Embassies, Courts, and Trade Motions Across London
Composed by those two Princes detailing provinces of France and German circles. Morocco Ambassador set to Portsmouth by ship of war. Viscount Rusborough travels to Ireland. Duke of Bedford recovers in Bloomsbury. Rich velvets and silks from Spitalfields prepared for Easter. Foundling Hospital aid extended with 23,0001 and 45 pol. to apprentices. Court and military activities include Easter Term, Hyde Park reviews, and field day plans. Various marriages, deaths, and local incidents unfold as London society moves through spring duties and commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Germany
Morocco
Portsmouth
Viscount Rusboroughet
Ireland
Kedwelley
Carmarthenshire
William Answell
Duke of Bedford
Bloomsbury-square
Spitalfelds
Foundling Hospital
Westminster Hall
Foot Guards
Hyde Park
Lord Pembrokes
Ismowt
Horte
Drago
Horse Guards
East - India Company
Sonewal
New England
Gambia
Dublin
Grege
Haverford
Bayonne
Earl of Chatham
Pocock
Royal Exchange
Rzw
Bank
Holland
Broadway
Westminster
Serjeants Inn
Fleet-freet
Joseph Baldwin
Rich. Maddock
Jere. Bentham
Thomas Mitt
Boyce Tree
Elijan Impe
Henry Woodfall
Tho. Adderley
John Jackson
Byron
Paul Vaillant
Hayman
St. Antholin’s
Watling-street
Briant
Nathaniel Rowe
Court of Common Pleas
Surry
Sirames Langham, Bart
Miss Itleton
Lord Lyttleton
St. Sepulchre’s
Mr. Kennet
Brackle Kennet
Miss Roberts
Hatton
Hounslow
Allhallows the Great
G. Constable
Manningtree
Essex
Watts
Dowgate-hill
John Burnett
Aberdeen
St. James's Park
Colman
Francis Colman
Florence
Countess of Bath
Highgate
Rice
John Rice
Barnet
William Beachcraft
Chelsea
Perrott Williams
E Q
Wandsworth
Samuel Sainthill
Jane
Houndsditch
Advice to Electors on Parliament Candidates
A London Evening Post letter argues voters should avoid electing underage boys or peer’s sons, riches or prodigality, placemen, or bribed candidates. It urges independence, honesty, and refusing bribes to defend liberty and public good amid shifting ministries and political power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Evening Post
MeRes
House of Commons
The Bribe and the Duty to Republica Talk
The text argues against bribery, blaming both the donor and the taker for crimes. It questions whether taking money to murder or burn a house is honest, and claims selling one’s country for a bribe is a greater offense to the Republic. It addresses listeners as Elektor and invokes civic duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walkringham
Misten Tow
Nottinghamshire
Trent
Gainsborough
John Hutton
Gainsbrough
James Jackson
Furnival’s-dan
London
Dring
York
Pro Republica
Comparison of Antient and Modern English Constitution
A satirical note contrasts the ancient constitution with the modern regime. It argues annual elections and limited taxation once gave power to the people, while the modern system features long terms, debt, broad duties, and aggressive excisemen. The piece laments standing armies and intrusive governance.
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Whitechapel
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Longalley
Moorfields
Miker
London-bridge
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Coantin
Succi Ceol
Cirsenwell
William Andrews
Lucy
Gibraltar
Ivar
Cuba
Guarda Costa
Havannah
Shetland
Copenhagen
Sutton-house
Earl of Pembroke
Benjamin Wilmot
Mercer
Round - Court
Chandois-street
Covent-Garden
N. B
Edinburgh
John Quincy
M. D
TI Longman
Pacer
J. Almon
Burlingtor
Piccadilly
Farner
Coampion
Robert Sayer
Fleet Street
Meff
Champion
Clark
Bland
Pickhara
Fee
Hill
Baldwin
Itilley
Robinhood Society
Shakespeare
Fletcher and Co
Oxford
Ste Pauls Church-Yard
Postscript
Evening- Pott
Solomon
Miles
Koam