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Reflections on spring, under the following heads: sun-rise. - Mountain. - Dale. - Farmer and Lark. Cock and Hen. - Shrubs and Flowers. - Insects. May-Pole, Lad and Lass. - Brook. - Fish and Fishing. River and Willow. - Prospect. - Trees. Shepherd. - House-Dog. - Sun-Set. - Night. By a lady.
Lady.Date: [1760?]- Books
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From the Court of Chancery. The Right Honourable Brownlow Lord Brownlow, Appellant. James Devie, Clerk, - - - - - - - - Respondent. The Appellant's case.
Brownlow, Brownlow Cust, Baron, 1744-1807.Date: 1782]- Books
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A general bill of all the christnings and burials In the Parish of St. Luke, Chelsea, Middlesex, from the 21st of December, 1788, to the 21st of December, 1789. Presented by their obedient Servant, George Goodyer, Deputy Clerk. Whereof have died, Years of Age, Under Two Years of Age 66 Between Two and Five - 27 Five and Ten - 12 Ten and Twenty - 7 Twenty and Thirty - 19 Thirty and Forty - 16 Forty and Fifty - 21 Fifty and Sixty - 19 Sixty and Seventy - 20 Seventy and Eighty - 18 Eighty and Ninety - 3 Ninty and a Hundred - 2 In all 236 Diseases and Casualties. Aged - 24 Ague - 4 Apoplexy - 4 Asthma - - 7 Cancer - 2 Childbed - 1 Cholic - 3 Consumption - 60 Convulsions - 20 Dropsy - - 2 Drowned by Accident 3 Fever - 20 Fits - - 18 Gout - 1 Gripes - 6 Hooping Cough - 4 Inflamation - 5 Measles - - 6 Mortification - 3 Palsy - - 4 Small Pox - 20 Teeth - 10 Thrush - 7 In all 236 Abortive and Still-Born - 4 Christned Males 80 Females 69 In all 149 Buried Males 134 Females 102 In all 236 Decreased in the Baptisms this Year 4 Increased in the Burials this Year 6. N. B. Out of which Number of Burials were 8 Strangers buried.
Parish of Saint Luke (Chelsea, London, England)Date: 1789]- Books
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Arthur Magenis, Esquire, - - - - appellant. John Magenis, gentleman, - - - - respondent. The respondent's case.
Magenis, John.Date: 1743]- Books
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Catch hold on to day. A new song. Sung at Vauxhall Gardens, by Mrs. Wrighten.
Date: [1792 - 1839]- Books
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The right Honourable Brownlow Lord Brownlow, appellant. James Devie, Clerk, - - - - - Respondent. Appendix to the Appellant's case.
Brownlow, Brownlow Cust, Baron, 1744-1807.Date: 1782]- Books
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Provisional cavalry. The following are Part of the Resolutions of the General Meeting of Lieutenancy, held at Leeds, on Monday the 5th of February, 1797. -. s. d. For cloathing every Man enrolled - - - 2 9 6 For providing Furniture for the Horse - - - 4 0 0 For extra expences in maintaining and keeping the Horse fit for such service for one Year - - - - 6 0 0 For the principal ballotted who has not a Horse or having one that is unfit for Service, for providing a Horse to be approved for the purpose - - - - 15 0 0 To the principal ballotted, who is unfit for Service, for providing a substitute to attend the general Musters 7 7 0 - The Cavalry within this District are to be mustered on Monday the 17th of April for the first time; at Doncaster, Rotherham, and Sheffield.
Yorkshire (England). Commissioners of Lieutenancy.Date: [1797]- Books
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John Giffard, clerk, - - appellant. John Webb, - - - - - respondent. The respondent's case.
Webb, John, farmer.Date: 1735]- Books
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A general treatise of husbandry and gardening. Containing such observations and experiments as are new and useful for the improvement of land. With An Account of such extraordinary Inventions, and natural Productions, as may help the Ingenious in their Studies, and promote universal Learning. ... . With variety of curious cutts. By Richard Bradley, Fellow of the Royal Society.
