French East India Plan Threatens British Trade
In a lengthy commentary the British Spy reports on French schemes to establish a rival East India Company. It details French investors funding a venture with royal protection, subsidized shipping at 300 livres per ton, and prices far below English rates. The piece argues this could devastate the English company and monopolize tea trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East-India Company
Atl Ufpardonable
Engliin
Thay
Tté
France
Giance del Company
Europe
English East-India Company
French East-India Company
East- India Company
Price of Provisions and Size of Farms in Inquiry
An 18th century inquiry argues that large fixed farms maximize national benefit. It outlines that 300 acres under one farmer, with capitals and labor, yield more than multiple small holdings. It compares ploughing needs, labor efficiency, carts, and livestock to show economies of scale and broader social gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gof
Sim
Yorkshire
Norfolk
Essex
C. Lanfner
Profit in Large vs Small Farms Explained
The author argues that concentrated control of a tract by one man yields greater profits than many, despite risks. He notes larger undertakings may fail without capital, while profitable single-handed farms show higher annual savings and national impact, contrasting with small farms hindered by limited capital for major improvements like land drainage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anner
Royal Exchange
Jabouc
Jess
Character of Voltaire as described by the King of Prussia
The piece portrays Voltaire as tall yet thin with ardent eyes and a restless energy. It casts him as a volatile, self serving thinker who marries vanity and avarice, writes more for money than fame, and oscillates between philanthropy and cynicism while wielding sharp wit and superficial insight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Voltaire
Drisippus
Diogenes
Aid
Bayle
M. Voltaire
Altaire
Prologue to the Prince of Tunis at Edinburgh Theatre
The Prologue in the Thatre Royal Edinburgh presented by Mrs Yates in character as the Genius of Scotland. A wild romantic scene follows with solemn music. The Genius contemplates Scotland’s growing glories from lone hills and torrents, recalling Fingal’s son and heroes of old. Freedom walks the wild with a loose robe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tunis
Thatre Royal
Edinburgh
Son of Fingal
Humble Poet Emerges to Claim Fame Amid Praise
The speaker recalls a modest poet who steps forward in youth to seek Nature's robe unbind and artful scenes. His hope is for heartfelt praise rather than grand fame, as supporters are urged to hear his tale and show compassion through tears.
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Scotland
Epilogue and Stage Epilogue Clash in Prose and Verse
A speaker protests the epilogue and the mockery of tragedy in plays. He argues epilogues mock noble sentiment and asks whether plays without a clever closer should still be performed. The crowd’s response hints at time, fashion, and the tension between feeling and wit in theatrical dialogue.
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Jett
Chas'd
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Voltaire
Prussia
Lady Barker
Ipswich
Suffolk
Samuel Kilderbee
Geoffry Wildgoose
J. Dodsley
Pall Mall
Tunbridge School
L. Hawes
W. Clarke
R. Collins
Richard Hotham, Knight
Brother Jones
the Bible
Cormhill
Price
Jesus ‘Christ
E. Harwood
anaGan De@rine
Christ
Aristanetus
Milton
J. Wilkie
St. Paul's Church-yard
J. Fletcher
Cambridge
D.prince
Oxford
HaBerdathers-Hall
William Cromwell
Cromwell
Oliver
Richard
Henry Cromiwell
Thomas Gibbons
J. Buckland
J. Towers
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