London News: Lords Hear Excise Petition and Court Notices
A detailed report from the Lords hearing the petition on subjecting eyder and perry makers to Excise laws. Includes notice of Aldermen present, sheriffs, and city officials presenting the petition. Also notes peacetime proclamations, ship prizes seized by Pococke, and various maritime, court, and social items from London and Dublin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eyder
Perry
House of Lords
Alderman Cockayne
Thomas Rawlinson
Richard Glynn
William Stephenson
Nathaniel Nath
Richard Blunt
John Cartwright
Thomas Chailee
Henry Banks
Samuel Turner
Thomas Challenor
Peter Roberts
Spitalfields
Duke of York
William Pitt
St. James's
Earl of Harcourt
Ireland
James Stuart Mackenzie
France
Duke of Bedford
Duke of Devonshire
Middlesex
Doctors Commons
Thomas Salisbury
Havanna
George Pococke
England
Liverpool
Fanny
Houlcroft
Havannah
Houl
St. Augustine
Florida
Anne
Halfop
London
Cape Fear
Plymouth
Endeavour
Duff
E.S.E
Dublin Bay
Betty
Stephen Sayes
Chepstow
Dundalk
Skerries
Balbriggen
Drogheda
Termonféckin
George
Pectoral Lozenges Advertised by Multiple Booksellers
An 18th century advertisement touts PECTORAL LOZENGES containing balsam of tolu for coughs hoarseness and chest soreness. Promises relief for tickling coughs throat issues hoarseness and lung discomfort, aiding expectoration without upsetting the stomach and even offering help for incipient consumption. Lists numerous booksellers and perfumers across London and nearby towns selling the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tolu
Newbery
St Paul’s Church Yard
M. Bailey
Cockspur-Screec
St. James's
Liberty at risk in Excise laws debate in London
The writer praises English bravery and loyalty in war while condemning Excise duties on cyder and Perry. He urges London citizens to present a humble remonstrance to the throne against extending restrictive taxes, arguing they threaten liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Cyder
Perry
London
Britannicus
Taxing the Rich to Ease the Poor in a Christian Policy
The London Evening Post argues for new taxes to fund public needs while sparing the poor. It calls for estate taxes on heirs, a ten percent levy on inherited money, repeal of soap and candle duties, and a per ticket stamp on plays and concerts. It proposes taxing amusements at venues like Ranelagh and Vauxhall to relieve hardship and sustain industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ranelagh
Vauxhal
Sadlers- Wells
Haymarket
Factional Split in Ragusa Leads to Republic Dissolution
From Ragusa in February reports describe a Senate divided into two parties, one resisting tyranny and the other seeking abolition of the old order. The republic appears extinguished as magistrates vanish, tribunals close, and city gates are guarded by citizens while peace and plenty persist amid oppression. Warsaw dispatches note the Senatus Confilium delaying its meeting to February 28 and Courland-tied intelligence growing clearer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Ragusa
Republic
Senats
Herto
Vsaker
Senate House
Warsaw
Senatus
Courland
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USIC
Pacific
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Weil
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London Evening-Post
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