London printer urges cheaper provisions to aid poor
In a rousing plea reported from Parliament, a London printer condemns high food prices that squeeze the emaciated poor. He argues for free or reduced imports to restore supply, prevent depopulation, and keep Britons from ruin, citing oyster shipments and vessel trade as economic examples.
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House of Lords and Commons
Great Britain
Printer
Fraunce
Portmouth
Marth
Multivolume 18th Century Works Advertised
Speedily published in three 8vo volumes at 15s in boards or 18s bound. Titles include The Present State of those Countries with Agriculture and Population, The Correspondence of East India Directors with Bengal and Bombay, The Advantages and Disadvantages of Enclosing Waste Lands, a collection of Treaties, Letters on England’s State, and The Philosophy of the Passions. Printed for J Almon with various format details and prices.
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Oyes
Hottanp
Franpers
Grrammany
Drenmary
Sweden
Lamaxa
Russia
Oxfam
Potann
Joseph Marshall
East India Company
Bengal
Fort St. George
Bombay
Othr
OxStave
J. Almon
Burlington House
Piccadilly
Great Britain
Cétavo
Baynd
England
Ostavo
Final dividend for creditors of Thomas South
The creditors of Thomas South late of Swaffham in Norfolk a bankrupt who have proved their debts may receive a final dividend by applying to Mr Stracey Till at No 70 Fenchurch-street London on Wednesday morning between nine and twelve.
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Thomas South
Swaffham
Norfolk
Stracey
Fenchurch-street
London
Liz. Twigg
Wm. Hanks
Edward Wicks
John Kemmith
Millard
Eliz. Twigg
Morgan
Glasgow
Shrewsbury
W. W. Wynne
Raven Inn
Powell
Little Britain
Koon
Red Lion-street
Captain Bond
Gibraltar
No. 9
New Inn
Alderton
Hyde Park
Fen
Speediman
Arardus-street
Strand
Terleyman
York
Smyth
Mr. Dyce
Pomade and Poudre Nomenclature Rarity in Langford’s Perfume House
A listing of pomades powders and perfumed goods offered by Mrs. Langford of 18 Paternofter-row with French titles such as Pomade a la Marquise and Poudre a la Rosa. The ad touts rare eaux and oils including jeramin and waters in unprecedented quality for export, inviting buyers to compare to standards in the kingdom.
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Chia
Langford
Paternofter-row
Royal Marriage Bill debates in the House of Commons
In a long Commons session the Royal Marriage bill sparked a heated debate over the royal prerogative. The Speaker warned of retroactive powers as Dowderwell pressed to strike out descendants of George the Second, while the ministry argued the prerogative harmless. Divisions followed and the bill advanced to committee with heavy party lines and a late-night adjournment.
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House of Commons
Dowderwell
George the Second
Doaiteswell
William Meredith
Buill
Treasury Bench
Queston
Farpay
Pownall
Lord North
Duke of Cumberland
Gen. Conway
M. Ridley
Hotham
Mackworth
W. Bagote
Cavendith
C. Fox
Coxe
Rose Fuller
Maidenhead
Thames
Colleen
Godfrey
Skipner
John Lewes Lantier
America
Whale House
Royal Marriage Prerogative Debate in House Proceedings
Narrative of last week shows a Monday discussion on royal marriage prerogative. Debates cite historical kings treating for marriages with foreign princes and granting licenses, with charges about Star Chamber penalties and lack of legal record. Judges' opinions cited both pro and con, highlighting tension between prerogative and law.
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House of Commons
Star Chamber
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London Evening Polk
Great Britain and
Ireland
Ichard Warren
Mary-le-bone-street
Golden- Square
Paris
Angleterre
la Dauphine
Postscript
Porte
House of Austria
Austria
Hungary
Col. Burgoyne
Walpole
Lord Ancram
Lord Barrington
Prince of Wales
Duke of Gloucester
Lord S
Conrad Racker
River Clyde
Company of Vintners
Guildhall
Pantheon
Lester
Gloucester
Justice Nares
William Morgan
Miss Jones
Nafs
Mr. Wood
Gateshead
Darlington
Durham
Thomas Balmbrough
Georgicus
A.B
Norwich
A. B
Erasmus
Tribunus
Iota
Copenhagen
Westminster French Charity’ School
The
Hoglane
Soho
John Gill
Membeirs
G. Keith
Gracechurch-street
Dr. Gill
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