against ministerial hypocrisy and legal injustice, praising his patriotic spirit and hope for a future reformation. It ends with a vow that his soul remains an emblem of grace and fidelity to country.
A reader from the London Evening Port laments captains for their lack of duty in command during ongoing hostilities with France. The writer argues Admiral Keppel should publicly rebuke eight captains for defeats, stressing the national stakes and comparing to the execution of Admiral Byng as a warning to English seamen.
A reader of the London Evening Post pleads with Toby to explain a confusing French style naval narrative. The writer seeks plain English clarity to illuminate the journal of the king's naval army and its authorial obscurities for British readers.
A London Evening Post reader reports observed young gentlemen, likely public officers, shooting with bows and arrows in fields near the Foundling Hospital. They balance civil duty by practicing in the afternoon, displaying commendable zeal for military readiness amid the current crisis.
Last night at Hay-Market a comic opera The Flitch of Bacon was staged with principal roles by Messrs Bliffet Parsons Bembe Brett and Miss Harper. Set at Dunstow Priory the plot follows Captain Greville and his wife as they seek the uncle’s consent to their union. The piece featured songs and a finale chorus, with Shields as composer and praise for the music and wit despite occasional parodic allusions.
An act was passed to make a navigable canal from Basingstoke to the Thames near Chertsey. Subscriptions are open at Mr Befl Town Clerk of Basingstoke and Moff Smith Payor and Smith in George Street London for shares up to forty pounds. Over 20,000 pounds already subscribed by local gentlemen shows support. the work will commence only after 86,000 pounds is subscribed. August 5, 1778.
Details of horse races on the Leicester New Course with weight allowances and entry rules for September 16 and 17, including certificates of ages and submission deadlines. Also an 18th century medical ad claiming universal cures by J Collett at Tavistock-row, Covent-garden with hours for consultations.
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