Bradley, Richard, 1688-1732.Date: M.DCC.XXIV. [1724]- Books
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The second night. Theatre Royal, Drury-Lane, This present Friday, March 14. 1794, Will be Performed, a grand selection of sacred music From the Works of Handel. Part I. And Coronation Anthem. ̀̀god save the King.'' Air. - ̀̀he layeth the Beams'' Etius. Air. - ̀̀o had I Jubal's Lyre'' - Joshua Air-̀̀let me wander.'' - L'allegro. Chorus. - ̀̀gird on thy sword.'' Saul. Recit. Accd. - ̀̀deeper and Deeper.'' Air. - ̀̀waft her Angels.'' Jeptha. Air. - ̀̀let the bright Seraphim'' Samson. Accompanied on the Trumpet by Mr. Hyde Chorus. - ̀̀for unto us'' Messiah. Part II. Introduction and Chorus. ̀̀ye sons of Israel.'' - Joshua. Air. - ̀̀why do the Nations?'' - Messiah. Air. - ̀̀what tho' I trace.'' Solomon. Chorus. - ̀̀welcome! Welcome! Saul. Cantata. - Mad Bess, - Purcel Concerto Violin, Mr. Giornovichi Air. - Pleasure my former ways, Time and Truth. Air. - ̀̀o magnify the Lord'' Air. - ̀̀tears such as tender Fathers.'' Deborah. Grand Chorus. - ̀̀hallelujah for the Lord.'' Messiah. Part III. Air. - ̀̀lord remember David.'' Sosarmes. Air. - ̀̀heart thou seat of soft delight'' - Acis and Galarea Chorus. - ̀̀he gave them hailstones.'' - - Israel in Egypt. Air. - ̀why does the God of Israel sleep,'' Chorus, and March -̀̀see the conquering Hero.'' - Judas Mac. Air. - ̀̀angels ever bright and fair.'' - - Thodora. Air. - ̀̀sing ye to the Lord.'' Double Chorus. - ̀̀the Horse and his Rider.'' - - Israel in Egypt. Directors of the Oratorios, Mr. Linley, and Mr. Storace. The Principal vocal performers Mr. Harrison, Mr. Meredith, of Liverpool, (being his Second Appearance in London) Master Welsh, Mr. Dignum, Mr. Miller, (being his First Performance in Public) Mr. Kelly. Signora Storace, Miss Leake, Mrs. Bland, Mrs. Crouch. In Part II. a Concerto on the Violin by Mr. Giornovichi. (being his Second Publick Performance.) Amongst the Principal Instrumental Performers are Messrs. Ashe, W. Parke, Parkinson, Mason, Hyde, Flacks, Ashbridge, Ely, &c. Leader of the Band Mr. Shaw. Boxes 6s. Pit 3s. 6d. Gall. 2s. Upper Gall. 1s. No Money to be returned. Books of the performance to be had at the Theatre.
Theatre Royal, Drury Lane (London, England)Date: 1794]- Books
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A collection for the improvement of husbandry and trade. Consisting of many valuable materials relating to corn, cattle, coals, hops, wool, &c. With a compleat catalogue of the several sorts of earths, and their proper product; the best sorts of manure for each; with the art of draining and flooding of lands; as also full and exact histories of trades, as malting, brewing, &c. the description and structure of instruments for husbandry, and carriages, with the manner of their imrovement; an account of the rivers of England, &c. and how far they may be made navigable; of weights and measures, of woods, cordage, and metals; of building and stowage the vegetation of plants, &c. with many other useful particulars, communicated by several eminent members of the Royal Society, to the collector, John Houghton, F.R.S. Now revised, corrected, and published, with a preface and useful indexes, by Richard Bradley, F.R.S. and professor of botany in the University of Cambridge. In three volumes.
