Fortunes of James II estate and related succession
The article reviews the fate of an Irish estate linked to James II, noting a long legal fight over inheritance. It details a predecessor of Sir Thomas Igraft, later passing to Prendergraft Smith, with a Shahhenneffy branch as contemporaneous claimant. It cites Parliament and judicial arguments about purchase, service to the country, and dangers of setting precedents. It also includes assorted London society notices, trials, accidents, and obituaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James II
Thomas Igraft
Prendergraft Smith
Shahhenneffy
Shahhenneffey
Ireland
Shahhennefly
Whitehall
London
Burlington-gardens
Lord Mansfield
Guildhall
Sussex
Smithfield
Wilmot
Court of Common-pleas
Westminster
Wapping
Ss. Thomas's Hospital
Mr. Moore
Ini Cooper’s-street
Edward Gregory
Thomas Golling
Gracchus denounces a dangerous royal faction in biting tirade
In a searing critique addressed to the present Prime Minister, Gracchus lambasts a corrupt cabal, comparing them to a dangerous despotism. He scorns their avarice and manipulation, extolling Chatham, Camden, Shelburne, Rockingham, and others as virtuous counterweights, and pledges resistance to tyranny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Grafton
Senate
House
Bloomsbury
West
Litchfield
Chatham
Camden
Shelburne
Rockingham
Gracchus
The Middlesex Journal Report on a Wedding Pageantry
A description of a 18th century procession from Westminster Hall to St Pauls for the marriage of Junius to Miss Laetitia. The pageant features Liberty caps, figures like Sir George Savile and Lord Temple, mobs, flags, and allegorical characters including Liberty, England, and the Genius of England. The spectacle includes drums, banners, and costumed personages with political symbolism and disorderly display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juneus
Laeteti Aerert
Tanner
Westminster-hall
St. Paul’s Church
Yorkshire
Sir George Saville
Liberty
Bughe
Barre
Junius
Bruton
Macaulay
Temple
Rockingham
Granby
Shelburne
Standard of England
St. Andrew's
J. A
Andrew
Marvel
Hall
D—e of C
Lord Camden
York
Bristol
Nancy P
Dick Rugby
Lord H
Mr. Pr—t
R—ck
Air
Aylift
Bar-in-town
St.” George's
Mt’s
T. R
Jemmy
Witcher
J—n—ke
Anti-fejanus
Bloomsbury
Lord N@h
Vane
Ball
Broughton
MacQuirk
Admiral Byng
Sons of Liberty
Whitehall
Newgatey
Hibernia
Lucas
Old London Ad Options Batavia Arrack Brandy
An observed advertisement lists Coniac Brandy and Batavia Arrack with prices per gallon, noting cheaper, better quality than some makers. It mentions Orange Shrub and Batavia Brandy with rum, shrub, and wines delivered to any part of London in quantities not less than five gallons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jago
Caffio
Cacus
Grafton
Tashley
Batavia
London
Also Mentioned on This Page
Edmund Watkins
Joseph Girdles
Limehouse
St. Anne’s
Tottenham Court Road
New Prison
Clerkenwell
Clerkenwell Green
Walton
Lothbury
Drury-lane Theatre
Islington
Rogers
Peter’s Hill
Pancrafs
Atterbury
Snowhill
Cholmendsey
Roehampton
Vauxhall Turnpike
Hammersmith
Shropshire
Marrien
Blair
Darley
James Marsfall
Welbeck Street
Farrington
Tooley-street
Southwark
Bethnal-preen
Cander
Manchester
John Wilson
Knightsbridge
Collet
John Collet
Park-street
Grosvenor-Square
Thomas Gibson
Middlesex Journal
Jamaica
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