Navy Captains Seek Pay Rise in Questioned Budget Move
In the House of Commons debate on naval pay, Lord Howe petitioned for the Navy Captains’ half-pay increase, urging a committee reference. Lord North opposed, citing public finances and broader claims risk. Captain Phipps argued for relief amid hardship, while Col. Barre and Colonel North weighed precedent, costs, and service merit. The discussion touched naval prestige, past rewards, and potential future demands. The debate continues in the next note.
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Tuessey
T. Townshend
Lord North Rose
W Hoble
Lord Howe
James
William
Lord North
Phipps
France
Phat
Professon
Charles Saunders
Adval
Chef
Just
Negessary
Committee of Supply
Colonel Barre
Charles ‘Townshend
War Office
London
Passage on Duelling Reads to Lords Townshend and Bellomont
To the Editor the GENERA EVENING Post, the author laments duelling after a quarrel between Lords Townshend and Bellomont. A cited excerpt from Dollor Sheriock's Discourse on Death warns that revenge with swords and risking bloodshed reveals hearts of murderers. The piece urges readers to read the warning before escalating personal feuds.
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Genera Evening Post
Townshend
Bellomont
Seribfly
Dollor Sheriock
Quarrel and Murder Motives in St John’s View
The text argues that many in quarrels harbor murderous intent even without acting. It cites St John declaring no murderer has eternal life and notes such dwellers risk both lives and souls for honor, accepting little value on their afterlife for a point of pride.
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St John
Reland
St. Georges Channel
Englisfman
Dueling and Pride Among Irish Gentlemen of the Period
A reflective travelogue criticizes Irish society for frequent duels and a fierce code of honor among all ranks. The narrator visits a mayoral hall feast, notes lavish dressing, costly entertainments, and women’s taste for fashion, then worries this luxury drains fortunes and breeds unhappiness. He condemns gaming, excessive display, and public pleasure as dangerous for youth and households. He urges temperance and frugality as remedies.
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Parposs
Westminster
Yttas
Mife Jenny
London
Flith
S Mall
J.N
Letter recounts a country town mayor's public entertainment
A correspondent visits a country town near London and describes a mayoral public entertainment held for the corporation and local residents. The visit includes remarks on attire, social expectations, and the genteel display of guests, noting the expense and Puritan sensibilities in the event.
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London
Corporation
Fone
Andras
Sketch on Contradictions in Clergy Qualifications for Church of England
This Day price 6d. sketch discusses contradictions in the obligations upon clergy to qualify for ministry in the Church of England as by law established. Sold by S Bladon in Paternoster Row. Correspondents to address the Secretary at the Feathers Tavern Strand.
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England
Feathers Tavern
Sirand
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House of Commons
General Evening Post
Ireland
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