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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Feb 01, 1776
Page
4
A stubborn political tract asserts loyalty to King George III and the Hanoverian line, urging unity against rebellion and war. It laments proposed hostility toward Britain, aims to calm colonial distrust, and proclaims ongoing commitment to a peaceful, lawful empire with posterity in view.
A London reader sees Captain Allen defend American rights, denounce British persecution, and reject coercion while discussing Parliament, taxation, and toleration. The piece blends political dialogue, frost weather notes, local deaths, and social notices, ending with a sketch of the 1739-40 frost and military movements.
In the London Evening Port quill, a mock fable laments reckless horses freed by a magic plug. A scene of prancing chaos ends with boys preventing mischief as the beasts, starved and tamed, return home, wiser but still unruly. The piece satirizes appetite for liberty without prudence or plan.
Humourous verse praising a fashion description styled as a costume. It parodies a bold Amazon crest and feathered adornment worn by a Miss at rooms, warning of flamboyant plumes and a risky fusion with Vulcan. Names and specific figures are alluded to in playful high style.
A long letter to Governor Pownall discusses stocks and financial matters, with stock prices for the Bank of India and South Sea Annuities. It also references John Norton's medicinal drops claimed to cure numerous ailments and lists testimonials from London and Kensington, warning counterfeit versions and urging purchase only from Norton’s authorized sources.
Advertises COUGHS and HOARSENESSES remedies in PECTORAL LOZENGES prepared by T Greenough at No 10 Ludgate Hill with BALSAM of TOLU. Sold also by Bayley in Cockspur Street, Rowell at Civet Cat, and M Pardie at Bath. Warns of counterfeits. genuine boxes bear specific lid inscription.
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