Dangerous vegetable syrup boasts cures for scurvy and more
An 18th century advertisement touts a “VEGETABLE S RUP” prepared by Dr. Hudson of Hatton Garden. It claims safety for infants and pregnant women, gentle yet powerful, with bottles priced at half a guinea. It lists numerous cures for scurvy and other blood impurities and directs readers to a “Book of Nature’s Affilant” and multiple sale locations in London, Glasgow, and Edinburgh.
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Hudson
Hatton Garden
Hodson
Bath
Cheltenham
Weysaouth
Lynn
Harrowgate
Cambridge
Randal
Royal Exchange
Matthews
Gerrard-street
Sohoa
Mennom
Glasgow
Melfirs. Watson
SLAVE TRADE DEBATE AND RACIAL SCIENCE DISCUSSION
The article debates Britain’s role in the slave trade, citing Cardinal Ximenes, explorations of Moorish Africa, and colonial campaigns. It questions racial theories, arguing against divine punishment or inherent inferiority, and cites contemporary parliamentary actions on abolition and sugar trade policy.
New Bond Street Hackney Coach Bill Read Second Time
English Parliament notes show Monday May 7 counsel heard on the Scotch appeal. Lord Kawedon allowed the second reading of the New Bond Street Hackney Coach Bill. Lord Fauconberd proposed delaying the second reading for three months. The Lord Chancellor objected to the principle, saying coachmen have a right to ply in any treaty while the bill aims to confine them to specified parts. Commissioners would regulate. Lord Stanhope backed the original motion. the House divided 132 to 14, majority 26. The bill was read second time and ordered to be committed. Adjourned.
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Great Britain
Cardisfal Xkimenes
Spain
England
Portugal
Holy Land
Africa
Ferdinand
Oran
Guinea
Britain
Nigér
Cape Verde
Cain
Eot
Smioke
Aamed
Sodom
Asia
America
Jamaica
Hispaniola
Andias
Lord Stormont
Lord Grenville
Miode
Fiy
Mats
Empire
London
Bond-Street Hackney
Kawedon
Lord Fauconberp
Stanhope
House of Commons Digest of Bills and Motions
The Flint Glass Bill was read a third time and passed. The Newfoundland Judicature Bill and several road drainage and enclosure measures were read a third time and passed. Sinclair’s wool improvement motion was postponed until tomorrow. The Wine Licence and New Forest Bills reports were received and the Paper Stoppers Bill was read the first time.
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Norrow
Z. Sinclair
New Forest
Bury
Isanark
Axminster
Doddington
Monmouth Church
Hamwell
Syerstone
Slave Trade Debate Moves to Committee of the Whole
Lords debate the slave trade inquiry with a plan to hear evidence on West Indies cream and Africa trade. Lord Stormont seeks a committee above stairs to speed decisions, while the Duke of Clarence objects to altering the motion.
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Africa
West India Islands
West
Indies
Ford
Grenville
Addi
Stormont
Duke of Clarence
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Ovid
Phaeton
Mr.Sandys
Zeus
Josephus
Syria
Mount Libanus
Canaan
Palestine
Plymouth
Dean of Britto
Taylor
County of
Middlesex
Steyning
Itsi
Samu Whitbread
Martin, Llyd
West ‘Indies
Graham
House’ OF ‘Lords
House OF Commons
HOUSE
Consolidated Fund
Jamaica-Free Port
Aldersgate
Boston
Isle of Wight
St. Bride’s Church
St. Pangras
Worcester
Bull
Cromford
Coral
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