The Anti-Craftsman and the Church Fear Campaign
A polemic traces the anti government faction in Britain arguing their alarms about church and constitution were manufactured to unsettle public opinion. It recalls the accession of George I, condemns false charges, and warns against repeating disruptive, unproven accusations that threaten liberty and national unity. It cites Marlborough, Godolphin, and the need for evidence before labeling officials enemies of the constitution.
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Great Britain
Europe
King George
B—ke
Rede
Marlborough
Godolphix
Britain
Bristol Merchant Encounters French Warship at Sea
London report states the Bristol Merchant sailing from Philadelphia to Leghorn met a French ship of about 200 guns and 150 men off the Western Islands. The French demanded the captain board the French vessel but, due to high seas, the captain refused to send a boat. The French fired, a six pound shot struck under the cabin windows and broke an upper deck beam, then fired four or five more shots.
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Philadelphia
Leghorn
Africa
Old Spain
Renchman