Plague Scare Amid Famine Talks and Naval News
Postscript from Smyrna reports illness spreading in parts of the region with near daily deaths. Alexandria meanwhile remains free of plague despite provisioning scarcity. A June dispatch notes the voyage plans of Castries’s two explorers and royal comment on defense, while a fire and mutterings about insurrections ripple through Europe. General James Oglethorpe dies at 102. Langdon, Rear Admiral, is celebrated for service including Cape Francois.
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Smyrna
Chey
Alexandria
Spich
Atder
Jane
Brew
Prince's Gazette
Lake of Geneva
Mi Mir
Marquis de Navarre
Boool
England
William Langdon
Wedaghlay
Charotte-street
Rathbone-place
Cape Francois
Forrest
Stickling
Langdait
Parliament Debate on Hawker and Pedlar Tax Amendment
In the House of Commons on Friday July 4 the committee considered an extra duty on hawker and pedlar licenses. Debate focused on an amendment to shield temporary shops and itinerant traders, with MPs from Grenville to Dundas arguing for and against the tax’s reach into Scotland and its impact on Edinburgh merchants, Kent, and Bolton families. Several members urged hearing evidence before deciding, while others warned of hardship to rural traders and broader manufacturing damage.
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Eta
Webster
Robinia
My. Hobintory
Adam Fergufors
Dempster
Scotland
William
Queen Anne
Patteriot
George Vo
Dundas
Edinbingh
Edinburgh
Bolton
Moora
Kent
Spain
Vitore
Gol. Phidpe
James Extkine
Binclair
Bankera and Podlars
Marthama
Courtenay
Dandas
Edward Norton
M. A. Taylor
Newfoundland
Jama Johnstone
Adam Ferguson
Edwards
Lamer’ Latenson
Hawkins Browne
Martin
Thornton
Dublin notes on farming shifts and political tensions
The report surveys Hay price rises and advised sowing of turnips and rape to balance costs. It notes increases in feed crops like turnips, cabbage, and clover, alongside praise for charitable efforts and Sunday Schools. It also covers a Dublin meeting about commercial proposals with Ireland Britain trade concerns and calls for strong opposition to a proposed scheme, plus local governance debates.
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Terfon
Ireland
A &Réng Foundation
Prince of Wales
Heid
Royfal
Ankioud
Great Britain
Irelagdy
Commons
Kingdom of
Irel
House of Commons
Sth
Corporation For
Creanfings &c
London
Dublin
Beata
Todd Faulkner
House adjourns after bill debate to Monday
Fragmentary notes show the House, after debate on a bill, adjourned to Monday. The text references divisions and votes as members discussed the measure but specifics are unclear.
Prices of Stocks This Day at Two O’Clock July
Fragmentary note lists various stock items and rates such as Bank Stock 4 per cent 8979 74, 3 per cent con per cent red 574, and other securities like South Sea Stock and Dutch unpaid. Lacks complete phrases and dates but records a market quotation snapshot with multiple entries and uncertain spellings.
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Bank 1
A. Fit
L. Ann
South Sea
Eerie letter promotes Dublin theater plan amid public notices
A garbled historical notice from Ranelagh concerns a proprietor's appeal to citizens regarding a public entertainment at a Dublin area theater. It argues for community support to sustain a family and address financial failures, urging timely patronage to avert ruin. The text references public benevolence, honesty, and societal duty.
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Torvilbellae
Yatish
Fiji
Arisku
Pha
Wrandagh
Europe
Dublin
Arensiaile Jabaura
Ae Ho
Hancfagh
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Huac VE
Matthal de Castries
Parliamentary Intelligence
House OF
Paris
Fiat
Bengal
Prarea
Munday
Ind
New Navy
Ditta
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