Carlton House Magazine Prospectus and Contents Advertisement
An 18th century prospectus for Carlton House Magazine published in London. It advertises a royal dedication to the Prince of Wales, price sixpence, and embellishments including portraits and views. It promises essays tales critiques and natural philosophy with notices to correspondents and proposals at large.
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Royal
the Prince of Wales
Carlton House
Armowe
C. Lofrdon
I Stratford
Hatton Garden
Holborn
Bocksellers
Sugar Trade Debate on Duty and Import Volumes
In a formal letter, a speaker urges parliament to reduce the East India sugar duty to align with West Indian sugar. He cites import quantities, duties of 8d per cwt, and projected profits, warning that high duties foster smuggling and harm revenue and fair traders. The text notes past consumption, home market effects, and the Commutation Act of 1784 as precedent.
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Ernetto
Bengal
Great Britain
West Indies
Funeral Tribute and State Procession in Early Jamaica
A detailed roll of ceremony items and mourners accompanies a royal funeral in Spanish Town, listing trumpeters, regiments, bands, and officials. The piece includes a preface condemning radical doctrines, a call for vigilance, and notes on legislative moves to form a committee and possibly increase members of the island’s House.
Funeral of Countess of Effingham in Spanish Town
A detailed account of the Countess of Effingham’s funeral on November 2 1791. Ceremonial lands and ships fired minute guns, regiments and troops lined streets, great room decorated in black, silver plate inscription, coronet placed on coffin, and a solemn state funeral from the King’s House to the Church. A funeral sermon by Rev Warren followed, concluding with the Marshal proclaiming her Ladyship’s style.
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Saint Catharine’s
St. Catherine’s Regiment of Foot
The
Royals
His Majesty
Pamer
Smith
Parker
Island
Ordnance
Register of the Court of the Register of the Court of Admiralty
Customs
Capt. Bartlet
Duncan
Will. Murray
Weir
Warren
Nor’s Domettic
De 1
St. Catherine
Nat Hanxtet Beckrorp
Cuttos
Kington
House of Assembly
Port Henderson
Fort Augusta
King’s House
Spanish Town
Effingham Howard
Robert Bartlet
Grenadiers
Incle
Scott
Navy
James Smith
G. French
Spearer
Bebes J Gieik
of Accousts
Death of Countess of Effingham at sea near Port Royal
The Rt Hon Countess of Effingham died at sea on the 14th, at latitude 3x, aboard Diana. Her Ladyship's remains are on board the Diana, which returned to Port Royal this morning.
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Port Royal
Jamaica
Effing- Nam
Diana
Port-Royal
Funeral honor requested for Lady Errineram in 1791
The House of Assembly resolves to request Governor to approve that Lady Errineram's funeral be held at public expense and that the Speaker inform his Excellency. The Governor, grieving, declines to meet in person but accepts the resolution as a token of the Assembly's attachment and regard.
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Ovis
Errineram
King’s House
House of Assembly
Writ Issued for Vere Parish Member in Jamaica Assembly
Mr Speaker announced a new writ for the Vere parish seat to replace Archibald Simpson, deceased. The Governor’s Council speech reported a wary European peace outlook, arms and ammo supplied to aid Saint Domingue’s insurrection, and no apparent need for extra funds beyond ordinary expenses unless cannon removal is advised.
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Speaker
Vere
Archibald Sympson
Council
Europe
St. Domingo
Sugar prices and West India profits in late 18th century
A discussion on sugar prices in Parliament noting the high historical averages and the cushion for West India merchants. It cites averages from 1774 to 1789 and argues the merchant class could sell British sugar cheaper abroad, preserving profits despite trade disruptions during earlier wars. The narrative reflects concerns about tariffs and import quantities observed at the London Custom House.
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West India
Great Britain
London
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