Debate on Parliaments and the Septennial Law
Historic political speech argues from 1716 against repealing the septennial act and for frequent parliaments. It contends representatives derive authority from electors, warns against extending power, and cites Edward II and Henry VII records. The speaker endorses annual or frequent parliaments as essential for liberty and crown trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Historicus
North-Britain
William
England
Dante
Richard JI
Edward J
Richard
Henry
Charles the
Charles the Second
Julian Johnon
History of Miss Carolina at Manners in a Series of Letters
This, Day was published, three volumes, seven shillings sixpence per volume, or ninepence bound. The history of Miss Carolina is presented in a series of letters to a friend. Printed for the author and sold by T. Evans in Paternoster Row.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolina
T. Evans
The Indian Nabob and the Seapoy Scheme Comic Monologue
An 18th century stage piece laments colonial dreams as a writer and actress contemplate riches abroad. A would be Nabob plans a voyage, Seapoys, palanquins, and a Shawl visit, while critics fear for the cargo and the author seeks protection under underwriting by patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AlChappy
Beaton
Ramsay
Bull
Bombay
Fang
Madrais
Pantheon
Ben
Japan
Nervous Affliction Cure Promised by Dr Brown
Hannah Eichel recounts long suffering from nervous complaints and related symptoms in herself and her sixteen year old daughter Elizabeth. After visiting Dr Brown of Featherstone Buildings Holborn both found relief within days and weeks. She urges others to seek the doctor’s help through this advertisement at Mr Hunt's Edge Tools Maker in Holborn facing Southampton Street Bloomsbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth
Brown
Featherstone Buildings
Holborn
Hannah Eichel
Hunt
Southampton Street
Bloomsbury
Essential SALT of Lemons advertised as versatile cleaner and flavoring
A 18th century advertisement touts the Essential Salt of Lemons by William Bayley and partners as a ready, economy option for punch flavor and for whitening fabrics. It promises stain removal for iron moulds ink spots red wine on lace muslin lawn cambrick and linen, claiming superiority to fresh lemons and year round availability. The piece lists multiple London outlets including Cockspur Street Haymarket Lea Denhall Street St Pauls Yard Turn Stile Holborn New Bond Street and prices it at one shilling per box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bay+leys
Cockspur Street
Haymarket
London
J. Price
Leadenhall Street
F. Newbery
St. Paul’s Church-Yard
J. Grosvenor
Turn Stile
Holborn
A. Rothwell
New Bond Street
W. Bayley
Cockpar Street
Pectoral Lozenges of Tolu by T Greenough London
An 18th century notice touts COUGHS and HOARSENESSES Lozenges prepared by T Greenough at No 7 Ludgate Street London. It claims healing virtues from Ballam of Folu, lists London and Bath retailers, warns against counterfeits, and cites a 1769 King’s Bench verdict supporting authenticity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Greenough
King's Arms
Ludgate-Street
London
W. Bayley
Haymarket
New Bond-street
Mr. Purdie
North Parade
Bath
King’s Bench
Chymis and Apothecary
Ludgae Street
Batsam of
Tou
Balsamic Tincture Cited for Scurvy Relief
A testimonial from 1772 praises balsamic tincture for scurvy after failed hospital recovery. Richard Restarick details severe swelling and paralysis, then rapid improvement and full restoration following use. William Grantham attests to the case. sales notes list wholesale and retail sources in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Restarick
N.B
Grantham
William Grantham
Oxford Road
F. ‘News
St. Paul’s Churchyard
Little Chapel Street
Wardour Street
Remarkable Cure for Scurvy by Merchant's Drops Ad
A letter from Ann Joyce of Hackney tells how she suffered twenty years with a severe leg inflammation and scurvy until she used John Norton’s Drops. She credits the medicine with restoring her health and urges others to consult Norton at Golden Square near Piccadilly. The piece lists sellers and cautions against counterfeits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ean
Ann Joyce
Claude Croquee
John Webb
Norton
Piccadilly
London
John Nore
N. B
Marehant
A. P. Shatwell
Adelphi
Strand
Deering’s
Newport-Street
Long-Acre
M. Smith's
Prin 1
Paternoster Row
Pryor
Capet and Turnery
Opposte Creven-Str Ct
The
Mr. Street
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Middlesex Oe Journal
Spoleniby
Maetocks
Goldensquarey
Wee Pound- Lane
Glapton
J. John’s
Hackney
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