Perriers Water Company stock scandal in Paris satire
Postscript from Paris describes the Perriers water venture of 1777, stock booms then collapses as shares soar from 1200 to 4000 livres, government credit is pledged, and Parliament condemns the scheme. National Assembly orders restitution and prosecutions, while reflections on Voltaire and a future Pantheon for great figures close the report.
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Paris
Scandalius
M.de Carouxe
Perriers
Meif. Berriers
Perriers’ Water Company
My de Mirabeau
Fom
de Baiz
National Assembly
Watermpany
Madame Davie
Goldoni
Sufie
Adame Dauvrigny
Appiufe
Petition Challenges Earl of Hopetoun Election
In London the Lords met by adjournment and received petitions from the Earl of Hopetoun and the Earl of Selkirk alleging illegal Caithness votes and Lord Ochiltree disenfranchisement in the election of the Sixteen Peers of Scotland. Petitions to be filed by the 7th inst. The House adjourned until Friday.
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WeonespaYr
Earl of Hopetoun
Bar of
Caithness
Lord Ochiltree
Scotland
Earl of Selkirk
House of Commons petitions and royal address actions
On Wednesday November 27 the House examined private bill petitions and agreed to refer undue returns to several towns for future consideration. Mr Carew presented the Address report for the King, to be delivered by all Privy Council members. the King's Speech was to be considered next day. The King will receive the Address of thanks after the Drawing-room. A convocation of Clergy will address the King at the Levee. The Speaker and ministers discussed executive power and public accountability amid concerns over ministerial terms and differences with a prominent law figure. Alexander Maconnothe was named a Commissioner of Cuffams.
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Helston
Carlisle
Stirling
Taunton
Pomfret
Exeter
Barnstaple
Newark
Leominster
Lauder, &c. Burghs
Dumfries
Ditto
Luggershall
Colchester
Speaker
Carew
Hoste of Commons
Pin
Alexander Maconnothe
Cuffams
Ambitious foreign moves and Charter talks ripple through Brussels
The report details shifting power in Europe with Pitt and Grenville handling key dispatches, Namur's fall to Imperial forces, Braffels’ pursuit by 40,690 troops under General Bender, and Brabant's submission terms. The Indian Company Charter renewal is described, with vast assets and Bengal revenues cited, alongside Society and Royal Society notices and Cambridge-era curios.
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Duke of Leeds
Gardner
Braffels
Namur
Netherlands
I¢ Bates
Schoenfeld
Bender
Brafsels
Congress
Brabant
M. de Merci
Lord Auckland
Ded Now Go Remain Dictator and Southampton
Fragmentary notice reports a dictator reference and Southampton context with unclear phrasing. Readable bits indicate a political or leadership theme tied to a figure described as a dictator and ties to Southampton, but details are missing. Further text would clarify dates, actions, or entities involved.
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Southampton
Theatrical Intelligence Review Roundup
The piece lists upcoming shows including The Way to Him and Don Juan, notes on Scandal with No Son, Covent-Garden advertisements, and an evening lineup featuring Busy Body and The Farmer. It sketches a busy theatre slate with performances at Covent-Garden and other venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Juan
PRICE Bank Brock and related securities note
Fragmentary stock market snippet lists percent rates and bond names including Navy per cent Ann and Exchequer bills. Mentions India Stock Ditto Bonds South Sea stock Loyal Debentures. Contains unsettled figures and unclear bank references with several figures and fractions.
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Pric Bank Brock
Ae Navy
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