Letters Defend Popery Debates and Whig Principles
A reader defends liberal Whig principles against anti Popish invectives in The London Evening Post. The letter argues Bellarmin and Suarez supported Whig ideas of limited royal power and resistance, contending Popery is not the creed of tyranny and urging continued fair treatment of religious debates.
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America
Ian
Bellarmin
Rome
Paris
James
Suarez
Populus
Manan
Bourbon
Austria
Moi Popith Dofors
Suarz
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Pamphlet on Papal Authority and Royal Protection
A letter cites Roman Catholic theory asserting papal temporal power is limited and argues the monarchy would defend civil rights. The writer, Philanthropos, urges publication to inform readers and counter bigotry, praising humanity and truth while addressing religious tensions.
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Rota
Philanthropos
The Earl of B-te and Strafford Compared in a Letter
A letter in the London Evening Post likens the Earl of B-te to Thomas Wentworth Strafford, noting both pride and haughtiness. It argues B-te lacks Strafford's fortitude, warns of potential downfall through popular resistance, and cites Wilkes as a contrasting example. MILLIONS reportedly pray for this fate.
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Clarendon
Earl of Strafford
Earl of B—te
Strafford
House of Peers
Earl of
George the ‘Third
Charles
Harry Vane
John Wilkes
Political Epigrams from the Londres Evening Post
Epigrammatic verses critique Bute and court power, liberty versus despotism, and parliamentary corruption. Satirical lines accuse factions of moral compromise, praise freedom, and question the cost of political manipulation on nations and people's rights. The piece uses vivid imagery to contrast tyranny with natural rights and republican ideals.
Noted Patriots Rally for Freedom in Boston Crowd
Amid a surging Boston crowd the orator Howes calls for universal freedom while a minority like Wilkes defend her. Europe remains indifferent as Nature's voice echoes across the scene.
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the. Howes
Wilkes
Boston
Europe
Earthquaker's Fearee Clash Among Two Combatants
A garbled OCR fragment hints at a dramatic duel with thunder and fear, mentioning Jove and a long span of years. It suggests a historic or mythic combat scene, but specifics are unclear due to the fragmentary text.
Commissioners invite sealed tenders for prison works
The Commissioners for taking care of Sick and Hart Seamen announce they will receive sealed tenders on Wednesday the 12th of August to carry out works at Fortox Fort near Go port. Details available at the Commissioners Office or from Mr Newham agent to the said prison.
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Angus
Af Fortox
Goport
Faid
Faid Commissioners
Newham
Jaid Prifon
Marine Society Mobilizes Warm Clothing Drive 1778
The Marine Society of Augst 3, 1778 reports an active drive gathering clothing for volunteers. They note last Saturday's effort clothed by the Society and list donors including Sir Charles Asgill and Co, Halifax and Co, Hankey and Co, Waipuls and Co, Fuller and Co, and others.
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Marine Society
Cloathing Indien
Israish Empire
Leaf
Grable Landmen
Sir
Charles Asgill
Messrs
Marcin and Co
Halifax and
Hankey
Waipuls and Co
Fuller and Co
Dorrien
Grilling and Co
Haares
Childs
Cows
Drem
T.ches
Crofts
Mayne and Co
Pybus and Co
Diplomatic Moves and Naval Reports From Europe
Mails from Holland and Hamburgh dated July 24 note Thugut to reopen Bavaria succession talks in Glitz with Plenipotentiary status as Count de Finkenstein and Baron de Hersberg approach. Paris reports Admiral Keppel protests to save honor amid a rotten fleet. Brest fleet blocks exit. Toulon letters say Prince de Montbaron reviewed the Destin fleet after dining aboard.
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Hamburgh
Brandenbourg
Thugut
Vienna
Porte
Bavaria
Glitz
Count de Finkenstein
Baron de Hersberg
Paris
Padies
Admiral Keppel
Admiral Byng
Brest
l’Oiseau
Guernsey
Toulon
Prince de Montbaron
Destin
Chevalier de Fabry
Keppel Fleet Opposed by French After Days at Sea
London reports on French fleet avoiding battle, then engaging briefly to disable pursuers. British Admiral praised for forceful tactics. News notes French letters of marque outrunning Britain, Spanish plate fleet value, and government reactions. Updates from Plymouth on repairs to Keppel fleet, wounded ships, and troop movements. Disperse local incidents include a Edinburgh fire, a Scottish court ruling on enlistment money, and marriages and thefts near Marybone.
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England
Seahouse
Tobias Collins
Gold Coast
Te Burgoyne
Symons
Liverpool
Whitehaven
Newcastle
Kitty
Scott
Greenland
Shields
Court of Session of
Scotland
Woolwich
Trinity House
Robertson
Pleasance
Gilbert Martin
Edinburgh
Laft
Hector M‘kenzie
Gairloch
Bart
Miss Chalmers
James Chalmers
Fingland
Marybone
Dukes
Durham
Mr. Fleming
Queen’s College
Oxford
Bywell
Joseph Pye
Tower
Alarming Cadiz fleet report amid debate on peace prospects
London Evening Post republishes an extract from a Cadiz letter dated the 16th of the month describing forty line of battle ships and as many frigates in Cadiz harbour to be manned within two months, with Spanish preparations cited as evidence of expected conflict, while stock prices and government securities are listed in the columns, including various Bank and annuity rates and bonds.
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London Evening Post
Miller
Plymouth
Keppel
Cadiz
Spain
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