Arrival of Ships and Passengers at Various Ports
The report lists vessels and captains arriving at major ports, with passengers from London, Gibraltar, Jamaica, Africa, and Philadelphia. Names include Queen of Spain Henderson, Mary Hanks, Raffi Merchant, and more, noting origins such as Liverpool, Maryland, and ditto. An additional note covers Mr Montford, a coach harness maker in Drury Lane, and Mr William Appleton at Hackney, plus George Freemantle in Mayfair with rheumatic fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wight
Queen
Spain
Henderson
Gibraltar
Venice
Mary
Hanks
London
Himburgh
Raffi
Merchant
Watson
Liverpool
Lifton
Rofz
Ord
Philadelphia
Penn
Harkie
Maryland
Scill
Dromedy
Savage
Jamaica
Airica
Africa
White
Sewel
Ditt
A. Petersburgh
Loving Union
Todd
John
Sarah
Ditto
Elizabeth
Preswick
Sally
Pemberton
Polly
Bamborough
God Intent
Langraff
Hutchinson
Helly
Friendship
Paleia
Peggy
Webster
Feederickstade
London Packet
Walker
Bourdeaux
Eaton Street
Montford
Drury-lane
Hackney
William Appleton
Clifford Street
Buarlington Gardens
James Singleton
Stanhope-street
Mayfair
George Freemantle
Turmoil Looms Between Court and Genoa and Other Notices
Turmoil between the Court and the Republic of Genoa is reported with British mediation discussed. News from Hamburgh says Bender is besieged by Count Panin’s army. Copenhagen carries word of Mrs Gunning’s death and political shifts as Holck is expelled. Reports touch on Prussia and Austria, Jamaica naval postings, Gloucester election bribery fears, and a Kew droll incident. Also listed are horse races, shop thefts, a despondent wife, and several marriage announcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turin
Republic of
Genoa
Great Britain
Prussia
Moravia
House of Austria
Douglas
Sterling
Yarmouth
Jamaica
Gloucester
Charles Kemys Tynte
Somerset
Perronage
Kew
Junius
Ann Richardson
Exning
Newmarket
Letter of critique to North over dockyard unrest and naval mismanagement
A parliamentary style letter blames Lord North for failing to defend the dockyard and Portsmouth from incursions, accuses Sir Edward Hawke of misconduct, and denounces the Admiralty administration. It urges immediate action at Falkland’s Island, criticizes favoritism, embezzlement, and clerical abuses, and forecasts further disclosures to the House of Commons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Cumberland
Bart-Ems
Portsmouth
Sir Edward Hawke
Leas
Falkland’s Island
Megle
Portmouth
Edward Hawke
Admiralty
Edward
Perfor
Venus
Notes on Churchill and a Verbal Attack on Ministers
The fragment surveys Churchill praising Quin for his eloquence and mentions a king’s tutor and misused clerical favor. It attacks ministers as corrupt and inept, focusing on a powerful statesman’s fall from grace, detailing alleged deceit, miserliness, and cruelty. A speaker vows to continue exposing the present administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quin
Sheridan
Francis Ayscough
Frederick Prince of Wales
Aycough
England
Notes on Lord Mansfield and Sir Michael Forster in Legal Satire
The excerpt introduces Lord Mansfield in a satirical light, contrasting wisdom with justice. It also praises Sir Michael Forster, a King's Bench judge, describing his character and his Reports of Crown Cases as essential reading for gentlemen and a clear articulation of constitutional principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
Miles
Slayter
Caddy
Affoiti
Lord Granby
Wilkes
Feverham
Ordnance
Lincolnshire
Affiotti
Minorca
Benjamin Allen
America
King’s Bench
Pilkington
Lord Mansfield
Arisotle
Boffa
Michael Forster
Also Mentioned on This Page
Barnet
Carver
C. H. Pincher
Gulstone
Empress
Castle
B. H. Barleycorn
Lord Oftory
C. H. Corsier
Thomas
S.c. m. Fair Phapbus
Vernon
B. H. Leonatus
Adam
C. H. Tracher
Sparrow
C. H. Young Driver
Free
B.g. Slim
Downwell
G. m. Clips
Jennings
D. G. Ventures
C. He Young
Blofs
C. G. Trowster
Mr. Adams
B. H. Corln
Lord Rees Br. H. Minos
Pitt
Piccadilly
Margit
John Dawson
Gray’s Inn
Miss Prentice
Hatton Garden
Philip Cox
Tooley-street
Miss Button
Zachary Button
Mock
Ye Lord North
Churchill
Britain
Groffett
Park
G. G
Marquis
Bath
Ireland
Cain
Tam
Mansfield
Old Forster
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