Public calls for MPs to speak for liberty and reform
A London Evening Post letter appeals to Lords and Commons to rally public support during recess. It praises honest parliamentarians, warns of tyranny, recalls James II era, and urges action to safeguard constitutional rights and national prosperity with reference to Oakhampton and Derbyshire liberty traditions. It also critiques Archdeacon Law and praises a Kentish Curate letter as antidote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Race
Junius
London
Rhoxiana’s
Houses of
Lords and Commons
Britain
James II
Cavendishes
Rofsels
P.S
Oakhampton
Devonshire
Africa
Archdeacon Law
Rochester
Indictment of Archdeacon Law on Rome and Persecution
A letter criticizes Archdeacon Law for accusing the Church of Rome of abandoning persecution and seeks to defend Reformation views. The writer argues Rome remains the same, denying any shift toward infallibility or tolerance, noting renewed inquisitorial powers in Madrid amid panic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Church of England
Mir
Rochester
Babylon
Reformed Church of England
Mr. Miller
Church of Rome
Inquisition
Madrid
Political Magazine and Parliamentary Journal Preview
A preliminary issue announces The Political Magazine and Parliamentary Naval Military and Literary Journal. It promises monthly parliamentary debates naval affairs and literary intelligence, with engravings from originals and a focus on the present war and empire fate. Printed by J. Bew and sold by booksellers and news-cartiers in Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Bew
Eller
News-Cartier
Great Britain
Property holdings estate notice in Cornwall and Plymouth
A historic property and land notice enumerates estates in Cornwall and Plymouth held by multiple individuals including Thomas Pearce Mary Bilinge and Mr Herring with numerous farms cottages and manors. It details perpetual prese nce in the care of several trustees and lists entailed lands near Little Penny-tane Woolhter New Quay Nell-fireet and other localities. For particulars contact Mesis J H Leach Clement’s Inn London or Mr Allen Clement’s Inn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bares Fleming
St. S'ephens
Saltafi
Thomas. Pearce
Mary Bilinge
Mr. Herring
Mrs. Brooking
Mr. Nye
Maddon
Mr. Claumints
Ruby Read
Thomas Skinns
Barton
Cross
Severa
Saverad Bovises and Lands
Little Penny-tane
Wooltter- ‘ Ha
New ‘Quay
Nell-fireet
Hoo-Lane
Catharine
Ola Millane
Stone-house- Lane
The
Old Town
Teoviil-fireet
Kenesterry-fireet
Wimpole Arest
Plmouth
Mr Dunsterrikie
Me. Dare
Mr. Olver
Sutton
Mésis
J. H
Leach
Plymouth
Mr. Allen
Clement's Inn
London
England
East Indies
China
Great Britain
G Robinson
Collet
Newbury
Berks
Langham
Carmarthenshire
Bevan
Arthur Bevan
Carmarthen
Eink i
Wales
Mark’s Tey
Essex
Bree
M. Bree
John Stapyleton
Myton
Yorkhire
Sharman
Fleet-street
St. Dunstan’s Church
Daffy
Mes
Swinton
Anthony Daffy
Mary Swinton
White Stone House
Salibury Square
Salisbury Court
John Hanforth
Castle Inn
Caslle
Bank
Change, Excise Office
C. Mquit Ue
Man to the Secret Receives Postscript Note
Postscript states that A Man to the Secret has been received and that his further correspondence will be safe and acceptable. The brief note confirms ongoing communication with assurances of discretion and security for future letters.
London petitions surge as counties rally for reform
London reports note a sudden surge of county meetings and petitions as patriots press for change. Initially dismissed by leaders, the movement gains respectability from growing signatories and organized petitions, challenging Parliament after efforts to act falter.
Dublin Volunteers Unite For Mutual Confidence In Nation
A Dublin Liberty Volunteers meeting adopts resolutions urging unity and coordinated action among independent volunteer companies across the kingdom. They appoint Edward Newenham and a standing committee to handle correspondence and responses, with orders to each member to stock flints, a knapsack, and sixty rounds of powder and ball within twenty days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Volunteers
Dublin
Edward Newenham
Warren
Horan
Creen
Weringes
Evans
Brace
Uther
Hale
Saul
County Meeting to address Parliament over public affairs
The High Sheriff of Huntingdon calls a county meeting on the 76th anft at Huntingdon to draft an address to Parliament on current public affairs. Reports claim illuminations used mineral grease candles and discuss governance strength, wisdom, and justice, with various letters and notices on politics, the Prince of Wales household, and Indian trade prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntingdon
William Temple
Ireland
Trinity College
Dublin
Henry Flood
Prince of Wales
Houshold
William Henry
London
Sir Charles Hardy
Staffordshire
New York
St. Hellens
Fielding Fent
Brest
Guildhall
Old Bailey
Crawford
Shipping News and Privateering Movements at Sea
Ship news reports multiple vessels sailing for various colonies and routes. Endymion and Montferrat laden with cargo or troops, Dromedary and Supply victualler present, several ships like Oporto-bound craft and arrivals from St Kitts, Guernsey, Petersburgh, Gibraltar, Newry, and Alexandria named with captains and origins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deal
Fan
Majfly
Endymion
Trimmer
Royal Charlot East Indiaman
India
Molly
Maynard
Montferrat
Bridgetown
Raince
Barbadadoes
Anthony
Bevan
Africa
Bury
Gravifish
Fanny
Roberson
St. Kitt’s
Prince of Orange
Winter
Guernsey
Minerva
Hopes
Carolina
Nockels
Houghton
Goodhall
Oporto
Elizabeth
Church
Petersburgh
Good Agreement
Smith
Gibraltar
Lucy
Lucretia
Walker
Newry
Nancy
Wilson
Alexandria
Prices of Stocks and Bonds in Early Bank Ledger
The listing details various securities with prices and statuses: Bank Stocks at 3 percent, Bank Annuities reduced, Consols at 60 1 4th, 1726 and 1753 fonds, 4 percent and other long annuities, India Stock and Annuities, South Sea Stock, Old and New Annuities, and assorted Exchequer Bills. includes several ex div and shut terms, with times and references to rates and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consol
India
South Sea
New Wavy Assurance
Serip Omium
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Lorps
Commons of Opposition
London Evening Pol
Cornwall
Devon
King’s Arms Inn
Oo N
Postscript
Freeman's Duauty Journal
O’callaghan
Bolton-Breet
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