Contested Stage Alterations and Public Pleas on Theatres
A lengthy critique urges restraint on theatre changes and defends Shakespearean tradition. It argues government should set standards to prevent theatrical excess and supports protecting literature from cowardly criticism. The piece also covers economic measures on beer, cheese exports, wool, and breeding policies, calling for policy wisdom to ease public grievances.
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Irene
Repeares
Bogidur
Aed
Taxing Luxury and Provisions to Curb High Prices
A historical speaker argues price spikes in provisions and horses drive hardship. He recalls wheat at ten shillings per bushel sixty years ago, notes taxes worsened costs, and suggests taxing luxury and entertainment to restrain excess. He imagines fewer hacks and renewed use of oxen for farming if prices and imports are better managed.
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Leary
Voser
Chuife
Getty Lefsen
Kingdon
Huil
Attorphes
Harecourt
Empié
London
Meir Heather
Sandiam
Midhert
Sussex
John West
Stocking
Midhoe
Barber and Perukemaker
Chatham
Kent
Hammond
George Weller
Richart
Ophees
Hampton
Weller
Delves
Battie
Sila
Conrad
Millom
Camberland
Kendal
Lancaster
Whitehaven
Anid
Wilton
Peele
Symond
Pembéxtay
Sunderland
Durie
John Affburner
Millom Castle
Laisier
Fetter-lane
Skeleet- Street
Prince's-Street
Leicester-fields
Agr
Nicol
St. Paul's Churchyard
Antell
Fiath Lane
Coschill
Letter on Athanasius and Nicene Creed in Early Church
A letter discusses scholarly critique of Athanasius and the Nicene Creed, arguing that many early church writings and creeds do not support the Athanasian position. The writer cites bishops and scholars, noting long examination of texts, and suggests modern authorities often misinterpret ancient doctrine.
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Athanaias
Esumend
Patrick
Kidder
London
Iit
Athanaiw
Cairoie
Nice
Tyre
Constantinople
Jerusalem
Sardica
Ariminum
Beta Singulay
Chemselves
Dilrop Bull
Speculative India News Recounts Remarkable Imperial Tidings
Reports from India describe wildly flattering last accounts from the region. Directors of the great Company are said to hold high spirits as Shaw Altum, famed ruler of Tudostan, is banished from the throne amid a confederacy of tributary princes seeking to shake off his authority.
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L.O. NW
India
Shaw Altum
Tudostan
Vast political and military notes from the era
A sprawling dispatch reports strategic moves by Dan, Tibetart, and the Bravett nation amid a claimed victory for Kune. It mentions commerce disruption, British manufacturing sentiment, and courtly engagements. Also covered are parliamentary sessions, military redeployments in Europe, and local magistrates' appointments in London and Edinburgh.
Appointment changes at Dublin Customs and Scottish Chancery
Vaughan Montgomery of the Guild, appointed to the Board of Excise at Dublin, with Richard Burton Philips succeeding him as Chief Clerk to the Secretary of the Customs. Also noted is the death of William Smith, Principal Clerk for the Chancery in Scotland, at his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaughan Montgomery
Board of Excise
Dublin
Richard ‘Burton Philips
William Smith
Chancery
Scotla Tlands
Theatrical Entertain Wents and Market Prices
The page lists theater offerings including Devar Laxe with Merope and The Stratagem pantomime at Covent Garden, and King Henry the Eighth with Daphne and Amintor, Elfrida with Harlequin Sorcerer. Also notes London water price at London Bridge. Corn Market prices shown: Wheat 48s6d to 56s6d per quar, Barley 26s to 30s8d, Rye 31s to 34s6d, Oats 16s to 19d, Finest Flour 44s5d per packet, Bran Malt 92s0d 36 1/2d, Pease 44s to 43s, Hog Pease 2s 0d? Beans 50s per sack. Additional crop prices for Rapeseed listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devar-Laxe
Merope
Pigaig
Eeenniiaeea Covent-Garorm
Henry the Eighth
Daphne
Amintor
Elfrida
Stock market brief amid bank stock moves and divs
Reading from a disjointed OCR, traders noted bank stocks with ex-dividends around 3 percent and mixed prices such as 14tdayz India and South Sea. Several entries mention reduced bank figures around 86 and 1726, with references to ex-dividend timing and a 3 percent rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
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Trutah
P. S
Lord North
The
Ganthal Evsweneoy
St R
Ema
Mr. Waghiaes Latherts
Dan
Iis
Sommerce
Delhiyea
India ‘Company
Safairs
St. James’s
Duke of Devonshire
Pachamerg
Darnes
Harburgh
Brody
St. Stanislas
Poland
Ermpera
Germany
Ratisbon
Wedderburne
East Indies
Holland
Fordyce
Walter Rawlinson
Guildhall
Dowgate
Rawlinson
Iin
Wilkes
Oliver
Middlesex
Freehalders
Glyritt
Wapping
Phic
Glasgow
James Campbell
Blythswood
Edixburgh
Cone Down
William M‘kenzie
Ralenaduthie
Sherif
Shires
C. Et
Londons-Bridce
Browaing
Lane
Ternoon
Ann
All
Wil
Indiana
Bank Long
James
Berne
F. Cadell
Negrta Bridgnorth
Salon
Edward Careswell
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