Illumination at Kew Palace and London scenes described
Reports recall royal illuminations at Kew Palace designed for George III with a 15 by 8 foot Esquires figure of AEsculapius, Britannia, and two Genii, plus a verse tribute. Drury Lane saw 49 performers. A preacher derided Belzebub and Fox. Two masked youths frightened Batesdale women, causing hysteria. Essex and Bucks assizes meted death sentences. Irish ambassadors mocked. a Baydon fire damaged malt house and barn with near total loss. a Bradley fire damaged property and led to a suspect inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wittemburgh
George Gordon
Newgate
Kew Palace
Aesculapius
Britannia
Britain
Liberty
England
George III
Europe
Drury Lane Theatre
Belzebub
Charles Fox
Gosling
House of Commons
Lucifer
Batesdale
Suffolk
Chelmsford
Prince of Wales
Carleton- House
O'Neil
John Williams
Baydon
Wilts
Red Lion Inn
Williams
Royal Exchange Assurance
Samuel Grigg
Newbury
John West
Bradley
West
Cavendish Bill Debate in Commons on Pensions and Prerogatives
In March 1789 in the House of Commons Sir Henry Cavendish moved to delay the account of weekly balances in collectors hands from 1788 to 1789. The government reform bill to bar placemen and pensioners faced opposition as Mr Mason defended the Marquis of Buckingham’s economy and pensions totaling about 9400 per year. The motion to commit the bill for August 1789 was debated. Mr Brownlow urged immediate action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manobay
Sir Henry Cavendish
House of Commons
Forbes
Mason
Marquis of Buckingham
Wr. Brownlow
Ireland Debates Over Pension Bill and Crown Prerogative
An Ireland debate centered on a pension bill and royal prerogatives. The Attorney General argued against further alterations, urging postponement to May to avoid precipitancy. Supporters defended the bill as England’s royal assent aligns with precedent amid party tensions and Buckingham’s reputation.
Restoration cheers sweep towns with loyal display
In Britain the restoration of the sovereign to health sparks nationwide joy. Weymouth and Oxford join in feasts, illuminations, and public dinners as bells ring and flags fly. Trials report capital sentences for crimes while officials praise magistrates for suppressing vice. Salisbury plans thanksgivings and processions, with addresses to the royal couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Weymouth
Love
Artire
George the Third
Britannia
Prince of Wales
Council Chamber
Council
St. Martin’s
Corporation
James Bowell
Eliz
Grafton
Gloocester
Wm. Skinner
Geo. Sanfum
Wm. Coleman
OF Penety
Robert Willis
Ieanns Met
Robert Cheshire
Robert Cavey
M. Young
John Well
Abraham
Corneck
Christopher Bird
Wm. Osborne
John Glover
Wellsbury
Salisbury
Earl of
Justice Buller
Badily
Westbury
Cook
Miller
LiverPool
B. Gascoyne
Jan. Esq
Lord Penrhyn
Severn
Conversation on the embassy address at a social gathering
In a company with George Selwyn present, a discussion about the embassy of the British Delegates led a lady to suppose they delivered their address in a back box. He replied that, in truth, he would rather think it offered in a fit of chagrin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Selwyn
Irth
Notices of Clerical Appointments and Obituaries in Oxfordshire and Nearby
A list of church rectories filled by Rev. M r Marshall Rev Whittle and others, with marriages and moves including James Morley to Miss Jarvis, Morton to Mrs Wingfield, and Capt Faulkner’s marriage. Obituaries include Capt Stevens, Ralph Tiretcher, Mrs Garfed, George Webster, Mrs Pierce, and Abbe de Crillon death in France. Also notes on Miss Pococke, painter Zuccarelli, Rev Thomas Jones in England and Ely bishopric gifts, plus Ellis Agar countess and Thomas Benet junior’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Swaynecombe
Oxfordhire
Whittle
St. John’s College, Cambridge
Teffont Evins
Sarum
Marrito
James Morley
Bombay
Jarvis
Welbecktreet
Antigua
Morton
Ridmarly
Worcestershire
Wingfield
Ballard
Waller
Salisbury
Ralph Tiretcher
Foregate-street
Worcester
Canonbury Place
Islington
Garfed
John Garfed
George Webster
Bucklersbury
Kennington-lane
Pierce
South-Sea House
France
Ely
Gale
Braceborough
Careby
Kefleven
Lincoln
Dublin
Ellis Agar
Notable Lady Figures Mentioned in Contemporary Notices
Mrs Locke sister to the late Right Hott Lady Vit countess Courtenay. Mrs Mends wife of Rev Robert Mends dissenting minister Plymouth. Mrs Eleanor Dineley niece to Sir John Dineley bart and to Samuel Foote Esq. The Rev Mr Pippen recitor of Ringshall and Batisford in Suffolk.
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Locke
Right Hott
Countess Courtenay
Mends
Robert Mends
Plymouth
Eleanor Dineley
John Dineley
Samuel Foote
Pippen
Ringshall and Batisford
Suffolk
Abstract of the AG of Parliament on County freeholders registry
The abstract notes an act requiring county freeholders to enroll in a district registry kept by the Land-Tax collector. Voting would be restricted to those with a valid freehold enrolled twelve months before election. Exemptions apply for estate changes within two years, with penalties for misstatements and enrollment refusals. Additional concerns cite high costs borne by the county rate and burdens on distant freeholders.
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Registry of County Freeholders
Bearcroft
A&t
Discovery of Coffin and Body of Edward the Fourth
Workmen at St George’s Chapel Windsor uncovered a sunken arch, revealing a coffin with royal burial remains believed to be Edward IV. The lid was lifted before Sir Joseph Banks and others as a liquid preservative within the coffin was examined, confirming reports of the monarch’s death at Westminster on April 9 1489 and burial at Windsor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. George’s Chapel
Windsor
Edwad IV
Joseph Banks
Herschell
Lord Mornington
Royal Society
Edward
Westminster
Cephalic Snuff Advertised in Bristol Penny Press
An 18th century advertisement promotes CEPHALIC SNUFF from J. Ruphaey & Co and H. Browns Medicinal Warehouse at Small-freet and Quay street Bristol. The snuff is touted as a long trusted remedy for head disorders including headaches dizziness and memory restoration, with cautions about infection and replacing ordinary snuff to protect head and stomach health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Ruphaey & Co
H. Brown
Quay Street
Bristol
W. Tickell
Royal Barsamic Erectuary
Chisren
Howe
Tuo
Chymill
Fleet-street
London
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Trish House of Commons
Commons of Ireland
Friends of Administration
Marquis of
Buckingham
Country News
Weymauh
Edward the Fourth
Thomas Bates Rous
J. Debrett
Burlington House
Piccadilly
Frederic II
Prussia
Ottawa
Leake
Little Wenlock
Bridgnorth
Shropshire
Psilula Salutaria
Tom
Henry Bateman
T. Taylor
Corporation of Surgeons
No.g
New Baipee Stageer
J. Rudhail & Co
Smallstreet
Quay-Street
Cruttwell
Bath
Evill
Wells
Pedhey
Swansea
Eaton
Narberth
Griffiths
Llandilo-Vawr
Beadles
Pontypool
Baistol Key
TPE
Stae
St. Anthony's
Steers
Commissioners of the Stamp Office
Doctor Steers
Hayman
Mr. Hayman
Great Marlbro
Reet
Siby
Berks
Marchant
Willis & Fuller
Joseph Poore
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