Opposing Views on Government Power and Empire Control
The passage argues that criticism of government measures is natural for liberty and warns against excessive opposition. It defends the right of supremacy over the colonies, critiques opposition for aiding rebellion, and contends taxation of America is permissible if exercised justly. It condemns incendiary rhetoric and factionalism while stressing loyalty to the imperial framework.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
England
America
Dishres
Embrra
Corporation of London
Dinger
Lover of His Country ends with a subjection of America
A fragment from a period piece invokes the sense of duty and sacrifice in a lover of country, asserting that the freedom won will later be demanded from readers or citizens, reflecting themes of national loyalty and responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Request to light four lamps at new street end at once
Inhabitants of Ludgate Hill and Fleet Street urge the commissioners of lamps and pavements to illuminate the four lamps at the end of the new street immediately, not defer till Michaelmas. They warn delays risk more accidents as four patients lie with broken limbs in the hospital from the current darkness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ludgate-hill
Fleetsreet
John Litchheid
Marty
Plymouth
Stonehouse
Dublin
Royal Societies
London
Paris
Berlin
Circle of Science
Neptune
Robert Batson
Trion
M‘sheen
Oarter
Forbes
Liverpool
Greenland
Swansea
Glamorganshire
van Meirop
Monmouthshire
Royal Copper-Works
Leaden-hall Market
Whitechapel
Richardom
Goodluck
Cornhill
Charing-cross
Bank Builings
Stoke-green
Buckinghamshire
Windsor Church
Ward
His Majesty
S&j. George
Eton-college
Young
Thomas Bipp
Aylesbury
Bucks
Loyal Manchester Petition to the King Amid Colonial Tensions
Eight Manchester merchants presented a Loyal Address praising the king’s government, condemning American rebellion, and pledging support for law and royal authority. The note references parliamentary adjournment to October 26, trade disruptions with Britain’s colonies, and a broad view of national security, commerce, and loyalty. Additional items report naval dispatches, French and Spanish concerns, Dublin bread prices, earthquakes, and local notices on ships, weather, and markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Manchester
Lancashire
George Warren
County Palatine of
Lancaster
America
Great Britain
White
Dover
Dominica
Whitehaven
Virginia
Conagiental Congress
Association
Paris
France
Fountainbleau
Madrid
New-York
Frp
Monimia
Cap.Morrison
Glasgow
Thussday
Neptune
Morrison
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Eyewine
Goor
West-India
Newfoundland
Leeds
Westmoreland
Lakehusiday
Wakefield
Richard Towne
Fork
Newcastle
East Indie
Bonbay Ha
Tanna
Warfy
Bombay
Carnatic
Courant
Hamilton
Golden Head
Somerset-house
Strand
Southern’s
St. James’s Street
Poyntan
Newgate-S
Lontone Briape
Ales Zee
India
South Sea
Diwa
Thuc
Consol
India Ann
Bank Aon
Ndia
Pr. Navy, &c
Long Ann
Wheater O
Oufhold
Houfhold
Pope
Alexander Pope
William Warburton
Glouceser
C. Bathurst
W. Strahan
J. and
F. Rivington
S. Crowder
B. Law
T. Longman
T.carlon
Br Hire
J Redon
T. Cadell
T. Becket
J. Knox
R. Baldwigg
E. Johnston
S. Bladon
Alfo Elecant
Long-Acre
Burcheil’s
Ng Devine
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