Debates on Sheffield and Birmingham Assay Bill
An account of a Commons debate on the Sheffield and Birmingham Assay Bill. R Ginzert argues against the bill, citing fraud in London offices and questioning protection versus other towns. Letters describe travels in Italy and reflections on sleep, health, and clothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheffield
Birmingham
R. Ginzert
London
Speaker
Euyope
Saveridce
George
Mr. Gilbert
T. Gieznough
King's
Bertic
Mostar
Ludgatehill
Toly
W. Bayley
Cockspur Street
Haymarket
A. Rosewell
New Bonde Street
M. Purdie
North Parade
Bath
King’s Bench
Greenough
Ludgate-hill
Balfam
Tolw
Sleep and Diet Rules for Health From Dr Buchan
Recurations necessary to be observed for preservation of health emphasize regulating sleep and clothing. Too little sleep weakens the nerves exhausts the spirits and occasions diseases. The Domestic Medicine text warns that sleep and diet must be properly managed to maintain well being.
Clothing fit for climate and age in early advice
The author argues clothing should match climate and season, noting custom cannot alter nature. Younger people require less coverage then, while older individuals benefit from warmer garments. Flannel usage is cautioned as weakening, and dress should adapt to seasonal change without premature or delayed wardrobe shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niphe
Lanebourgh
Mount Denis
Penmenmaure
Penmenross
Pall-mall
St. James’s Park
Alps
Dosia
Turin
Santa Croce
Holy Cross
Principality of
Piedmont
Savoy
Addison
Silius Italicus
Novonezza
Laneborough
Suza
London
Calais
Lyons
Chamberry
Rivoli
Nova Zembia
Jamaica
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Italy
Richt
John Ear
Corke
Orrery
Joan Duncomar
Ottawa
Earl and Countess of
Lucy Boyle
Cehis
Otober
Bihay Rifer
Earth
John Sharp
Warwick
Rivington