Memorial and Declaration to electors for Parliament
A broad call to electors across counties and boroughs to reject corruption and defend constitutional rights. It urges candidates to support universal measures for free elections and independent Parliament, pledges sanctions against government interference, and calls electors to form a public declaration of conduct. The text emphasizes virtue, accountability, and collective action to safeguard liberty and national prosperity.
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Utmodt
A Lever of this Country Calls Citizens to Reform
The speaker urges laying a legal moderate path to defend citizens rights and curb corrupt influence. He asserts this will restore constitutional balance and vigour and secure just rights for future generations, urging fellow citizens to act for the country’s sake.
Elegy on General Keith and the fallen greats in battle
London Evening Post notes an elegy on the death of General Keith of Woolwich who died October 1758, alongside other famed officers like Gustavus Turenne and Eugene. The verse laments their loss, contrasts bright destinies with mortal fate, and honors Keith as a pupil of Voltaire, fallen in battle under King Praffia’s service.
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William B
Woolwich
Belford
Eugene
Gustavus
Turenne
Keith
Charlton
Fury
de la Lippe
Marshal Keith
Letter to the Printer on Malo Riot Sufferings
A correspondent to the London Evening Post vents sorrow over Mr Malo's suffering from mob violence on the fifth month riot. He condemns the brutality, defends lawful redress, and urges mercy toward Catholics while reaffirming allegiance to English law and public humanity. Chelsea, July 15, 1780.
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Aving
Lloyd’s Chronicle
Roth
August Fortunes Rise for Brunswick Victories and Court Moves
The essay recalls ships captured from the Spaniards awaiting crews as Parliament nears, laments Lord Sandwich’s leadership, notes Montferrat islanders’ distress over unrecouped treasury bills, and highlights August anniversaries of Brunswick in a period of war and political reshuffles. It mentions regiments forming at Blackheath, royal births, and officers’ appointments amid coastal news and naval reports.
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Gorge Rodsey
House of Bourbon
Admiralty
Sandwich
Montferrat
London
Treasury
Laurence Dundas
Laurence
Strahan
Sir Laurence
Wedderburne
House O
Brunswick
Ferdinand
Minden
Prince of Wales
Princess of Brunswick
Prince Frederick
Prince William Henry
Admiral Geary
Blackheath
Lord Sandwich
Earl of Chesterfield
Greenwich
Hugh
Geary
Sis
Lord Loughborough
Baron Eyre
King’s Bench
Portmouth
Wilson
Mary
Graham
Sunderland
Panther
Princessa
Prince William
Ranger
Monsieur
St. Armonica
Swallow
Severn
Flynn
Stevens
Alobie
King George
Tully
Adventure
Mare
Elizabeth
Charleton
Montego Bay
Brisco
Buoy
Wheatly
Newbury
Leven
Jamiaica
Betsey
Hall
Hro
Bell
Henrietta
Nicolson
Prudence
Simpson
Felicity
Bailey
Greenland
Lord Charles Montague
Bluntingdonshire
16Th Regiment of Foot
Lieut
Gardiner
West Norfolk
6Th Regiment of Foot
Visitation of Kings and Standground Case in County Court
The narrative reports a royal visit to Gloucester and Cumberland, with the Dukes excluded, and the Standground parish dispute resolved in favor of Rev. James Devie after seven years in Chancery. Details include a special jury verdict on Farcet boundaries, manslaughter fines at Cambridge, and York Office outcomes with sentences. The notes close with racing results and a Glasgow bankruptcy.
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Justce Willes
Huntingdon
Lord Brownlow
Standground
James Devie
Emanuel College
Feme
Farcet
Cambridge
Henry Porter
Wisbech
Hantindon
Yorkshire
Lord Loughborough
Sir Baumont Hotham
Crownend
Robert Dickson
Robert Blackney
Ship News Recaps Privateer Movements and Escorts
The report lists vessels in 18th century bluewater service including the Expedition cutter Amazon privateer Norfolk Grant and Dromedary Scourge Ranger sloops Weiss Racehorse Harris to Carmar Dunkirk Wigmore Fishing Nautilus Moorton Hannah from Portsmouth, with wind N E and sailing directions toward St Lucia and fishing routes.
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Deel
Wind N.E
Expedition
Amazon
Norfolk
Grant
St. Lucia
His Majesty
Scourge
Ranger
Weiss
Racehorse
Harris
Carmarthen
Dunkirk
Wigmore
Nautilus
Moorton
Hannah
Dawson
Pormouth
Prices of STOCKS on Tu oClock in 18th century list
Prices of stocks and securities are given with percent rates, annuities, India stock, and bonds. Entries include Bank Long Annuities, Shore Jit, India Bonds, New Navy Lottery, and Omnium Exch. Boils with varied bids and per cent designations. Some items show fractions like 62 1-4th and 16 14-r6cha, reflecting coinage of the period.
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Corfil
India
Afaransea
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London Evening Port
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London Evening Post
Chelsea
G. Kearfly
Fleet Street
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Fleet-fireet
R. Faulder
New Bond-fireet
Westminster
Southwark
Britain
Pope
Jervas
Fleet-sireet
Postscript
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Gloucester
Cumberland
Nottingham
Mr. Prat
Trincale
Huston
Jugurtha
Keyworth
Vanessa
Mr. Tempest
Little Dick
Thomas M’neal
Glasgow
Ship News
Charles Dilly
Entick
Desiz
Stirling
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D. Nugeni
My. Rose
Chiswick
Entertaini NG
Mr. Stretch
Hammond
Algesra
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