The Fall s of Egypt at Drury Lane Theatre
At Drury Lane the new oratorio The Falls of Egypt by the late Dr. Hawkesworth and Mr. Stanley premiered to great applause. The airs praised for taste and sweetness, with cho ruses ranked near Handéls for sublimity. Principal performers included Norris, Berry, Blanchard, Mrs. Weichsel, and Mrs. Weighten.
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Drury-Lane Theatre
Egypt
Hawkesworth
Stanley
Handél
Norris
Berry
Blanchard
Weichsel
Weighten
Estate sale urged as creditors collect after Chesham mill debt
The notice lists Richard and Charles Loosley of Chesham Bois as debtors and names London stationers Flower Curtis Vowel and others as creditors. It urges creditors to send demands for immediate sale of estate and mill property, with a 60 year lease from Michaelmas end, to pay debts. Properties may be viewed after the 6th of next month. inquiries directed to Trafless or How at Se. Bartholomew's.
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Sley
Chesham‘Bois
Bucks
Senabatt
Geobse'Flower
Thomas Curtis
Jobst Vowel
London
Thomas Naih
Willan Christmas
Adam Simpson
Chesham
Charles Loosley
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Asai
How
Se. Bartholomew's
Luspiral
Wilindbn
Poor Man’s Wages Relief and Legal Costs
Letter to the editor argues that parliaments measures to enforce wage payments help the poor but statutory costs hinder recovery. It cites fees for affidavits, summonses, and distress warrants, totaling many shillings, often leaving the worker without funds to cover time and travel. The writer urges magistrates to waive fees to aid the afflicted and prevent exploitation by delays.
London House of Commons Proceedings March 23
The Speaker took the Chair at 2:30 PM. Private business, several bills and reports were received. The Boston bill was debated with a proposed fine on Bostonians for tea demolition. various inclosure and land tax measures moved through committees and reported in the Upper House. The day closed with royal visits, a private baptism, and multiple local notices.
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J-—-son
C——y
G——zne
Ami
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B-ng
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Lowe Water
House of Commons
Anthony Be
St. Leonard’s
Shoreditch
Parisch
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Halford
Stratford Upon Avom
Staverton
Upper Assembly
Henthall Road
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Deeping
Piccadilly
Westminster
Committee of Supply
Sir Charles
North America
Seregambia
Ios
Nova Scotia
Georgia
Florida
West Hoidas
Yandry
Goldsmiths ‘Company
Edinburgh
Wérfarn
Prand
Moldavia
Danube
Petrican
Zaremba
Chatham
Laff
Myriom
Ashford
Charles Staples
Cole
Hull
Covent-garden Theatre
Colman
Sealby
Ratcliff-highway
Cowder
Portsmouth
Mr. Talfield
Hackney
Sagars
Thanteg-street
Drewfoot
East India Company Plans Multi Year Director Elections
The Court of Directors announces a method for selecting directors for four staggered terms via ballot on April 13. Each proprietor must submit a list of 24 qualified names divided into four classes, with the top six in each class becoming directors for one to four years. Tie cases go to the General Court for lottery by lot. The notice also fixes timings for the London Bridge sale and associated events.
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Court of Directors
United Company of Merchants of England
Ext-Indies
East India Company
India
Europe
Sayer
Dunning
Mattocks
Parliament
Jackson
Wallace
A@s
Thail
Scratiners
General Court
Ford Court
Universal Antiscorbutic Drops Offer Free Cure for the Poor
The advertisement promotes UNIVERSAL ANT SCORBUTIC DROPS as a gratis cure for scurvy leprosy pimples cancers and crippled legs, targeting those unable to pay for medicines. Prepared by Spilbury Chemist at No 5 Mounrow near Westminster Bridge Susry NB. Bottles priced 28.6d and 48. Orders and advice letters postpaid, with daily attendance noted.
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Mounarow
Westminter-bridge
Susry
N.B
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