Address to the King on Public Affairs and Despotism
A dated appeal urges the King to resist despotism and defend liberty, warning ministers of ruin and urging bold action to safeguard national honor. It deplores foreign insults, condemns the conduct of the Duke of Cumberland, and argues for measures to prevent unrest while proposing potato subsidies as famine relief if land enclosure proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Duke of Gloucester
Duke of Cumberland
Luttrel
Baneful evil of enclosures and money in Kipling tone
A letter to the Printer of the London Evening Post argues that enclosing lands drives up provisions, harms the kingdom’s finances, and shifts wealth from the many to the few. It cites export premiums and income erosion, lamenting scarcity of money and the social cost of enclosure. It critiques legislators and princes for encouraging enclosure and its unequal effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Young
Truth and Right in Parliament on Public Funds
The London Evening Post notes Lord Townshend's appeal for money from Ireland to support government, contrasting with the Irish and English parliaments. It argues a government relying on corruption cannot deserve support, and that people should refuse funds used to bribe or subjugate them, urging accountability and liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Townshend
House of Commons
Irifth House of Commons
England
Ireland
France
Spain
Appleby
Parliament-street
Portmouth
Levant
Mediterranean
Batchelor’s Delight
Guernsey
Lymington
London
Glifcow
Isle of Wight
Carlisle
Lis Majesty
Sit
Mr. Cornforth
Shepherders
J. S. Barry
Major Laurie
Young Mirza
Mr. Paterson
Smithfield
Ongar
Essex
John Wheble
George Murro
Pims ‘Tide
Ann Randal
Compleat Edition of the Letters of Junius and Allies
Announcement of a complete edition of the Letters of Junius with those of Philo Junius Sir William Draper and Mr Hurne to Junius. Includes a dedication a preface corrections and annotations printed for Henry Sampson Woodfall at Ivy Lane Paternoster Row.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junius
Philo Junius
William Draper
Hurne
Earith
Henry Sampson Woodfall
Ivy-lane
Paternofter-row
Pocket Ledger for 1772 Offered by Kearfy in Ludgate Street
An 18th century promotional notice for a red leather pocket ledger for the year 1772. It lists extensive tables and aids including receipts, payments, holidays, tax tables, currency conversions, diary, workmen wages, public offices, stamps, fish seasons, and various practical instructions. Public sales by G. Kearfly and availability through booksellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lords and Commons
Troy
Averdupois Wright
London
Cadogan
England
Wales
G. Kearfly
Ludgate-street
Oas
Kearny
Fury in Court Over Cumberland Marriage and Yorke Affairs
Royal anger target Duke of Cumberland after a rumored marriage provokes a political sting. The piece notes talk of an exclusion bill, confiscation of Cumberland horses, and a pension granted to a relative of Lord Townsend. It laments ministry disloyalty, looming war with Spain, and calls for immediate action to defend Britain’s honor amid Atlantic tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dake
Gloucester
Duke of Cumberland
Str
Lord Townsend
Buckingham House
Ferrel
West Indies
Jimiica
Itonduras
Port Reval
Gulph
New Orlean
Cape Francois
Great Britain
Ireland
Jersey
Guernsey
Falkland’s Islands
Madrid
Versailles
Guarda Costas
West-Indies
Cure for the mad dog bite sold by local apothecary
William Hill and his nephews Meff William Efill and James Berry prepare a medicine for mad dog bites sold by James Berry at his Mount Street Berkeley Square shop. Each dose carries directions and a seal with Hill's arms, and is offered only here in London for gs ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hill
Orms Kirk
Lancashire
William Efill
James Berry
Mount Street
Berkley Square
M. B
London
London, and That Each Packet Is Sealed With Mr. Hill
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The
London ‘Evening
Port
London Evening Pott
London Evening Post
KEARNL_ Y
T*adesman
Deal
Hiv
Wind
N. W
Montague
Stewarts
Friendship
Thompson
Nottingham
Kennedy
Jamaica
Polly
Smyth
Seville
King of Sardinia
St. Barbe
Leghorn
Swift
Lanty
Risht Hons
Ciy of
St. Lawrence
Robert Evans
M. A
J. Almon
Burlington House
Piccadilly
Reyal
Hienry
Edward the Confessor
Henry
George Lord
Yilleron
J. Doitey
Pall-Mall
Sseediman
Arundel Firecet
Strand
Cefleyman
York
N.R
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