Power of Parliament and the rights of mankind
A Lond on Evening Port letter argues the supreme power of Parliament within constitutional limits. It likens Parliament to a trustee and the Magna Charta and Bill of Rights as enduring restraints. The writer warns against Aristocratic drift, urges commitment to liberty, and invites readers to test constitutional law in the American question.
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Commons
England
Parliament
A&s
Henry the Third
William the Conqueror
Freedom
Sodom
Paradise
Americus
Oliver’s Merit Attacked in 1776 Paraphrased Letter
A fragment from Hants dated March 25 1776 reviews public esteem for Mr Oliver and the Committee. The writer promises an explanatory paraphrase and criticizes envy and malice behind odious conduct while praising merit and public regard.
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Oliver
Voltaire
Fragmentary historic London Evening Post item
Fragmentary OCR text references a Printer of the London Evening Post and a letter to a Chairman of a committee. Mentions Alderman and Scotch guards, with half-formed notes about Sheriff and Tory or Bull as Sheriff. Unable to determine full events or dates from the fragment.
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The
London Evening Post
Iver
Berlain
Scotch Guards
Ieee
Honor to the Livery and Hopkins Support Letter
A vapid political letter pledges fifty pounds for Hopkins and cites Wilkes and the Court. It praises sheriffs for duty, blames excisemen and bankers for a lift, and asserts pensioned powers do not sway justice. It invokes Lord Hertford and municipal rights in defense of the Livery.
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Harry
Worthies
Mr. Hopkins
Court
Howe
Wilkes
England
Guildhail
Hopkins
R. O
Departure of Mexican fleet sparks trade expansion in Cadiz
From Cadiz comes word that orders hasten the fleet bound for Mexico and suggest future ships may depart freely from all Spanish ports. The anticipated freedom of commerce could attract traders and foreigners to maritime towns, especially if the Cadiz 1740 law allowing penalties of death for foreign participation in Indies trade is repealed.
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Holland
Madrid
Cadiz
Mexico
Spain
Indies
Duke of
Ireland
Congress
East Indies
Dover
Copenhagen
Mauritius
Pondichery
Neptune
Bushall
Plymouth
Malaga
Mediterranean
Cape Malaga
West Indies
Poland and Europe Await Polands Future After Exit
Poland reports a sudden departure of Prince Lobiewits to Petersburgh with Vienna and Russia eager to keep Poland within the Petersburg convention. Prince Henry of Prussia travels to Russia to safeguard his brother the King’s interests. Florence notes the Great Duchess safely delivered a prince. Paris says government seized monks’ effects, needing confirmation.
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Poland
Lobiewits
Petersburgh
Vienna
Russia
Petersbrod
Henry of
Prussia
Rusia
Florence
Paris
Curious Hog Trade Costs and Military Funding Debate
London reports review of hog shipments to Boston showing four hogs landed from five, revealing a cost to Government of eleven hundred pounds per hog and seven hundred for similar shipments. The piece notes military pay, commissions, potential term changes, and a mix of diplomatic rumors, naval movements, and political commentary on Britain’s American strategy.
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Boston
Indignation and Old Milton Prices of Stocks and Annuities
Prices of stock and annuities listed with various rates and dates including South Sea old stock India bonds and government securities. Entries show percentages and dates such as 84 1 8 and 83 3 4, with items like 3 per cent Bank Annuities red and 4 per cent Consol 1762. Notable mentions include India Annuities fhar 3ih, Navy and Victualling Bills, and Long Annuities.
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India
South Sea
Bank An. Red
Ditto
Consol
Ihur
Pr. Navy
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London
Power of
Hants
H. White
Ef &E
London E Evening Post
Foot Guards
America
Kearily
Fleet-street
Parker
Mr. Bale
Dame-ftree
Mr. Singleton
Hatter
Fleet-marzet
J. Lloyd
York-street
Covent-garden
Postscript
Matthew
Regiment of Guards
Kingston
Thames
Guards
St. Cas
General Bligh
Hts
France
Grenadier Guards
Maddock
Liverpool
Halifax
Orpheus
Duke His Majesty
Greyhound
Dickson
Camsford
Tinshaw
Johnston
General Parker
Adam Goren
Parkhork
Canada
Lord Viscount Howe
Rochfort
Becaus
Marinique
Hipsmida
Cuba
New York
Philadelphia
House of Commons
Worcester
Walsh
Rous
Fran Portfinsuth
Bri Vt
Nancy
Wilfan
Gibraltar
Fochabers
Marchas
Cuttlebrea
Enzic
Duchess of Gordon
Andrew Yonson
Herefordshire
Sarah Elizabeth Drury
Hatton Garden
Linda
Barnet
Jasper Coutt
Satchell
Kingstreet
R. Warren
Mary-le-Bonne-street
Goldensquare
Great Britain and Ireland
Europe
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