Debates on Navy Pay and East India Company List
Friday session in the House of Commons covered the third reading of Mr Dowdingell's bill for aged and indigent provision, and Ongley's motion to compile proprietor names of the East India Company. Lord Howe reported a committee’s findings on naval captains pay, proposing two-failing daily increases for fifth and sixth rate officers, provoking strong opposition from Lord North, Captain Phipps, and others who warn against inequities and prefer maintaining public esteem over pay raises.
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House of Commons
Anther
Dowdéfwgll
Ongley
East Tindia Company
Aix
Lord Howes
Gilbert Elliot
Lord Howe
Lord North
Lord Halve
Cape
Phipps
Cha, Saunders
Lord Northright
Lord North Roses
Pulteney
Howe Motion Sparks House Address Debate
Fragmentary text shows Lord Howe proposing to withdraw a motion and the House agreeing to an address to the King based on an earlier part of a report. The readable portion hints at a petition and associated parliamentary procedure, with residents or members debating the form of the address.
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Howe
Lord Howe
Visi
Emperor Charles the Frewry Court Contests Entry in Brussels
An anecdote recounts a Brussels imperial court under Charles where two noblewomen competed for church entry. The emperor resolved the dispute by declaring the more foolish woman the winner, seizing the moment to curb birth-based rivalries and politics, amid grand ceremony and public gaze.
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Charles the Frevry
Brussels
Mer
Old World Voyages and New World Dreams in Poetry
A fragmentary literary reflection contrasts European greed with exploration then praises a traveler author who probes Torrid Zone virtue. It critiques zeal, bigotry, and censorship while urging toleration and free thought, citing Dryden and classical echoes. The passage laments persecution and extols humane inquiry.
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CoLumans
Atlantic Main
Europe
Dryden
Albion
Gresch
Rome
Tragic Verse Fragment Echoes Stage Jest and Fashion
Fragmentary OCR text shows a dramatic tribute spoken by Mrs Hartley with references to tragedy and fashion. The lines hint at theatrical anticipation, muse, and revived virtue as audience tears and displays unfold. Names and clear facts are sparse due to garbled OCR.
Orellana Plea and the Lost Alzum4s Cause
A poetic appeal urges the virtuous train to pity a fallen empire and adopt the lost Alzum4s cause. The speaker asks the bright audience to fix the heart on this ruin, claiming every tear should not be in vain and expressing hope placed in the listeners generosity and favor.
Newbery Drug Advertisements and Arts Dictionary Preview
The notice advertises a three volume illustrous dictionary of arts and sciences bound for sale in London. It lists other publications including translations sermons and novels. It also announces Dr James's powder for fevers and smallpox with a new authenticated certificate and sales through Francis Newbery jun at No 65 the Bible and Son near St Pauls Churchyard.
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Nyclopadia Britannig
Jens
ScLaNnv
C. Dilly
J. Robson
New Bond-street
Jfalter
Charing-crads
Sicily
J. R. Foster
F.R.S
É Pond
William Langhorn
M. D’ Arnaud
Dr. Beatties
Ong
Francisten
Berg
Sun
London
Francis Newbery
John Newbery
St. Paul’s Church-Yard
Pearl Dentifrice claimed to preserve teeth and cure gum issues
An advertisement by W Bayley and J Pricey promotes the essence of Pearl and Pearl Dentifrice, sworn by Acob Hemet to be superior in elegance and efficacy. It asserts whitening without enamel damage, curing gum disease, preventing toothache, aiding children’s dental development, and ensuring lasting fine teeth. Sold wholesale and retail in London for nine pence sixpence.
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Amelia
France
Italy
Hemet
W. Bayley
Cockfout-street
Haymarket
J. Pricey
TURLINGTON’S Original BALSAM of LIFE advertised by Wray
An 18th century notice announces Martha Wray and Mary Sopp retire from business and John Wray now carries on the Original Balsam of Life at the King’s Arms, Nawrg, Birchine Lane, London. It claims sovereign benefits for stones, gout, rheumatism, coughs, and general infirmities and warns against counterfeits with a signed seal and handwriting on each bottle. It rejects impostor claims about recent ownership and asserts only Wray and Martha Way’s involvement in prior production.
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General Evening Post
Robert Walpole
Gloucesteshire
America
Holland
Hamburgh
Moore
Suffolk
Norfolk
England
London
Pon ‘Wray
Martha Wray
Mary Sopp
King's Arms
Nawrg
Birchine Lane
Royal Exchange
Robert Turlington
John Wray
Torlinginid
Fure
Jington
Peron
Partuerg
Wiram Wray
Mary Leo
Turlington
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India
Mr. Murray
Ben 'Yy
Epeloguqee
AL Zuma
J.tar
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