Proclamation of Trade Ban and Prophetic Doctrines in 1753
The document records political and commercial notices from Copenhagen Leghorn Paris and Turin dated late 1753. It reports a British proclamation forbidding trade with Spain and Spain-bound commerce with any Spaniards within the realm. It notes inquiries about Persian progress and Italian power balance. It quotes Sir Matthew Hale on Jews and warns against naturalization laws and Jewish influence.
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Spain
Leghorn
Smyrna
Persia
Heraclius
Georgia
Turin
Chevalier Offorio
Count de Bougin
Italy
Chevalier Chauvelin
France
Paris
Lyons
Tours
Orleans
Clermont
Macon
Monbrison
Poitiers
Beauvai
Laon
Toulouse
Montauban
Albemarle
Great Britain
Bribery in Elections Stirring 17th Century Britain
The text cites extracts from The British Parliamentary Register detailing bribery and corrupt elections in Stockbridge and other boroughs from 1689 to 1753. It notes officials punished, disqualifications, and debates on disabling boroughs from sending MPs. It urges electors to study statutes and warns that candidates overpower voters with expense. A Gloucester meeting praises MP Charles Barrow and calls for repeal of the Jews Naturalization Act. It ends with a ceremonial procession for the Lord Mayor and a dinner.
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Gress
Stockbridge
Cufady
Stocxerrpgee
Henry Fairfax, Sr
Aldborough
County of York
Tracy Pauncefort, Esq
Bedwin
House of Commons
Great Britain
England
Isphahan
Middlesex
George Cooke
Ely
William Beauchamp Proctor
Sirrifp Gastoyne
Edward Tronside
Guildhall
Hastings
John Barnard
Crisp Gascoyne
Controversy Over Jewish Naturalization Debate Speech
The passage records an argument during a debate where advocates of Jewish naturalization mock opponents’ warning about large Jewish populations. It cites Sir Matthew Hale’s authority and lists regions with Jews, arguing the danger of settled masses and tracing Jews across Europe Asia Africa and beyond.
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Ilfand
Matthew Haley
Europe
Asia
Africa
England
France
Spain
Portugal
Naples
Sicily
Germany
Bohemia
Poland
Lithuania
Russia
Venice
Rome
Italy
Persia
Arabia
India
Alexan
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Holland
Copenhagen
Dria
Egypt
Matthew Hale
Tam
Gloucester
Charles Barrow
London