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Newspaper
Middlesex Middlesex Journal
Location
Middlesex, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Dec 08, 1772
Page
2
Members spar over delaying actions and potential suspension of the East India Company charter. Lords and ministers push for restraint via an act while warning of risks to public faith and governance. A secret committee report and a proposed bill spark Besch of distrust among speakers.
Nov 300 HE Earl of Harcourt arrived at Holyhead and proceeded to Dublin Castle where the council was summoned. A report from the Hague says Queen Caroline Matilda may return to Copenhagen after a reconciliation. The Duchess of Gloucester’s pregnancy was formally announced at court. The Aldermen court discussed Under Marshals, Joiners charter issues, and riots’ relief for City Marshals. Orphans’ payments start January 18. A Romford case suspended a parish chaplain for one month. General Lawrence is seriously ill in Bath. Mr Fotter reports a Cape voyage vessel trained, Banks and Solander crew healthy.
The Kent East Indiaman, Captain nine, was summoned to attend at the distribution of the prizes. On Tuesday the vessel departed Gravesend for the Downs, failing to proceed as scheduled on her voyage.
The House of Commons debated and passed bills on malt duties and grain controls, with a long corn trade report guiding export and import thresholds. Bristol notices announced legal actions, dividends, and ship movements, including the Worcester East Indiaman and Industry for Oporto, with several local magistrate records and bankruptcies.
A historical notices lists prize numbers and related tool identifiers with values such as 1000l and multiple sequence numbers 6156 31135 39195 13223 55776 9939s Tool. The fragment mentions numerous lot numbers and associated items or notes without full context.
By the King's Patent these Cakes make a shining liquid blacking with water alone. It gives a deep gloss without cracking, keeps leather pliable, and is free from smell. Sold wholesale and retail by Bayley in Cockspur Street and by several perfumers in New Bond Street, Holborn, Leadenhall Street, and St. Pauls Churchyard. Sixpence per cake.
An 18th century advertisement promotes the Vermifuge Elixir as a cure for worm-related ailments including stomach pain faintness fever cough and digestive issues. It claims swift relief without purging or vomiting and lists Robert Winch chemist at No 17 Haymarket and bookshop associate F Newbery with prices at 33 6d per bottle. It promises a free Observations on Worms booklet to help identify worm-based disorders.
A 18th century medical notice extols the British Pills as a cure for bilious complaints and digestive disorders. The unnamed physician claims reputation and offers bottles at 5 shillings and 2 shillings plus directions, with sales at F Newbery St Paul’s, W Davis Piccadilly, and A Bell Aldgate.
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