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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Dec 12, 1776
Page
4
A late 18th or early 19th century verse from Adelphi dated Dec 12 mourns a beloved woman. The poem laments loss on a birthday anniversary and praises virtues, motherhood, and noble conduct. It urges the living to emulate her generosity, wisdom, and dignity while honoring her memory through noble virtue.
A letter decries ministerial actions against printers for publishing a Constitutional Society ad aiding widows and orphans of Provincials slain at Bunker Hill. The writer questions legality, calling the move ex post facto and a blow to press rights, arguing the printers did no crime when the ad appeared.
The King ordered Friday observance of sacred time yet a royal servant was seen driving a horse yoked to an iron roller, rolling gravel walks before the palace during divine service. This curious scene at the London Evening Post reports a clash between ceremonial reverence and practical tasks as the clock struck 12.
Fragmentary notice praises LORD PE SERSHAM as a young nobleman fit for a seat in Westminster following the death of duchess titled peer. It notes his service in America and requests favor from Worthy Elders of Westminster for this important trust.
Published issue presents speeches by Governor Johnstone Wombyell Wilkes Luttrell Mackworth Townshend North Keppel Cavendish Burke Friarly figures on the address and on revising acts relating to America. Also notes availability of complete sets priced and bound from printers in Piccadilly and Charing Cross, with a January printing date.
An advertisement proclaims a superior cleaner for children from six hours old, claiming cooling balsamic, skin softening, and moisturizing properties to prevent dryness. It markets Wise care for sunburns freckles pimples and skin issues. Sold by Richard Warren at Golden Fleece and his Cheapside shop with pricing 38 6d and 10 6d per bottle.
A privateer from Holland captured a malt English ship near Cape Roxent, four miles away, carrying Irish butter. Some crew were brought to port aboard the Triton. Reports dated Madrid and Paris mention infant Don Gabriel’s intended marriage, naval movements, and dispatches urging foreigners to leave Cadiz. Economic notes discuss the Cadiz discounting and the Bank of France operations.
A London correspondent reports on General Carleton’s winter disposition in Canada with Trois-Rivieres burned, Quebec his destination, and Montreal hosting Philips. Four thousand Germans remain ill in Troi Rivieres, hostilities paused for winter while plans for spring renewals and fleet reinforcements are noted. Also covered are parliamentary cabals, prize lists, crimes in Littleport and Islington, and notices from Deal and Madeira about ships and armaments.
In London on December 2 the Free and United Livery of London thanks the Lord Mayor and every Alderman who discountenanced and refused to acknowledge press warrants. Notices report deaths of William Harvey and Mrs Sarah Cave and Mrs Ann Butler. The Genuine Rum Warehouse at Temple Bar offers Old Jamaica Rum at 7s 6d per gallon with delivery free. Stock prices, annuities, and lottery ticket rates follow in the London financial pages.
Du Ros offers a water drawn from that flower containing fragrant agreeable qualities for handkerchief toilet pastry or kitchen. Described as the most elegant article of its kind yet brought from the Eastern world priced at 6 shillings and 6 pence per bottle.
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