Juries, Malice, and a Maltreated Publisher in London
In a Manchester style lament the piece condemns the Middlesex jury and the government for prosecuting Mr. Almon over Westminster Petition and a magazine sale. It argues the Crown lawyers exploited jurors and aims to deter all freeholders, praising the failure of the conspiracy and hoping for justice. The tone laments ministerial malice and vows continued resistance.
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London
Potterity
Almon
Robert Bernard
Crown
Almicn
Royal Orthography Dictionary Inscribed to the King
London Evening Post notes a royal orthography dictionary titled Inscribed to the King and Royal Family. It is printed and published by H. Grosvenor at the Cumberland Head, Pall-mail.
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London Evening Post
H. Grosvenor
Cumberland Head
Pall-mail
Letter to Sir Edward on naval grievances and corruption
A 1770 letter from Fair Trader denounces ministerial corruption in naval matters. The writer attacks Sir Edwall and Edward, urging action against avarice and abuses by government and port officials. He cites Conflans, cries for reforms, and warns of electoral manipulation by Tomcats in Oxford and St Ives.
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Edwall
Conflans
Edward
Great Britain
Catoms
Oxford
Newgate
St. Ives
Poem fragment quoted by Dryden and Milton analogies
Fragmentary verse commentary contrasts three reigns Richard Paul James and George with traits of mercy cruelty and power. It seems to reflect on royal judgment and tyranny in a stylized historical voice. The text appears as a surreal stage note or theatrical aside with obscured names and incomplete lines.
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Dryden
Milton
Richard
Paul James
George
Villany
Treflian
Prince Rufter’s Tutoring Tale Sparks Baffling Verse
A fragmentary verse piece from the London Evening Post mocks a tutor’s failing to advance the prince’s learning. The speaker quips on dullness and improvised excuses, suggesting the prince’s temperament and the tutor’s missteps. The poem hints at formative miseducation and playful social satire.
Poem Fragment Describing Curse Upon Reptile Race
The text presents a fragmentary London Evening Post style poem arguing that Grandame Eve’s injunction led to a curse on mankind. It mentions Hell, the Serpent Devil and his reptile breed confined to earth, with dark hypocrisy pride rebellion and plagues. The passage references a place called Newcastle and ends with PADLOCK.
Complaints to Guards Over Sitting on Mall Seats
Isabella Cornwallis and Miss Betty Pye send compliments to the gentlemen of the horse and foot guards and request that soldiers on guard stop sitting on Mall seats to allow others to rest. They also complain of impertinent discourse by prostitutes and fruit wenches and urge action to curb it.
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Isabella Cornwallis
Betty Pye
Tea price agitation and a fatal pawnbroker trial
The letter to the Printer urges Bostonians’ example and tea boycott until prices fall. In London, James Grieve pawnbroker is tried for arson at his dwelling and shop. witnesses describe staged fraud and a fire that damaged property but the jury acquits him.
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London
Bostonians
Recorder
Common Serjeant
James Grieve
St. Clement
Alred'an
Serjeant
Payna
Payne
Samuel Woodmore
Flick
Grieve
George Dockland
George Prince
Baker
Mr. Bearcroft
Bearcroft
Serjeant Leigh
Cox
Ser
Leigh
Rescordher
Comation
Lee
Lucas
Duke of Devonshre
Chatsworth
Surry
Horatio
Portsmouth
Sally
Rowe
Bristol
Providence
Austin
Alicant
Tarver
Tenby
Eleanor
Plymouth
Han
Sleningford
Ripom
Yorkshire
Lady Wray
Sir John Wray
Fuly
S. W
Downs
Warwick
Harvey
Bermuda
Leeds
Scarborough
James Pennyman
Bart
Ralph Bell
Thirfle
Bell
Mr. Bell
Mr Bell
Frugal note urges avoidance of foreign tea until affordable
A letter signed A M L Y Frugal argues for developing domestic herbs and simples for tea, noting soils produce varied plants both wild and cultivated. He proposes sharing fuller details later and asks readers to consider local means to reduce reliance on costly foreign tea.
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Raesil
Postscript London expresses thanks for verdict and liberty
The Printer of this paper thanks the learned Coun cil Serjeant Ghan Davenport and Beardmore for their efforts in his cause. He publically gratitude for the delay in summoning the urge and for the impartial verdict. He comments that Fr Miller is rescued from punishment and that the decision confirms his liberty and property as an Englishman.
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Serjeant Ghan
Miller
Soke
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London Evening Polit
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London Evening Pott
Charles
Tiafus
Buffy
London Evening Pct
Paradise
Hell
Newceastle
Postscript
J. Dodsley
Pall-Mall
C. Dilly
M. Felin
St. Edmund Hall
Price
Br. Adams
Shrewsbury
Romaine
Danby Pickering
Big Cambridge
University Press
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