Prison safety praised as best in Europe says report
A London notice notes agents and authorities claim a prison complex near Barège and in the south of France is the safest and healthiest in Europe. A separate Lisbon letter reports Sir Francis Gosling improving after travels and sea air. The Neapolitan Jesuit fleet story and the Nelly wreck near Clyde are also summarized with vessel details and casualty notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Lloyd’s Evenine
Lisbon
Francis Gosling
Bareges
France
England
Italy
Naples
Bayes
Puzzoli
Mr. Yool
David Hill
John Munro
John Gibson
S. W
Henry Harpur Seeks Re-Election For Derby County 1767
A letter from Henry Harpur to the Gentlemen Clergy and Freeholders of Derby County requests continued support for a parliamentary return. He praises their past favor, vows to defend the King and English rights, and asks for votes at the upcoming election. Dated Derby 29, 1767, the devotee signs as a faithful servant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deroy
Wees Lamen
Fusae
County of
Derby
Hall
Henry Harpur
St. Alban’s
Allan
Tour
Villiers
Ricuard Sutton
Important Considerations on the Bread Act of George II
A pamphlet titled The Scroupp Eortion with additions argues the 1767 bread act raised prices and profits for millers and bakers. It outlines experiments on turning wheat into bread, abuses since the Queen Anne repeal, and proposes remedies for the Legislature. The Monthly Review praises it as a crucial tract for understanding bread price rises and the poor’s plight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George II
Queen Anne
T. Becket
P. A. de Hondt
Surry-Street
Strand
Monthly Review
Fife
Bodmin County Nomination Speech for Parliament
A Bodmin meeting of the Gentlemen Clergy and Freeholders of Cornwall Body nominates candidates to represent the county in Parliament at the next General Election. They thank the voters for the honour and request support in the election, pledging faithful service if chosen. Signed by Bodmin Town representatives S Anbury and Molesworth.
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Dorsetshire
Dorset
Dorchester
William Churchill
Sherirr
Northampton
St. Alban
S. John Radcliffe
Borough of
Corchester
Cua
Cornwall
Couny
Bodmin
Aubyn
Moleswortth
Patriot Voices Warn Against Peer Interference in Parliament
A letter to the printer of the London Evening Post argues that peers encroach on elections and undermine the constitution. It warns that lordly nominations threaten representation and threaten national liberty, urging reform of venal boroughs and a return to proper bounds between legislative powers.
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London Evening Post
Meres
House of Commons
Commons
England
London Evening- Post
Christmas Gift Advice for Tradesmen Cautions Drunken Recipients
A terse note to tradesmen advising against giving Christmas boxes through Widom's Glass. Do not hand gifts to anyone who appears drunk or likely to be intoxicated, urging prudent selection of recipients.
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Colchester
Bryel
FE. Isaavs
W. Dorgen
Derry
King Géorge
Sant, Mant Lana
Sutton, O
G. B. Clarke
Pantlawina
Sc. Alban’s
Wich
EIC
Joan Rapvdliffe
Alban’s
Sept
Town of
Lancaster
J. Cavendish
London Evening Pit
Mzrgs
Chaddh
Adam
Yorkshire
London
Mzyres
David
Saul
J. Oakman
Egypt
Isis
Nile
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