The General Gazetteer Compendium Expanded Edition Advised
A recent printing announces the seventh edition of The General Gazetteer Or Compendious Geographical Dictionary by R. Brookes with maps and additions. It includes detailed descriptions of empires kingdoms provinces cities and geography along with trade and manners. A meeting of Gentlemen Clergy and Freeholders of Carnarvon held July 25 1792 at the County Hall discussed addressing the King for a Proclamation. Edward Lloyd Sheriff presided and resolutions urged support for the Proclamation and the public papers.
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Fust
General Gazetteer
England
Wales
R. Brookes
M.D
B. Law and Son
J. Joynson
C. Dilly
G.G. J. Ant Fe Robinson
R. Bldwin
C. Rivington
J. Mur
W. Goldsmith
W. Lowndes
T. Vernor
Jayes
C. Mds. Wilkie
W. Bent
J. Satcherd
J. Whitaker
County
Carnarvon
Edward Lloyd
Robert Williams
Eta
Cefer
Lordon
Pward Lloyd
Oldfield
Genfenen
Declaration of Polish Grand Duchy unity against Russia
A 1792 Grodno declaration from Polish citizens protests foreign interference and urges defense of the May 3 Constitution. It describes Russian advances, fear of upheaval, and calls for backing the republic against oppression, with signatures from diverse towns. Also notes a New World note and a Senate report on United States weights and measures.
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Grand Duchy of Lithuania
Grodno
Logal
Poland
Europe
Stanislaus Augustus
Gretno
Hemp as universal medicine claims in satirical prose
The piece extols hemp’s supposed cures across disorders from scurvy to nervous fits, praising its supposed efficacy in army and navy use, and even warnings of its dangers. It mocks medical boasts while highlighting hemp’s sensational, expansive claims in a period-appropriate, satirical voice.
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Do&tce Hill
An Enigma Describes a Universal Influence Across People
A fragment describes something that makes six to seven people aware instantly of its influence, varying in mood and role. It is linked to culture, religion, and age, from royalty to rustic life, and is said to oppose Christianity while appearing in many contexts.
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Adam
Observations on the civil law and costs abuses cited
A correspondent denounces the rise of legal costs under the civil law as modernized by the bar. The piece laments forced writs for small debts, taxed bills, and heavy attorney charges, urging public disclosure of costs to expose abuses and press reform. It argues the system harms individuals more than political grievances.
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Lord Coanceltor
Oses
Patent Violet Soap Ad Claims Exclusive London Dublin Office
An advertisement touts Patent Violet Soap with claims against fake imitations, urging public purchase only from the official offices at Bank Buildings ArnHill London and Grey Street Dublin. It highlights alleged improvements for chapped hands and promises lasting softness and whiteness, noting the inventor’s exclusive rights and limited square pricing.
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London
Arnhill
Dublin
Grey Street
Goddon
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Grand Duchy OF Lithuana
M‘carthy
Calcutta
J. Page
Gove
Josgut
Papitten
A. McCarthy
America
Committee of the Senate of the
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Mr. Cosbductor
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