A Friend to Liberty urges Miller’s enlargement
The Editor of the London Evening Post defends Mr. Miller against the heavy two thousand pound fine for publishing a letter by an unknown author. He argues the prosecution is harsh, notes the trial moved from Guildhall to Westminster, and asserts the letter harmed neither the plaintiff nor public virtue. He calls for public support to relieve Miller and preserve press liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milles
London
Guildhall
Westminster
Miller
Letter from Lord Lovat's son in Edinburgh Castle 1747
A damaged London Evening Post excerpt prints a letter from Simon Fraser then prisoner in Edinburgh Castle. He thanks a friend for support, seeks influence at court, and reflects on fate, mortality, and reform through adversity, expressing resolve to endure and hope for happiness beyond confinement.
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cEnwine Covy
Lord Lovat
Edinburgh Castle
Muth
Frecken
Simon’ Fraser
Miller seeks public aid after costly libel verdict
In 1774 J Miller appeals to readers for subscriptions to raise funds to pay two thousand pounds in damages after a libel case with Lord Sandwich. He explains his refusal to surrender public privacy and expresses hope for public support, noting efforts to reduce damages and his imprisonment risk. Books at coffee houses collect subscriptions. bankers to receive funds soon.
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Lord Sandwich
Fim
J. Miller
Miller
Pater-noster-Row
Parliament-street
Collke- House
Westminster
Somerset
Strand
London
England
LARK O Herald of the rosy morn goes serenade plea
The text presents a fragmented poetic scene with the LARK as herald and messenger of dawn. It mentions pale grove scenes, a sprightly match, Palemon's love, and a bird fluttering in a breeze. References to Phobus and a thesis fragment appear, creating a literary collage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palemon
Harbingle of Love at Newcastle Poem Fragment
Delicate eighteenth century verse praising a wedding yearned by lovers in Newcastle. Refrains bless a cheerful marriage, inviting joyous companionship and enduring affection within a ceremonial tone.
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Newcastle
Debates on Salaries and Military Appointments in Parliament
Postscript reports Lord North granting Mr. Timothy Caswall an added sinecure salary as Deputy Paymaster for three years back, raising public expenses. The piece notes strict gallery bans in the House, a nobleman's potential candidacy for the Directors, and various dispatches from India and Portsmouth with military and naval updates. It also covers local legal matters, fires, deaths, and stock prices.
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Lord North
Timothy Caswall
Rigby
Earl of Sandwich
House of Commons
Duke of Argyle
Althe
Frederick Campbell
Leonidas
India
France
Ireland
Lord Carteret
Swift
Gay
Taylor
Portssmouth
Matthew Featherstonhaugh
Cafan
Bibicon
Pugatscheffe
East India Company
Duke of Richmond
Honoum
Robert Fletcher
Hastings
Claveringe
Britain
America
Holland
John Dalton
4Th Regiment of Dragoons
Carpenter
George Turner
Regiment of Foot
Evelyn
The
Cumberland
Depford
Pearl Essence for Teeth and Gums Offered by Hemer
A advertisement proclaims A COB HEMET, Dentist to her Majesty and to Princess Amelia, recommends ESSENCE of PEARL and PEARL DENTI FRICE for tooth and gum care. It claims enamel preservation, whitening, decay prevention, and fresh breath. Sold wholesale and retail by Bayley in Cockspur Street, Lipsc, and Bath, price 2s 6d each.
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Acob Hemet
Amelia
Mn Hemer
W. Bayley
Cockspur-firey
Haysmarket
LiPsce
Leadenhall-ieet
London
Soldalfo Ty M. Purdie
Pentumer
Bath
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T& London Evening Poli
N.B
London Evening Post
Orth
London Evening Pott
Ford
Postscript
Portsmouth
Providence
Morris
Cork
Alderney
Countess of Newburgh
Fitzgerald
Lovely
Peggy
Flynn
Prosperous
Points
Caifar
St. Barbe
Montague
Halterer
Ann
Richardsor
Good Intent
Pearson
Endeavour
Oliver
Florist
Smith
Fortune
Dunn
Sunderland
Friendship
Hedger
Havre-de-Grace
Hulls Pome
Hall
Dre Kenrick
Devil
Temple-bar
Falstaff
A&t
Bardolph
Paltiaff
Dr. Caius
York
Justice Gould
Court of Exchequer
Willliam Chapman
South Kilvington
Upfal
Upfal Park
Mr. Cayford
Pastrycook
West-Street
Shadwell
Governor Brown
Charlotte Engliss
Earl of Dartmeath
Deptford
John Forsdell
Dabtmouth
Freer
Richard Clarham
Arca
King’s Bench
Lee Jun
Deal
N.E
Havannah
Lifoon
Mugford
Labradore
Downa
Lindsey
Norwich
Tose & Clack
Witte
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