London Evexing Pot Attacks Lord Mayor in Public Letter
A dated public broadside criticizes the Right Honorable Lord Mayor, accusing him of despotism and dissembling. The writer demands accountability, calls for immediate reform of the Common Council, and urges the Livery to pressure for shorter parliaments and public apologies. The tone is accusatory and political, denouncing perceived tyranny and urging action.
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London
Common Council
St. James’s
Address to Lord Sandwich on pacific Spain and Falkland dispute
The writer denounces a royal speech praising Spain and France while hinting at war plans, argues the pact with Spain is only partial restitution, and accuses ministers of false pacific assurances. He condemns the minister’s rhetoric as mislead and urges warning against contemptuous, illiberal remarks amid growing naval preparations and tensions over Falkland's Island.
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Lord Barrington
Spain
Port Egmont
Falkland’s Island
France
Lord Chatham
Ferrol
Falkland’s
Admonitions on Royal Distress and Spanish Treachery
An Old Officer denounces court intrigues and ministerial treachery amid royal illness. He accuses Lord Chatham and Spain of dishonor, claims the King’s private afflictions worsen public grievances, and questions peace talks tied to Falkland Islands while warning of perfidy. Whitehall, Feb. 17.
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Ferrol
Spain
Falkland’s Island
England
House of Lords
Senate
Lord Chatham
France
Whitehall
Epitaph on Two Champions of the Clerical Petition
An epitaph inscribed beneath a stone laments Pitt and Meredith for defying the church and dying by a church wall. The poem mocks their Quixotic zeal, notes casualties among friends, and warns readers against dashing fate against church defenses.
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Meredith
D. Reader
Political pressure call to support reform motion
A letter from Chelmsford dated February 20 urges Daniel Mathew of Felix Hall to act during next Tuesday’s election day. It critiques his past cooperation with Essex county peers, labels his peace-keeping plea as thin, and urges him to move to back Mr Sawbridge’s motion to shorten parliamentary terms upon return. The note frames this as a test of his public professed constitutional loyalty.
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Essex
Sawbridge
Mr. Conyers
Treaties Compiled for Public Reference and Translation
A publication assures readers that no effort was spared to complete the collection of treaties. When published by authority or laid before Parliament, those copies are followed, with translations included alongside the originals. Printed for J. Almon, Piccadilly. Also advertised is a new volume on the present state of Europe, focusing on Politics Arts and Literature, in octavo with boards.
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J. Almon
Burlington House
Piccadilly
Price
Procerpines of the House of Commons Week Preview
Postscript indicates the narrative to be inserted on Tuesday. Dispatches from Mantua report Dutchy troops marching to Germany and recruitment rising. Brescia Cremona Bergamarc ships move corn west. Vienna asks Berlin about Prussia alliance with Russia England Poland. Parma letters hint at ministry change. Madrid notes British envoy seeks motives for armaments and a possible royal marriage. Peace with the Porte remains uncertain.
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House of Commons
Italy
Mantua
Germany
Bresfin
Cremona
Bergamarc
Vienna
Prussia
Berlin
Russia
England
Poland
Parma
Madrid
Porte
London Bills on Royal Marriage And Debts Scrape The News
London reports a bill to regulate royal marriage and succession as Lord Mansfeld's project. A late Princess Dowager of Wales file lists debts to Prince of Wales creditors with sales of plate jewels and pictures if funds fall short. A deputy secretary may move to the Admiralty under Lord Sandwich. A cub of 200,000 pounds debt is blamed on ambitious schemes. Court of Common Council debates land tax litigation, Wilkes critiquing attempts for a Common Hall.
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Lord Mansfeld
Princess Dowager of Wales
Prince of Wales
Sapet Martin
S Treaurer
Admiralty
Lord Sandwich
Cub
Acheme
Sawbridge
Court of Common Council
Townsendpoke
Sawbridges
Court of King’s Bench
Alderman Kennet
Wilkes
Kennet
Fortune and Resolve Declared in Formal Siren Address
A formal letter from a prosperous person asserts Providence aided his industry, yielding a large fortune. He emphasizes moderation and a straight path in business, declaring he will consider a request and reveal his decision in two hours.
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Itus
Andi
Minutes of the Two Houses Report and Debates
The House committees took up divorce bills by Lewis and Draper and deferred others to Monday. An estimate of navy expenses and seamen for 1771 was ordered. Petitions to build a county jail at Surrey and a Birmingham church were referred. The game bill and ways and means were deferred. The clerical petition sparked debate on state reasons versus religious merit. A lyceum near Charing Cross forms to seek freedom for enslaved people. Jeremiah Dring was struck off the roll of attorn ex. Rev William Langhorne died at Folkestone Kent after long service.
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Lewis
Draper
Surry
Birmingham
King’s Bench
Charingcross
Jeremiah Dring
City of York
S Court of Common Pleas
Folkestone
Kent
William Langhorne
Masque Ball Planned After Fashionable Delay
In gossip from a fashionable gathering, Madam Cornelys appears despondent over her year’s plans, while a Soho Masque Ball is now confirmed for Thursday. Attendees debate dress extravagance and the event’s dazzling spectacle amid postponement rumors.
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Soho
John
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the Commons
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Fihing Bank
North America
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Thames-street
London-bridge
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