Freshholders of the County Southampton Debate Representation
A damaged 18th or 19th century letter attacks aristocratic influence in Southampton county elections. It questions Duke backed candidates, advocates for a county resident gentleman of large property to represent the people, and urges voters to resist aristocratic attempts to monopolize Parliament. The writer calls for a Freemen style choice by independent electors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blampthire
Sogttampton
Dali
Champton
Ihe
Brecheré
Oouihasapion
Aritocracy
Eherith
Excise Office Permit Rules For Private Use Of Wine And Spirits
The document outlines that private individuals often attempt to remove their wine and spirits without proper permits. It states that permits are required by the Commissioners of Faciie for the accommodation of such persons, with lists of issuing districts and procedures.
Fragmentary Foreign News Across the Channel
The misspelled dispatch notes Dutch forces arriving in Channel weather, cavalry orders, and disarray plans. Archduke Francis and Martha Londohn reportedly return to Vienna while Constantinople sees minor changes amid Turkish control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Prussia
Pmpero
Archduke Francis
Marthal Londohn
War rumors and political maneuvering across Europe and Britain
The narrative blends reports of naval losses in a Turkish-Potemkin conflict, Danish unrest over war imposts, and tense moves in Liege as Prussian and Austrian interests clash. It notes Swedish king’s return to Stockholm, ongoing preparations for war, and court intrigues in Britain with Pitt, Grenville, and Orleans. Local elections and reform ideas surface alongside river navigation improvements and wheat price declines, amid parliamentary maneuvers and ministerial shifts.
Hunting news and royal hunts across England
The report covers fox hunts by the Duke of York's party at Bayshot and Hampstead coverts, with rich detail on the pace and success of hounds. It notes the King's hunts at Burnham and Salt Hill and mentions the Prince of Wales's hounds enjoying good runs on the Heath and Farmham near Odiham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of York
Lord Stayet
Bayshot
Eat-Hampstead
Fox
Billingbear’ Park
Burnhamfield
Salt Hill
Prince of Wales
Farmham
Odiham
la Fhor
Roger Veioeris
Macnee
Boacuiha
Lord Barry Nacre
Nestiers
Warren
Idling Bear
Dutch mail due arrives. Russian fleet passes straits
The report notes a Dutch mail due arriving and a detachment from the Russian Grand Fleet in the North passing the Straits of Gibraltar on the 234 ult. It claims attackers of Emperor territories from Poland are robbers, not a military force, and recounts a Venice warehouse fire on November 28 at Hemz merchant’s property that razed canalside fronts and damaged balconies and hotels.
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Flanders
Gibraltar
Poland
Venice
Hemz
Naval Commission Change and Grain Scarcity in Plymouth
December 26 1729 Sir John Laforey prepares for departure as naval commissioner Fanshaw takes office in Plymouth Captain Gardner is urged as a candidate for the vacancy Duke of Rufia privateer freed and allowed to depart grain shortages bite the region with growing alarm over rising prices
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Vienna
Constantinople
London
Armid Mollah
Sweden
Porte
John Laforey
Fanshaw
Plymouth
Gardner
Fanthaw
Historical Wheat Price List by County and District
A fragmented price table shows the averaged wheat costs across English counties from Weenenber to various towns. Figures list prices in pounds shillings and pence for numerous locales including Norfolk Sussex Surrey Middlesex Sussex Cornwall Devon Gloucestershire and Warwickshire with values ranging around 6d to 10s plus.
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Pareiges
Agen
Raam
Seffels
Lincoln
Nasfols
Cemberland
Flauntingdon
Sussex
Howden
Surrey
Callabride
Rutland
Nottingham
Bucke
Tedford
Cornwall
Middlesex
Hertford
Northampton
Perthy
Hants
Scvlly
Esket Ur
Trereford
Butks
North Wales
Westmoreland
Larcathive
Tod
Dériet
Wilts
Orford
Devon
Cheshire
Gloucester
Somerset
Warwick
Monmouth
Salop
Stafford and
Worceder
Grain Market From Corn Exchange Slips Under Severe Weather
December 28 market reports thin grain supply due to continued bowing weather. fine dry wheats sold readily, barley and oats mixed, hog Pease and new tick beans cheaper. prices listed for wheat, flour, oats, beans, and hops with naval stores and hay also noted amid overall dull activity.
Clericus Receives News and Fitting Fall Prospects
A terse report notes Clericus is received and fall appearances are slated for the next period. The brief hints at upcoming events and potential seasonal changes impacting schedule and attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clericus
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Buckingham
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John Dick
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Abbey Lock
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Ioin Rufiel
William
Heckwood
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Rofz
Wilson
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Storey
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Atkinson
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