Gentlemen Ladies and Freeholders seek support in Southampton election
A late 18th century notice from Belmont dated Dec 2 1779 thanks the Gentlemen Clergy and Freeholders of Southampton for their votes in the Parliament vacancy left by Sir Simeon Stuart. It requests continued support for J Clarke Jervoise as the County election nears on Monday the 13th. A Royal Hotel advertisement and a public meeting at the Crown and Anchor in the Strand are noted, with transport arrangements for voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sou Frampton
Simeon Stuart
Jerdan
J. Clarke Jervoise
Belmont
Southampton
Aldgate
Alderman Lee
Rose
Ludgate
Folkes
Thornton
Clapham
Nelson
Croft
Chesterle Street
Durham
Pyle
Surry
George Woodrose
Onight
Wrexham
Henry Sparrow
Red Hill
Ange Fea
Chepstow
L'Ho. Morgan
Guernsey
Lord Seaforth
78Th Regiment
Jersey
Say
Tho. Say
Oxford
Joseph Peyton
Brentwood
Essex
Ward
Abchurch Lane
Candlewick Ward
Austin Frars
Clement Cartwright
Stoke Newington
Walter Ewer
Odd Old Surgeon Promotes Magico Quicksilver Cure
The advertisement boasts a simple powder of quicksilver as a cure for urinary obstructions, claiming to outperform bougies and other devices. The author criticizes French origins of the disorder and proclaims honesty and piety, inviting patients to No 7 Avistock Row Covent Garden before two or between five and eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ALY
Tha
Whale
England
Avistock-Row
Covent-garden
Ireland Attornies Address Thanks to Late Prime Serjeant
In Dublin on December 6 a large gathering of respected attorneys addressed thanks to the late Prime Serjeant for his upright parliamentary conduct and for resigning his gown. Down and Armagh counties plan similar addresses, with broader hopes that all counties may join in. Ireland awaits England’s Parliament response, fearing dire outcomes if just demands go unmet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Down
Armagh
Ireland
Europe
Mountituart Negotiations Fail in Paris Move to Turin
Report says Lord Mountituart’s Paris mission failed and he proceeds to Turin. Jamaica advices place the Greyhound near York Island, its fate uncertain as three Dutch sloops saved the crew from the privateer’s peril.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Mountituart
Paris
Turin
Jamaica
York’s Island
Prized messages on naval movements and public affairs
Reports detail squadron movements to the Mediterranean and West Indies, a French force sighting two warships and transports, and an attack on ships before reaching France. Government confirms recovery efforts, Middlesex petitions spur calls for ministerial removal, and local officials note election pressures in York and Norfolk. Bread prices stay steady as Aldermen address civic issues. Deaths, promotions, and various notices fill the rest of the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coraccea
John Lockhart-Ross
Mediterranean
George Rodney
Che West
India
France
Flyi
Brisol
Newfoundland
Yorkshire
Duncombe
England
Loighampton
Worley
Jervoise
Two Thousand Pounds Offers New Adventure at One Guinea
Messrs Nicholson and Co announce that they have altered two thousand pounds for the last draw ticker from one thousand. Shares bought are increasing in value daily and are sold in many numbers, undrawn and stamped at the Bank of England where original tickets are deposited. New and advantageous adventures for the entire drawing period at one guinea and a half guinea, enabling adventurers to gain more than twenty pounds prizes. Tickets and shares available at the King's Arms Bank Buildings Cornhill and Parliament Street Westminster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lot Eery
Lotcery
Thadtdin
AX Hornsby
Ajid Co
Stock Brokers
Cornhill
Aldg
Cother
York-treet
Coventigandem
Guinea
Janean
Horesby and Co.ford
Cox’s Museum
Messrs.nicholson and Co
Bank of England
King’s Arms
Parliament Street
Bridge-Qreet
Westminster
Genuine Ram Waterhouse and other wares offered by J Gittos
J Gittos of Temple Bar Strand London announces reopening of the first Genuine Ram Waterhouse at 7s 6d per gallon and similar discounts. He raises prices due to duty and insurance to 3s per gallon rum and 11s per gallon brandy, with wines and shrub offered at set rates. He warns buyers to insist on his sign over the door and assures delivery and returnable casks with cash-on-delivery terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Gittos
Temple Bar
Strand
London
Jamaica
Mountain
Lisbon
N.B
John Gittos
Ben
Essence of Pearl and Pearl Dentifrice endorsement
Dentist Jacob Hemet praises Essence of Pearl and Pearl Dentifrice as superior teeth care. He claims long experience proves their enamel-safe whitening and breath freshening effects, with purported cures for scurvy and decay. Sold wholesale by W Bayley in Cockspur Street and retail by J Price in Leadenhall Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Hemet
Amelia
Guam
W. Bayley
J. Price
Petigier
Leadenhall-street
Price
N. B
Hemet
Lomdos
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Phillips Glover
Hill
Lincoln
Preston
Greetham
Bracebridge
Mr. Gray
J. Alman
Piccadly
G. Kearsley
Fleet
Percival Pott
F.R.S
St. Bartholomew's Hospital
T. Lowndes
Bleet-street
J. Johnson
St. Paul’s Church Yard
G. Robinson
Royal
United Colonies
George Chalmers
T. Cadell
Bateman
Thomas Bateman
A.M. Chaglan
Duks
Gordon
Whalplode
Lincoln Thre
Richardson
Urq Bart
Royal Exchange
W. Niccht
Royal Regiment of Artillery
John Brown
His Majesty
March Neve
Guildhal
Lord Mayer
Alsop
Harley
Crosby
Townsend
Wilkes
Sawbridge
Hallifax
Esdaile
Lewes
Plomer
Thomas
Peckham
Hayley
Newnham
Clarke
Wooldrige
Hart
Sainsbury
Kitchin
Wright
Parrh
London Bridge
Clogx
Sa &É
Afta
Daffy
Doles
Mary Swinton
White Stone House
Salisbury Square
Fleet-street
Salisbury Court
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