Provisions for Madhouse Oversight in London 1763
A legal note from London dated February 4 1763 outlines powers to regulate madhouses across Great Britain. It calls for regular keeper lists, access by five or more justices, and warrants to inspect, with penalties for improper confinement and licensing display on doors. It names the Lord High Chancellor as authority for warrants.
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Guild-hall
Westminsterhall
John
Great Briain
London
Tam
Honestus
Polish Petition to Czarina Aims at Mediation in Courland Crisis
An English summary from Warfuso Fan reports a memorial petition sent to Count Keyserling, Russia’s minister, requesting mediation with Empress Catherine in Courland’s dispute. The piece notes opposition from some Lithuanians and the desire to present the appeal via the Russian envoy. It also mentions Russian excesses near Micif Jaw and Austrian troops marching slowly toward the Lower Rhine due to harsh weather.
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London
Warfuso
Keyser- Jing
Courland
Czarina
Republic of Poland
Lithuania
Micitlaw
Backlau
Poland
Peterburgh
Ernest John
Palatinate
Micif Jaw
M. Sulkodolsky
Count Keyserling
Francfort
Empire
Lower Rhine
Paris Dispatch Clears Path to Definite Treaty Signing
The article notes an express from Paris bringing the latest on the Preliminary Articles with all differences resolved, paving the way to sign and ratify the Definitive Treaty. It also reports on a French refusal to release Rice the Broker until the Neapolitan pilot is surrendered, and recounts various local tidings from Sussex and Suffolk including benevolence, marriages, deaths, a waggon accident, and a threatening letter to Mr Portal in Ludgate Hill.
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Atchaffenburgh
Paris
Cales
George Medley
Buxtead Place
Sussex
Corporation of
Seaford
William Farncom
George Allfrey
Satterly
Suffolk
John Blois
Cockfield-hall
Miss Thornhill
Thomas Thornhill
Fixby
County of York
Count de Aunay
Nivernois
France
Thomas Gage
Little Marlow
Bis
Joseph Reay
Henry Askew
Matthew Bell
John Cookson
George Colpitts
Bigge
Elgis
London
Mr. Laycock
St. Alban’s
Erfurth
Saxony
Tam
Sam
Miferry
Miserry
Briton argues trade figures show war profits undercut war effort
A Briton contends that exports rose by 1799 to 61 with war fighting boosting gains while imports rose correspondingly. He notes a three year wartime surplus of 186 701 700 dollars and argues mannered peace reduced trade, asserting the balance proves Britain could sustain the war. He cites absent 1762 totals due to Martinique and Havana conquests expanding trade with Spanish America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Martinico
Havannah
America
Pectoral Lozenges of Tollu Balsam Remedy Note
For coughs and chest complaints the Pectoral Lozenges market the BALSAM of TO LU in a small compass. They ease tickling coughs and sore breast, promote ex pectoration, aid incipient consumption, and improve appetite without upsetting the stomach. Sold by multiple booksellers and perfumers in London and other towns. price per box.
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Tou
Tolu
J. Newbery
St. Paul’s Chureh Yard
M. Batley
Cockspur Street
St.James’s
Haymarket
W. Roberts
Janeway
Royal Exchange
Coppa
Baths
B. Collins
Bookfeller
Salisbury
E Rogers
Ae Bury
C. Etherington
Felier
York
W. Chase
Norwich
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Chefbunt
Piaopynairos
Warrington
W. M
C. B
Portal
Sheffield
Yellowley
Durham
Downs
Vesuvious
Laurel
Adventure
Fowler
Cadiz
East Indies
West Indies
Flanders
Holland
Ireland
Jamaica
Quebec
Sweden
Deal
Hunter
Pomona
Drury Lane
Covent - Garden
Proserpine
Drury-Lane
Covent-Garden
London Bridge
India
Consol
New Ann
Navy & Vitt
St. James's
Whitechapel
JT Hou
Howe
House of Commons
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