London Lottery Promises Vast Prizes and Safe Investment
An English lottery prospectus from Shergold and Co promotes a February 1789 draw with large capital prizes including 40,000 and 25,000, claiming legal, secure regulation and high return on small stakes. The firm details shares, ticket prices, and offices in London and Edinburgh, promising near one thousand pounds profit and full repayment with two blanks per prize.
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WN. B
England
Shergold and Co
Lombard Treet
London
Nfe
Iingd
Shergold Ara Co
Rele
Bank
Parker
Sherg
Bates
Paynesi
Mei
Newa
Cocsipurett
Cornhil
King’s Mews
Charing Cross
Metlrs
White and Mitchell’s
Edinburgh
N.P
Parliamentary Intelligence on Conference with Commons
Their Lordships sent a message to the Commons desiring a conference on the last conference's subject matter. The Lords deputed the Lord President of the Council the Lord Privy Seal the Lord Steward and several other Peers to maintain the conference in the Painted Chamber. They adjourned until Wednesday next.
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Commons
Lords
House of Commons Deliberates on Surrey and Dover Seats
On Monday January 26 the House debates agreements with the Lords on petitions for the Surrey county seat of William Rune and the Dover port seat of Mr Trevarion. The Minister argues for a conference and stresses Parliament's deliberative power while denying disclosure of Lords’ plans.
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William Rune
Surrey
Trevarion
Dover
House of Lords
Gortheman
Fiela
Gov
Tne
Beppel
Thc
Pba
Regency Crisis Debates Move Toward Prince of Wales Consultation
Parliamentary debate over Regency resolutions continues with committees formed to handle talks and a proposed communication to the Prince of Wales. The Chancellor of the Exchequer seeks royal confirmation on government terms while MPs argue about timing and political propriety amid unsettled plans.
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Willem Pulteney
Marquis of Worcester
Commons
Clouse
Prince of Wales
Vic Manier
Extegier
Afr
Grey
Jofffe
Burke
Joseph Mawbey
Sheridan
Haif Patt
Tum Mourrow
Lord Chancellor Refuses Great Seal Move Amid Parliament Opening
A Westminster rumor claims the Lord Chancellor declined to apply the Great Seal for opening Parliament and passing the Regency Bill, a claim not substantiated by evidence. The message notes a Bayley factional toast and reports of storm damage near the river, with ships and boats affected and a guard at a disputed site.
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Westminster
Lord Channcellor
Botday
Nicholas Bayley
Anglcfea
Pitt
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Richardson and
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Parliamentary Intelligence
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House of Commons
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Lott
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Cirleon
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