Jamaica at risk stir in Parliament over papers
Debates raged as ministers faced questions on gunpowder shipments to Jamaica and papers to prove neglect by the American and colonial authorities. Lords North and Cocks sparred while Burke and others urged disclosure to safeguard Jamaica amid mounting concerns. The session adjourned to Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pertang
Jamaica
Bix
Charles Cocks
Jamaicd
Grenada
Barre
Ministry
New England
James Luttrell
Lord North
Ireland
George Gordon
Hs Lordship
Burke
Charles Cockittaid
Gray’s-Inn-lane
Monsieur Necker Haying
Felix Cavendife
York
Dempster
Wyldbore
Fox
Col. Bars
Ford
Lord Weymouth
Chamier
Consistent Whig battles Aratus in London Evening Post
In a bristling critique on Aratus the writer mocks his madness and missteps accusing him of falsehoods against Duke of Richmond and Shelburne. The piece argues Aratus’s charges reveal a distorted view, urges unity between Whigs, and notes a pending general meeting and possible Civil List reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Richmond
Earl of Shelburne
Miller
Aratus
Aratua
Earl of
Shelburne
France
Spain
Senate
Tria Funda
Uno
Lord North
America
Ba Gertion
Euch
Berty
Lord Mansfield
Clare
Ireland
Charles the First
House of Bourbon
Providence
Lord Shelburne
London
York Letters Sent From Committee At York Tavern
The York committee, meeting at the York Tavern, has dispatched hundreds of circular letters to gentlemen of property across the Ridings of Conwy. Authorities indicate a large number of notices have been sent as part of a broad outreach, though details remain informal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Tavern
Conwy
Alresford
Dees
Isle of
Opposition aims to reach the people amid tense times
London reports rising opposition tactics as leaders fear European pressures and domestic disorder. Key figures debate Jamaica, taxes, and regulations from Brussels, with Lord Suffolk and others pressing ministry acquiescence. Prizes and stock prices are listed, while a Southampton contest urges support for an Independent Parliament to defend the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young
Anmuttica
Ireland
Brussels
Court of Brassels
Europe
Ans
Pennant
Jamaica
Lord Suffolk
House of Lords
Lord Shelburne
Ministry
Portsmouth
Admiralty
George Rodney
St. Hellen’s
Downs
Unity
Bannerman
Aberdis Oporte
Calais
Endeavour
Jacksop
Whitby
Yorkshire
House of Commons
Nour
Fervac
J. Clarke Jervoicf
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Postscript
The
London Evening Post
Wiie
England
Bank Ancuitten
Consol
India
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