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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Sep 14, 1765
Page
4
A reader laments Bartholomew Fair evils seen at the event. He condemns extortion at panders stalls and cruelty to workhouse children, argues against betting and drunkenness, and calls for the fair’s total end to protect inhabitants. The piece notes illicit trade, pawnbrokers’ shops, and moral decline, urging reform and safer commerce.
Londinensis repels abuse aimed at London citizens over a paragraph in their Address to the Majesty. He argues honest readers will see no indecency and note the ministry’s dismissal as public disapproval, while critics pursue scandal.
A mezzotinto print designed by a group described as second sighted gentry is under consideration and soon to be engraved. The work, praised for its merit and intended to honor London citizens, is noted as deserving posterity though it requires additions. The Dynda is said to receive a gratuity for diligence in this venture.
Rome reports the Pope has left his bed and attended Mass, recovering after illness and presiding over prayers. It is believed he may promote Cardinals next Monday as Florence notes the Emperor's death prompts Tuscany’s Archduke Leopold to be named Great Duke.
This morning his Majesty went for an airing to Richmond and dined at the Queen's Palace. The English Court is said to be displaying magnificent suits for a great personage recently arrived, including superb regiments. A letter from Inspruck notes that the emperor, empress queen dowager, and archdurchelles Mary Ann and Mary Christina sailed on three yachts from Hall in the evening.
Letters from Franckfort on the Main report a voyage toward Vienna with a fleet escort of nineteen vessels. Copenhagen notes a Danish Gospel Society printing in the East Indies. Stockdale entries record wheat prices at Stockton and marriages near Whiteburn and Hope. News from Margate lists arrivals, while Maidstone gaol cases reveal Rogers and Matthews amid a fatal crime. Maldon races feature Charlotte and Dapper-1, and earlier notices describe a French brigantine beached near the Goodwin sands and cargo movements from Portugal to Dunkirk and Gibraltar bound ships.
An 18th or 19th century notice promotes Wards Medicines by JOHN PAGE under a charitable appointment for Sir Jon FiétorseG Kot and Rogear Dingizy. It extols White Drop, Scurvy remedies, Worm and pediatric tonics, and various powders and syrups claimed to cure scurvy, worms, rheumatic pains, fevers, and digestive ailments. It lists ingredients, dosages, and praised effects for children, babies, and general use, with emphasis on benevolence and public benefit.
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