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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 30, 1764
Page
4
The writer DEMOTRITUS extols free impartial and uncorrupt methods in Parliament and denounces factious opponents. He laments obstinacy among murmurers and insists truth will not quell their malice despite strong observed facts and shining truths.
A letter to the printer of the London Evening Post condemns luxury and foreign cloths as harmful to the nation. The writer argues such dress tastes support enemies and harm domestic trade, urging Parliament to treat importing French cloths as felony and transport offenders abroad.
Letter to the printer notes long-running concern of the poor over dear necessities caused by engrossers. Parliament granted power to the King and Council to import Irish provisions, though no order issued yet. Now rumors say Irish markets will open to England to curb shortages and prevent exports to France and Spain, offering relief to the distressed.
The London Evening printer notes Mr Meres, a gardener, once stung in the throat by a wasp or bee. He normally cures stings by cutting an onion and applying it. He tried eating an onion to test the method, and sustained little damage.
A devotional verse piece reflecting on trust in divine provision and contentment. The author quotes scripture from Luke and critiques earthly pursuits of wealth and pleasure. It argues true happiness rests in faith and truth from Nature's God, and hints at a moral philosophical journal announcing a forthcoming publication.
From Milan and Leghorn reports reach London of the Empress Queen’s election costs. Saletine corsairs seize two English ships near Italian coasts. Prussia strengthens Potsdam edifice and canal plans. Trade and shipping details include imports from Virginia and Hamburg, with local accounts of births, deaths, and a misfortune at Berkhamstead.
A fragmented market note lists price levels in London with times across mornings and afternoons. Entries show 54M tomorrow morning, 23M after 6 clock, 52M after Monday morning, 26M after 6 afternoon, and 40M after 8 on Tuesday morning, reflecting fluctuating values.
Fragmentary OCR shows scattered place names including Amsterdam Rotterdam Antwerp Paris Hamburg and Beurdeaux with numbers and fractions. No coherent event or narrative. no clear dates or outcomes to summarize.
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