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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jan 08, 1782
Page
4
Fragmentary ancient verse translated from a inscription found near Lyon Norfolk. The lines describe apocalyptic visions of violence, plagues, and social collapse with rulers changed by terror and nature scarred by war and tyranny. The piece warns posterity of upheaval and fate.
A London Evening Post correspondent laments rude coffee-house behavior and proposes rules to curb it. He cites long readers, candles misused, door blockers, and a notorious offender, Mr. Languith, with a call for decorum and a written code. The writer seeks approval to refine manners and enforce better conduct.
Dispatches report the islands of St Eustatia and St Martin retaken by French forces in the night of November 27. A small French squadron from Martinique, including two frigates and about 300-400 men, landed at the port seized by a withdrawing Captain's detachment and compelled the Governor to surrender, yielding the island’s money and military chest.
The passage urges avoiding false hopes and terrors in pursuit of learning. It says true eminence comes from industry and continuous labor, which often yields rewards, while literature illuminates our tasks without being tied to time or place. Knowledge deepens with morality, piety, and orderly life, and the editor announces a second issue now printing.
The fragment outlines shifting militia roles and recruiting for regular troops, mentions a possible archduke connection, and records naval actions including the Sally Denhans voyage to Cork and the Terror of England's capture by the Stag frigate. It also notes victualing contracts and a Cheapside marriage between Mr Weaster and Miss Penelope Morley.
Market notes list various securities with quoted prices and yields. Entries include Banks Sedakash and Confol bonds, Ditto arrangements, Exchequer Bills, Annuities, South Sea Stock, Navy stocks, and Per cent notes. Prices appear in fractions and old percentage terms, with references to exdividend and short positions.
In a dated note from Noe 4s Papeshen Alley on December 2 2782, Richardson and Co thank their many friends and customers for past favors and express hope their conduct will earn continued confidence. All claims and tickets sold are paid and registered at their office. N. B. notes about future lotteries follow.
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