Parliamentary proceedings in a late eighteenth century session
The House of Commons debated money bills and standing orders, adjourned, and resumed on June 20. The Lords supplied a bankruptcy bill and a money bill. opposition sought to delay readings. Petitions on elections were discussed. a chaplain was appointed. writs and royal assent were noted. foreign news from Amsterdam reported American supply routes.
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Lords
Robert Fitzgerald
Privy Council
Poyning
England
Norrow
Barry
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Committee of Ways and Means
George Ogle
Mr. Burgh
Commons
Barry Barry
Mr. Bligh
Montgomery
Cavan
Burgh
Speaker
A&t
Hellen
Records
Dublin
Llanspes
James Fortescue
Recorder
Arthur Pomeroy
Pery
Carr
Edward Newenham
Thomas Carr
Carlow
John Ponsonby
Kilkenny
House of Peers
Accidents and misfortunes spread through cities
The report details a string of mishaps and deaths including a rider dragged from a horse at Monmouth Street, a man killed in a stirrup accident, and two men drowning while rescuing a sheep at a marl-pit in Cheshire. It notes public concern, prices at Whitechapel market, a dog-stealing conviction, a gin tragedy in Spitalfields, and a senior official's horse accident near Douglas. It concludes with a Paris trunk discovery of 270 louis d or.
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Monmouth Street
St. Giles’s
Whitechapel
Litchfield-street
Brizewell
Pelham - Street
Spitalfields
Coventry
Waverham
Cheshire
Leeds
Isle of Man
Burk
Douglas
Newton
Dublin
Funey
John Blaquiere
Paris
GIRILDINA Royal India Composition advertised at Lincoln's Inn Fields
An 18th century notice promotes GIRILDINA Royal India Composition for permanent removal of facial hair. Sold by St Gifford's milliner, No 3 Serle Street, Lincoln's Inn Fields, weather place in England, price one guinea per ounce with directions. Minimum quarter ounce. Merchants and ship commanders may order in any quantity with prepaid letters.
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Girildina
Warren's True Original Milk of Roses Cleanser Ad
An 18th century advertisement proclaims Warren's True Original Milk of Roses as a universal skin cleanser for infants and adults. It promotes moisturization and protection from dryness, treats sunburns freckles pimples redness and skin blemishes, and notes availability at multiple London locations with pricing. It also markets Fuller's Purifier for cleansing white and stone-coloured cloths.
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Warren
Richard Warren
Woodstreet
Cheapside
Petition on Bucks Juniors Demands Court Seating
A Constant Reaper asks the editors to publish a petition to the Worshipful Bench of Justices at Aylesbury. Bucks County jurors request seating near the court during general quarter sessions to ease attendance and aid understanding, noting crowds stand throughout proceedings while many seats are filled by those with little business. Magistrates are expected to view the appeal as reasonable.
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County of Bucks
Aylesbury
Juries Urged to Uphold Decorum and Public Order
In a plea for orderly conduct, the speaker stresses parental care, decorum, and robust juror support. Juries are praised as pillars of the community and urged to attend court promptly, ensuring proper regulation and a decent appearance to inspire neighboring counties.
Calcutta Supreme Court Review Hinted in Fragmentary Letter
A damaged OCR fragment suggests processes to the Supreme Court at Calcutta in Becga, with scattered references to answers and a mistaken American letter that hints at a future filing. The legibility is poor, but the note indicates pending legal actions and possible court involvement.
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Arocesses
Supreme Court of Judicatuns
Calcutta
Becga
Cvi
Londons Ridge High Water Forecast Confusing Entry
Readable parts indicate a water level forecast at Londons Ridge with scattered times and amounts. The fragmentary notes mention tomorrow at 18 meters and a mid morning reading around 0 meters after a year, plus a Saturday reference to 20 meters after an unspecified event.
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Londons Ridge
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