Poets Corner and Middlesex Journal Satire Text
A fragmented 18th century style piece critiques changeable figures and public figures, referencing Atticus and the Middlesex Journal. The text features garbled OCR styled lines about liberty, betrayal, and satire, with mentions of public notices and song references. It includes archaic spellings and archaic names, and ends with a note about a motion of inquiry regarding Mr William Stewardson and alleged injures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex
Viches
Belgia
Avonan
Shife
Sarena
Grant
Atticus
Publer
Middlesex Journal
Peter Grievous
Deion
Otile
Max Any
Willaie Stewardson
Old English medical and literature adverts dispute
A fragmented OCR passage advertises bookseller and stationer listings at the Royal Exchange, detailing new editions of teaching cards and syllable tables, plus medical “Jesuit Drops” by Ravenscroft. It mentions sale locations such as Bel Dy and Berwick-Arce and cites sensational claims about cures and ownership of medicines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuft
Wittee Baenait
Stationer c
Royal Exchange
Bird&sons
Wesseles
OK Bailey
Montpellier
Jottico
Toart
Welfells
Ravenscroft and Co
Old Bailey
de Walker
the Jew and Co
Sabdev
Hayscourt St
Bronte
Atlon Oiler
Bel
Jesuits Drops and Related Quack Medicines Advertised in London
An old London advertises Dr Boerhaave's anti feorbatics and Jesuits Drops as cures for venereal disease and assorted ailments. It lists prices, sellers including William Domville and George Wife, and defends the proprietor against patent claims while promising free medical advice and testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ludgate
Hill
London
Guild Hall
Whitcomb
Fleet-Lane
Angel-Court
Snow- Hill
George Wife
Tunbridge
Kent
London notices and petitions stir parliament
London dispatches reveal the Earl of Lincoln’s presentation at St James's and two hundred pensioners admitted to Greenwich Hospital. A bill to limit insolvent debt imprisonment is anticipated next session. Mrs. Poyntz sails for the South of France with Lord and Lady Spencer. Westminster electors send petitions, and York citizens address representatives with thanks for constitutional support. A reply from MPs praises public trust and urges continued defense of English liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Earl of Lincoln
Duke of Newcastle
St. James's
Board of Admiralty
Greenwich Hopital
Poyntz
James
Humberland
Westminster
Worcester
Crawley
Sussex
Ule
York
John Cavendith
Charles Turner
Fragmented colonial notices and maritime dispatches spill across Jamaica to Paris
Readable fragments report policy battles over petitions and coalitions, Jamaica’s Savanna la Mar comptroller, robberies, trials, and notices of vessels and fleets. From Nap Hill Wood clashes with gypsies to a list of French Navy ships and Cape Verd expedition planning, plus obituaries, tea shop incidents, and market chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linwich
Savanna la Marre
Jamaica
Avis
Naphill Wood
Chancery Lane
Hon. Society of Incoln’s Inn
St. John’s Island
Newfoundland
Botton
New England
Lieut. Panton
Flanders
Contiersbis Sumane
Yifel
Boisse-duches
Dieppe
France
Royal Louis
le Lefard
la Bretagne
le Vengeut
la Ville de Paris
la Provence
LV Orient
le Lyon
le Robuiste
le Triton
L’intrepide
le Sage
Les Six Corps
le Vaillant
le Diligent
le Content
le Glorieux
L’alsier
le Defenseur
le Fantasque
le Palmier
L’avanturier
le Zodiaque
le Hazard
le Diademe
La‘'Rencontre
le Magnifique
le Hardy
le Minautore
le Bizarre
le Citoyen
le Veille
le Sceptre
le Prothee
le Protecteur
Aatif
le Langue
la Bourgoyne
le Flamant
le Marseillois
L'Amphion
le Conquerant
le Sagittaire
Sof le Northumberland
le Fier
le Dauphin Royal
L’hyppopatam
Rochfort
la Terpsicore
le St. Esprie Zo
Li Aigrette
la Calipso
la Diligent
L’his
la Danaego
la Jilfide
la Folle
la Chimere
la Licorne
la Playade
la Malicieuse
la Sultane
L'Heroine
Etourche
la Thetis
L’hyton
Versailles
Cape de Verd
Paris
The
India Company
Cape ‘of Good Hope
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Derrick
Wits Chronicles
Samuel Derreck
Batu
Buckingham
I. Fext
Leake
Frederick
Bath
William Domvillé
Mr. Young
Betes
Sia
Portugal
Chaidbere
Toforest
Senegal
Fai
Barbados
Petersbourg
Count de Tottlé
Gallitzin
Count Dé Ra
Genoa
Bary
Cape -St- .Andrew
Perforis
Whitehall
Ludgate-Hill
P. Es
Cheapside
Hex
Aps
Diamoin
China
Cambray
Barbara Radcite
Newburgh
Earl
Newburghi
Upper-Grofrechor-street
Fitzwilliam
Marquis of Rockingham
Chesterfield-street
Méntgin
Ormuind-street
Jonthan Reddit
Efgyworth
Essex
Herts
Howell
Crewes
Nancy
Rogers
Ancona
Providence
Wills
Dice
Bristol
Deal
Khigs
Mary, Abbot
Plymouth
Prince Edward
Harvey
Cowes
Kirby-Piall
George
Oporto
Parkers Hannah
Brown
Elzabeth
Dobbie
Isabellay R
Curling
Charmingannet
Dungan
Iréna Senegal
Loyalty
Marshall
Archangel
Ert
Betsey An Polly
South Carolina
Ity
Hopper
Peterbourgh
Mercury
Breen
St. Kitt’s
Dover
Argne
Keys
Honduras
Sally
Torbgtt
Hambro
Lord's
Fifty Ball
Sir Dablisi
Wiliam
Peggy
Stewart
Sunderland
Sarah
Weiesy
Frees
Rigs
Abe
Beadricks
Amsterdam
Maryland
Louisa
Richardson
Brothers
Mauson
Clyde
Whitby
Venus
Prisol
Nightiogate
Saunders
Sei
Weiea
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