Lord Nths Conduit on Mr Hene Guilt and Acquittal
A letter to the editor discusses Lord Nth's argument in the late affair involving the Prince and Mr Hene. It notes, despite no sufficient evidence, public belief in Hene's guilt contrasted with Lord Nths insistence that the House be ruled by justice, not passion. The piece reflects on acquittal risks, government aims, and court standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princer
England
Old Bailey
John Hughes
Damascus
Chancellor Cowper
Bishop Headley
Baron Gilbert
Addison
Richard Steee
Godfrey Kneller
Watts
Pope
Rowe
Robert Wilks
John Duncombe
M. A
J. Johnson
St. Paul’s Churchyards
Pane Hemet
Princess Amelia
Hemet
Hemet Wholesale and Retail Only By ‘W. Bayley, Perfumer, In Cockspur-freet
Theottom
Haymarket
J. Price
Leadenhall-street
London
M. ‘Purde
Bath
Rancis Spilsbury
Mount-row
Westminster-bridge
Spilsbury
Edward Edwards
Wither’s Court
Whitecross Freer
Alderman Bird
R. Baker
Ivory-turner
Redlion-court
Old-street
Burden
Curry
Millar
Cheapside
Stephen Jackson
Down
Ireland
John Caulfield
Robert Stevenson
Newry
William Turley
Turnmill-street
Clerkenwell
M. Evans
Turk’s-head
Turnmille Street
Edward Harrison
Well-street
Oxford-road
Mr. Hall
Strand
Vallefeure
Royal Exchange
Wilkie
St. Paul’s Church-yard
Brookes
Eeeries Haymarket
Wellreet
M House
Wea
Minter-Bridge
Rejection of bill in Ireland sparks Papist lease fears
Lethe Editor critiques a bill allowing Papists to purchase leases, arguing it risks political bias and endangers Protestant dominance. The piece warns that unemployed Papists and a shift in penal laws could threaten the state and provoke Catholic influence in property rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Trith
Couhitry
Popery
Description of Avalanches and Their Dangers in 18th Century Italy
A correspondent in Antibes reports widespread damage from rain and floods along the Genoa coast, then explains avalanches called Lavanches sweeping from Savoy and Switzerland. These vast snowballs descend rapidly, swallow travelers, uproot trees and buildings, and require pistol shots and vigilant guides to clear paths. Some rescuers search for buried victims. rare survivors emerge frozen but unharmed beyond shock.
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Antibes
Genoa
Nice
Sardinia
Col
Tende
Appennines
Savoy
Switzerland
Borkes &E
Avalanches and Ancient Alpine Dangers Across Europe
The account describes avalanches in Savoy and surrounding regions, noting their immense width and thunderous noise. It recalls historical avalanches from 1499 that terrified Maximilian’s troops without loss of life, and details recent slide events that blocked inner roads, burying mules, drivers, and a post boy, with survivors aided by time and shelter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Italy
Savoy
Yal Media
Maximilian
Lawrence
Steur Rocca
Forti Bxilas
Sardinia
Alps
Turin
Impudence Compared Trisnad Scotcn and Irish
The excerpt contrasts Irish impudence with Scotch impertinence. It describes the Irish as loud and easily offended, prone to bold, ridiculous behavior toward strangers and social superiors. It then notes the Scots advance from humble beginnings to control within households, suggesting political and social maneuvering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trisnad Scotcn
Placing of Offices and Lottery Proceeds in London
A critical call denounces selling public places by officials and pensioners, condemning corrupt practices at Court and in the City. The piece condemns strongmen and advertisers in newspapers, exposing a lottery scheme with prizes totaling 179,230 pounds, the Adelphi area hosting tickets and prize shares, with disclosures about repurchase of effects and distribution methods for prizes and rents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelphi -Lotter
Wenham and Co. Stock-Brokers
Poultry
London
N. B
Adam
Adelphi
Royal Exchange
Jonathan
Robert-street Adelphi
Ready to Buy Places as Liberty Becomes a Currency
A reflection on how money buys offices and liberties in politics. The author laments placemen trading positions, argues virtue and honesty erode as wealth directs access to power, and predicts the cycle will persist while independence is pursued for Court or City gain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of ‘Commons
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Evesine
Lethe
Génekan Evening Post
Edifor
Crown
Lord- Mayor
Chamber of London
Ayige
Tate
John Eachard
Catharine-Hall
Cambridge
Hobbes
T. Davies
Buffet-Street
Covent-garden
Paris
Mestrs. Hopkins and Co
Hif Frith Street
Soho
Dalby
Eliz
Williams
Bulftrade-street
Marybone
J. Dalby
Welbeck Street
F. Newbery, Junior
St. Paul's Church-yard
Bowen
Royal Exchange-gate
Mr. Bayley
Cockspur-street
M. Burehell
Long-acre
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