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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Dec 10, 1776
Page
4
A letter harshly denounces a blasphemous expression cited by King and accuses Arminian and Ariax clergy of similar inconsistencies. Lamy signs the note, expressing concern for the target’s character and defending the consistent Churchman stance.
The text blends a religious sermon with literary critique, quoting Isaiah like a trumpet and assessing a theatre actress Mrs. Robinson. It contrasts moral judgment with performance, noting faults yet suggesting potential for improvement and eventual prominence in the theatre.
A letter to the printer argues the Ministry unjustly prosecutes news paper printers for inserting a Constitutional Society advertisement. It notes the ad praised relief for American widows before rebels were declared, contending there was no crime and accusing the government of tyranny.
The night’s performance of Romeo and Juliet at Drury Lane featured Mrs. Robinson in Juliet her first stage appearance. The paper notes this is a striking debut and highlights the seductive appeal of Juliet for a young female actor in first appearances.
London readers hear possible Westminster representation by Henry Cavendish among rivals Marquis of Lindsey Lord Viscount Lewisham and others. Debate touches on press gangs militia rights and civic virtue as East India Stock proprietors meet and adjourn.
The piece notes Congreve’s comedies regaining prominence through Sheridan’s edits and Letitia’s portrayal by Mrs. Abington, while warning of ministry tactics amid the American war and European diplomacy. It records naval chatter, privateers near Newfoundland, Spanish fleet movements, and local incidents including an Edinburgh diving bell bounty and a Jedburgh ox.
A dated list details prizes drawn at GuiLpHALL excluding the 20 with numbers such as 1737 10637 58841 43533 and others. It also records Borough market hops prices by bags and pockets for 1774 1775 and new lots, plus a note of a Bermondsey marriage and Jamaica rum pricing and delivery terms. Stock prices at Two O clock cover Bank Stock Old and New Annuities India Bond values and lottery tickets.
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