Common sense versus sophistry in property and power
Yorke argues against legal and political sophistry in authorial property and parliamentary authority. He asserts common sense shows authors own their works, that perpetual property is fair, and that power is only delegated to serve the people, not to oppress them. He warns unlimited power would destroy government and stresses that delegated authority must be limited to beneficiaries.
Question on former director's conduct at the East India Company
A London Evening Post letter questions Mr S on past participation in stock dealings and alleged misuse of Company funds. The writer asserts such actions could bankrupt the East India Company and urges proprietors to block his reappointment as Director.
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London Gazette Notices of Knighthood and Appointments
The April London Gazette items announce Sir John Berland ER as Baron of Exchequer and Serjeant at Law with a kiss of the King's hand, Thomas Dampier appointed Dean of Durham, John Majendie named Prebendary at Windsor, and Thomas Fountaine named Canon at Worcester. Reports from St Croix discuss Sir Ralph Payne's voyage toward Crab Island, possible English gains, and potential Franco-Spanish secret negotiations. Rome letters note the Duke and Duchess Cumberland preparing to return to England. Weather, shipping, and racing items follow, including a Newmarket match between Pyrrhus and Mambrino, a fire at Vaughan and Collison, and a double execution notice at Knningen Common, plus obituaries and local deaths.
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