Petition on bill risks crown control of East India Company
Fragmented political notice describes a petition opposing a bill seen as stripping liberties and transferring powers to the Crown. It argues the measure harms investors and charter rights, urging Parliament to hear petitioners before enactment. Auction notice announces sale of leasehold properties at Great Carlton and Castle Carlton, Lincolnshire, on June 30 with details and contact points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Picea
Bombay
Crom
Louth
Great Carlton
Castleadton
County of
Lincoln
Hudson
Earthquake, storms, and naval news from 1763 era
A long monthly digest notes an earthquake felt at Camerra lasting ten seconds with no major damage. Reports from Paris mention fears of a comet and panic among residents. Naval items describe ships entering Malta, a Tunisian vessel captured off Barbary, and weather impacts on harbors. European political notes include debates in the British Houses of Parliament on highways and India affairs, with mentions of the Tetlon fleet and East India Company concerns. Weather extremes in Oxford, Cornwall, and surrounding regions cause floods, cold air, and crop concerns, while provisions remain costly and fish scarce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fes
Apdydsy
Archivelago
Fames Island
Malta
Barbary
Vienna
Hungary
Camerra
Paris
Lord Stormont
Duke d’ Arguillon
Tetlon
Hague
Tie Rey
Selby Canal
Eaton
St. Lawrence, &C
Greenwich Hospital
Honington
Willoughby
Lower Howe
House of Commons
East India Company
Canton
China
Cadiz
War of the Line
Guiney
Havannah
New York
Chatham
Triumph
Suckling
Marlborough
Bicker
Frnnsbury
Rochester
Hardy Larkin
Betsey Blackley
Blackley
Ireland
Louisa Ufrica
Helstoney
Cornwall
Gatty
Floods and misfortunes sweep through towns and counties
The report details sudden floods causing deaths and rescues across Gloucestershire Worcester and nearby areas. One man was carried off a causeway at Portham, a servant and cattle sought high ground, boats and horses faced peril, and residents aided each other through rapidly rising waters. A sea cave discovery in Scilly islands hinted at hidden booty from French brandy. Public figures Duchess of Norfolk ill, Barrys to perform in Dublin, and other society notes follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Thursley
St. Mary’s
Collepenpate
Heran
Tanftway
Cal
Guile
Portham
Mangdry
Bristol
Henbury
Cambridge- Itin
Scilly Islands
Duchess of Norfolk
Gloucestershire
Wellinger
Thames-firget
Cockerton
Rotherhithe
Baron de Wenzell
Pall Mall
Nicholas Corfellis
Lord Townshend
Wyvenhoe
Essex
Layer-Marney
St. George’s
Hanover-square
Peter Benningtly
Piccadilly
Mary Leedy
New Bond-street
Lambeth
William Denisley
Finance price rundown of stock and bonds in 18th century terms
A compact list of bank stock prices, bonds and consols, listing varied percentages and discounts. Mentions India bonds, South Sea items, India securities, Navy bills, and bank annuities with scattered figures like 34 per cent, 3 percent, 4 per cent and 2 discount. The fragmentary OCR paints a snapshot of late 18th to early 19th century market pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Navy
Bank
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Felton
Growsester
Wiliam How
Wapping
Bedminster
Somerset
Teit
Shripwright
Collns
Walter Gulliver
Witham
William Bayley
Cockspur-street
London
John Price
India House
Leadenhalltreet
F. Newbery
St. Paris Church Yard
J. Grosvenor
Turnstile
Holborn
A. Rothwell
New- Bonstrees
William. Olmer
Price
Horfes
Imatters
England
Wales
Waller
Fettardane
Fleet
Inchree
PHF
Erbik
Fri Kenixn
Sheffield
Birmingham
Severn
Whitworth
Lord North
Sir Harbord Harbord
King Philip
Queen Marys
Remiky
Aya
A. Fuller
High-Water
London Bridge
Gpm
Tag Bank
Mudie
Lord Ashborn
Miss Howe
Frederick
Lord Almworth
Charles Kartford
Dorinda
Catesby
Ermina
Peenes
Ann. Catley
Cailey
Leonora
Lord Emely
Villars
Fewadinu
Rofomgaig
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