Seat of War in India in Jahe Universal Magazine
March issue reports the seat of war in India centered on Mysore. Includes a portrait of Ralph Thoresby and a view of Tolentino Italy with a map of southern Hindootan. Also notes previous plan of Seringapatam and a Northern Hindootan map. Map works touted as the only mail scale editions.
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Jahe Universal Magazine
Ralph Thoresby
Tolentino
Italy
Hindoottan
Mysore
Seringapatam
Hintooftan
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Society for Constitutional Information In Sheffield 1792
London March 23 1792 report from Sheffield notes a growing society of Sheffield manufacturers forming to spread knowledge. They cite Paine Rights of Man as informative and pledge thanks to Paine and J Horne Tooke. They urge calm discussion, print resolutions, and contact with London society for coordination. W Tooke Narwood, chairman, closes with a Burke quote about truth.
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Society For Constitutional Information
London
Sheffield
Society For Constituional
Thomas Paine
Man
Mr. Paine
Rights of Man
J. Horne Tooke
David Martin
Sheihe'd
Burke
Lrror
W. Tooke Narwood
English Parliament Lords March 30 Royal Assent for Bills
The House of Lords Friday March 30 granted Royal Assent by Commission to several Bills after passage in both Houses, totaling about twenty. Wilmots Divorce Bill advanced through committee, read paragraph by paragraph and to a third reading amid talks of an incontinent Lady. The chamber recessed at six until Saturday awaiting further business.
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Wilmot
Lord Cathcart
Roxburgh County affairs face committee findings and debates
In the House of Commons the Isle of Wight Bill advances to committee for Tuesday. Reports declare Sir George Douglas elected for Roxburgh County after a select committee found in his favor, with Rutherford’s petition not frivolous. The Hackney coach bill prompts debate between opposing and supporting members before second reading.
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Bard
Essex
Iain Mynies
Roxburgh Coun
Montague
Roxburgh County
George. Douglas, Bart
John Rutherford
Sir George Douglas
T. Hackney
Mer. Vyner
Bouverie
Baker
Chiswell
R. Hill
Cawthorne
Stre
Debates Over Sugar Laws and National Debt Bill
The House divided on a second reading with 105 against and 5 in favor. The Duke of York's Pension Bill passed and moved to the Lords. The Chancellor announced a Monday move to form a Committee of the Whole to discuss Sugar import and export duties and drawbacks. He explained alterations to the National Debt Bill aiming to fund and reduce debt, proposing recommitment and detailing sinking fund mechanics and future loan countermeasures. The plan seeks to push the sinking fund toward four million annually and accelerate redeemable five percent stock, amid improved revenue and public credit.
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National Debt Bibl
Exchequer
Fox
Debates on a National Debt Plan and Tax Policy
Parliament debates a proposed plan to fund future loans via a surplus, the impact on interest and taxes, and the role of the sinking fund. Mr Fox criticizes the bill's structure, cautions against long term entrenchment of tax policy, and questions annuities and lotteries. The debate ends with recommittal and a call to lay an account on the dead oath.
House of Lords Saturday March 31 Session Adjourned
The House of Lords met Saturday to read bills in progress and adjourned until Monday with routine proceedings noted for the March 31 session.
Coining Steam Engine Impresses with Precision
Mr Boutton has perfected a steam driven coining machine praised for speed precision and uniform pieces. The device stamps blanks faces and reverses in one pass and yields a polished finish. Though costly and hard to build it may deter counterfeiters and is reportedly used for East India Company coinage.
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Boutton
East India Company
Antiscorbutic Drops Endorsed in 1792 Yorksire Advert
An extract from the YorksHIRE DONCASTER JOURNAL dated January 2, 1792 notes testimonials about Mr Spilsbury's Antiscorbutic Drops from Soho Square. The letters claim relief from violent facial eruptions and scurvy rheumatism, stating the drops purify blood, aid digestion, and strengthen the body. Available in Britain and Ireland in five shilling bottles with directions, or from the proprietor’s Soho Square dispensary.
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Jacob Spencer
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Ireland
Sohoquare
London
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