Septennial Parliaments Debate in the House
The House debated septennial parliaments with lively speeches from Fox North and Burke. Arguments centered on Crown influence, constitutional perfection, and whether to move to a committee or postpone further. The second reading of the New York trade bill was deferred until Tuesday as factions argued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord North
Mr Fox
Mr. Fox
George Cavendire
Toewnfhend
Colonel Barre
Rigby
Byng
Lord Fobn Cavendisf
Burke
Eden
New York
Sir Fares Lowther
Fans Lowther
Pownall
Baronet
Annual and Triennial Parliaments in Lesson Evening Post
A letter from May 5, 1780 discusses Alfred's alleged partial citations from Blackstone in the Lesson Evening Post. The writer defends press liberty within justice and dares Alfred to publish his name, promising to prove the criticisms. Alfred declines to respond, leaving judgment to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lesson Evening Post
Alfred
Blackstone
P. S. Lr
Address to Electors of Eve sham urging test for Rudge
A letter in the London Evening Patt. 1R addressed to the electors of Evesham criticizes Mr Rudge for not canvassing supporters. It urges him to state if he will sign a Constitutional Test offered at election. Supporters press for a direct answer to gauge his principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elettors
Evesham
J. Ruthout
Rudge
London Public Nuisance Advised Removal in Bull and Mouth Street
A London notice from the City commissioners urges continuing action to remove a nuisance in Bull and Mouth Street. They request officers be ordered to move carriages standing without horses to the Green Yard to prevent hindrance to the public and preserve authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Green Yard
Protestant Association calls for united general meeting before petition to Parliament
A London notice from G Gordon, President, urges Protestants to unite for civil and religious liberty ahead of a London petition to the House of Commons. The group plans another meeting before the session end and invites residents to sign at the President's House in Welbeck Street daily before four o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
England
Wales
Scotland
Great Britain
G. Gordon
Wielbecktreet
Welbeck Street
Postscript on Franco British Naval Movements and Casualties
From the camp at St Roch April 6 the enemy fortifications grow. prisoners exchanged. Spanish and Walloon guards arrive, Bre Aprilz1. Our squadron holds at anchor despite contrary winds as thirteen English ships patrol Ushant. The Amazone and Surveillance sail to Berthome with 22 transports, then return after collision. La Comtesse de Noailles sustains damage, 250 aboard, none lost. De Languedoc catches fire but is quickly extinguished. alarm passes.
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France
Flanders
St. Roch
Bre
Ushant
de Languedoc
Near Royal Boais Authors and Magazines Mentioned
A fragment notes a location near the Royal Boais and references several magazines in proximity. The text provides no clear event, names, dates, or actions to anchor a larger story. The readable fragment suggests a location detail without confirming context or outcome.
London News Roundup From Ireland to America
Letters from Edinburgh to New York report Sir Henry Clinton orders 4009 troops ready to embark by March 29, and three prisoner exchanges with America fail. Paris notes Count d Estaing’s uncertain command prospects. British politics discuss test bills for shorter Parliaments and reform, while Irish affairs show Leinster Duke removed from Dublin Volunteers and Westminster petitions press for constitutional change amid taxation fears. Privateers Plymouth to Barbadoes report captures and prizes, with ships bound for Quebec and Africa routes referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edinburgh
New York
James
Henry Clinton
Paris
Surprize
Mercere de France
D’estaing
Marquis de Vaudreu
Paul Jones
Adams
Hoel de Valois
Rue de Richelieu
House of Lords
Mansfeld
Bathurst
Lord Amherst
Wedderburne
House of Commons
Southampton
England
Tafte
Yorkshire
Middlesx
Surrey
Hertford
Essex
Huntingdon
London
Westminter
George Onslow
Alexander Wedderburne
Ligis
Ireland
Duke of Leinster
Dublin Volunteers
Bincastle
Clyde
Mabon
Toulon
Minorca
Glasgow
Barbadoes
Thomas
M’allater
Fincaille
Sc. Kitt’s
Elizabeth
Agior
Neptene
Rogers
Pembroke
Alafon
Jama‘ca
Kerr
Tom, Lee
Georgia
Jamaica
Pitt
Ct Jersey
St. Jean
St. Jean Baptila, From Brestco Bayonne
Leeward Islands
Mercury
Falmouth
Shipping and Stock Market Roundup for May Day
The May 8 issue records wind and sailing traffic at Sheerness with multiple vessels departing and arriving at various ports including Rotterdam Jamaica New York Cork Waterford and Lisbon. It also lists prices of stocks bank annuities bonds and lottery tickets with figures quoted for 3 1 4 and other fractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deal
Merjetty
Ranger
Sheerness
Admiral Drake
Bellous
Atalanta
Helena
Resolution
Sprightly
Wells
Grosvenor
R Chford
Nepetune
Minerva
Privodihia
Supply
Vitlunder
Justice
Wallington
Rotterdam
Jamaica
Caldwell
New York
Barger
Molloy
Lithon
Providence
Stride
Industry
Bowden
Cork
Mary and Catharine
Ross
Waterford
Gravesend
Float
Becket
Young Rimks
Blarks
Amsterdam
Salty
Hedges
St. Antonio
Vidal
Lisbon
Yarmouth
Belloua
Miller
Aurora
Watson
Eckford
Pathby
St. Eustatia
St. Maria
Sylva
Lydia Fell
Liverpoote
Leeward
Also Mentioned on This Page
London Evening Patt
City of London
Protestant Association
Middlesex
John Cartwright
Almen
Piccadilly
Dily
Poultry
Postscript
Royal Boais
Dickson
Meff
Pletchers
Sunderland
Whitehaven
Anvigua
St. Christopher’s
Antipua
Morrison’s Haven
Bergen
Norway
Greenland
Ann
Newcastle
Friends
Sinclair
Quebec
Luke Ryanmaiier
Unicorn
Tapley
Brett
Hambergh
Elbe
Mathias
Sorenson
Christiana
Endymion
Dronyne
Paortsmouth
Holland
St. George’s Fields
Stepney
Harvey Combe
Thames-Street
Tice
Mile End
Bank of England
Hornsby and Co
Cornhill
Aldgate
Wenham and Co
Ship News
Arri ¥ ED
Iidia
South Se
Stoca
Navy Assurance
Genetis
G. Keaifl
R. Fauber
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