Parliamentary Debate on Bills and Cabinet Roles
Lord Shelburne laments disowned bills passed in Parliament and questions the authorship. Lords argue about the ministry, the influence of the Crown, and the independence of the judiciary. The exchange covers governance, naval preparedness, and unease over America policy and potential treachery among ministers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ord Shelbarse
America
Enland
Westminster Hall
Lierd
Fagill Nog
Chery QeferFi
Lord Mansfield
Rele
Lord Lyttelton
Lord Rochford
Falkland
Iland
Lord Sandwich
Lord Shelburne
Duke
Admiralty Board
Navy
Sir Edward Hawke
Aid
King’s and Merchants
Mediterranean
Navy Strength and Parliamentary Debate in 18th Century London
Debates in the House discuss naval strength, budget measures, and the need to deter French and Spanish fleets. Lords praise Captain Barrington, argue over ship readiness, timber quality, and the role of Parliament in asserting naval supremacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiyatouth
Watt Tek
Leeward Islands
Mediterranean
frSthe
France
Spain
America
Aix du Chapelie
Bocamen
Admiralty
Lord North
Duke of Richmond
Berty
Sures
Europe
Barrington
Royal Naval Review
Portsmouth
Lord Ergembe
Plymouth
Lord Sandwich
Henry
Chevy Chafe
Peterborough
William
Bostonians
Tredd
Atlantic
Duke of Mancheter
Lord Lyttelton
Debate on Treason and American Rebellion in Parliament
Lord Mansfield and Lord Camden clash over treason doctrine as America’s rebellion dominates debate. Lord Dartmouth closes, urging gentle treatment if colonies bow to obedience. Ancient authorities and legal definitions are cited to argue whether overt acts prove other treasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Forster
Liberty
Lord Mansfield
Holt
Lord Camden Fli
England
Henry
King’s Bench
Lord Manfield
Church of England
Botton
New-Enland
Lord Camden
Lord Dartmouth
Equestrian statue of Portugal’s king shines in Lisbon foundry
The Lisbon Foundry House of Artillery opened from December 1 to 11 to reveal the Equestrian Statue of His Most Faithful Majesty. Joaquim Machado de Castro, trained in Rome and Naples, designed the group for the pedestal with a famed painter and a celebrated bronze cast by Lieutenant-Colonel Bartholomew da Costa. The work has earned universal praise for its form and finish, with a flawless bronze surface and reflective polish praised by art observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisbon
Portugal
Joaquim Machado de Castro
Alexander Giusti
Joas Baptista Maini
Camilo Rosconi
Francisco Vieira
Bartholomew da Costa
Clergyman sought for curacy near London in healthy parish
A notice offers a curacy in a dry healthy country parish within 30 miles of London. The parishioners are described as in a good neighbourhood with care of one church. Further particulars may be obtained from Mr. Ayliffe at Wardour Street Soho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midummer
Hardwick
Edward Kynaston
Salop
Chester
Shrewsbury
Ellesmere
Ofwestry
Wrexham
Whitchurch
Thomas Lloyd Gray
Halloughton
Southwell
Nottingham
Doles
Martin and Kay
Gray’s Inn
Gondon
Outram
Kilham
Malton
Yorkshire
Hodgkinson
London
Ayliffe
Wardour-street
Soho
Brahim
Hatton-court
Threadneedie-Street
Wilton
Salisbury
Moody
Sun
Wm. Moody
Wilts
Huo L
Hull
John Milbourne
Neats
Mpton- Street
Sohd
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House F Lords
Amtbrica
London Evening Post
Hutchins
Genuise
Houshold
Linan
Cambridge
Bury
Hayman
Grignion, Miller
Mostry
HE Spectator
Joseph Apoison
Arbuthnof
Richard Steele
F. Rivington
J. Hinton
L. Davis
Hawes
Clarke
T. Davies
T. Becket
W. Nicol
G. Robinson
J. Johnson
J. Ridley
W.ouidge
J. Ka.x
Illiam Roberts
Thomas Roberts
Oxford
James Roberts
John" Goodeve
Heunslow
Middlesex
Keavely
Humphreys
Coneycourt
Grays-Inn
Reavely
Mount Coffee-house
Lower Grafencr-street
N.B
Barto Valle
Haymarket
Ohn Hart
Yatch-in
Waters W Gate-Street
White-Lion-Inn
Northgate-street
Danied Smith
Chandlers
Northumberland Court
Charing Cross
High-street
Mary- 12
Bonne
Albert
Ottavo
Scotland
W. Strahan
T. Cadet
Strand
Hloura
Ms. Griffith
I. Cadeell
Speekly
Great Britain
Theatre Royal
J. Wilkie
St. Paul’s
J. Walter
Charing-cross
John Ja Ckson
T. Lowndes
Fleet Fireet
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