Arrivals At Ports Include Ships From Lisbon and Malaga
A 19th century shipping note records arrivals at Dover and Portsmouth ports. Vessels include Mary and William from Lisbon, Fanny from Malaga, Anglicana and Hughes from Smyrna, Molly Buttle from Oporto, Berrippa Reynolds from Lisbon, Noble Addis from Dominica, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dear
Avril
Somervile
Barcelona
Humphries
Critter
Zant
Gravysenn
Emingendoten
Lozick
Groningen
Fanny
Beale
Pitt
Bridger
Lisbon
Nanny
Clark
Dominica Princess Royal
Richardson
Rotterdam
Vrew
Peter Oneale
Readafs
Emberland
Knupte
Amsterdam
Dover
Walby
Prince Olof
Walton
Oporto
Jacobs
Friesland
Clofe
Clofs
Norden
St George
Guernsy
Mary
William
Knight
Malaga
Hughes
Smyrna
Danish Minister Delivers Credentials at Court in London
The Danish envoy Baron De Jacl arrived in England and presented credentials at court. Baron's colleague Baron Diede de Furstenstein prepared for return to Denmark. Reports note a Chancery suit by a late Duke’s heirs to invalidate his will amid alleged false influence. A New York ship bringing letters dated March 16th claims General Lee with 15,000 troops is near New York and orders disarmament of suspected loyalists. A Jamaica bound dispatch mentions an armed schooner refitted at Port Royal after gales and Spanish aid, and a Jamaica cruiser Lord Anign taking American prizes. Society of Antiquaries chose its council for the year. several new members listed. Fire damages Mr Jackson’s Albemarle Street house, affecting a large family. A Feversham rider and Broad Street thiefs are noted. In Bow Street, counterfeit silver offenses lead to committal of Askey and Biffell. a woman detained for further examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Esterday Baron de Jacl
England
Baron Diede de Furstenstein
Denmark
Tig
Chancery
New-York
Ireland
Lee
New York
Jamaica
William
Wheatley
Gayton
Havanneh
Port Royal
Havannah
Cadiz
Spain
Meértibas
Jemaica
Lord Anign
Kineston
Society of Antiquaries
Society
Dean Milles
Joseph Ayloffe
Bart
Davies Barrington
V. P
Salusbury Brererton
Edward Bridgen
Richard Dalton
Rich. Gough
Michael Lort
V.P
Tho. Morell
William Norris
Daniel Wray
Charles Coombe
Francis
Lord le Despenser
Robert Banks Hodgkinson
George Keate
Edward King
Rodney
Feversham
Caabanel
Meara
Bow-street
John Fielding
Hannah Horner
T.atkey
J. Biffell
John Clarke
Askey
Battlesbridge
Biffell
Sarry
Detention and court scenes mingle with marriages and deaths
A report describes a detainee convulsing under detention and a peace officer testifying about a returning convict. The day closes with a humorous apprenticeship dispute over a married life, followed by marriage notices for Nathan Smith and Hannah Huff, and other short notices of births and deaths including William Stratton in Bombay and Mr Charlney of Coleman Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary le Bow
Nathan Smith
Queen- Street
Cheapside
Hannah Huff
Pancraslane
Queen-street
Vonneck
Goldssmith
Red-hion-sleet
Clerkenwell
Hewitt
Coleman - Street
Epsom
William Mitford
Hampshire
Alcetter
Worcestershire
Bath
Landcake
Paris
Fox
Leather Lane
Holborn
Shrew
Queen’s County
Ireland
Hartpole
Robert Hartpole
Lord Baltinglass
Lawrence
Turor
Lord Apsley
Kingsland Road
Badmaker
Prospect of the Consequences of the Present Conduct
A dated pamphlet issued in Britain discusses the potential outcomes of current policies as seen by Great Britain and America. It notes distribution by J Almon at Bustington House in Piccadilly and by J Bew in Paternofer Row, reflecting 18th century pamphleteering and transatlantic concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
J. Almon
John Earl of Stair
Jr. Altton
Burlington-house
Piccadilly
J. Bew
Paternofter
Idolatry in Politics and Patriotism in Early Commentary
Postscript to the Editor laments mankind’s idolatries across church and state. It warns that faction mirrors superstition, naming modern political idols like Pitt and Wilkes, and accuses supporters of subverting lawful authority. It cautions readers to circulate antidotes to revolutionary ideas and scrutinize the so called Temple of Liberty as a vain, airless castle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Francis
St. Ignatius
St. Pitt
St. Legge
St. Beckford
St. Wilkes
Eutopia
St. Pree
Fober
Adams
Philadelphia
Great Britain
Temple of Liberty
Avery
Budget Proposals Opened in House of Commons
Lord North outlines Ways and Means measures to raise funds for the current year. Proposals include 1.4 million by annuities at 3 percent, 606,000 by lottery, and taxes on carriages, deeds, newspapers, cards, and dice to cover deficits. He urges a one million vote of credit if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hut of Commons
North
Charles Whitworth
A&t
Fragmentary Civic Doctrine Notes From Obscure Texts
Fragmented OCR-like lines discuss duties of frugality and provincial doctrine. Mentions a professed Minister of the gospel of peace, a trumpet, sedition fears, and Tabanan doctrine examples. Contains unclear names and scattered phrases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabanan
Chait
Lord's Lords Petition On Matrimonial Dissolution
Fragmentary report of a Lords session discussing the dissolution of Sir Char Bart’s marriage and a petition from the Duke of St Alban’s. The House ordered all to be summoned for a hearing by the judges, then broke up at four o’clock to reconvene later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Char ‘Bart
Mtr
Cliford
Baréa
Duke of St. Alban
Also Mentioned on This Page
Henry Jordan
Phillips
Windmill-street
Haymarket
Edward Kellet
Ulverstone
Laghathire
Carpenter
William Burnthwaite
John Dixon
Thomas Petty
Ulvetone
Thomas Gate
House
Swan Inn
Alresford
Hooper, Mercer
Meff Atwick
Hooper
New Bend-ftreet
New Bond- Street
Mr. Frankly
T. Becket
Igneer
Adelphi
Strard
Gratbritain
Scotland
Great-Britain
Purlington House
Paternoiterrow
Anne Neville
J. Beth
Exeter Exchange
Daniel
T. Payne
Paternofter-row
Davotster
Royal Academy of Sciences
St. Paul's Church-yard
Worthines
Wales
Casiles
Thomas
T. Evans
Strand
Monmouthshire
Dr. Powell
Pike
Thistleth Waite
Mr. Richardson
Universty of
Wilkie
Postscript
House OF Commons
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