Burke and Wedderburne Clash Over American Rebellion
A long Parliament debate features Mr Burke arguing America seeks not sovereignty but limits on tyranny, citing seven tyrannies and contrasting Britain's stance with Virginia and Boston. Mr Solicitor General counters, Col Barré defends reform, while Lord North blusters. The piece ends noting Mackworth’s critique and promises continuation.
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Spies in the County Stir Anti Loyalist Sentiment
London Newport December 26 reports General Gage has sent spies into the county. Troops and conspirators stir alarm as traitors are cited fleeing to the city. The piece notes wealthy gentlemen serving as common soldiers and predicts wider imitation if the example is met with doubt.
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Letters from Ireland stir discontent among troops headed for America
Reports from London describe officers noting mutinous talk among ships for America and seamen vowing not to serve on royal vessels bound for the colonies. Details include proposed regimental embarkations, political commentary, and court notices on the war effort, with arrests and local incidents reported.
Great Docks Fight Planned At Royal Cockpit Monday Week
On Monday next the 20th instant and the entire week a grand main of Docks will be fought at the Royal Cockpit Westminster between the Gentlemen of Nottinghamshire and Surrey. Stock prices listed include Bank Stock, South Sea, and various Annuities with varied 6 to 9 percent marks. A motion in the Common Council notes in the Guildhall that thanks be given to MPs defending Americans in the cause of freedom amid oppressive measures.
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Our correspondent the Royalist, in endeavouring to refine the character of Charles I from remarks of Lord Folkstone and Lord Moses, quotes Bishop Pleetwood’s private moldy portrait. He questions if the king’s public conduct and prerogative justify his rule without law, taxes, and disbanding Parliament, asking whether Blayds blood justifies death. Sunday Anti-Teirtieth of Fansary.
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Indignation over Fashion and Royal Jewels in London
The writer laments a later sighting of a Newfoundland dog with a trimmed tail alongside a fine puppy, musing on whether the gentleman is the dog’s owner. He then notes Francis Sykes named from St James's among eminent courtiers and his lady’s jewels, marveling at the luck of belonging to such Cach jews.
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