The Plain Speaker Defends Wilkes and Liberty
A Newport Isle of Wight correspondent signed W. Sharp Jun. rails at Parson Horne for attacking Wilkes and the rights of subjects. He divides supporters of the Bill of Rights into unmeaning simpletons jovial fellows and disappointed knaves, defending Wilkes and the Lord Mayor, arguing opposition to tyranny and urging honest virtue over personal gain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society of Supporters of
Jack
Parson Horne
L Nitult
Frf
Horace
A speech to his Grace the Duke of Grafton
A scathing critique condemns Lord Grafton for malfeasance and betrayal of public trust. The writer praises the King’s justice, condemns the administration’s faults, and warns of rival power plays amid Parliament and notable ministers. References to Lord Mansfield Fox Wedderburne and Yorke shape the denunciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Duke of Grafton
Plumbe and Kirkman Nominated Sheriffs for City and County
On June 22 1971 two Liverymen meetings at the Queen's Arms tavern St Pauls Church Yard and the King's Arms tavern Cornhill unanimously resolved to support Samuel Plumbe Alderman Goldsmith and John Kirkman Alderman Fishmonger as Sheriffs of the City and County of Middlesex for the year ensuing in the belief they will best restore peace and good order after recent disturbances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen’s Arms
St. Paul’s Church Yard
King’s Arms Tavern
Cornhill
Samuel Plumbe
Goldsmith
John Kirkman
Middlesex
Nery
Samuel Vaughar
George Bellas
Lawrence
Merry
John Wilkes
Frederick Bull
Elgrs
Mediterranean
Algiers
Denmark
Davis
New Providence
St. Davids
Bay of
Honduras
Mr. Meredith
Ross
William Meredith
Duchy of Lancaster
Serjeants Inn
Water
Bow Church
Society For
Manston House
Newcastle
Andrew Wauchope
Gibbons
Bream
Chancery-lane
Fune
Wind N.E
King’s Fisher
Bynon
Ruffel
Bristol
Weston Galley
Miller
Oporto
Samuel Plumbe appeals to Worthy Liverymen for Sheriff vote
In a June 21 letter from Foster Lane Samuel Plumbe, senior alderman hopeful in the London Middlesex Sheriff election, asks Worthy Liverymen for votes and influence. He asserts a long record of honesty and duty to promote peace, honor, and prosperity of the city and rejects stepping aside for a junior alderman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Middlesex
Foster-lane
Samuel Plumbe
Lost Mare From Hinkley Property of Joseph Iliff
On June 15 at night a brown mare, about fourteen and a half hands, with a black mane and tail and a small blaze, foaled six weeks ago. She has white on hind feet and a cat tail, with a ruffed mane near the collar. Reward two guineas plus reasonable charges for return or information leading to recovery to Joseph Iliff in Hinkley Leicester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinkley
Tolen
Joseph Tiff
Leicester
Joseph Iliff
Prussians to Join Russian Army in Poland Advance
June 14 Postscript reports a body of 40000 Prussians ordered to march through Poland to join the Russian army. Letters say Prince Repnin leading troops at Widdin. confirmation awaited. Ratifoon June 8 notes Imperial troops near Transilvania preparing a 160000-man army toward Turkish frontiers to force peace terms.
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Lower Elbe
Poland
Prince Repnin
Olitz
Widdin
Ratifoon
Transilvania
Turkey
London Society Notes on Politics and City Intrigue
London reports detail Thomas Bradshaw purchasing a townhouse opposite Lord Bute for four thousand pounds, amid City divisions and Shelburnean schemes to curb Wilkes. The Ministry boasts of success yet fears the Livery’s resistance, awaiting the midsummer decision to determine fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Holderneffe
Prince of Wales
Greenwich, &c
Meeting at Half Moon extends Sheriff election support
At a Friday night Livery meeting at the Half Moon, members endorsed John Wilkes and Frederick Bull for the upcoming Middlesex Sheriff election. The record notes several minor figures dissenting, while the majority united behind the ticket. Additional items cover naval movements, a Dey of Algiers mediation, local appointments, and court activity.
London Livery Sheriff Hope Declined But Ready to Serve
The speaker declines the sheriff office if chosen by the Livery of London but reiterates that if the Livery wishes him to serve he will consider it an honour and will bear any trouble cost or danger to aid them at this critical moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Mansfield
Charles Fox
Mr. Wedderburne
Lord Sandwich
Lord Chatham
Wilkes
House of Commons
House of Lords
Hine
Duke of Portland
Yorke
Bradshaw
Birnham-Wood
Duke of
Mr. Ihan
Lord Weymouth
Rigby
London
Rev Horne Busy Drafting Oliver Ad for Public Advertiser
The Rev Mr Horne, preoccupied with preparing Mr Oliver's advertisement published today, lacked time to finish his letter to Mr Wilkes in this day's Public Advertiser.
Printer declares end to Wilkes Horne dispute at last letter
The printer states his intention to conclude the lengthy controversy between Messrs Wilkes and Horne with Wilkes final letter. He hopes the resolution requires no apologetic preface as public patience has worn thin. Several letters omitted during the dispute will be published as soon as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Wilkes
Horne
Also Mentioned on This Page
London Evening Pott
Menar
Lee
Pattons
Knavies
Liberty
Exglifman
England
St. .James’s
Morris
Gentlemen of the Livery of London
W. Sharp
Newport
Isle of Wight
Postscript
Holland
The
London Evening Post
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