Government first principles and the rise of elected offices
A Middlesex Journal letter argues that stable government rests on property balance and rotational offices. It surveys English history from Henry VII to Elizabeth I, tracing how frequent elections safeguarded liberty, and condemns rulers who undermined Parliament through prorogation and standing parliaments. MARCELLUS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Machiaver
Henry the
Elizabeth
Europe
Edward
Richard
Commons
Kingdon
Henry the Eight
Charles the
Marcellus
Chronicle of Liberty
Dri Musgrave
Chévalier D’eon
George II
Prince of Wales
Norfolk
William Draper
Junius
Guildhall
Janis “Hodes
Alderman Beckford
Bordush
Southwark
Wiltshire
Idris
J. Mawbeys
Humber
Ad Bose
Court life and petitions fill London notices
Friday and yesterday in London saw Majesties at court and at Covent Garden Theatre. Ambassadors departed after visits, petitions spread across counties, and legal and scholarly appointments noted. Earl of Eglington’s death in a shooting incident shocks society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James’s
Admiralty
Sir Edward Hawke
Royal Navy
William Henry’ ‘Lyttelton
Lisbon
Hereford
Beverley
Wintorton
Hertfordshire
Kingston
Middlesex
Northumberland
Surrey
Denbighshire
Wiltshire
Essex
Buckinghamshire
Norfolk
Yorkshire
London
Gloucestershire
Westminster
Herefordshire
Devonshire
Fragmentary Note On Terms And Assurances
OCR reading shows a garbled request about accommodating friends and a race timing with terms of engagement. It mentions Mrs. Chats at Moz. 1595, Fleer Street, advising on necessary arrangements and assurances regarding secrecy and trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hareo Pels
Chats
Auction of Jamaica Rum and Batavia Arrack This Week
Highly specific parcels of old Cantac Brandy Jamaica Rum and Batavia Arrack offered at Ludgate Hill vaults and warehouses. Prices per gallon listed with discounts for cash and larger quantities. delivery available anywhere in Condón. Five gallon purchases receive a discount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashley
Ludgate-Hill
Jamaica
Batavia
Green blinds and folding window shades from Deering
A London listing describes light green blinds that resist fading and a dark green option that blocks light, with quick one minute setup by William Deering the original maker at Great Newport Street near Long Acre. It notes blinds suitable for rooms and a range of invention tables for games like backgammon draft cribbage or hazard plus desks and breakfast tables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Deering
Newport-street
Long Acre
London
Also Mentioned on This Page
Middlesex Journal
Sir
Ted
Lord Halifax
Wilkes
Wilmot
Robert Blamp4 Treg
Canbriteee
Waf Aiiect
Dyvigui
Dee-Law
Carliffe
St. Peter's College
Sociesty For the Encouragement of Arts, &c
Strand
Edinburgh
Earl of Eglington
Lord Eglington
Lord Kelly
Campbell
Eggington
Scotland
Collingwood Rodhan
Gravesend
Ralph Milbanke
Richmond
Whitchurch
Edgeware
Carnarvons
Hayward
Corsica
Fayse
Jjohn Glynn
Vite NU
ST Beek Pee Sks Freeholder’s Magazine
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