London News Roundup From the Lords and Streets
A London news summary reports a House of Lords order to detain printer H Randall, with Sir Francis Molyneaux arranging a meeting. It notes political commentary on Bolton, Ireland troop movements, and Lord Chatham, Bute, and Lord North debates. Reports include a charity corn gift, assaults on a watch, and a prize to Mr. Sherwin. Stock prices, a lost cane, and local marriages are also touched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Lords
Public Ledger
Sir Francis Molyneaux
H. Randall
Eeven
Sir Francis
Randall
Ledger
Uther
House
Burgoyne
Clinton
Howe
Ireland
America
Charles I
D. of Richmond
Lord Chatham
Lord Bute
Treasury
Charles Townsend
Lord Temple
Bolton
Lewis
Times
Lord North
Society of Artists
Encouragement of Arts, &c
Sherwin
Bell
Speech on Falkland debate provokes prologue and satire
The letter defends a House of Lords exchange on Falkland Island with Count de Guines memorials and Harcourt letters, arguing against misrepresentation and urging Lord Weymouth and Lord North roles revealed. A Prologue to The Rivals follows with Serjeant, Attorney, and humorous legal quarrel about practice and court manners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Lords
Duke of Richmond
Falkland’s Island
Count Guine
England
Count de Guine
Almon
Count de Guines
Earl of Harcourt
Paris
Earl of Elarcourt
Lord Weymouth
France
Corsica
Stuart Mackenzie
Lord Bute
Lord North
M. Francois
Lord Harcourt
Epilogue of the Rivals Adies for You I Heard Our Poet Say
A verse rich with social satire and wit about love, virtue, and the theatre. It contrasts men’s pursuits with female influence, from sailors to statesmen, and celebrates women guiding virtue through affection, wit, and judgment while romance bleeds into public life. The piece laments conquests and extols beauty tempered by merit and sense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vitor
Kate
Bacchus
Chloe
Park
Winser
Susan
Liberty and empire at stake in American conflict
A London Evening Post reader, GRACCHUS, argues Britain must rely on force to quell American dissent but warns of ruinous consequences. He questions the cabinet’s policies, excuses for war, and the breeding of civil strife, urging reflection on harmony with America and the fate of liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Erus
France
Spain
Elizabeth
Europe
Gracchus
Provisional Plan for Settling American Troubles Released
Monday morning will publish an authentic copy of the plan offered by the Earl of Chatham to the House of Lords. It aims to settle conflicts in America and defend parliamentary authority over the colonies. Printed for J. Almon in Piccadilly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eal
Chatham
America
J. Almon
Purlington-Huf
Piccadilly
Tonga Parliamentary Register
Gould
Avreriza
Evi
Dartmouth
Gov. Gage
Treasury
Ord
Gen
Hachimand
Darunoutli
J. Atos
Bariacron Howe
Viecasily
J. Waibiams
Eiset
Parernofter-row
Brochernom
Cornhill
Also Mentioned on This Page
London
Bridgnorth
Lord Pigot
Half Moon Alley
Moorfield
Milbank
Mr. Collington
Princes-street
London Hospital
Magdalen Hospital
Vallance
Cheapside
Miss South
Soathgate
South Sea
Duto
D. I
St. Paul’s Church
Yare
The
London Evening Post
Rochford
Cait
Phebus
Phcebus
Drury Lane
Rand
Spaken
Mrs. Bulkley
London Evening Pos
Arig
C.rs of
Noth Afica
Aneck
Ores
Coarites
THO
Cane
Tuellay Wa
Cy T. W. Shaw
Fliett-street
CRS
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