Commerce liberty and immunity across European states
A prize proposal from Liberty at the Royal Society of Agriculture Orleans questions the advantages and disadvantages for Europe if commerce were entirely free and immune from duties and prohibitions. The note mentions Adamoli of Lyons gifting a vast library to Lyons Academy and previews an examination of medieval and vulgar notions of Heaven for the next school segment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Society of Agriculture
Orleans
Europe
Lygns
Sieur Adamoli
Lyons
Academy of Sciences
Middlesex Journal Notice to Mrs Burton of her Rhapsodies
APPHO, the loveliest rhyming maid, is praised for music that enchants Parnaffian shades. The verse laments neglect of the lyre and extols the beauty of Mrs Burton, claiming every prize is hers and urging tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrse Burton
Sappho
Philippina
Burton
New Universal History of England announced in weekly numbers
An ambitious two volume set with 776 copper plates to be published starting June 24 1769 by William Henry Mountagu Fels London. Offers frontispieces maps portraits and a promise of gratis proposals and subscriber list in later issues. Also advertised Jesuit Drops by R Rock claiming cures for many ailments with testimonials including John Brown of Newport-pond Essex.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elbeamly
Grignion and Walker
Wale
Grignion
Walker
England
Cepwe
William Henry Mountaguf
Ely
London
J. Cooke
Pater-nofter-Row
Great Britain
Ireland
Chuse
R. Rock
John Brown
Newport- Pond
Essex
Cure Report for Mr Ames Bourke by Norton Drops
Ames Bourke reports a long, painful illness from 1767 to 1768, including salivations and ulcers, finally improved after Norton’s drops and army surgeon care. He urges others to try the remedy, claiming strong recovery and lasting relief, and notes availability in London and Youghale salt water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Norton
Golden-square
London
Nens Donneraile
Cork
Donneraile
Ames Bourke
Norton
Piccadilly
John Norton
Pell
N. B
Pris
Sobn Norton
Mat
Notable Ring Battle at Circular in Bristol
A large crowd estimated at ten thousand gathered in Bristol to witness a boxing style duel between William Stevens a nailor from Kingswood and George Milsom a collier. The match reportedly lasted six to seven minutes with Milsom declared the winner in front of two noblemen and other county gentry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristoly
Everintz
Milfom
London Midsummer Guildhall election and debates
An account from Guildhall details the Midsummer election for sheriff and city officers. The Lord Mayor urged orderly conduct while the Livery debated petitions, approved a petition wording change, and agreed to present it to the King. Townshend hosted a notable London Tavern supper afterward as leaders praised the law and liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guildhall
Opi Dion
Samuel Vaughan
Elyad
Bellas
James Townsend
John Sawbridge
Richard Townsend
Boddington
City of London
Vaughan
Robert Ladbroke
Alderman Beckford
Livery of London
Alderman Trecothick
Harley
Ispee Piet
Q Nimenny
William Baker
Reading
London
Foot Guards
Wimbledon Common
Grenadiers
Hyde Park
Prince Gallitzin
Sweden
Patriotic Party
Rusia
Livonia
Finland
Rusa
Russia
Madrass
Sullivan
General Court of Proprietors
James
Petersburg
Don
Asaph
Black Sea
Constantinople
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Parnassus
Middlesex Jourist
Bath
Derrick
Lecrerrs
Miatron
Wade
SW. X
The
Middlesex Journal
Wilkes
Pope
Evry
Evans
Country
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