Masquerade at Haymarket Spreads Whimsical Costumed Revelry
A Monday night masquerade at the Haymarket featured vivid costumes including a natural dancing cock with a white gold trimmed domino, a flamboyant female ruffian, and a clever pair of breeches and petticoat. Many disguises impressed, but some fell short, with sailors and friars miscast. A notable trio, led by Virtor and a well-dressed companion, carried the evening with flair, while others lapsed into fatigue and misjudged wit.
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Reader asks why mercy to bakers cheating the public
A constable reader letter to the editor laments Lord Mayor of London punishing bakers for cheating weights, arguing mercy favors the rich and harms the poor. The correspondent Timothy Trusty, near sleep in his gout, pleads for justice as he notes a wife and two children and fears for their future.
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Conversion and Death of Count Struensee Book Review
Editor praises Degmunter's Narrative translated by Wendeborn as a humane, rational account of a man torn by lust and ambition turning to piety on death. He lauds the author translator and clergy guidance, noting the book offers instruction for believers and comfort for the unbeliever.
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Fragmentary Latin Quotation Reflects Clerical Dilemma
Readable fragments show a confused cleric described as bewildered by Libertinism and Materialism. The excerpt mentions Tam Sit and a line attributed to a cleric designated AS APTA CLERICUS, hinting at a manuscript page or dialogue.
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British House of Commons Session Failed Private Business
In London on Wednesday April 13 the Speaker chaired until private business dominated. Lord North moved to withdraw the American business day and set Friday to discuss civil government in Boston. He also planned a bill to protect lives and property in America. A committee report on Gov Fitzmaurice’s bill included a surplus clause for Abram Fitzmaurice. The London City petition opposed diverting Thames conservancy to river navigation authorities. No debates. gallery doors locked. adjournment to today. The Queen sent a congratulatory message to the House.
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Petition on linen manufacture and navigable canals
A petition on linen manufacture was presented to the House of Commons and sent to the linen trade committee which will reconvene tomorrow. The committee met in the great room with Sir Thomas Frankland presiding, but adjourned to Monday due to disputes over canal tolls and seeking constituent input. Meanwhile the Lords discussed sheriff accountability and a speech attributed to Col L Li criticizing sheriffs for wrongful summons, reflecting ongoing political tensions in Britain.
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Fragmented Parliament Debate and Maritime News Recap
Fragmentary excerpts shift from parliamentary dispute over prerogatives and punishment to a maritime update. Capt. Smith reports a French 6gun man of war pursuing English vessels near Nichola Mole, with British ships fleeing. Spaniards seize Jamaica-bound trade, imprisoning crews. Dispatches note military actions in Poland and Vienna, Dutch East India losses, and Bank of England officers for 1774. royal visit to Drury Lane closes with play The Chances.
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Fire relief meetings in Shrewsbury town hall
Reports recount a town gathering to aid fire victims with over six hundred pounds pledged. A committee was formed to distribute funds proportionally to losses and needs among the distressed residents and neighbors.
The Fourth Number of Monthly Miscellany April 1774
The fourth number of The Monthly Miscellany to be published tomorrow the 19th instant. It may be had at R. Snage, No 29 Paternoster-row London and all booksellers and news carriers in the kingdom. Price 6d. Embellished with two copper plates a portrait of Lord Lyttelton and a representation of the School of Shakespeare. Contains original essays letters anecdotes and poetical pieces along with selections from other magazines and reviews.
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Prices of Stocks and Letters to Lord N-w
An old officer and A. B.'s lines to Lord N-w are received and may appear next week. Our Country customer and correspondent are assured that stock prices are never omitted except on holidays or days with no business in the funds.
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