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Edinburgh Chronicle in Edinburgh, Midlothian

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Edinburgh Chronicle

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Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom

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Dec 12, 1759

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Edinburgh Chronicle 1759 Commentary and Prohibition Debate

The Edinburgh Chronicle discusses political cautions during a crisis, urging prudence and decisive action by rulers. It argues for strong measures against French influence and stresses the need to defend liberty through rapid, concerted effort. A subsequent letter notes concern at a parliamentary vote on spirits prohibition and lamented lack of Scottish petitions supporting continuation.

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Market reform to prevent grain distress and whiskey distilling ban

The piece argues that a proper market for barley and grain is essential to protect landholders and farmers from price shocks that depress wages and cause unemployment. It contends that forbidding distilling from grain worsens rural hardship and harms wider industry, urging a measured policy instead.

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