Recalling Charles I era and the Star Chamber laws
A critical exam of the English Civil War period recounts the Star Chamber’s controversial role, Magna Charta defenses, and the Petition of Rights. It highlights judges’ parallels to modern debtors’ cases and the Parliament’s stance against tyrannical legal acts. The piece ends with a rhetorical question to readers about execution legality.
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England
Charles
Henry the Seven
Petitian
Magus Chaita
Charles the
Elizabeth
John Hampden
King’s Bench
Common Pleas
Barons
Exchequer
Buckingham
John Hambiden
John Wilkes
Afton
Charles the First
War and Peace on the B- sea Junto quoted in parliament
The text records a debate on war and peace with the B- sea Junto, noting that a board considered a claim not exactly in paint yet aligned with Spaniards' rights. It cites Lord M-d and Sir &-E-t over declarations of war, Manila ransom motives, and the unjustifiable drive for vengeance and compensation.
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Ari Acconpgtof
Tregifé
Hetwas
Dissonn
Spain
House of Commins
Caira
Juplifea
Grosius
Manilla Ranson
Speech by Crawford on petition to Vice Chancellor at Queen's
A Cambridge letter dated Sunday Feb 5 1772 recounts Crawford of Queen's presenting a petition to the Vice Chancellor. The speaker urges subscriptions to the thirty nine articles be dispensed with, arguing liberty guides learning and Magna Charta of Parnassus. He vows zeal for liberty, comparing opponents who refuse or withdraw their support.
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Cambridge
Tefores
Crawford
Queen’s
Don Quixote
Flo
Sons of Alma Mater
Parnassus
Republic of Learning
Convincing Refutation of Aerial Delusions in Court Fragment
A fragmentary dialogue shows a Vice Chancellor tiring of a heated petitioner, declaring the petition irrelevant and prepared to dismiss it. Browne is caricatured as treating the scheme with contempt, while the speaker bids adieu and hints at further ridicule.
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Ir. Browne
Desperate Irish rebellion crackdown noted by magistrates
A letter from Aitrin in Ireland reports gangs named EidBfearts of Oak ravaging the country, plundering homes, and killing inhabitants. Magistrates and Parliament troops are dispersing across regions. fifteen ring leaders have been captured and four offered pardons in exchange for naming others and exposing plans. A Serjeant of Dragoons faced trial for allegedly injuring a farmer but the indictment was narrowed to laying violent hands after evidence showed only harmful contact.
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Nesterday
Dragoons
Wiol
Hanns
Grievances of English in Scotland Stir Tensions
Letters recount English residents facing discrimination and insults from Scots, as a merchant-hosted party exposes English/Scottish frictions. The writer notes widespread Scotch pride and hostility toward English, alongside distrust of local authorities and officials in distributing justice.
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Bengals
England
Foote and Ensign Discuss London Powder Mills Shock
Mr Foote and guests recount London disruptions after the powder mills explosion. An ensign recalls being hurled from his dining room to the bedchamber and shattered glass, while Foote notes his own flight forty feet from breakfast due to the concussion. A passerby jokes about the room shaking and a bobbled descent.
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Foote
London
St. James’s Street
Aristophanes
Town and Country Magazine Supplement Advert
On Tuesday next will be published price sixpence Embellished with a range of engravings and extras The supplement to the third volume includes histories of Tete a Tete memoirs of Reverend Joiner Mrs L en and more The three volumes priced 7s 6d each Half bound Sold at St John’s Gate Paternoster Row and We Co 42 Royal Exchange London
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Charlemagne
London
A. Hamilton
St. John’s Gate
Robinson and Roberts
Pater-nofter-Row
Royal Exchange
Essential SALT of Lemons Promotional Note
The advertisement touts lemon essential salt as a versatile, shelf stable lemon extract for punch sauces and stain removal. It claims immediate stain removal from lace muslin lawn and linen, whitening effects, and year round availability. Sold wholesale and retail by London perfumers and bookshops at one shilling per box.
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William Bayley
Cockspur Street
Haymarket
London
J. Price
Indian House
Leydenhall Street
F. Newbery
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Oportet
Whitkey
Prafian
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Peefumer
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A. Rothwell
Civet Cat
New Bond-Street
Grosvenor
Angel and Crown
Holborn
St. Paul's Church Yard
Fr. Price
Leadenhall-Street
Great Britain
F. NewBury
St. Paul's Church- Yard
Fletcher
Hodson
N.B
Newsery
Will
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