Justice and Humanity in Colonial Governance Rhetoric
The text critiques a famous political speech and outlines proposals on colonial governance. It argues for justice in depriving Wilkes of his seat, humane actions in addressing unrest, and criticizes harsh measures. It presents proposed laws on taxation by consent, split colonies, and England deciding disputes, with references to Gloucester and various noble figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes
House of Commons
Middlesex
St. George’s Fields
Quebec
Charles
Empire
Mary
Isle
Gloucester
LONG
Great Britain
Relard
Machiavel
Missisippi
Abbeville
Ohio
England
SixTH SCHEME on British colonies rights and trade in 1770s text
The document outlines imperial governance for colonies including self rule for civil policy, final court appeals in local courts, limited Crown officers, and standard trade freedoms. It specifies a governor, quit rents receiver, trade overseer, naval officer, and naval stores inspector paid by the Crown, with a path for export and import of colonial growth under mutual consent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Court of King’s Bench
England
Crown
Ireland
Portrait of George I as drawn in 1702 and a political critique
An English letter presents a full-length portrait of George I with commentary on his character, finances, and governance. It contrasts his prudent, warlike yet peaceful temperament with a broader critique of religious politics, Lord North, and the Popish establishment, interwoven with domestic and maritime news, church appointments, crimes, accidents, and society notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George the First
Hanover
Toland
Plutarch
Aristides
Quebec
Lord North
England
Fee
Fiduki
Sis
Rome
Meeting of the Clergy at Feathers-Tavern 1774
The text records a June 29 1774 meeting of the Clergy at Feathers Tavern Strand. The society resolves to thank Sir William Meredith and Sir George Savile for patronage and to convert subscriptions to a Bible only. The committee may call a General Meeting and notify the public papers. Correspondents to check with the Secretary at Feathers Tavern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Efe
Feathers-Tavern
William Meredith
Bart
George Savile
Tle eathers-Tavern
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London Evening Polk
Sta
London Evening Post
Dean Tucker
Great-Britain
Elector of
Glo
Tre
George Lewis
France
Europe
Hungary
Morea
Rhine
Flanders
Aorites
Perfor
Lister
Rories
Boston
America
Jamaica
New England
Florida
Krowas
Admiralty
War of
West Indies
Foote
Lord Chamberlain
Church of England
Portmouth
Hall
Charlotte
Beble
St. Michael’s
Havre de Grace
Fidelity
Alcock
Plymouth
Susannah
Ann
Souton
Sunderland
Portsmouth
Gundry
London
Jenny
Hicks
Whitby
Murp
Duke of Bedford
Pu ‘Ward
Leviathan
General Conwey
Friend
Chance
John
Loyal
Delight
Providence
St. George
Rockingham
Swinhoe
Liverpool
Greenland
Bedford
Surry
Southwark
Allanson
Ripon
Fogg
Archbishop of Canterbury
Henry Goodricke
Coulsdon
J Terring
Hackney
Heath
Chymitt
Brown’s Gardens
Henging-wood
Woolwich
Houfland
Limshouse
Fearnmoore
Raves Highway
Pearnmoore
Robert Pancart
Chichester
Sussex
Shireoaks
Nottinghanhire
Foljambe
Hig
Aldwick
Yorkshire
Mary ‘Paorahag
John Hewett
Nottinghamshire
Sir George Save
Joseph Harrop
Manchester
Berry
John Berry
Salford
John Lind
Royal Navy
Freeman
Marklane
Francia Longden
Nottingham
York
Christopher Rawdon
Monray
Calley
Arkham-Bryan
Thomas Schank
Lloyd
Rotherham
Peter Johnson
Deal
Hector
Kent
Swiy Lante
Fox
Norman
Piicataqua
Marcus Brutus
TauzoUt
India
New Armaeics
Prem
Navy
J. al Neon
Bertingins House
Pave Mondsiy
J. Pes
Patag Peter
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