Kings Men of Belial Oppose Taxes in American Contention
The fragment chronicles a struggle as King’s tax gatherers press for duties on timber, oil, pitch, and trade while Elders and Americans resist, fearing punishment and insisting on ancestral rights. France and Spain urge unity, promising protections as tensions rise. The piece ends with a teaser for a continuation titled The Second Cuarter on Thursday next.
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Belial
Frederick
Boften
Boron
America
France
Spain
Isles
North America
House of
Rimmon
Rimion
Jo Archey
Egyp
Palestre
Aerica
Irael
Samuel Jones Offers Low Prices at White Horse Yard Drury Lane
A historical notice promotes Samuel Jones selling goods cheaply at No 1c White Horse Yard Drury Lane. It claims his prices are lower and his goods of equal or better quality than rivals, inviting gentlemen and others to habit him with their commands.
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Samuel Jones
White Horse-y
Drury- -Lane
England
Smelt
America
Ireland
Great Britain
Europe
Northampton County Meeting Thanks to Local Representatives
Northampton March 29 1784 a county meeting received the 2nd report on investigations into public economy. Resolutions praise Lucy Knightly and Thomas Powys Elgis for their energetic work and urge continued parliamentary deliberation toward a general well regulated system of reform. The meeting adjourns to hear the summer office commission reports and mails the resolutions to county members. A postscript rails against Smeltims and Tory excess, calling for liberty under parliamentary control.
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Lucy Knightly
Thomas Powys
Elgis
Northampton
House of Commons
London Parliament resumes after recess and Manila expedition talk
London notes the Commons meet after the Baker recess and petitions from counties will be debated as a matter of high moment. Lords do not meet Friday. A Hague-based source suggests no war with the States General, while India dispatches report Munro preparing to move on Manila with Hughes expected to arrive. success hoped if Spaniards lack reinforcements and ransom protests loom. Public awaits word on Sir Henry Clinton with potential April timing.
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Ports-aourh
Plymouth
France
Hackson
Mit Ray
Ray
Hyde Park
W——n
B—k
Lord Hillsborough
Ireland
B K
Jomelli
Signor
Saverio Mattei
Metastasio
Fertiso
Hanover Square
Matthew Hay
Ayr
Plewlands
T.N. Lake
Abingdon
Mills Philadelphia Qhater
Islington
John Hay
Belton
Edinburgh
House of Commons
England
House of Lords
Hague
India
Hector Munro
Pondicherry
Manila
Edward Hughes
Manilla
Henry Clinton
Friends of
Ministry
Naval Movements Reported in Leith Roads
April 3 news notes ships in Leith Roads arriving and sailing. Wind N W. Warwick brings trade from Portsmouth. Three Sisters Ranger Lynx Resolution Busy Sprightly Expediticon sail or arrive. True Briton Ramsey returns with outward bound. Tartar privateer remains. Dover reports Ranger Molizy Iron Litbon.
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Deal
Wind N. W
Warwick
Portsmouth
Ranger
Lynx
Resolution
Ramsey
DPD
Leith Roads
Carren
Prices of Stocks at Txvs O Clock
Prices of stocks and government annuities listed with percentages and old bonds. Notes show Bank of England long annuities and consols with varying rates, India stock, South Sea stock, Mary Assurance, Lottery Tickets, and exchange bills. Contains many figures like 60 3-4s, 72s, and 19977 noted alongside dates and bond terms.
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Dito
India
South Sea
New Mary Assurance
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New Yok
Catolina
Charles Town
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Minnistry
Pedro and Segovia
Hidfor
Lady’s Magazine
C.ontafning
Ella W.rthy
Eshop Taylor
Lucretia
Huttry
Beaufort
Tiais
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G. Kohinsan
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