Measures and motives in Bengal reform debate in India House
The writer warns London readers that two motives drive the India House measure. A delay in Parliamentary inquiry into the East India Company’s affairs is suspected, along with creating a lucrative topy for more insiders than Supervisors. The piece attacks the current directors for hindering justice in Bengal, warns of despotism, and argues reform must start at home or risk further abuses and possible company ruin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Camden
Yorke
Lord North
India House
Durin
India
Bengal
Asia
A Letter to the Bishop of North on Religion and Virtue
A public letter to the Bishop of North denounces clerical support for secular amusements and attacks the authority of clergy over conscience. The writer argues for the independency of scripture, contrasts past religious corruption with reform, and urges readers to see the gospel revived free from theological mysteries and courtly influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May
Lucellum
North
Jesus
Rome
England
Fragmentary Proclamation of Protestants in Europe
A damaged, fragmented text argues over a controversy about a composition. It claims the composition expresses the voice of the professional rather than slander, and challenges the accuser to publish the piece to resolve the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selie
Europe
Stamp Office Notice for Wine Licences 1772
Stamp Office announces daily attendance at the Wine Licence Office from 8:30 am to 1 pm until Aug 25 for granting wine licences. Commissioners warn auctioneers and others selling wine retail without licence will be prosecuted as directed by Parliament. Licences must be produced when applying for wine licences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parliament
John Brettell
Stolen mare colt from Giles Ludlow in Wiltshire region
A four year old black cart mare colt, 15 hands high, with blaze on face and white fore-foot, was stolen overnight on Aug 6 1772 from Giles Ludlow near Hankerton Malmesbury Wilts. A two guinea reward is offered for information leading to recovery and three more guineas on conviction of the thief, payable via John Preens at the Wagon and Horses Newington Causeway Surrey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giles Ludlow
Hankerton
Malmesbury
Wilts
John Preens
W Ggon
Newington Causeway
Surry
Curate Appointment Notice in London
A curate in London with a strong voice is sought for a church. The stipend is 70 pounds yearly. For further particulars inquire of Rev. J. Carpenter at No 3 Pump Court Temple London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted
London
J. Carpenter
Pump-Court
The
Temple
Postscript on political shifts and social tensions in Britain
The text discusses Lord Hillsborough’s farewell talk with a great Personage before his Ireland voyage, praises Secretary of State Lord Dartmouth, critiques high taxes and laws harming the lower classes, and notes emigration pressures. It mentions a banker’s postscript about France, a churchman’s sermon at St Margaret's, Wiltshire politics and an asylum idea, and several local notices including smuggling, harvest abundance, and maritime movements. The tone mixes opinion, anecdotes, and public notices from Portsmouth to London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl of Dartmouth
Lord Hillsborough
England
Royal Society
Great Britain
France
St. Margaret’s
Westminster
Clve
Wiltshire
James the First
Newmarket
Earl of Elgin
Philip Herbert
Earl of Pembroke
Earldom of
Montgomery
Lord Bruce
Herbert
Redcar
Coatham
Marsh
Cleveland
Yorkshire
Dunkirk
Portsmouth
Thomas
Mary
Stott
Carmarthen
Maria
Smith
Milford
Fair Trader
Christmas
Sunderland
Robert
Susannah
Wheeler
Goodwill
Badcock
London
de la Haye
Richard Perrot, Bart
Golden Cross
Charing Cross
Butt
Gray’s Walk
Lambeth
Robotham
Long Acre
Wenham and Co
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London Evening Pott
Mr. Miller
London Evening Post
N—n. Bly
Stamp-Office
Postscript
Lo.n.d
Hillsborough
Ireland
Nicholson
Weiss
Goodluck
Cornhill
Cheapside
N. B
Salifoury
Salisbury
Henry Penruddock Wyndham
Sheriff
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