Critique of Provisions and Labour Wages in 18th Century Debate
The passage laments a proposed revival of an old clause tying wages to the price of provisions, arguing labour wages cannot be fixed like mutton or beef. It cites parishes with uneven earnings, notes scarcity, and questions how wages would be adjusted. It interleaves translations and musings on Garrick, politics, and historical tyranny, condemning ongoing oppression and tax pressure over twelve harsh years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piteh
Mago
Letter to Lord Chancellor from Robert Mortis 1772
In a June 23 1772 missive from Robert Mortis to the Lord Chancellor of Hamburgh he denounces an order forcing the production of Frances Mary Harford in the Court of Chancery. He states she left England May 16 and wed May 21 at Ypres, now residing abroad, and warns against abuses by an attorney and two agents. He demands protection for himself and his wife and appeals to the Lord Chancellor to halt the action.
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Robert Mortis
Hamburgh
Frances Mary Harford
Kingdom of
England
Ypres
Flanders
Court of Chancery
P Pt
Street
Public Adveriser On India's Governance And Nabob Corruption
The letter to Lord North critiques the India Company’s governance in the three presidencies, noting the push to concentrate power in presidents and councils and the creation of select committees. It condemns despotism, spoil, and the Nabob’s nominal authority as a cloak for iniquity, highlighting collusion between Nabob ministers and company officials.
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Lord North
The
India,Company
India
Bengal
Select Committee
Letter Defends Tranquillity Against Hellish Influence
Public Ledger prints a letter to Dr Wilson signed Germanicus denouncing ministerial influence and condemning John Wilkes as a modern Catiline. The writer contrasts Catiline and Wilkes, praising Catiline while accusing Wilkes of treachery and sedition, noting public support and moral depravity.
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Wilson
Germanicus
Hell
John Wilkes
Plutarch
Sallus
Catiline
Wilkes
Vesuvius Eruption News and Finance Figures
London dispatch reports Mount Vesuvius eruptions covering Naples with white cinders and combustible matter. In Britain 17,070 men are funded for 1773 garrison duty with 1.1 million pounds total cost, Ireland paying roughly sixty five thousand. Debates arise over an East India Company supervisory bill. A grant of 2400 per annum is approved for Sir Thomas Parker after his resignation. A Guildhall Common Council session reviews a council report.
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Etters
Great Britain
Guernsey
Minorca
Gibraltar
North America
West Indies
Ireland
Alderman Harley
Jenkinson
Stanley
Westminster-hall
Unlicensed hawkers held for law enforcement in city actions
The report details unlicensed hawkers being taken into custody by officers and ordered to face legal consequences. It also recounts a variety of 18th century city events, including a noble nomination, trials at the Old Bailey, and a dramatic scene after a civil verdict. The summary notes the bear-skin, ram horns, and a London cuckold label tied to a post-verdict incident.
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Venetia
Raya
Ata Ernoedaf
Catmmirthins
Las
Guildhall-yard
London
Phaintiff
Old Bailey
William Simpson
George Turner
William Graham
Chelsea-fields
Richard Allwright
Richard Headmead
Staines
The Duzer opens at Theatre Royal with audience uproar
The new play The Duzer is presented at Theatre Royal Dru- 19 Lane with a plot parodying Gothic duel themes. The audience opposed the dialogue, prompting calls for the Epilogue. The author withdrew the piece after Mr Reddish’s assertion, and the Farce of the Old Maid proceeded once the dispute settled.
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Givas
Theatre Royal
Dru- 19-Lane
Coventry to Elgi Recefters General for ay Saas
Country news recounts floods on the Severn with a 300 sheep loss near Slimbridge Worth and market fears of barley prices rising if flood control fails. Describes hopes for corn import freedom and farmers bringing out flocks as prices fall in the market at St Edmundbury.
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Coventry
Elgi” Recefters
Ay Saas
Wewick
Alecougy
Sévérn
Slimbridge-Worth
Bailey. Funk
St Edmund
Bury
Prizes drawn December 9 1772 large lottery list
A dense OCR of a historical lottery draw shows numerous prize numbers and amounts such as 10,0001 and 201. each, with many serial figures like 1811 972 9708 1570 50485, and long sequences of codes. The entry notes “Drawn this Day” and an overall total of 9926 31910 26762 20609 24373 1995k with other tallies.
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ATITO
Essence of Pearl and Pearl Dentifrice Promoted by Dentist
Jacob Hemet, dentist to her majesty and the Princess Amelia, touts Essence of Pearl and Pearl Dentifrice as superior dental remedies. He claims four years of public use verify their efficacy in whitening, preserving enamel, curing gum disease, and sweetening breath. He notes safety for children and urges purchase through Bayley, Leadenhall Street, and J Price, Leadenhall Street, London at 6d each.
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Jacob Hemet
Her
Amelia
France
Italy
Hemet
W. Bayley
Cockspur-street
Haymarket
J. Price
Leadenhall Street
London
Price
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Juvenal
Mr. Garrick
Orpheus
Apollo
Tichini
Earth
Garrick
Miedds
Charles
Phet-Charles
Anne
Morning Chronicle
the Right
Lord A Piley
Public Advertiser
Public Ledger
St. James’s
Daniel de Laval
Rottedam
Dordrecht
Schiedam
Delttsheven
Holland
Edward Hay
Barbadoes
Admiral Spry
Hugh Williams
Druid Society
North Wales
St. George’s
Hanover Square
Buxton
Darfham-hall
Suffolk
Harthington
Park-place
St. James’s Street
St. Leonard’s
Shoreditch
James Smith
Norwich
Jackson
Spitalfields
Guilsfield
Montgomeryshire
Richard Tudor
Grath
Maria Lloyd
Old Hall
DeBarns
Walter Stuart
King-street
Covent-garden
Hutchins
Rathbone-place
Charles Hardy
Els
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