Political letter on India stock and Company directors
A Middlesex Journal excerpt rebukes Dempster and managers over Sir George Colebroke’s election to the Board of the East India Company. The author urges general courts to curb the Chairman’s power, warns of Scottish influence, and discusses measures to regulate export and import of wheat to stabilize prices for farmers and consumers. The piece argues for strong governance, integrity, and protection of proprietary interests amid factional strife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Rand
George Colebroke
Hai-India Company
Ahat
Walt
Sas
Times
Sis
Java
Alfa Gontequesas
Dempter
Chamler
Lindenhall-freet
New Corn Bill Aims To Regulate Import Export Of Grain
A short account explains Governor Pownall's corn bill to regulate import and export of bread corn. It proposes fixed laws to open or close ports based on stock, creating a surplus drain via export with a bounty to aid farmers and merchants. Importation would flow during scarcity to prevent prices from rising, while surplus would be shipped out promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Searle
F&s
Pownall
England
Ad dress of late Grenada candidates reflects public spirit
An address from supporters praises the late Grenada town candidates for St George in the New Assembly. It notes a young protest at polling and legal questions about writs and assembly legality, says copies of protests and assembly member lists will be sent if acceptable, urging disclosure of government measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. George
Grenada
Lord Hillsborough
Declines Candidacy for Grenada Assembly Writs Questioned
A candidate to represent St George town Grenada announces withdrawal from contest. He states legal writs issued by Governor Leyborne are insufficient and illegal, risking null and void proceedings of any Assembly meeting under them. He cites careful perusal of proclamations and intends no further candidacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leyborne
Letters from Mount-Melwitl and Wilkes on St George election
A 1772 correspondence discusses the illegality of current writs allowing Roman Catholic voters, urging adherence to British law and colony constitution. Mount-Melwitl defends independent judgment and integrity, while Wilkes Sympson and Lessiy decline to seek representation, pledging zealous future action to restore liberties for St George electors. The tone reflects colonial political tension and calls for lawful conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Pectoral Lozenges by T Greenough at Ludgate Street
Advertisement for COUGHS and HOARSENESSES Lozenges made with Balsam of Tou by FT Greenough at No 7 Ludgate Street London. Claims healing effects for coughs fevers and chest soreness, notes counterfeits and a December 1769 King's Bench verdict. Sold by Bayley Rothwell Purdie and others in London and Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FT. Greenough
King’s Arms
Ludgate-street
London
W. Bayley
Cockspur Street
Haymarket
A. Rothwell
New Bond-Street
Mr. Purdie
North Parade
King’s Bench
T. Greenough
Vermifuge Elixir Promised to Cure Worms and Disorders
An 18th century advertisement extols Vermifuge Elixir as a safe quick remedy for worm caused pains, feverish feelings, digestive distress, cough, and faintness. Rupert Wruncing chemist advertises bottles at 3s 6d with a free tract to judge worm-related illness, sold in Haymarket and near Ludgate Street.
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Rupert
Extraordinary Cure by Velno Vegetable Syrup Endorsed
An 18th century notice proclaims a remarkable recovery of Fohn Astle from a mercurial venereal illness after using Velno Vegetable Syrup. It details severe sores, throat ulcers, and pain, followed by rapid improvement within weeks and a full cure after two months. The advertisement lists sale points in Haymarket, Ludgate Street, Capel Court, and Cambridge, with agents and a price of 10s 6d per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fohn Astle
Salthill
Walham Green
Burrows
Fletcher and
Hopson
Cure for inveterate scurvy by John Norton’s Drops
To Mr. Norton Surgeon Golden-square London Feb 24 1772 ANN JOYCE Hackney testifies a twenty year scurvy cured by Norton’s Drops after failing with eminent physicians and hospitals. Witnesses Claude Croquee John Webb claim genuine bottles signed by Norton. Counterfeits warned. Drops sold at multiple London shops and by Norton’s appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Anthony's
Ann Joyce
Claude Croquee
John Webb
Norton
Golden
Quare
Piccadilly
London
John Noren
N. B
John Noret
Marchant
Bottie
Snow- Hill
West Smithfield
Mr. Keaverly
Ludgate-street
Robertson
Crosby-Square
Bithapseate-street
Evers
Paradise-street
Rotherithe
Mr. Keen
Fleet-Street
P. Shatwell
Adelphi
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Fir
The
Middlesex Journal
Grovaz Dempster
Legthhohders
Thiille
Mr. CuAmugrs
Pet. Lascelles
John Manhi Tho
Dethick
John Michie PE
John Roberts
Charles Boddamiaai
Gregory
Tho
Rombold
W. Devaynes
Mass
Bouron
Savage
Rich
Refmaquet
Fletcher
Lauri Sulivan
Joshua Smith
G. Colebroke
Cockburn
Geo. Comingo
P.da Cane
Geo
Dem Piler
Town of
Wandom
Mount-Melwitl
Arthur Pictorer
Israel Wilkes
Alex. Sympson
Joan Lessiy
John Astle
Henry Saltkill
Mr. Norton
Golden-square
Tandan
Pound-Lane
Clapton
St. John’s
Hackney
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