Proceedings on taxation of pamphlets and advertisements in Parliament
In December the Irish House debates tax policy for newspapers pamphlets and advertisements. Speakers discuss liberty of the press versus revenue needs, advocating taxing pamphlets or ads while protecting journalism, with emphasis on public safety and individual reputations. The debate covers printers advertisers and potential penalties and ends with decisions on the tax rates and next steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barry
French
Tony Messy
Condeauense
Orion
Eane Dee
Enplata
Pyran
Coer Fay Petty
Jae
Eafon
Dabip
George E Faulkner
Naote
England
Jury Held At Huntingdon 1619 Censures Sheriff For Illegitimate Grand Jury
A Geneva Evening Post fragment reports a 1619 Huntingdon court where the judge censured the Sheriff for impaneling unqualified men to the Grand Jury. The Sheriff, playful and humorous, aimed to please the court by calling names with emphasis, declaring a “Jury of Quality.” Names listed include Maximilian King of Tortland, Henry Prince of Godmanchester, and others from various parishes. Signed Thomas Yoman of Barham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maximilian King
Tortland
Henry Prince
Godmanchester
George Duke
Somertham
William Marquis
Stukely
Day and
Zari
Hartford
Richard Baron
Bythorn
Adbert Lord
Waverley
Robert Wawoner
St. Neot’s
Robert Keighe
Winwick
Peter &Guire
Easton
George Geatleming
Spaldwick
Stephen Pape
Newton
Stephen Cardinal
Kimbolton
Humphrey Bisop
Bugden
William Dean
Old Welton
Banished Jesuits Anecdotes From Historians
A letter to the editor discusses banishment of the Jesuits and shares anecdotes from historians. Jean Chatel, a scholar, wounded Henry the Great in 1594 during an audience at the Louvre, claiming Jesuit Fathers inspired the crime before confessing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Chatel
Henry the Great
College of the Jesuits
Timber Waftes and Free Men Route From Mark's Upwell
Historic account describes a peculiar ritual of free-men on horseback in Ack marking their release. Dressed in white with swords, they parade to Free Mans Well with drums, rest in a hall, drink, and ride through the distrit cows, pigs, and townsfolk. Women greet them with ribbons as Timber-wafes signal merrymaking. The custom stems from a charter by King John after a transport mishap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ping St.” Mark’s
Chaimberlain
John
Letter on Dr James's Powder in a Fever Case from Fleming Pinkum
A letter from Fleming Pinkum, late surgeon of the East Indiaman Havannah, to Francis Newbury, Jr., describes a case of fever in William Barnesley. The account details symptoms, treatments including Dr James's Powder with various dosages, outcomes, and notes widespread use among crew and passengers. The narrative preserves period medical language and cites long voyages between Bencoolen and China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fleming Pinkum
Havannah East Indiaran
Francis Newbury
S. Paul's Chitchty
Pr. James
Bencoolen
China
William Barnesley
James
Fensen
Fleming Vinkstan
Craven-street
Havannah
PECTORAL LOZENGES OF FOLU TO LUDGATE HILL ADVERT
An 18th century advertisement for Pectoral Lozenges of Folu prepared by T Greenough at No 19 Ludgate Hill London. It lists benefits for coughs and chest soreness, notes counterfeit dangers, and cites a 1766 King’s Bench verdict. Sold by W Bayley Civet-Cat Rose Hath and M Pardie North Parade Hath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenough
King’s Arms
Lucgatyhil
London
Folu
W. Bayley
Cockspur Street
Haymarket
A. Rotha Wel
New Bond-street
M. Pardie
Levenges
Ap.emmert
King’s Bench
T. Greenough
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Irish House OF Commons
Mes
Jaittiss
Tighte
Dennis
Flood
Monitor
Blaquiere
Barry Barry
Chapman
Scot
Mrn Flood
Samper
Pelaer
Bern
Detraétignas
Mukhitt
Honé
George Hamilton
Brown
Prine Serjéant
John Jefferies
Farite
la Fléché
Hig
Geneva
Huntingdon
Fudge’ Doddridge
General Evening Post
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