Public affairs and poetry on commerce and rights
The piece intertwines political letters from 1770s York and Virginia with a literary critique of a poem on nature, wealth, and luxury. It discusses rights, representation, and constitutional principles, and critiques monopoly, landed wealth, and the neglect of manufactures, warning of national decline while citing specific names, places, and events from Britain and America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
Ludlow
Shrowshire
Edward Herbert
Ebast Looe
Cornwall
Richard Haffey
Wetherell
Edwin Lascelles
Knights of the Shire
County of
York
George Armytage
Ethan
Described Village Alehouse in Goldsmith Poem
The writer continues observations on Goldsmiths Deserted Village noting the poet’s affectionate regret at removing a village alehouse scene. He suspects two faults in the portrayal, beginning with indulgence in transitory splendor and questioning if the tattling mansion could be spared from decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Tottering
Kiemith
Shakespeare
Amonpst
John Lords Corn Salve advertised for pain relief
An old London trade notice promotes John Lord’s Corn Salve by Richard Warren, claiming 38 years of reputation and complete eradication of corns after first use. Sold by multiple London and provincial retailers with a 6d box price, and counterfeits warned with a full bill included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gouldborough
Common Council
Guildhall
Straw
Bell and Griffin
Rose-alley
St. John’s
Horsleydown
Wardour-street
St. Jean Baptista
Indies
Lima
Marrizo
Norwich
Twining
London
Aldred
Islington
Terret
Leadenhall-street
Hammersmith
Hooke
Benjamin Hooke
Bath
Tho
Watton
Throgmorton-street
Frith-Street
Soho
Ann Reven
Reven
Newgate-streets
Martha Ivatt
Kirk Leatham
Thomas Scrope
City of Lincoln
John Lord
Richard Warren
Marybone Street
Golden-Square
Ipswich
Aris and Co
Bire Mingham
Detling
Chichester
Kaymar
Cochester
Bercrow
Worcester
Also Mentioned on This Page
George Savile
Freeholders
Sieties
Middlesex
Great Britain
Thal
Taylor
Joan
Madrid
Dover
Calais
le Mommu
Paris
Bourdeaux
Bayonne
St. Sebastians
London Evening Pott
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