Letter on Provisions Prices and Market Distortions
A correspondence to the Lord Mayor of London arguing that high meat prices stem from real scarcity and excessive taxation rather than mere rack-renting. The author cites regional breeders in Devon, Dorset, Wiltshire, and York, urges reforms to curb hoarding and monopolies, and defends open markets as essential to fair prices. He contends London prices rise when county dealers restrict supplies and notes the need for lawful anti-hoarding measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devonshire
Lona
Dork Tire
Wileshire
Lowerfire
Lancaire
Yorkire
Goodine
London
Torestalling, Ingrassing, &c
Eppa Dea Jes
Maidenhead
Windsor
Farmer Welfare and Price Relief Through Market Freedom
The speaker argues against restricting laws on cattle and sheep, urging farmers to manage stock according to their means. He contends shortages and high prices arise from scarcity and luxury, not farming limits, and recommends allowing farmers to self regulate, with a possible shift to reduced meat consumption as an economic remedy.
A Letter to the Earl of Bute Octave Detailing Political Plot
A highly critical anonymous letter attacks the Earl of Bute, accusing him of steering a corrupt ministry, manipulating factions, and undermining the constitution. It discusses the fall of ministers, the rise of pretorian bands, and warns that loyalty symbols cover partisan aims. It also critiques public credulity and the Popish plot fears, urging patience toward Julius.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloombury Gang
Whitehall
Devonshire
Shelnurne
House of Hanover
Tihall
Bute
Leech
Thum
Mrr. Bradshaw
Mr. Jenkinson
House of Commons
Public Panic Over Rumored Plot And Monarchy Fears
The letter to the editor discusses widespread anxiety among Britons about arbitrary power and Popery, tracing public suspicion to postwar jealousy of the Court. It argues rumors create mutual fear, turning reason into panic as society misreads shadows as spectres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Evening Post
Britain
Dudley
Oates
France
Ami
Reason
Parson’s Gunfire Spoils an Execution Day Tale
A Gloucester morning tale recounts a private footpath encounter near a hedge and a vicar firing at a partridge on execution day. The narrator and a poacher clash with the clergyman over Sunday laws, vows of punishment, and a burst of angry oaths before the walk resumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evenine-Post
Gloucester
Parsons
Porthnan
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Brass Crosby
Lord Mayr
City of
Th Earl of
Octave
Price
England
Cais
Quasify
Moze
Cloily
Wei Ikung
Hume
Julius
Juniius Jwsus
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