A Jurist’s Caution on Laws and Juries of Old England
A long, dense critique argues against radical legal reforms and embrace of ancient forms, praising juries and the law of England. It recalls a magistrate who balanced precedent, clarity, and impartiality, and warns that novelty without solid grounds risks perverting justice and weakening freedoms. It also recounts a diplomatic scene where Mr. G asserts England’s demand for Turk Island’s restoration, framing resolve and prompt action as essential to national sovereignty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Kingdom
King’s Bench
The
the-Chancery
Opinionum Commenta
Nature Judicia
Falkland Islands Crisis Refresher From Grenville Debate
The article reviews Anglo-Spanish tensions over Falkland Islands and recalls a 1764 Turks Island incident. It contrasts a cautious parliamentary stance with Grenville’s push for spirited action to preserve peace amid a looming continental friction. It notes that readers may value an authentic account of Grenville’s position in that prior episode.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falkland Islands
G. Grenville
Turks Island
France
W. Bincley
Newgate
Swany
Norfolk Street
Episto
Ito
Yjohn
Wilkes
Elgie
Liberty
Dittinék
William
King's Benchi
Tod's Shrub and Wrapped Punch for Public Sale
Tod offers shrub and punch preparations for home use with prices per gallon and discounts for publicans. Orders payable on delivery. Available at 2 Disflaff Lane London with pure element formulations and flavored rums. Trade inquiries welcome through boards or prints with operator notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lis
Wrehowne, Io
Diflaff Lane
London
Gallen
Ted
N.B
Prophecy of Samuel Megvan A Plague of Verse and Prose
A 1750 prospectus for Samuel Megvan Mor, presenting a premier tome in 300 pages with 269 in verse and 40 in prose. Subscriptions priced at 3s 6d, delivered in weekly numbers on blue paper, installments split with first half paid upfront. Subscriptions accepted at Megvan’s academy Rose Street, Elmfly Books Strand, and Walls Newdinan Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amuel Megevan
Garden Bu Corps
Wo. V
Author's Academy
Rose- Street
Greek-Street
Sydo
Elmfly
Strand
Controversial Pamphlet on Royal Household Servant Case
A fragmented pamphlet noted by officers of His Majesty's Household discusses a servant girl deemed "totally incurable" and authenticated, attributed to Charles Ha late surgeon to the Savoy. Printed and sold by J Dikwelly Lane near Charing-Crove with copies in Piccadilly and Paternoster Row pamphlet shops.
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Meuse
Charles
Savoy
J. Dikwelly
Charing-Crote
Piccadilly
J. Williams
Pater-notte
the Royal
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Almon
Count Guérchy
Turks-Island
Forks
Tfland
Portsmouth
Great Britain
Honduras
Middlesex Journal
Tod
Prc
Eaxen
Portey Pot
Ountain
Ifba
Sana Iherjith
Mozell
Hock Nadeira
Ion Hendy
Jamaica
Rit Beit
iMelalles
Batavia
Geneva
Beit
Lordial
Publied
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