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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Nov 26, 1767
Page
4
A fragmentary note argues for sapling and seedling efforts to restore timber growth over years. The writer urges support and mentions a cooperative audience, signaling a call to action and expectation of fair collaboration. The text reflects a historical cadence and emphasis on sustainable practices.
The letter to the London Evening Post printer argues that continued horse loss will reduce high provisions prices. Farmers, having lost their horses, will plough with Owen improvements, increasing cattle numbers and lowering meat, oats, and hay costs. The writer suggests Providence aids the poor through this hardship.
A letter to the London Evening Post questions censorious mockery of Irish accented characters in the dramatic piece The Oxonian in Town. It argues actors may bear a brogue or leg injuries without shame and asks why Ireland is singled out for ridicule, noting fools and knaves appear in all nations.
A reader argues that the Parish of St Clement Danes should offer a two guinea reward for conviction of pickpockets in London. He notes a Public Advertiser notice about fifty lottery tickets stolen, comparing penalties and praising the St Clement’s precedent. He contends pickpocketing is the chief nuisance and urges city parishes to act, claiming even a large fine could fund travel to distant temptations.
The fragment recalls a battle on August 29 1767 with details mentioned in your paper. It promises theatrical relief through Tragedy and Comedy, noting Miss Goody and Miss Comedy as healers of grief. The piece invites patronage and signals staged entertainments amid woe.
A fragmented plea urges the Great Folks to follow their own will rather than placate poorer residents who may grumble. The text questions why counties are treated differently and argues for the value of eminent, worthy art across communities.
From D we hear scarce a day passes with desperate clashes between the Clerkites and Harpurengs. The Clerkites win most engagements while Harpurengs hope to conquer on election day. The ongoing knocking down sport disturbs inhabitants who fear for their daily business. Timothy Pell-Frath and Amelia are received and will be inserted at the first convenient opportunity.
A private letter from Evita to a friend in London discusses the forthcoming city election. It argues most citizens favor Mr Latouch, a local who understands commerce, over a distant peer. The writer laments hierarchy, praises London’s example, and urges citizens to choose a representative who shares their interests.
A Victorian era column recounts a lecture debate on female beauty versus male, with one speaker arguing no gender preeminence. The issue is to be revisited next Monday with free forces to decide the point. The rest of the page details marriages, travel notices, accidents, robberies, a barge collision, smugglers, ship arrivals, and local theater listings with dated place names and names of individuals and firms.
A dark bay gelding around fourteen hands two inches with a heavy head and four black legs is reported stolen. Suspect described as a short swarthy man from High Wycombe area, taken on suspicion of dishonest acquisition. Thomas Atkin seeks information at Catherine Wheel Windmill Street near Haymarket. seller jailed by Josyph Girder Ely and to be reexamined at Bow Street Public Office Wednesday at noon. Previously owned two other horses.
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