London General Court Thanks Pitt for India Company Proposal
Postscript reports a March 12 53 General Court of Proprietors at Lea denhall street considering Pitt's consolidation of duties for the East India Company. The meeting passed an unanimous thanks to Pitt for protecting the company's interests. Letters note storms in Barcelona and damage in Hispaniola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fast- India Company
Leadenhall-street
Pitt
Pitthead
Eatt India Company
Barcelona
Spanish America
Hurriecavtes
Alicant
Spain
Cadiz
Sevallé
Merition
West-Indies
Alvarelro
Courvalle
St. Domingo
Hispaniola
St. Louis
Hanover
Eiettorat
Empire
Berlin
Desi
British House Debates East India Orders and Tax Cuts
The House of Commons discusses copies of East India Company orders forbidding servants to write home and considers Board of Control communications. A committee is formed to examine customs, with Vice Chancellor of the Exchequer proposing reduced duties on brandy and rum to curb illegal imports and boost revenue. The house adjourns after voting on procedural points and renewing customs consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Dempster
East India
India
Great Britain
Millie
Dempiece
Atleees
Steele
West India
Board of Control
Debates on US ship trade and Hastings impeachment charges
The excerpt records March discussions in Parliament over Grenville's proposal to extend a prohibition on United States ships trading with British West India islands, and Sir James Erskine's on Hastings impeachment charges. It notes votes, amendments, and parliamentary figures like Burke, Hastings, and the Chancellor of the Exchequer, capturing the charged debate and committee divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grenville
United States
West Indies
Canada
Nova Scotia
Privy Council
United States of North America
James Erskine
T. Hastings
Aoeg Tongippech
James Agoved
Warren Hastings
Eyre Coote
Burke
Baronet
Belli
Auriol
Eo Heensle
Ay Cernhour
Major Scott
Mn Francis
le Mufucier
Dempster
Dendan
Vansitrart
English Lottery Drawings and Numbers Summary
A machine readable listing shows multiple lottery draws with day numbers and prize amounts. It records various No. sequences such as No 32 753 and No 45 330 with implied sol prizes and percentages, across Twenty-fifth to Twenty-ninth Day drawings, including numerous scattered figures and unclear tokens.
Stock Prices and Market Terms Shown in Fragment
Fragmentary OCR lists bonds stocks and coupons with percentages and dates, referencing 3 per cent, 4 per cent, and 5 per cent stock readings. Mentions India Stock, Old and New Annuities, South Sea Stock, Navy Exchequer Bills, Omnium, and various ditto notes with dated entries around March 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ditto Ag
Ditto
South Sea
Old Ann
New Ann
Fashion and lodging ad in Dublin shops and lodgings
Dublin shop listing offers waistcoating superfine cloths and ladies caps for nobles and public buyers at Fro's Parliament Street. It notes ready money encouragement and shows furnished lodging to let with drawing room two bedrooms and servants' rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
England
Holland
C. Ac
St. Foyne
Thomas Todd Faulkner
Roo
Ole EL LT I
FRO
WaorLten-Dara No. 9
Parliament-Street
Ireland
N. B
Prize Lottery Drawings and Offers at Olive Street Office
The report describes a prize draw at Olive Street Office offering TEN THOUSAND POUNDS on the 1st drawing day, with further prizes of 20090 and 10000 pounds on specified dates. It details ticket prices, draw procedures, and the promise that purchasers will receive money on demand, outlining the Adventurer plan and chances tied to drawn tickets and blanks, with mentions of Guinea pricing and half-sums granting a share of benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meili
Wells
Nichlson
Rveh Janz Taft
SaTuRnay Taft
Ee Et Gi
Guinea
Ammed
Medicines from Paris Destroys Many Disorders Of The King
An 18th century advertisement touts L Amor as a royal restorative curing barrenness impotency gout and chronic ailments. It claims universal efficacy and personal guidance from Savit Smythy and others, with the Moravian Essence for the scurvy sold at increasing prices and addresses in London for direct consultation by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawir XV
France
L'Alamb Tin
Flanders
Netherlands
Russia
Bohemia
Silesia
Dublin News Roundup On Bridges Trade and Prices
Tuesday March 20 reports abutment work for a new Atton's quay bridge delayed into next summer. Letters from Malaga predict rising Spanish wine supply cutting prices. Dublin considers mint and currency reform. Bill on Franco-British treaty read, porters licensed, and canal harbour market grows. Duchess of Rutland remains in precarious health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atton’s Quay
Malaga
Spain
Dublin
Tholfel
Huray
Birmingham
Tower
Great Britain
England
France
Wetherhead
London
Rutland Fountain
College-green
Portual
Ireland
Dodder
James’s Street
Duchess of
Rutland
Irish debate over minor abduction prompts new bill
The House discusses a case of clandestine removal of a minor linked to Lady Gormanstown. Sir Edward Newenham urges a bill to punish abductors and protect orphans, citing a letter detailing the theft and threats to the child. Authorities admit the law is inadequate but plan steps to curb such offenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelia
Ireland
Otis Haden
Gantry
Infertiung
Slward Newenham
Toko Ogy
Edward Newenham
Howie
Liberts
Johan
Oman
Gormanstown
Rome
Euphth
Edward
Germay
Switzerland
Serjeant Fitzgerald
Steat Toler
Edward Crofton
Edwardwenham
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Postscript
British Parliamentary Intelligence
House of Commons
Turspay
Seed Ware House
Cutpursf-Row
Mr. Prrram
James Reilty
Mob
Jon
Faz Bagk L. A
Fes
Effert
Capel-freet
Queen Packet
Thos, Miller
Parkgate
Hume-street
Dani Maunfell
Fownes
Henry Ortiwell
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