Place Bill and Place-keeping in Parliament Debate
A letter laments ministerial duplicity over a Gazette publication and place of profit. It cites Lord Greville and Mr Jennings facing action under the Queen Anne grace act, arguing all ministerial MPs could be prosecuted. The writer praises Alderman Sawbridge for pursuing the case next term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Lord -Greville
Board of Trade
Gazette
Lord Hillsborough
Treasury
Admiralty
House of Commons
Secretaries of State
Westminster Hall
Alderman
Sawbridge
Jennings
Lord Greville
Rand
Soame’ Jennings
Queen Anne
Placeman
Lord Mayor Refusal Questioned in Common Hall Dispute
The speaker denounces the Lord Mayor for refusing a request by the Livery and Common Council to summon an extraordinary Common Hall. He argues the mayor’s grounds are false, poses his conduct as hypocritical, and asserts the right to summon is being litigated in court. He insists the mayor was elected to defend the city’s rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayor’s Court
King’s Bench
Jefs ‘Anzious
London
Independent Magistrate Criticized in City Debates
A letter argues the lord mayor fails his oath and duties claiming independence from constituents and laws. It denounces his stance on a Common Hall and urges the Common Council to press for accountability, saying the mayor’s conduct undermines the oath and office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common- Council
Common-Council
Three Dissertations on Life and Death Published
This Day is published at price one shilling and sixpence. The work presents three dissertations on life and death: a survey of the brevity and vanity of human life and its corruption by the Christian system. considerations on Paul’s desire to depart and be with Christ with an appendix on the intermediate state. and a commentary on Revelation fourteen thirteen examining the nature of death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Catalogue of religious and philosophical works by William Jones
A 18th century catalog from G Robinson and M Folingsby listing William Jones works including Zoologia Ethica on Mosaic distinctions of animals, Remarks on The Confessional, A Full Answer to an Essay on Spirit, The Gatoxure Doctrine of a Trinity, a Letter to a Young Gentleman at Oxford, and An Essay on the First Principles of Natural Philosophy with prices and binding notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Robinson
Paternoster Row
M. Folingsby
Temple Bar
Zoologia Ethica
William Jones
Pluckley
Kent
The Suffolk County Election History Fragment
A historical pamphlet recounts the last four county elections in Suffolk with a postscript urging support for shortening Parliament duration. It laments corruption and calls out venal town burgesses and peer influence, noting printed by J. Whieble and sold in Norwich Bury Ipswich and Chelmsford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suffolk
J. Whieble
Norwich
Bury
Ipswich
Chelmsford
Genuine Jamaica Rum Warehouse Opens in Thames Street
The Society of the West India Merchants opens a warehouse at No 2 Lower Thames Street near London Bridge for sale of genuine Full-Proof Jamaica Rum at 10s 6d per gallon with minimum two gallons. John Eden acts as agent to the proprietors and permits accompany each parcel to guard against fraud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society of the West India Merchants
Lower Thames Street
London Bridge
John, Eden
Pearl Denavirries Essence of Pearl for Teeth and Gums
Jacob Hemet Dentist to her Majesty recommends Essence of Pearl and PEARL Denavirries for teeth and gums. Claims include enamel preservation, whitening, gum health, fresh breath, and prevention of tooth decay. Sold by W. Bayley in Cockspur Street and J. Price in Leadenhall Street with international sales noted. Price 2s 6d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Hemet
Amelia
Hémet
W. Bayley
Cockspur-street
Retale
J. Price
Leadenhall-street
London
Miss Purdie
Bath
J. le Brunque Dauphine
Paris
Essential SALT of Lemons Advertising Pitch in 18th Century
An 18th century patent remedy touts Salt of Lemons as a ready lemon substitute for culinary uses and stain removal. It claims superior flavor in Punch and sauces, stable quality, and cheaper availability, with a long list of retail sellers in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bayley
Cockspur Street
Haymarket
London
J. Price
India-House
Leadenhall Street
Newbery
St. Paul's Church-Yard
J. Grosvenor
Turn Stile
Holborn
A. Rothwell
New Bond Street
Hamiltons Astomatic Errouvia Promises Quick Asthma Relief
An old advertisement touts Hamiltons Astomatic Effluvia as a non-ingestible remedy for asthma and breathing disorders. It claims rapid relief when inhaled, portable use in public, and benefits for caregivers and travelers, including ships, hospitals, prisons, and mosquitos areas. It lists sale points in London and recognizes general pestilence prevention claims with various price points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Levant
Turkey
Russia
Guinea
James
John Hamilton
Admiralty Coffee-House
Charing-Cross
Kearfly
Bookfeller
Ludgate-Street
Parker
Cornhill
London
Fletcher and Hedson
Cambridge
England
Scotland
Ireland
Hamiltons
Fletcher
Hodson
British Pills for Bilious and Digestive Ailments
An advertisement extols British Pills as a bowel and stomach remedy. It claims they strengthen digestion, deterge the bowels, and ease chronic stomach disorders caused by climate and diet. Sold in London and Cambridge in boxes, with optional telegraphic attention and possible attendance by the inventor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Newsery
St. Paul’s Church-Yard
London
Fletcher and Hodson
Cambridge
Nlb
Balsamic Tincture Publicly Endorsed For Scaly Sores And Swellings
A Victorian testimonial letters various cases praising Balsamic Tincture and Velno’s Vegetable Syrup for scurvy boils swelling limbs and partial paralysis. Richard Restarick recounts recovery after failing at St George’s Hospital. John Delaporte reports renewed mobility after using Velno’s Syrup. Sold by Burrows and agents in London and Cambridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rysseeg
Richard Restarick
N.B
Grantham
William Grantham
Oxford Road
F. Newsery
St. Paul's Church-Yard
Linle Chapel-Street
Wardour Street
Soho
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Varius
Althe
Shire
Wiljon
Old England
Spain
Mungo
Mitred Prigis
Dr. Burrows
the Haymarket
Velno
John Delaportet
Burrows, Jfuetcuer
Hopson
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