A Letter on Liberty and Public Debt in Britain
A correspondent laments the loss of representative power in Britain and blames government corruption, treasury mismanagement, and a profitable war stance. He urges monetary reform via a Landed Bank, criticizes the Bank of England for loans to the ministry, and recalls prior banking irregularities to bolster calls for fiscal accountability. The piece references America, Parliament, the Treasury, and figures like North, Elliot, and Colebrooke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
Africa
Treasury Board
White Hall
Orkneys
America
Canada
Bank of England
Price
George Colebrooke
Lord North
Gilbert Elliot
Obscure Lineage and Titles Mentioned in Wary Assertion
The passage warns that wealth, whether gained by plunder, raid, or clerical acts, can elevate a person to peerage in England or Ireland. It suggests that ongoing war with the American colonies will likely flood the realm with noble titles, reflecting concern over social advancement tied to fortune and power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Ireland
Mock Titles for Financiers by a Reflector
The piece jokes that many American contractors will gain lordly fortunes and suggests humorous peerage names like Lord Saltbutter Lord Turner Lord Flannel and Lord Cheese to fit their imagined virtues. It lampoons the need for proper titles and uses playful wordplay to mock honours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saltbutter
Turner
Flannel
Cheese
Carrot
Stockings
Potatoe
Ladies, A Gentleman's Complaints On Wool Hats
A London Evening Post item from a witty bachelor urges ladies to reflect on wearing heavy wool hats in sultry weather. He argues such head coverings increase heat, harm health, and affect complexion, causing brain disorder, fits, and unsettled spirits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nald
Prophecy of Meruin Foretells English Doom and Division
An ancient prophecy from Meruin warns that England will face swift ruin as monarchy falters and the empire splits. It laments Covent Garden’s decline, peforms dismal forecasts for slavery on the Thames, and predicts a future where free Britons fear oppression and Albion fractures under a divided realm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covent Garden
Thames Hall
England
Albion
News From Holland And Abroad War News July Dates
Mail from Holland reports action between British troops and Americans with heavy losses on both sides. Gibraltar letters say Spaniards arm large vessels. possible war with Portugal if Madrid sends regiments to Lisbon. Warsaw notes unrest in Polish dietines. a clash with Russian Captain Kastrow leaves 34 Poles dead and many wounded. Vienna reports Baffora’s surrender after famine, with Arabian families among those affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Gibraltar
Leghorn
Portugal
Madrid
Lisbon
Warsaw
Poland
Ciechanow
Kastrow
Zielinski
Skirmih
Vienna
Constantinople
Baffora
London News: Independence Declared and War Debated
The dispatch notes Congress resolution for independence on July 4 and war against Britain. It reports Howe's landing at Station Mandre and factions in administration debating peace terms, with fear of civil disorder among officers and soldiers. Dispatches from Cadiz, Portsmouth, Deal, and Halifax add troop movements, fortifications, and naval arrivals. A Philadelphia address praises Robert Rogers as commander over American Indians and urges liberty, while a New York trader foresees a grim war scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Great Britain
Howe
Mand
America
Cadiz
Portugal
Portsmouth
Lord Germaine
Long Island
Lord Howe
New York
le Maitre
Canada
Carleton
Thompson
Montreal
Halifax
Tupper
Robert Rogers
New-York
Persian religion converts sway aid to Persia army
Reports from Berlin state that followers descended from the Scythians who adhere to Persian faith support Persia. A second Persian army is reported marching toward Bagdad. The Great Duke of Russia entered Potsdam with similar pomp as in previous ceremonies on the sixth of the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bagdad
Berlin
Russia
Potsdam
Privateer taken after mutiny on Yankey in 1776 tale
A detailed recount of how Captain Johnson's Yankey privateer was seized by mutineers aided by Ross and Hodges. The mutineers secured the quarter deck arms, captured the captain in the cabin, and ferried the prisoners to the river Thames. The crew faced harsh confinement and later transport to a warship. Several incidents, including a Bromley robbery and a bell-ringing note, are also mentioned alongside state lottery notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
J. Almon
Burlington House
Piccadilly
J. Bew
Paternoster Row
Johnson
Hodges
Ross
America
River Thames
Privon
Prince of Wales
Cornhill
Wright
Long
Dunstable
Bedfordshire
Mefirs
Pack and Chapman
London
Samuel Turner
White Chapel
Southwark
Francis Herne
Bedford
Harrow
John Shore
Sheffield
Gertrude Binks
Darnall
Stock prices at two oclock in India and English funds
Prices of stocks this day at two o clock list Bank Stock India ditto 159 X 4th South Sea ditto Old Annuities ditto New Annuities 82 8th 4 percent Bank Annuities red 84 833-4ths a yob Ditto Conf 2 7-8ths a8q Ditto 1726 Ditto 1454 India Annuities 3 t-half per cent ditto 1758 per cent Consol 1762 88 India Bonds 39s a 36s pr Navy and Victualling Bille 2 4-4ths per cent Long Annuities 25 3-8ths a ve half Lottery Tickets trl 13% Scrip 83 3-4ths
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
South Sea
Consol
Homer’s Interesting Letter Answers Thursday Request
Homer responds to a pending request with a courteous letter, indicating his agreement and affirming that the matter will appear on Thursday. The note signals a prompt, agreeable stance and sets expectations for forthcoming coverage or action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Homer
Also Mentioned on This Page
London Evening Post
IIR
The
Meruin
BANK
His Majesty’s Treasury
Robert Lewln
St. Martin’s-lane
Arngust
Admiralty
Postscript
Holland
Deal
William and Charlotte
Lindsay
Daws
Brown
Jamaica
Dover
Walsby
Oporto
S. W
Philadelphia
North America
Pownall
Middle Provinces
M. Fretwell
Royal Exchange
Furnival’s Inn
Holborn
Carnan and Smart
Reading
Pearson
Rollason
Birmingham
Bowling
Leeds
Jackson
Litchfield
Harrisson
Derby
George Kent
Lincoln
Piercy
Coventry
Loversuch
Andover
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