Debate on engagement tactics during a naval action
The testimony covers questions about whether ships could be worn or attacked from the stern, and if the Admiral intended to renew the engagement at night. Captains Windsor and Beptic recount the delivery of orders to Sir Hugh Palliser and the responses given in the wake of the Victory. Admiral Keppel defends Palliser and adjourns the session to continue at ten tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akbdin
Baronet
Bod Oficer
eMipu
Prince George
Windsor
The
Fox
Admiral Képel
Hugh Palliser
Beptic
Sir Hugh Palliser
Flern Gallery
Stern Gallery
Sir Hough Palliser
Courtenay
Hugh
Admiral. Keppel
Sir Hugh
Morning Post
Admiral Keppel
Maitland
Duiie
Brest
Keppre
National AB farce praised in pamphlet critique
Postscript discusses a pamphlet titled A Ser non preach on the late General Fast. A critic reviews the sermon claiming the author errs and would be ennui. The note argues that the sermon reflects broader clergy bias behind political measures and national turmoil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sernon
Indignant Commentary on Faith and National Penance
A lengthy monologue argues against state proclaimed fast days as substitutes for virtue and justice. It condemns clergy and rulers who seek vengeance or national unity through ritual punishment, claiming true virtue guides Heaven and that Christianity preaches peace not retribution. The writer denounces political religion as hypocritical and warns that Britain’s decline follows from abandoning moral integrity. INDIGNATUS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Bristol
Great Britain
Bing
Mersidh
Christ
Biftops
Rom
Moloch
Tam, &c. Indignatus
Trial of Admiral Keepres Continues at Old Bailey
In Miller's London Mercury the trial of Admiral Keepres is listed as continued with discussions over his defense and responses to charges. The notice notes printing for J. Miller at No. 6 Old Bailey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Keepres
Admiral Ker
PSL
Cmarges
J. Miller
Old Bailey
Admirals Keppel and naval trials stir London protests
London voices fierce defense of Admiral Keppel amid treason claims and ministerial maneuvers. The piece condemns a Junto influenced campaign against naval heroes, warns of impeachment risks, and notes preparations for public displays of support in Portsmouth Bath and other towns. It cites Lord North managing funds and predicts a leadership change at the Admiralty after Keppel’s trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
Admiral Keppel
Bath
Bristol
London
Westminster
America
Guy Carleton
Lord North
Uckers
Keppel
Junto
Also Mentioned on This Page
London Evening Pom
Mr. Hiller
Almon
Bew
Miller’s
London Mercury
Henck
Howes
Lord Sandivich
Admiralty
Battary
General Post Office
Indies
Falmouth
Hilborough
Blackwood
Ketter
Deal
Downs
Buffalo
Sprightly
New York
Sky
Whitehall
Burlington Gardens
John Moore
White
Hull
Josph Ontram
Cockpit Royal
Shames's Park
Fryer
Lifter
N. B
Chelsea
Richard ‘Townshend
Herbert
Cs Bank
Soac
Sea
New Duto
Royal Assurance
New Navy Assurance
Tis Majesty's Marine Forces
Fuly
Tontine
Ireland
Meff
Brown, Collinson
Fritton’s
Bankes
Lombard Street
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!