Houghton, John, 1640-1705.Date: M,DCC,XXVII. [i.e. 1727 - 1728]- Books
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John Miller, tobacconist in Greenock, - appellant. William Alexander, Esquire, - - - respondent. The respondent's case.
Alexander, William, approximately 1690-1761.Date: 1758]- Books
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The British gardener's new director, chiefly adapted to the climate of the northern countries: Directing The Necessary Works In The Kitchen, Fruit, and Pleasure Gardens, And In The Nursery, Green-House, and Stove. By Sir James Justice, Bart. F. R. S. and one of the principal Clerks of Sessions in Scotland. With the addition of his dissertation on the culture of forest-trees. To this Edition are prefixed I. His Treatise on Vegetation with Directions for making Compost for the more curious Flowers. II. An Alphabetical List of Flower Seeds, directing to the Season of sowing them. III. - of Flower Roots, with the Time of setting them. IV. - of Seeds of Trees and Flowering Shrubs, with Directions. V. - of Seeds for the improvement of Land. VI. - of American Tree Seeds, shewing in what particular Manner they are to be sown. Vii. - of the most valuable Oriental single and semi-double Hyacinths, with Reference to their Botanical Names and Culture. Viii. An Explanation of the Botanical Terms made use of in the Work. Illustrated with copper plates.
Justice, James, 1698-1763.Date: M.DCC.LXV. [1765]- Books
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Positively the last night By Permission of the Rev. the Vice-Chancellor and the Worshipful the Mayor. Mr. Kean having been particularly desired by several Gentlemen of the University to give his Lounge for One Evening more, takes the liberty of informing them, and the University at large, that he purposes giving it this Evening, Monday, December 13, 1790, At the Town Hall, Mr. Kean, From the Theatres Royal Drury Lane, Covent Garden, Hay Market, Bath, Bristol, &c. and an Honorary Member of the Anacreontic Society, London, who has distinguished himself in the most eminent Manner in that convivial and elegant Circle, and before His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, at Brighton, In three parts, will give his Evening Lounge; consisting of Imitations, Theatrical and Senatorial. Part I. Shift's introduction to Sir Wm. Wealthy, from the Minor. Friar Laurence - - - - - Mr. Hull Romeo - - - - - - - - - Mr. Wroughton Iago - - - - - - - - - The late Mr. Henderson Reparation - - - - - - - Messrs. Lee Lewis & Banister, jun. Piere - - - - - - - - - Mr. Bensley And Crochet and Quaver, a Delineation of two eminent Music Venders in London, with Additons; After which Mr. Kean will give a favourite Irish Song, called Paddy Bull's Expedition. Part II. Harlequin's Invasion - - - Mr. Waldron Romeo - - - - - - - - - Mr. Holman Bon Ton - - - - - - - - Mr. King Robin, in the Waterman - - - Mr. Lamash Alexander the Great - - Late Mr. Barry And Smirk, after the Manner of a well-known Auctioneer in London. Part III. Admirl Bnbow (a Song) - - - After the Manner of a Common Sailor. Hamlet - - - - - - - - Mr. Kemble Grave Digger - - - - - - Mr. Quick Charles, in the School for Scandal, Messrs. Smith and Kemble The Author - - - - - - The late Mr. Foote Richard Coeur de Lion - - Mr. Banister, sen. In the Course of the Evening Mr. Kean will give an Imitation of George Saville Carey, In his Dialogue between Foote and Weston. To conclude with a Senatorial Dialogue Between Two Luminaries of St. Stephen's Chapel. To begin at Eight O'Clock precisely. - Admittance, Two Shillings.
Kean, Moses, -1792.Date: 1790]- Books
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A review of the debate now in agitation, amongst the Baptists in the west of England; the subject of unscriptural prayers and doxologies. By a friend to all parties.
Friend to all parties.Date: [1790?]- Books
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London out of town, or, the family genius's. A farce, - with songs. By A. Maclaren.
