Political Di ionary exposes abuses in Middlesex context
A letter to the Middlesex Journal lists numerous political terms and names as explained for public benefit. The piece condemns ministerial tyranny, praises loyalists and constitutional supporters, and includes references to figures such as Hillsborough, Gage, and various nobles, interwoven with notices of taxation, pensions, and royal governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Johnson
Dukes of Grafton
Bedford
Bute
Marchmont
Errol
Sowers
SzpiTion
Junius
Wilkes, Horne
Bellas
Earl of Sandwich
Gloucester
Melfis
Hallifax
Sandwich
Lord Holland
Sinxine Funp
To Junius Letter on Judges Independence in the Regime
A letter discusses whether government defenders claim judges were made independent by government action. It argues judges were independent before the present reign and that the alleged ministerial “condescension” is overstated. The writer notes minor textual fixes in a work by Fottér and others, praising the overall quality. February, 177%
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fottér
Midnight resolve sparks attack on rights and governance
Postscript recalls a midnight resolution against the rights of the people, condemning the Crown’s claim to fealty and criticizing past leaders. It contrasts Speaker Onslow’s long, respectful tenure with harsher later conduct and cites Savannah and Jamaica rumors of slave uprisings. References to the French king, Abbé Terray, and Parisian upheaval frame a tense imperial scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ghat
Ham
Onslow
House of Commons
House
Blackguards
Hogs-Norton
Savannah Meer
Jamaica
Blue Mountains
Petersburgh
London
Versailes
Corsica
Abbé Terray
Paris
Correspondents Delay Observations on Parliament Meeting
The paper signed YcosTus acknowledges readers with thanks and asks indulgence for postponing an essay due to prior claims from other correspondents. J. Publius has arrived safely and will be attended to, but several letters delay its appearance for a few days. G prepares observations on the parliament meeting of November 1640 to be returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YcosTus
J. Publius
The SeventeenTeine ance And The Freeholders
A fragmentary note references a 6 day or Tuesday schedule and delivery concerns for Middlesext Freeholders. It cites a missing letter to the King and a case involving Ashby and White, favoring originals in hand. It mentions a forthcoming Duke of Graftan missive and a life and adventures panorama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crufovite
Wwe
Eddwefi
Ashby
White
Duke of
Stock Prices and Money Value Corrections in 18th Century
The article lists current prices for stocks and annuities including Bank stock India stock South Sea and Exchequer bills with varied quotes. It discusses adjusting stock prices to reflect the real value of money, noting that money’s value above four percent interest requires recalculating dividends and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
South Sea
Genuine Memoirs of Miss Falkener and Political Anecdotes
A pocket volume advertises Genuine Memoirs of Miss Falkener otherwise Mrs D 2 1n in Expectancy detailing amour and intrigues of various persons in Ingh distin ctions with curious political anecdotes. Printed for William Bingley at King’s Bench Prison and sold at Newgate Street and Strand shops. Also offered The Defence of Woman translated from Father of Fegote with a price of 3 shillings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falkener
William Bingley
King's- Bench
Newgate-street
Durham- Yard
Strand
Great Britain
Ireland
Lord's Corn Salve Promises Quick Pain Cure
An 18th century advert promotes John Lord's Com Salve praised for painless relief and root-and-branch eradication of corns. It lists Warren and Cox Perfumers in Coventry Street and multiple London retailers, warning against counterfeits and detailing the bill of directions and shop notes for authentic sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. John
Péerson
Warren
Cox Perfumers
Coventry-street
Haymarket
London
Bradley
Postern
Row
Tower-Hill
Gravés
Queen’s-street
Cheapside
Naked Boy
Southampton-Street
Covent- Garden
Jones
Buffel-Court
Langford
Paternoster Row
Arlington Street
Strand
Exchange
Richard Warren
John Lord
Universal Purging Dr John Aishaud Medicine Ad
An advertisement proclaims Dr John Aishaud physician to the king of France is bringing purging powders to the kingdom. Accessed via Mr Winning at a Blanket and Carpet Warehouse on St Pauls Yard. Ten doses cost 12s with a 6d single dose. A free treatise on disease origin and cure cases is offered with Letters Patent and a royal baroncy testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Aishaud
France
Europe
Winning
St. Paul's Church
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Mr. Sterne
David Garrick
Middlesex Journal
Sir
Earl of Hillsborough
Gage
Whitehall
I-R
Lords of the Treasury
Bernard
Massachusett’s Bay
Boston
William and Mary
Crown
Tam
John Speed
Board of Admiralty
Laurence
Millener
Rotherhithe
Westminster
W M
Middlesex
Earl of Chatham
America
King’s Arms Tavern
Cornhill
Great
Britain
Constantinople
Liverpool
Isle of Man
Dogwell-court
Shoreditch
Portugal
Wright
Georgia
Guernsey
Newfoundland
Brittany
Harcourt
Portsmouth
Vanlittart
Portland Road
Virginia
Drury-lane Playhouse
A. Card
Postscript
L. Oon Don
Ditto
Father of Fegote
Eafe
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