Fenland enclosure proposals urge fair rents and shared rights
A letter from Fordike signed G Ager argues for reform in fenland management. It urges limited farms, nonresidents to reside on holdings, preference for preexisting common rights, lot-based tenancy, and humane limits on farm sizes. It also proposes maintaining common north fen pasture and raising Hamon Beck Bank two feet to protect towns from flood damage.
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Fordike
P. S
Selake
Langra
Martinmas
Hamon Beck
A Short Story to the Politicians in Martial War
A fragmentary verse piece portrays gods debating policy and war, with Jupiter naming a commander and urging loyalty to a divine mandate. The speaker urges Britons to silence dissent and trust the administration to restore happiness to the land.
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Jove
Two monstrous beasts blamed for havoc in dark times
The passage describes two infamous animals blamed for widespread mischief and threats. One is timid and acts in darkness, the other fierce and meddling but aging. It recalls 1756 when a similar pair caused destruction and were hunted, with one surviving by hiding behind an unfortunate object as attacks failed.
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Kensington
Hyde-park
Audley Street
France
Monument to a Tyrant: Funeral of a Exiled Monster
The article notes the interment of a notorious figure described as a hermaphrodite tyrant, blamed for corruption and disruption across society. It recounts a funeral in Westminster Hall with a judge delivering a discursive sermon and journalists among the mourners, reflecting press messengers as chief mourners.
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Esterday
Westmin
Midegal
Lord Campins
London news and royal orders from a government board
A fragmentary London news item reports on government concerns including royal letters of administration for the Cumberland estate, a treasury board meeting at Whitehall with colonial agents present, potential appointments at Greenwich Hospital, and distant dispatches to Lisbon. It mentions foreign factory complaints, commerce rivals, and a late incident of a highway robbery near Gerard's Cross Heath.
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London
Jonathan
Manuel
Duke of Cumberland
Cockpit
Whitehall
Harrison
Lisbon
Portugal
Charles Saunders
Greenwich Hospital
Haac Townsend
Constantinople
M. Bdedel
Holland
Warsaw
Branniski
Gerard
Cross Heath
Hay Market theft and port trade notes in 18th century
A sharp took advantage of a hackney coach mishap in the Hay Market to steal a large linen bundle from a pearlewoman. The issue also records ships arriving from Shields and Sunderland, coasters from the Firth of Forth, and various consignments including oats, indigo, brandy, rum, rice, and butter. The piece blends theatrical notices with prices, stock quotes, and a lengthy Publicola letter criticizing late administration and proposing remedies to economic decline.
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Shields
Sunderland
Firth of Forth
London
Westminster
Prince George
Calder
Bourdeadx
Orkney
Posendory
Chamber of
Rotterdam
Lyon
Hartemeyer
Delft
Batavia
Texel
Lively
Pearson
Providence
Cabraham
Fortune
Childers
Hull
Holland
Embden
Dunkik
Jamaica
Dunkirk
India
Ostend
Portugal
Spain
Cadiz
Deal
Downs
Henrietta
Hill
Lisbon
Fey
Sally
Coles
Faio
Bell
Bennet
Inference of Portuguese Commercial Affairs Spark Reader Debate
A letter questions readers about extraordinary claims on Portugal's commercial affairs. The writer notes long warned dangers and criticizes national apathy while other nations exploit perceived recklessness. The piece reflects concern over complacency and external threats from abroad.
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Portugal
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Mr Woodwan
Snap
Mr. Shuter
Amanda
Ward
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Royal Chace
London Brige
To-norrow
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Ditto
South Sea
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Navy
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Bear-Kéy
Thail
Comention
North America
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Publicola
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Long-Acre
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Bowen
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