American Corn Exports and Farm Prices in Mid 18th Century
The Middlesex Journal discusses the impact of American corn exports on English markets. It argues that high imports kept grain prices down, harming farmers, and predicts relief as American shipments decline. The piece cites a pamphlet linking crop yields to prices and notes a shift toward fair prices aligned with crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everal
Jamaica
North America
Cuttom-House
Cape Nicola Mole
Hispaniola
Capé M Nicola
Great Britain
Ireland
Barbadoes
Anteco
Tlius
Jamaice
Motions of the King of Sweden Hint at War
London reports the Swedish king’s military vigor signals looming conflict with Russia and potential Hanover tensions at Bremen and Verden. Copenhagen factions favor French policy, risking war if Spain accelerates fleets and muskets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sweden
Russia
Copenhagen
Hanover
Bremen-and Verden- Wall
Ambadfagor
Spain
Political discontent and royal policy news spread abroad
The piece discusses American independence anxieties, British political maneuvers, and overseas intrigue. It cites officers' unrest under General Gage, potential conciliatory terms, and rumors of pensions and strategic acts while noting European powers' caution and possible intrigues in Rome and Leghorn. Also reports a trial in Bow Street over Captain Roche and past voyages involving Cape and Bombay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Gage
Lexington
Percy
Pris
Gener
America
Philadelphia
England
Rome
Leghorn
Eads
Gregory Orlow
Adm—n
Common Hall
St. ‘James’s
Principality of Wales
Christtmas
Chatham
Portsmouth
His
Westminter
Effingham
Bentick
Lyttleton
Lord Efingham
King’s Bench
Tower
Tethilfields Bridewell
William Addington
Justice Rufley
Greenwich
David Roche
Philips
Sir John Fielding
John Fergusn
Cape of Good Hope
Tle
Downs
Bombay
John Fielding
Bow-street
John Wordie
Vansittart
Young
Wordie
Roche
Ferguson
Drattion
Ferguin
Cape
Tothsfields Bridewell
Privy Council
Chamberlain
Treasury
Grant
India
Scotland
Theatrical Register Notes Mars Delay for Corrépondents
Corrépondents Favors are deferred due to Mars length. Rudd's Narrative reviewed. Haymarket notes The C.meniffary with the Waterman, or The First of August staged last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudd
Haymarket
C.meniffary
Waterman
Cure for Leprosy and Disorders Promoted by Norton Drops
An advertorial letter from Francis Licy praising Norton’s Merchant Drops, claiming cures for leprosy ulcers scurvy and digestive benefits. It warns buyers to ensure authenticity. Listing includes Norton’s address Golden Square London and sales details at G Kearsley Fleet Street with sixpence per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingtreet
Bloomsbury
Norton
Golden-sgeare
Piccadilly
London
John Norton
Marchant
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Middlesex Journal
Postscript
Phillips
Comp
Nys
Fleet Wood
ReNnNoupsoan
T.m Pratt
Sanrowr
RIST
Labea Ty
Gui
Aleenien
Tozcher
John Fleetwood
Holy Brere
J. Cooxz
Inca Jana
Egypt
Temple
John
Christ
Mary Magdslen
Emmaus
Pilate
Chris
Paul
Barnabas
Ly Fra
Peter
Mr. Norton
Golden-square
Chylanxtra
Sam
Francis Licy
Fench- Lane
Cornhill
Sarah Rand
St. Paul's Gnhurch- Yard
Geo
Langdon
St. Paul’s
Church ‘Yard
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