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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Dec 10, 1767
Page
4
A letter signed A HINTER argues that the market brings little life and that winter Thames frost blocks flour shipments, urging prudence to erect a number of grinding mills near the metropolis to secure corn supply.
A historical verse addresses the Printer and defends election freedom against corrupt attempts. It remarks on a reynard of tricks and wealth, vowing incorruptibility, and honors Mr. Cuares Spooner the engraver in mezzotinto.
Lately arrived from Bengal aboard the Britannia a remarkable baboon shown at the General's Head Nabob Court Westminster. About five feet five inches tall erect gait hair beard a large nose with carbuncles. Keeper kept him away due to mischievous temper. Seen from ten in the morning to nine at night admission one shilling per person.
London extract discusses Ireland's ruin under rising taxes and pensions after peace. It notes bleak trade, emigration, and distress among workers, with faint hope in a wise prince and a lightening of burdens. Reports of ministry changes, arrivals in London, and trade news follow.
Reports from Butcher-Row Temple-Bar note talks on female virtue and marital duty following a recent debate on whether a husband should expect his wife to sacrifice her honour to save him. Also coverage of marriages, deaths, robberies, court actions, and shipping news with several local incidents and arrests.
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