Debate on colonial independence and French policy
The speaker discusses measures that could push the colonies toward independence and cites a French work arguing it would be bad policy for France to interfere in Britain’s colonial disputes. The remarks are to be continued in the next issue.
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New World
France
Great Britain
Liverpool
Lancaster
Portmouth
War and port news from 18th century notices
Russian troops order back from Kiev. ships arrive and sail in Deal Downs and the Downs. Lords hear appeals and pass taxes and mutiny bills. Brewer price talk and publican control. Atlantic ships damaged, drownings, and seamen entries. Political events, elections, and bets. Obituaries and local notices.
Petition Questioned as Birmingham Petition Tactic in Parliament
In a heated House of Commons debate, Burke argues petitions express genuine national opinion while ministers defend their methods. Evidence is offered that Birmingham petition signatures were obtained by door to door campaigning led by Dr Roebuck, with a London bias and limited signer involvement.
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Reily
Windus
Dunning
Lord Gower
Lord Rockingham
Duke of Richmond
House of Commons
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Burke
Hindon
Barington
Elizabeth Squarrey
Newfoundland
Salem
Cape Ann
Friendship
Young
St. Vincent’s
Fays
Union
Weldon
Groyne
Havre de Grace
Laurie
Amsterdam
Lisbon
Wapping
Shadwell
Rotherhithe
Caius College
Coulthurst
St. John’s College
Ma. Powell
York
Salisbury
Hounslow Heath
Mark-Jane
Corn Exchange
Benj. Spry
Winfreth
Dorsethire
Sarum
Bedminster
Abbot’s Leigh
St. Mary Redcliff
St. Thomas
Limerick
Brentford
John Sumner
Brandon
Miller
Reading
Francis Whitchurch
Feake
Jen
Piccadilly
Bendix Wang
Charles Smith
Covent Garden Theatre
Avaon
America
Stanley
Gilbert
Johnsstone
Lord North
Birmingham
Bolton
Taylor
the Treasury
London
Ad. Taylor
Mr. Taylor
W. Bagot
Gilbert Elliot
J. R
Cox
Debate on American rebellion and civil war fears in Parliament
The Lord North war committee detailed American seditious activity and the congressional stance against parliamentary supremacy. Dunning Fox and others challenged the rebel claim, while Cavendish Lumley and Stanley urged reconsideration to avoid civil and foreign war outcomes.
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Lord North
America
Dunning
Colonel Grant
Mr. Fox
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