Freeholders of York urge burgessea to curb royal abuses
A York County petition urges the Free Burghesses of New Castle upon Tyne to back a Commons petition against Ministers and costly pensions. It argues sinecures and officer emoluments endanger property and liberty, urging unity with the magistrate to pursue redress before Guild day.
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County of
York
Fefton
County of York
House of Commons of
Great Britain
America
Commons
M. W. Ridley
England
Rewca Ite
The London Evening Post Letters on Loyalty and Treachery
A fragmentary verse critique laments a supposed traitor and royal hater, praising truth and Temple’s protection. It mocks a courtly sycophant, alluding to Richmond and public scorn, and ends with a bold assertion of “FIVE MILLIONS” as a veiled threat or assertion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canaille
Richmond Pookerer
Cripplegate Ward Sees Contest Over Common-Councilman Seat
The London Evening PoR notes a fierce Cripplegate Ward contest centering on Deputy J s, with threats of the seat’s loss bringing political disruption. The piece hints that Sir James E-e’s patronage may fall alongside the candidate, underscoring the ward’s high stakes in the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Cripplegate Ward
James E
Letter from Cecil Bishopp to Shoreham electors
A formal address from Cecil Bishopp to the Gentlemen Clergy and Freeholders of Shoreham Borough and other electors. The tone is servile and loyal, pledging devotion and faithfulness to the represented community and its leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bramber
Shoreham
To Printers Booksellers and Stationers To be Disposed Of
To be disposed of stock in trade of a printery book seller and stationer in a city near London where manufacture is carried on principals only to apply to Mr G Robinson bookseller Paernofter Row London applications immediately
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
G.robinson
Bokfeller
Paernofter Row
York City Resolutions Support Frugality and Redress
The Lord Mayor and city officials join a York county meeting in urging frugality in public spending and adoption of a petition by Freemen to seek redress of grievances, urging ministers to correct abuses and reduce unnecessary pensions and sinecures. They order copies to Lord Cavendish and Charles Turner to present the petition to Parliament. The document records broad political agitation, Irish affairs, and local civic actions amid rising tensions with the Crown.
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County of
York
John Cavendish
Charles. Turner
Howe of Commons
Transnis
Jo.x ,Cavendus
Charles Turner
John Raper
North America
Harley
Drummond
Portugal
Bank of England
Dogtors Commons
Beck -Aetin
States General
Ireland
Harrison
Lafex
Court of Common Council
Crace
Richmond
Sussex
Goodavend
Lewar
London
Jockarmard
Iona
Méson&S
Ibis
Kewes
Impromptu mockery at the gentleman’s subscription cock match
The notice proclaims Thalta and Stanton A to stage a weekly Royal Cockpit event in Westminster starting Monday at five thirty, with the lower pit reserved for subscribers and their friends. The text mocks a social scene involving Mrs Abington and Mr Hovoven in a fragmentary, risqué tone.
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Royal Cockpit
Westminter
Fragmented Oceanic Trade and Stock Listings at Ports and Jamaica
A garbled report lists ships arriving at Liverpool Jamaica Campveer Newry Dublin and Ostend with names such as Jupiter Portmouth Eliza Donnelly Ruffel and Charming Mary. The passage then shifts to stock prices and bonds including Bank Annuities 4 per cent 61 r, old and new annuities, and various 3 per cent and Navy related securities.
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Liverpool
Sherlock
Iford
Jamaica
Ellis
Watkins
Campveer
Carharina
Jopp
Zeith
Newry
Charming Mary
Holloway
London
Dublig
Linenhal
Randal
Ditta
Ezig
India
Navy Assurance
Scrip O Nnier
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Newcastle Upon Tyne
The
London Evening Post
Jtte
Crudens Alexi
Mea Carmina Curas
Goring
Cecil Bisshopp
Postscript
City of
Reland
Scarborough
Aer
Edinburgh
Figure of Commons
Newcastle
Old Bailey
John Kittleby
Mr. Smith
Long Acre
Wandworth
Alexander Rutherford
Hig
Eat India Company
Imprompty
Mrs. Abincrox
Mr. Hovoven
Abington
Belle
Cruttendons
Stanton
Dover
Waltby
Earl
Grenville
Howé
Oporto
Queen Charlotté
Simapson
Rotterdam
Peter
Joanna
Soule
Ostend
Hank Kong
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