Naval battle report and parliamentary clash over a bill
Commodore Rodney reports heavy damage to British ships Albion Conqueror and others after a pursuit off Martinico. He notes casualties including Captain Warron and Lieutenants, and that French and Spanish fleets weathered into Martinico while he prepared for sea. Parliament rejects a Protestant bill amid mob violence and calls for military under civil control to quell riots, adjourning to Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SG. Fay
Albion
Conqueror
Martinico
Cornwall and Boyde
Sts Cuchi
Barbadoes
Carlisle Bay
Cadiz
Man
Johnstone
Mons. de Guichen
Prolonged Debate On Protestant Bill And Catholic Persecutions
The House hears arguments over lace imports from Austrian Flanders and a Protestant bill. The Duke of Chandos urges rejection of the bill citing lack of evidence of danger to the Roman Catholic or Protestant establishments and condemns renewed penalties and persecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Temple
Flanders
Grantad
House of Commons
Duke of Chandos
Bills and debates echo through House of Commons
The House yesterday read a bill to indemnify gaol officials and debated a royal address to reward Dr James Carmichael Smyth for tending Winchester prisoners. Other actions included printing of Wales bill papers, war papers on late tumults, and criticism of military use in quelling disorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brett
Winchester
James Carmichael Smyth
Burke
Principality of Wales
David Hartle
London
Lord Amherist
Sha
Lord North
House of Commons
Committon
Leepeth
Lord G. Gordon
Uct
Rejection of Popery Bill sparks New England action
The article notes the surprise at the Popery Bill's rejection in both Houses, reports government plans to send a fresh commission to New England to urge submission to British rule, and outlines potential military actions by Sir Henry Clinton if Boston resists. It also covers press on riots, public meetings, associations, and post horse licensing changes with protests over taxation and enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Privy Council
New England
Henry Clinton
Boston
Earl Ferrers
Portman Square
Court House
Roth
Earl of Essex
Richard Capper
Hertfordshire
Hanes
Elause of Commons
Ordts
Walter Beaty
Castle and Falcon Inn
Aldersgate-street
London
Massachuserts
Cngres
George Rodney
Tenry Clinton
Charles Town
J. Alan
Burlington House
Piccadilly
G. Kearfly
Fleet Street
R. Baldwin
Paterneflerrow
J. Sewell
Craehill
Great Beichin
G Kearfly
Unclear early letters hint at reform to prevent frauds
A fragmentary report notes August events and customs posts. A letter from Portmouth dated July 5 discusses measures against fraud. Transports from Plymouth and London sailed, with ships named Jason, Dynkirquwife, and other vessels reportedly moving to Plymouth or the River. A marriage is announced between Robert Smith, MP for Nottingham, and the eldest daughter of J L Barnard of South Cave Yorkshire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
Looz
London
Robert Smith
Nottingham
JL. B. Barnard
South Cave
Yorkshire
HIP NEW 5S Deal Jury WindS Remain Ships and Names
WindS and vessels listed remain as before with ships named for Jamaica New York Georgia and Liverpoole amid a July 5 listing. Multiple ship names and captains from Amsterdam Riga Guernsey and Stettin appear, including entries like Palled by the Youngs and Arrives at Flushing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deal
Lord North
Charlotte
Fishboard
Diana
John
Warden
Jamaica
St. George
Moore
New York
Pilgrim
Hobkirk
Georgia
Aéton
Roberts
Liverpoole
Gravesend
Floge
Engish
Baker
Tohilon
Amsterdam
Dolphio
Guy
Kenningburgh
Hope
Glover
Stettin
Liberty
Stockton
Riga
ARRIV
ESB
Flushing
Eikenboon
Fiebtes
Junge Geesje
Teces
Charante
Portsmouth
Valiant
Douglas
Guernsey
The
Downs
N. S. Dultonia
Peinfele
Prices of Stocks and Annuities in Late 18th Century
A fragmentary OCR listing shows varied stock and annuity values such as 1-4th per cent, 1-half per cent, and 4 per cent figures. It references Bank annuities, Ditto bonds, Dixy Bonds, short denominational notes, Navy assurance tickets, and exchange prices with uneven numerals and fractions. The readable items indicate market quotes, coupon rates, and security names, but the text is garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cnrol
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Firk
Willam Law
the. Cornwall
Fwycrofs
Triumph
Flight
Afghae
Vhde
Sommons
Geo. Sainls
Thursany
Medway
Antrepid
Triumph Vailant
Postscript
Martinique
le Citoyen
M. M. de Nieue
Souverain
Grandevez le Triomphant de Sades
C. Efc
le Solitaire Ae Champion le Triton
de Boades
le Pluton
la Marthonie
L’actionnaire
L’archantel
la Couronne
de Guichen
L. Gen
la Victoire
D’albert
le Sc. Michel
de Mars L’indien
Baleroy L’hercule
4D’ Ambhmont le Caton
Flamand le Palmier
Muonteil, C. d’Efe
le Destin
Goeimpy L’intrepide
Dupressis Pahiam le Courageux
la Rigaudiere la Medée
Kergahiou la Gentille
de Ville Brune
Tourraine
Enguien
Welch
Royal Tomatis
Fist
Issia
South Se
Thug New Navy Assurance
Beri
Gia
Reiga Rath
J. Alden
Bolin ‘Gran
House
Pip.cadilly
Kearfly
R. Saldewin
Sewell
Roger Wirtot
College
Oxford
John Hedgings
Ovid
G. Keay
Fleer-street
Jaeson
Price
Britain
G. Kearnly
N. B
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