MacLaren, Archibald, 1755-1826.Date: [1800]- Books
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An appeal from Scotland. James Earl Fife, - - - - Appellant. The Right Honourable William Lord Banff, and Peter Garden, Esq; of Dalgety, - Respondents. Et e contra. Case for the Respondents in the Original, and Appellants in the Cross, Appeal.
Banff, William Ogilvy, Lord, -1803.Date: 1781]- Books
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To the worthy liverymen of the city of London. Gentlemen, your poll and interest are desired for Sir Robert Ladbroke, Knt. Father of this city, To be One of your Representatives in Parliament. In whose Favour the Declaration was made by the Sheriffs. A Gentleman whose constant Zeal in Support of the Rights and Privileges of his Fellow-Citizens has stood the Test of Experience, and whose past Conduct affords the best Security for your future Confidence. At the Close of the Poll this Afternoon the Numbers stood thus: Thursday Friday Total For Sir Robert Ladbroke - 305 -- 913 - 1218 The Hon. Thomas Harley - 341 -- 829 - 1170 Sir Samuel Fludyer - - 318 -- 710 - 1028 Mr. Alderman Beckford - 312 -- 652 - 964 Sir Richard Glyn - - 308 -- 654 -- 962 - The Poll-Books will be opened To-Morrow at Nine O'Clock, and close at Three in the Afternoon.
Date: 1761]- Books
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Gilbert Laurie, Esquire, Lord Provost of the city of Edinburgh, and others, the Governors of the Hospital founded within that City, by the deceased George Herriot, Jeweller, - - - - Appellants. Walter Ferguson of the City of Edinburgh, Esq; and John Cleland, late Gardener there, - Respondents. The Respondents Case.
Ferguson, Walter, writer.Date: 1774]- Books
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Psalmody, Translated from the High German: To which is added, a supplement, with Their proper Tunes, and thorough Bass.
Date: MDCCLXVII. [1767]- Books
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Advice to a son at the university, design'd for holy orders. By a clergyman.
Curteis, Thomas, approximately 1660-1747.Date: MDCCXXV. [1725]- Books
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The Oxfordshire garland. In four parts
Date: [1736 - 1763]- Books
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An Atlas to Walker's geography and gazetteer. World, - plate I. These plates are inserted in geography. Mechanical figures, &c. II. Astronomical ditto, III. Solar system, &c. IV. Optical figures, V. Botanical ditto, VI. General chart of the world, VII. United States of America, VIII. Europe, - - IX. England and Wales, - X. Scotland, - - XI. Ireland, - - XII. Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Finland, - XIII. Northern part of Russia, XIV. Souther part of Russia, XV. Poland, as divided, XVI. Germany, Plate XVII. Swisserland, - XVIII. Holland, or seven united provinces, - XIX. Netherlands, - XX. France in departments, XXI. Spain and Portugal, XXII. Italy, - - XXIII. Turkey in Europe, and Hungary, - - XXIV. Asia, - - XXVII. West Indies, - XXVIII. North America in general, XXIV. South America, - XXX. Historical chart, XXXI.
Date: 1798- Books
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Hints and cautions, for the information of the Churchwardens and Overseers of the Poor Of the Parishes of St. Giles in the Fields and St. George, Bloomsbury, In the County of Middlesex: and, Rules, Orders, and Regulations for Maintaining, Governing, Employing, and Regulating the said Poor; Made by the Vestry of the said Parishes, By virtue and in pursuance of the Statute 14 Geo. 3. c. 62.
St. Giles in the Fields (London, England)Date: [1797]- Books
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By authority of the sheriffs. The poll for Members of Parliament for the City of Norwich, taken the 5th day of April, 1784. Candidates. Votes. Sir Harbord Harbord, of Gunton, Bart. - 2305 The Right Hon. William Windham, of Felbrigg 1297 The Hon. Henry Hobart, of Intwood - 1233 Gilbert Brownsmith. Esq. John Day, Esq. - - Sheriffs and Returning Officers.
Norwich (England)Date: [1784]