Dalmatia coastline protection squadron and punishments across Tuscany
The Senate plans eleven new officers to guard Dalmatia coast with a large galley a xebec and a 36 gun frigate. In Tuscany punishments for both genders are defined from public works to life confinement with distinctive garb and chained penalties. A Hertfordshire farmer encounters a giant 19 foot reptile, while a sea sickness remedy and a man in Edinburgh faces execution pending. A Birmingham manufacturer completes a 218 mile ride to London in 17 hours 16 minutes, drinks only essential sustenance, and receives admiration for speed. An Vienna dispatch notes Emperor's order sending aid to General de Fabris in Transylvania amid reports of armed Greeks led by Hospodar Mauroseni.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalmatia
Cruze
Tuscany
House of Correction
Hoddesdon
Hertfordshire
Brodie
Edinburgh
Obadiah Westwood
Birmingham
London
Wellwood
Stone Bridge
Aldersgate-street
Westwood
H. M
Covent
Dunchurch
Daventry
Wee
Towceester
Seeatford
Hockley
St. Alban’s
Whetstone
Sto
Xenophon
Charles Street
Vienna
Mauroseni
Ottoman upheaval and Greeks join Turkish lines in Transylvania
Extracts from Oxford dated Sept 20 describe the Hospodar leading 20,000 against Wallachia and a Turkish force totaling at least 69,000, with Greek allies adding to the Ottoman advance through Transylvania. A letter notes a white partridge shot in Surrey and plans for a painting, while the farmer is humorously credited with the bird’s record in the kingdom.
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Countty
Wallachia
Transylvania
de Fabris
Oxford
Ath
Surrey
Starmer
Lothian
Elmer
Humber fishermen reel in giant whale like fish from Humber
Lincoln September reports a six hour struggle after fishermen near Hull hauled ashore a massive whale shaped fish termed a finner. It measures 34 feet long with a jaw over two yards wide and is exhibited for a small fee, valued around fifty pounds.
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Lincoln
Humber
Hull
Chatham
Ordnance Office
Newstairs
Northstairs
Sheerness
Chester
Lord Belgrave
Eaton Hall
Anid
Hamlet
Ann Box
Ophelia
Eaton-hall
Nature and Origin of the Title of Esquire in England
The piece examines the title Esquire as a distinction, noting its abuse and varied meanings. It cites Blackstone and Coke, contrasts with Knight and Gentleman, and outlines Camden’s four classes of Esquires including hereditary, peer-related, royal investitures, and officers like Justices of the Peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. G
Bart
Phare Bank
Armiger
Blackstone
Edward Coke
Camden
Esquires
Erroneous Rise of the Title Equire in Modern Courtesy
The article catalogs the abuse of the title Equire or Esquire across classes. It traces origins with knights and peers, notes misuse by merchants and tradesmen, and condemns idle vanity in confounding social distinctions while noting Scottish allowances and official uses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stothe
Bath
Blackstone
Great-Buthin
Bank and India House
Scotland
Anecdotes of Swift The Dean and His Witty Sayings
A compact collection of Swift anecdotes from a bygone era. It notes William III's coach motto, Swift's roguish repartees on a Dublin ferry, Delany’s motto on his coach, and Lord S in Ireland’s coinage quip. It recounts the Dean punishing a wayward cook-maid and scanning a dinner table for the prettiest foot, plus a remark on a new magazine building observed during a period of lunacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Swift
Swift
Dublin
Taylor
Europe
Dr. Delany
Delany
Lord S
Ireland
Katherine
Rosarnam
Deanly House
Dr. Kingsbury
Dean
Hamlet
Dalby's Carminative praised as infant remedy in 1788 testimonial
An 1788 testimonial from John Curtis of East Smithfield extols Dalby's Carminative as the safest fast acting remedy for infants’ wind griping convulsions and bowel disorders. It recounts a ten month old's convulsions relieved after three doses and notes sales locations in London and Bristol with a price of 1s 6d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalby
East Smithfield
John Curtis
F. Newberry
St. Paul’s
Cheapside
London
F. Newbery
Coltsfoot Effence Promises Quick Lung Relief
An 18th century remedy, Coltsfoot, called Tuffilago, claimed to ease coughs, asthma, consumption, and other lung ailments. The preparation by James Ryan in Bristol sold through Francis Newbery of London and various Bristol and country vendors, with stamps bearing Newbery’s name to deter fakes.
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Coltsfoot
James Ryan
Dhuron -Sracer
Bristol
Francis Newbery
St. Paul’s
London
Mr. Newbery
J.rudhall & Co
W. Browne
E.shiercliff
W. Bulgin
H. Brown
J. Lloyd
Norton
E. Palmer
Wells and
Arthur
S. and
J. Fitchen
W. Pine
T. Mills
S. Bonner
M. Thompson
Mrs. White
Remarkable Cure by Steers Opodeldoc for a Rider Injury
Witness G Moore describes a severe kick to the right kidney area, bloodletting, and lasting pain until four days of using Steers Opodeldoc. He reports a rapid recovery within hours and praises the medicine for sprains and bruises while warning against imitations.
Patent Medicine Ad Offered by T Taylor in London
Henry Bateman presents a medicine prepared and sold by T Taylor a London proprietor. He offers at No g New Bridge Street advice to users and promises secrecy. Distribution through Rudhall Co printers Bristol Cruttwell Bath Evill Wells and agents in towns, price two shillings sixpence a box including duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Bound
Mr. Newbery
Doc
Steers
London
H. Steers
Dr. Steers
Old Bond-street
F. New- Rery
Dr. James’s
St. Paul’s
Cheapside
Rudhall and Co
E. Shiercliff
H. Brown
W. Bulgin
J. Norton
W. Browne
Wells and Arthur
W. Pine
S. and
J. Fitchen
T. Mills
S. Bonner
J. Lloyd
E. Palmer
M. Thompson
Bristol
Henry Bateman
T. Taylor
Corporation of Surgeons
No. G. New- Bridge - Street
N.B
J. Rudhall & Co
Simall‘street
Quay-street
Cruttwell
Bath
Evill
Wells
England
Medicand Warehouse on Quay Street Bristol Facing Head
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a location Medicand Warehouse on Quay Street Bristol near the Head of the Quy, with references to a newfimen and gray matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quay-sireet
Quy
Bristol
DROPSIES ELIXIR AID FOR GOUT SPASMS AND DROPSY
Ethereal anodyne spirit prepared by W Tickell apothecary Bath proclaims LBES Medicine as a universal remedy. It claims to strengthen stomach tone, improve appetite, aid digestion, expel flatulence and ease pain. It touts safety in violent gouty attacks and usefulness for asthma cough and dropsy of the breast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Tickell
Bath
Jong
Dr James's Powder and Cephalic Snuff Remedies
Numerous medical patent remedies are touted for fever, puerperal illness, colds, milk fever, and headaches. Claims assert Dr James's Powder heals fevers quickly and prevents infections, while the Cephalic Snuff allegedly relieves head disorders, dizziness, deafness, and memory issues. Also pitched are the Oriental Vegetable Cordial and Dr James's Analetic Pills with testimonials and endorsements from merchants and users.
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Fames
James
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Country News
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Bridgnorth
Shropshire
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East
Great Britain
London, Gazette
Hayman
Mertiro’-street
Newbury
Berks
Willis & Fuller
Joseph Poore
Bristol Key
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