London Livery meeting acts on rights and mayoral choice
A London livery meeting chaired by Mr Archer considers committee reports on citizen rights and future parliamentary elections. Resolutions urge returning Alderman Bridgen with the Lord Mayor to the Court of Aldermen, ban French wines at public entertainments, and summon a Common Hall on Sept 19 for Bridge-master elections and other business.
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Archer
Alderman Bridgen
Florence
France
Spain
Parma
General Assembly
Virginia
Williamsoergh
Healey
Gwatkin
Hewwit
Bland
Richard Henry Lee
Bla
House of Burgesses
G. Wyrne
C. H
Rth
Ise of
Wight
Harcourt
Nathaniel Paul
Sumatra
England
Charles Ward
Paul
Compton
Wilkes
Barton
Linbon
Dragoons
Foot
Hyde Park
Oxford
London
Tunbridge Wells
Clerkenwell
Canterbury Elects Edmund Barham Mayor for Year Ensuing
In Dover at St Mary's church on Thursday the town and port elected Edmund Barham, Esq. mayor for the year ensuing and he was immediately sworn in. A Wells Cutter under Lieut. Columbus seized from a muddling wherry off Dungeness over 230 casks of brandy and other goods.
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Blue Boar
Holborn
Evett
Parker
St. John’s Street
West Smithfield
Hungerford
Berkshire
Newgate
Old Bailey
Mary Jones
Ford
Ludgate Hill
Cornelius O'Neil
Shadwell
John Mitchell
Richard Aslet
Chelsea
Alice Austin
Robert Bullock
James Leppingwall
Robert Drummond
Ann Ward
Elizabeth Skinner
Joseph Phillips
George Bell
William Reaton
William Davis
Mary Dank
John Tuftin
Calais
France
Isaac Bickerflaff
Miss Dean
Jermyn-street
St. James’s
Preston
Lancashire
Whitehead
Feclerton
Miss Shaw
Joseph Naples
Broadway
Deptford
Mary Clies
Rotherhithe
Newington Butts
Cucger
Borough
Connor
Crucifix-lane
Bermondey
Stephen Patterson
Blackney
Orme
Bloomsbury
Tottenham
Ris, Hatter
Cannon-street
Ann Warner
Halt-lane
Bermondsey
James Strett
House of Peers
Charlotte Locke
Clerkenwell
Devonshire Street
Jacob Bell
Hoxton
William Hollister
Matthew Westcomb
Broad-street
Ellison
Freeman’s Court
Cornhill
Canterbury
Frith-street
Soho
Peter Hemell
Efg
College-street
Westminster
Naper
St. Mary’s Church
Dover
Edmund Barham
Columbine
Dungeness
Call for a true account of Scottish promotions in ten years
A correspondent asks an English reader to publish a candid record of all Scottish promotions and preferments during the last decade. The writer argues Crown favors have biased Scots and urges noting unequal law enforcement against Englishmen versus Scots in various crimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
England
House of Hanover
P. S
Englisomer
Prophetic Appeal to Lord Chatham on Governance
A London Evening Post letter to Lord Chatham urges independence and condemns tyranny. The writer praises virtue and prudence while critiquing administration, chiefs, and ministers, arguing great nationhood depends on honoring parliament and Navy without oppressing liberty.
Heraldry and science volumes advertised in early magazines
An auction-like notice describes O&other editions and new works on heraldry by PORNY and COSTARD with copperplates, price details, and binding. It also promotes NEW MAGAZINE and mentions prints by Moore, Yates, Garrick, and Arne, urging patrons to read and return the first number if not approved.
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NEW Magazmin
Arne
London
Francis Blyth
Royal Exchange
Great Britain
Ireland
Auction Sale of Copyhold Estates in St Ives and Surrounds
By order of the Trustees of Robert Pigott Esq deceased, two auctions offer nine meadow parcels and extensive arable and pasture lands in St Ives, Houghton, and Papworth St Agnes, Huntingdon. Estates include Hillclofe pasture, various farms, and a freehold messuage in Papworth St Agnes. sale at Crown Inn St Ives and later at the Crown Inn, Eton, with details to be produced at the sale.
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Robert Pigott
Crown Inn
St. Ives
Everal
Houghton
Papworth St. Agnes
Hill-clofe
Se. Ives
William Freeman
Robert Rignall
Ashton
Blackfimh
John Fullard
John Fuilard
Rolls
Huntagcon
Papworth St. Agney
Parih
Pertland
Eaton Lycan
Hunthngden
Bedard
Simen Kins
Jalbee & Wenty
Croxcuield
Rene
Duro
John Stephens
Croxton-field
Wheatefield
Ofeland Green
John Burden
Ditto
Eaton Socan
Cremer
Geo. Walker
the Cock
Eaton
Mar
Thomas Butcher
Corle
Bedford
Pearl Tooth Paste Sold in London and Paris
A London dentist advertises ESSENCE of PEARL and PEARL LENTIF RICE as superior dental remedies. The note claims whitening, enamel protection, decay prevention, and gum health benefits. Wholesale and retail by W Bayley at Covent Garden, with retailers in Leadenhall Street and the India House, London, plus Paris sales. Price 2s 6d per cake.
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Acob Hemet
Amelia
Hemer
W. Bayley
Stomach Pills offer relief for digestive disorders
By his MAJESTY's PATENT. Stomach Pills claim to aid want of appetite, indigestion, wind, and bilious colic. Dr. Speediman markets them at Pine Apple Strand London with directions, also sold by Teffeyman in York. Seasonal stomach ailments from fruit and alcohol are cited. refund if relief fails.
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Speediman
Arardel Street
Strand
London
Teffeyman
York
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Country News
Pott
Forth
London Evening Post
Chatham
My Lord
Lord North
Mansell
Craion
Cus Nia
Lahaghan
Mansfield
Pld
Ania
O&other
Porny
Eton College
T. Carnan
F. Newbery
St. Paul’s Churchyard
George Costard
M.A. Vicas & Twickenham
Middlesex
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