Earthquakes and subterranean vapours in historical debate
In 1749 a circuit of thirty miles was deemed insufficient to explain earthquakes by subterranean vapours. The argument disputes instant surface disruption, noting vast Asia Minor devastation in AD 7 and London’s quake, arguing no natural power could move deep subterranean cones and vent vapours from thirty to three hundred miles beneath the surface. PHYSICUS
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loddon
Asia’ Minor
Asia Finbr
London
Asia Minor
Physicus
Clive's Fortune Defended as Honourable For Public Benefit
The article argues Lord Clive earned his wealth through public service in the East Indies, saving affairs from ruin and restoring security. It contrasts his method with others who gain fortunes by marriage or luck, labeling his approach as honorable and justified by his virtuous influence on allies and country, unlike peers who courted wealthy mistresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Clive
East Indies
East India Company
Bute
Duke of Northumberland
Lord Strathaibre
Pultney Johnston
Fortunes of many nobles mocked for corruption in colonial era
A Canton-like critique lists Sir Laurence Dundas, Me. Taylor, Lord Srmhany, Sir Fletcher Norton, Lord Holland and others, accusing them of plunder, forged wills, and public money misuse to amass wealth. It praises Lord Clive as unusually fair, praising his honorable fortune.
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Vanndtart
Ealt Indies
Ceg
Laurence Dundas
Taylor
Lord Srmhany
Fletcher ‘Norton
House of Commons
Lord Holland
Bradslaw
Pinong
Duke of Grafton
General Scott
Lord W. Manners
St. Giles’s
Lord Clive
London Postscript briefs on finances and politics
London letters report European investitures affecting the Emperor and several principalities, Portugal weighing coin values, Sweden ordering taxes paid in corn, and Minorka fortifications expanded. Parliament scenes cover Bradshaw petition delays, election committee work, and a lively reading of road bill resolutions. Social notes discuss masques, Lord Mayor’s actions, and local accidents and misfortunes.
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Vienna
Prussia
Germany
Portugal
Sweden
Aland
Girton
Minorca
Bradshaw
Sajtath
Edwards
Dornand
Dillon
Crowle
Hill
Parling
Gee
Jennings
Powell
Cater
Lord
Bellalyse
J. Martin
Fletcher
Cornwall
Wallace
Baker
House of Commons
Whitworth
Stock market summary notes from old ledger
The page lists various government and corporate securities with odd lot quotations and price fractions. Entries include Bank stocks, 3 per cent red bonds, 4 per cent consols, various East India and Navy victualling securities, and multiple annuities with quoted values and fractional pence.
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S. S. Ann
S. S
West India Merchants Plan to Sell Genuine Rum in Small Quantities
May applications to the West India Merchants were printed to publicize a January meeting minute supporting Mr Eden’s advert for Genuine Rum sales. The plan, proposed by Mr Evans, would promote rum sales via a new warehouse in Lowen Whantes Street, intended to aid public access and extend Genuine Rum sales in small quantities. The June meeting confirmed the resolution to apply beyond Collins and Co to all dealers engaging to fit Genuine Rum.
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West India
John Eden
Eden
Evans
Messrs, Collins, and Co
James Allen
English Traveller New Survey of England and Wales
Publication notice for a weekly New Survey of England and Wales to be issued in sixty numbers. Nathaniel Spencer aims to publish full county accounts, topography, antiquities, and portraits with plans for Scotland. Subscription details promise overplus gratis and a subscriber list in the final number.
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King’s
St. James’s
Wale
Grignion
Chatsworth- House
Derbyshire
Duke of Devonshire
Walker
England and
Wales
England
Isles of Man
Jersey
Guernsey
Great Britain
London
Abbes
Great- Britain
Scotland
T’ogether
Nathaniel Spencer
Cooke
Shakespear’s Head
Paternoster- Row
Treland
Chuse
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Postscript
Mr. Garrick
Drury-lane
St. Stephen’s Chapel
Cure
Soho-square
Cornelys
Earl of Carlisle
Gerion
Niger
Thompson
Portsmouth
Gibraltar
Lisbon
Admiral Parry
Portforouth
Chatham
Antigua
Tower-hil
Savage Gardens
Cathérine Court
Waterstreet
Bridewell
Wharsday
Bishopsgate S Street
Thor
Epsom
Hackney
Thames-street
Clapham
Ebenezer Pearce
Portmouth
Hope
Atcheson
Sonderland
Mary
Maynard
Ditto
Charlotte
Dobley
Newcastle
Providence
Willson
Adits
Goodfellow
Jane
Mounsher
Dove
Dymond
Ostend
John
Dof
Scilly
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