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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Nov 27, 1788
Page
3
Fragmentary verse recounts a gift that promises relief for a troubled heart. The speaker contemplates fate and love, contrasting Myrtle’s joy for favored lovers with the sorrow of the unhappy. The piece toys with destiny, affection, and the solace or doom held within a sacred offering.
The text argues that sovereign power must balance authority with public consent, warning that fear rarely secures loyalty and justice builds lasting rule. It discusses the roles of princes and ministers, the dangers of partiality, and how envy and oppression ruin governments and societies.
A night time disaster destroys over forty houses with more than thirty bodies found among the ruins and extensive damage to others. The Sieur Jacques Linuhe cloth factory offers compensation to aid repairs. Reports say Swedish troops are in winter quarters in Norway and a potential trip to Petersburg by the Prince Royal is anticipated but not trusted.
His Majesty has had four hours of sleep at intervals but remains unchanged. Names mentioned include R. Waren, G. Baxen, L. Perrys, and J R Rexnorps as part of the Windsor lodge scene. A note to the Lord in Waiting at St. James's is recorded.
The Express did not arrive at St James's by press time yet reports say his Majesty is better this morning. Doctors are called in at the request of the Duke of Monmouth and Mr Pit. Mr Elliott, the envoy in Sweden, is dangerously ill at Uddewalle. Indiamen Fort William and General Elliott expected depart next week. A new lighthouse on Port Patrick pier will light from Monday to May 11 with bearings listed. Debate over the India Direction and Regency terms continues amid opposition and court etiquette notes.
The article notes Empress of Rufie warning the Polish Diet against making the Polish Diet permanent or altering Poland's constitutions. It reports Prussia's king pledging support with an army on Poland's frontiers and hints at military action as the expected resolution. Berlin dispatches relay terse replies to the diplomatic standoff.
Letters from Polish Ukraine describe Turkish entrenchments abandoned near Oczukow and a Turkish retreat to the citadel. Turkish Captain Pacha reportedly sent three thallops loaded with provisions while Russians seized the vessel with commandant’s effects and civilians aboard. Rufian land forces attacked Turkish positions near Leian opposite Berezan and a Rufian piquet under Major Vegery operated nearby. Paris reports rising public discontent and predicts M. de Puyvegur may replace M. de Brienne in the ministry, while the Archbishop of Sens is described relaxing in Nice.
Report notes Sir C Wintringham facing loss of a church benefice as York Chapter declines renewal. York Minster exerts influence over the arrangement while Saeplas plans Crescent and dependencies behind St Peters. County also considers improved architecture for the judge.
Extra from Whitehaven reports Duke of Nessorl recovering from a disorder as of late November. Joshua Maildes of Wennington-hall expanded his estate by buying Blomby Caille near Lancaster for 5:,cooi. A ball for neighbors followed Lord Chartses Wymes loss of property. Carlisle militia discharged after 28 days, shown improved discipline and decorated by public celebrations. Calderbridge and Pennybridge Hunts scheduled for December. Mr Robert Johnson dies at 100, with a sister aged 96 living in BraBagwoo.
A revival of Th Purwel a farce by Wickerneffe was shown at a private house to great success. The Child of Nature a new piece from the Countess Genlis was performed at Covent Garden with Mr Forres Macready Evans and Mrs Mattocks praised for their roles and an Epilogue by Mr Andrews.
OCR text shows a fragmented stocks and bonds section with references to bank stock percentages, annuities and bonds, South Sea stocks, and lottery tickets. Names, dates, and exact figures are garbled but indicate a historical financial market update with multiple securities and per cent figures.
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