Rhetoric on British supremacy and American coercion debated
Fragment from a historical discourse discusses Lansdowne orations on British legislative supremacy over colonies, criticizing coercive measures like the Boston Port Bill, arguing constitutional limits, and urging restraint. It contends that the majority in Parliament is misled by loyalists and urges negotiation over force, previewing continuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rica
Great Britain
Cobler
America
Botton
East India Company
Bostonians
Americas
Milborne Port Contested Election in Old Court Leet Debate
A House of Commons committee session on the Milborne Port election features claims that sub‑bailiffs acted as returning officers, illegal precepts, and manipulation by Messrs M and W. Witnesses describe two Leets, a door breach at the Guildhall, and disputes over timing and authority, with assertions of town control by the implicated factions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milborne
House of Commons
Lee
Waters and Brown
Hipperley
Ele@ion
Leether
Lutwell
Woolley
Mir. M
Somerset
Milborne Port i
Pearson
Pearsen
Mafliter
Eider
Pollatig
Melborne -Post
Ottober
Milborne Post
Baynton
Olivér
Barton
Foot
B R
Hawkiesmith
Cone
Mr. M
John A
Vauxhall Walk
Lambeth
Pentleman
Mansfeld
Muctirs
Luccrell
Sherborne
Dorle
Che Didlogee
Gompass
ASB Loeb
Smyrna
Sand
Jenny
Lively
Harriét
Gripe
Co Gants
Harry
Bath
Hazard
Esterday
Tadibidce
Weill
Deliare
Whipster
Jeony
Fathor
Arch
Hanks
Harriet
The Two Misers Farce at Covent-Garden Theatre
A report on the musical farce The Two Misers first performed Saturday at Covent-Garden Theatre. Written and adapted by Mr. O'Hara with music, featuring Mr. Quick, Mrs. Mattocks, Mr. Caley, Miss Jenny Mills Caley, Mr. Dunstall, and others. The author notes scenes drawn from Les Deux Avares.
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Matilda
Franklin
Theatre Royal
Drury-lane
Edwin
Sith
Moscar
Reddish
Siwards
Palaer
Vyourg
Bertha
Briampannt
Moacar
Morcar
Raphard
Witham
Rynalph
William
Yain
Morcau
Siward
Walliam
Socor
Themi
Dinvcar
Quiek
Morgas
Mr. Smith
Miss. Younge
Covent-garden Theatre
Mr. O'Hara
Person
Mr. Quick
Hunks
Ealekid Harrier
Gripe
Mills Caley
Jenny
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MA Tagans
Felice
Corp Mit
Montague
Baja
Gomminee
Mustapha
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