Arret declaring European ports open to British subjects
Translation of the arret of his Most Christian Majesty's Council of State states that under the navigation and commerce treaty of 1786 all ports of his Majesty in Europe are open to subjects of Great Britain from 10 May 1787. It explains duties, valuation rules, and procedures for merchants and factors, with authority to enforce and adjust tariffs, and annuls prior restrictive ordinances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great-Britain
Europe
Great Britain
Ireland
Calais
St. Valery
Sieur
Lawrence de Villedeuil
Council Royal
Versailles
Britain
Britannia
Gallia
Spain
Calpe
Curtis
Belgian
Gallie
Marlborough
England
Royal William
Scotia
Quebec
Eliotr
Sberia
Albion
Committee report on returns of poor relief and charitable donations
The report notes that returns were collected from parishes and townships under acts of 1787. It states about thirteen thousand in total, with twenty eight parishes making no returns, and mentions Mr White and the clerks distributing schedules to ministers and overseers.
Abstract of Overseers Returns in Wales Parishes
Abstract reports eight parishes with no overseers returns and fourteen with no donation returns. Committee notes likely defaulters are minor townships and urges economical reform to reduce poor relief costs. Charitable donations abstracts prepared, some returns defective. ministers and churchwardens asked to supply missing data to aid Parliament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wales
Patent Ague Drops Promised Cure Across Hospitals
An 18th century advertisement extols tasteless Ague Drops as a safe effective cure when bark and other remedies fail. It includes testimonials from Warwick and others, notes authorities in hospitals, lists suppliers Cocking and Rudhall Bristol and H Brown, and promotes a pamphlet with cures. Also mentions Dalbys Carminative for infant bowels and a Rotherhithe-Wall witness account from Feb 26 1787.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acust
Warwick
Jr. Burgess
Cocking and
Rudhall
Smallstreet
H. Brown
Quay-street
Bristol
Hayman
Treet
London
Newbury
Berks
Tom
Ira
Willis & Fuller
Joseph Poore
Broker & Appraiser
Mr. Hayman
Great Britain
C Melirs. Cocking
Mr. Brown
Quay
Meffrs
Robson and Rees
Neath
Padley
Swansea
Bence
Tetbury
Butt
Warminster
Evill
Wells
Barrett and Co. Wincanton
Wotten-underedge
Rotherhithe-Wall
David Leslie
Mary Leslie
Roe's English Coffee touted as a restorative remedy
A historical notice extols Roe's English Coffee as a gentle substitute for tea and coffee, claiming benefits for asthma coughs and nervous complaints. It emphasizes a pleasant taste, nutritional value, and long-standing medical endorsement by practitioners including the late Dr. Fothergill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fothergill
Hoopers Female Pills Warn Public Against Fakes
A long notice extols Hooper female pills after forty years use and cautions buyers about counterfeit preparations. It warns that genuine boxes bear a stamp showing John, Joseph, and Benjamin Hooper and mentions stamp authenticity. The ad claims cures for rheumatism gout and related pains, praises efficacy, and notes a price of 2s 6d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dottor
London
F. Newsery
Stamp-office
Oriental Vegetable Cordial Preservation of Health
Advertisement for Oriental Vegetable Cordial claiming health benefits in stomach complaints. Offers 100 Guinea reward for convicting counterfeiters in Westminster courts. Sold by Cornwell in London and listed agents in Bristol Bath Gloucester with prices 5s per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster
Anyerson
Hall
Cornwell
Conduitstreet
Hanover-square
London
Cocking and
Rudhall
A. Browne and Son
Wells and
Arthur
H. Brown
W. Pine
W. Routh
Thompson
Bristol
Cruftwesh
Hazard
Tagg
Dawson
Hooper and Keenes
Bath
Raikes
Evans
Hazell
Glocester
Advertisements subscription and distribution details
This paper accepts advertisements through Mr William Taylr of Warwick Square with a free file available, and via numerous agents across the country including Baldwin in Paternofter-Row and Crofttwext in Bath. It offers postage franking for 15s per year and nearby readers may have copies left at turnpikes or any public-road house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Taylr
Warwick Square
Baldwin
Paternofter-Row
London
Peel's and Guildhall
Crofttwext
Bath
Burrough
Devizes
Davis
Trowbridge
Stuart
Bradford
Raikes
Gloucester
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Council of the State
General Eliott
Cibraltar
Mrs Anna Seward
Shahiyare
Duke of Cumberland
Athens
Haymarket
Covent-garden
Old Drury
Goodman’s Fields
Drury-lane
Mar
Glawn D
E. Moncey
S. d
Bedford
Cambridge
Chester
Cornwall
Cumberland
Derby
Devon
Dorset
Durham Oo Fe
Essex
Hereford
Hertford
Huntingdon
Kent
Lancaster
Leicester
Lincoln
Middlesex
Monmouth
Norfolk
Northampton
Northumberl
Nottingham
Oxford
Rutland
Salop
Somerset
Southampton
Stafford
Suffolk
Surrey
Sussex
Westmoreland
Wilts
Worcester
York
E. Rid
North Do
West Do
Anglesey
Brecon
Cardigal
Carmarthen
Carnarvon
Denbigh
Flint
Glamorgan
Merioneth
Montgomery
Pembroke
Radnor
Eng
Cocxing
Radhall
Small-street
Dalby
Roe’s English Coffee
Steers
Vv. Chinner
Leake
Mr. Palmer
Royalty Theatre
Goth Instant
Greece
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