Debate over Peerage Dignity and Parliamentary Interference
A letter denounces ministerial attempts to influence Scottish peer elections, arguing such meddling breaches constitutional rights and threatens constitutional collapse. It condemns Lord North and Lord Sandwich for usurping parliamentary privileges, urges prosecution of improper acts, and warns against anti Papist polemics while condemning excessive power and corruption in government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edinburgh
Theo
Coomera
Earl of Selkirk
Scotland
Lord Selkirk
Lord North
Commons
Lord Sandwich
Parliament
House of Péets
Alarm over Papists and Jewish refugees in England
The writer questions the constant newspaper alarms about Papists and waves of Jews fleeing persecution from France Spain and Portugal. He argues priests celebrating mass privately for foreigners may be referenced as treachery, yet urges calmer consideration of these alleged dangers and motives in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Germany
Evenino-Posrt
Jelwixs
Spain
Portugal
Basily
England
Enclosure Debate and Grain Prices Across Counties
A parliamentary speech compares corn prices across counties, noting cheaper grain in some enclosed districts and dearer grain in others like Leicestershire. The speaker urges stopping further inclosures and contends that land kept in tillage supports tens of thousands, while enclosed lands raise prices and harm the poor. Also reports on European affairs, Prussian actions, and Russian mercy to escaped travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leicestershire
Leicester
Kingdom
Enclosures Threaten County Economy and Rural Tenants
A 1771 letter argues that enclosing open fields benefits few wealthy landlords while raising rents and destroying livelihoods for small tenants, artisans, and laborers. It warns that grain and livestock will suffer, villages depopulate, roads worsen, and horse and wool industries decline. Petition to Parliament urged in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntingdon
London Election at Argyle House in 1771
The text reports a political dispute after the election at Argyle House on Wednesday in 1771. It mentions Earl of Roseberry and Earl of Stair, with references to a protest by Earl of Seville and reactions of peers. It notes a gracious prince may influence opinions and mentions the Duke of Buccleugh and a public guard speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonldon
Aelyrood
Fangary
Earl
Roseberry
Seville
Earl of Stair
Balhoulie
Buccleugh
Europe
Stain
Lam
Scotland
Lord Howe
Bok
Spain
Howe
Tate
Hon’ East-India Company
Hag
Beistth Channel
Choiseul
Felon
Hartis
Madrid
Bengal
Malabar
Portmouth
Bartland
Spithead
Falkland Island
Lesox
Royal William
Spithend
Daury-Lans
Almida
Coventr-Garven
King Lear
Mother Shiptons
Debates on Royal Elections and War Prep Amid Global Tension
A fragment from a British publication discusses opposition to royal interference in peer elections, warning against government influence in Scotland’s representation. It notes naval preparations, potential war with Spain, and mutterings of privateering and diplomat shifts as tension rises with France and Madrid. It includes weather, theater listings, and stock prices as part of a broad daily summary.
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Postscript
Ginegar Evenino-Post
Holland
Paris
Department of the Marine
Dantzick
Belling
Konitz
Prussia
Hamnbureh
Prince Henry
Petersburgh
Order of the Black
Court Orlow
Count de Paris
Leghorn
Count Orlow
Russia
Ifet Effendi
Alexandria
Constantinople
Tier Effendi
Alexis Orlow
Ifer Effendi Saja Vizir
London Bridge
IndixStock
Jourh-Sesta
Sac
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