Fashionable Well-Tale Excerpt On Colley Cibber Visit
A fragment from a xiv book untitled The Fashionable Well-Tale describes Colley Cibber and the Duke of Wharton visiting Winchendon in Buckinghamshire. The coach is trapped in a muddy slough and Cibber quips that the duke cannot run out of his estate.
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Colley Cibber
Winchendan
Wharton
Buckingham
Cuibber
Laurent
Duke of Wharton
Colley
Duke
Debates in Upper House Weigh Naval Standoff Fears
The General Evening Post notes a lengthy Upper House debate last Tuesday night on imperial defence. The Navy was defended as capable of defying two formidable states, while some nobles argued for coercive measures deemed indispensable. The writer prays Providence for calmer, liberty-balanced policies and asks a liberal-minded leader to chart secure, dignified measures for America and Britain.
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North America
Quebec
Adm
Rnl
Canada
Capuin John Knox
Anc
E. Johnston
Evening Post
Resolution on addressing the Crown and Navy Augmentation
In Monpary February 13, the Speaker opened the session with a resolution to present humble thanks to the King for his message. A Committee debated Loch North’s motion for a navy augmentation of 490 seamen and 1775 total strength, with 41 per man per month. Debate questioned efficacy, American trade impact, and necessity of coastal force versus broader imperial policy.
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House Or Commons
Monpary
Loch North
Lord Noth
Masslachusetts-bay
North America
New England
Cdith
America
Massachusetts-bay
C—wall
Newfoundland
Debate on American dependence and British policy prior to war
The passage critiques Administration for delaying action on American rebellion, arguing they misread independence aims. Fox accuses the Treasury of slothful policy, claiming earlier decisive measures would have prevented rebellion. The House approved the question without a division, adjourning after six.
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America
Treasury Bench
House
Land tax bill passes in Upper Assembly with royal assent imminent
The Upper Assembly yesterday read a third time and passed a land tax aid bill and the mutiny discipline measure. Courts and councils discussed Bristol election eligibility for Burke, and notices were given for further merits. The Earl of Chatham received thanks for his approach to colonial differences, and the Common Council resolved to oppose a proposed New England fishery bill and seek relief amid tensions with America.
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Samuel Windus
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Burcot
Normanton
Lidlington
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Bristol
Burke
House of Peers
Marquis of Rham
America
R—forf
G—er
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Earl of Chatham
House of Lords
Lord Chatham
British tensions and naval actions near Rochfort harbor
Reports describe a French frigate bound from Jersey to Rochfort attacked near Rochfort harbor with most crew lost. a hasty rescue by a whaling vessel followed. A phibemat's servant was found wounded near Whitechapel road. price lists show market rates at Leadenhall and Whitechapel. A farmer at Eartham reports losses from a high tide.
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Phibemat
Whitechapel-road
Leadenhalg Market
Houwle
Whitechapel
Lewes
Eartham
Chichester
High Water Timetable for London Bridge
The notice lists high water times for London Bridge with entries for tomorrow at 58 minutes after 1 AM, 29 minutes after 2 PM, Thursday at 2 minutes after 3 AM and 2 minutes after 3 PM with additional notes.
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London Bridge
Market Prices For Corn And Stocks In Local Exchange
Prices listed show Corn ranges from 46 to 53 cents per quarter, Barley 23 to 27 6d, Rye 25 to 27 3d, Oats 14 to 18s, and various flours and malts with figures per fack or quar. Stock entries include Bank Stock at 14244, South Seas disco figures, and multiple per cent references. Afternoon session noted at One o' Clock.
Letter to editor denies authorship of London Evening Post piece
VERAX writes to the Ganense Evening Post defending a parish rector near Nantwich from being accused as the author and publisher of a harsh London commentary. He states he did not create or cause publication of the material and condemns any similar character assassination. He acknowledges sometimes criticizing infamous individuals but rejects insinuations about authorship and warns enforcers of such slander.
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Nantwich
London Evening Post
VERAX
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