Westminster-Hace illustrated view in The Lady's Magazine April 1786
An 18th century page from The Lady's Magazine April 1786 lists engravings and articles including a view of a court scene at Waren Hastings in Westminster Bay, an historical print The Explanation, a pattern for cleaning or going, Mr Hanesl’s Song, plus travel writings Cook's Voyage and letters from Europe. It notes births marriages and deaths and advertises priced issues at 7s 6d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coum
Westminster-Hace
Waren
Hatings
Fra
Westminst R Bay
Hancel
S. Pahe Lady’s Magazine
Ito
Eebertr
EV Cape
Cook
Freeign
J. Rebinin
Paul Jones
Duke of Orleans
Prince of Wales
Duke of York
Charante
France
Postscript Further Details on Novembers Bengal Storm
Report of a devastating cyclone in Bengal on November 2 and 3. The gale damaged boats and budgerows near Barrackpore and Calcutta, drowning several crew and servants. Notable losses include Mr and Mrs Graham, Major and Mrs Dunn, and Capt W Hyde. deaths also noted for Mr Mayne from a mad dog bite near Waulajaubad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bengal
Mir
Bolts
Rheagerre
Airs
Grahai
Lookfagur
Calcutta
Graham
Baillie
Gaspara
Jellingby
Hindlelf
Dunn
Coilimbazar
William Collins Jackson
Madras
Stewart
Capt. Stewart
Parliament Impeachment Trial Continues Amid Global News
Reports describe the Hastings impeachment hearings with Mr Middleton’s long examination and motions delaying further sessions. Widespread chatter on potential dissolution, tobacco duties, and European events includes naval actions near Charente and Milan's grain purchases, with multiple ship arrivals and smuggling incidents reported.
Edinburgh circular opposing Reform sent to magistrates
A Lord Provost letter circulates among Scottish magistrates urging standardized opposition to a Reform bill in Parliament. The missive requests coalitions with MPs, copies of town charters, and relief for manufacturers, while noting accountability for municipal revenues. Additional items include a York murder report and local court notes on vestry powers and public dealings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edinburgh
Scotland
Magistate
Royal Boroughs
Royal
Lach
House of Commons
Jane Voyers
Walter Ross
Ocober
Thomas Longlands
London
Jam
Greatlemeen
John Grieve
Deen Sand
Bret
Oqvetie
St. Grearire
Hanover-square
Omaion
Scottish Borough Liberties Lost to Stuart Influence
The ancient Scottish Borough Government’s liberal framework, with magistrates and common council elected by burgesses, was overturned by James III and James VI. Since then an aristocratic Juntas control funds, excluding burgesses. Burgesses petition Parliament to restore part of the constitution to elect the Common Council and safeguard public finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
James III
James VI
Boroughs
Scotland
Meeting of Creditors to Morrow and Guildhall
Fragmentary notice outlines a meeting of creditors regarding the dividend of effects related to J. Gritha a Fareham mercer. Details are incomplete but indicate a scheduled meeting at a Guildhall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrow & Guildhall
J. Gritha
Fareham
Mercer
Bank Stock Prices and Percent Reductions Prompt Market Note
Prices of Bank stock show reductions across several issues with percentages noted like three per cent and four and a half per cent. Other entries reference government bonds and exchequer notes with varying terms and quotes, indicating overall market movement and partial renewals.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Postscript
East-India Intelligence
Middleton
Warren Hastings
Commons
Leith Harbour
Lord Cathcart
Milan
Florence
Germany
Italy
Jaffren Maria
Duncan
Ostend
Flor de Fonchal
Lisbon
Neal
Smyrna
Creek
Malaga
Aurora
Baker
William
Stevenson
Earl of Wycomb
Wood
China
Burbridge
Robertson
Gravesend
Deal
Wind N.E
Romelle
Ross
Brett
Wasp
Cockatrice
Swift Pilot
Britannia
Younghusband
Virginia
Leander
Farlon
Bilboa
Nancy
Watt
Guernsey
James
Catharine
Dixon
Dublin
Unity
Power
Emanuel
Christianson
Norway
Elizabeth
Johnson
Rotterdam
Jenkins
Cadiz
Gabriel Steward
Peggy
Sandland
Jacob
Turnbull
Havre-de-grace
Southampton
Griffin
Jamaica
Good Intent
Cole
Dunkirk
Hope
Hopkins
Queen
Perkins
Oporto
Sybella
Lee
Villa Franca
Pogev
Pymian
Integrity
Loft
Petersburgh
Wilby
Rutland Revenue
Kenmre
Bcotch
Limburgh
Felsay
Melos
Yeterday
Smith
Liverpony
Mr. Eliot
Hoglith Kuvoy
Copenhagen
Bencig
Thomas Stout
Oliver Smith
James Brown
John Wiliamson
Fen
Ih Vihandon
Jun
Robert Levine
P Irvine
St. Gruorce
Hanover Square
Lake Taal
York
Wea
Metham
Meff. Proctor and Co. Platers
Shefield
Ile
Lawrence
Lower-hill
Tim
D. Old
Gracechierch
The
Ihai
Bank Lorg Ann
Ices Yesterdas
India
South Sea
Pett. Wieses
To-morrow
M. Ater
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