Criticism of Sir M W Ridley over election influence
The letter rebukes Sir M W Ridley for alleging no influence in 1774 Newcastle elections, noting revenue officers largely obeyed Treasury mandates and voted for ministerial candidates. It argues elections must be free and accuses Ridley of disingenuous conduct while recounting officers pressured by the Treasury and a published notice urging information on improper influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Senate
Manifelly
Crewe
Treasury
Customs
Thomas Hunter
Si. M
Revenue
Treasury Board
Fulvig
His
Chiix
Lenny
Westminster Committee Debates Unconstitutional Declaration
The Westminster Committee records Lord North's claim that England is heard only through Parliament. They resolve the declaration unconstitutional and dangerous to liberty. The committee thanks Sir Fletcher Norton and Sir Ben Mereditha for positions on measures against the Cruel Magistrate, and notes plans to appoint members to confer with other committees in London after Parliament prorogation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster Committee
Mine's Arms Tavern
Palace Yard
Lord North
England
House of Commons
Lugland
Sir Fletcher Nortox
Liadun
Parlianent
J. Fox
Bai
Campaign appeals reach across cities in 1780 notices
Public notices invite votes for candidates in London Newcastle and Cornwall. Messages urge support for unnamed nominees, stressing rights, privileges, and commercial interests, with dates and local meeting details and reference to May 6 1780 and future gatherings.
Constitutional Society endorses annual parliaments and equal representation
A Nassau era record shows the Constitutional Society passing resolutions calling for equal representation, annual Parliaments, and limiting Crown power. The group condemns current unequal representation, urges recovery of constitutional processes, and demands loyalty to popular rights. Secretary HEYWOOD notes praise for Mr Cartwright and the society’s resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notringhar
Parliemness
AL R Cartwright
Fasil Bo
S. Heywood
Parliament dissolution delayed to October amid political maneuvering
The dissolution of Parliament is postponed to around October not due to militia duties but to give Ministerial MPs an advantage before the public announcement. April in South Carolina is blamed for hindering European civilization, while new peerage talk foreshadows a hot general election in the City, Borough, and Westminster. Shipping news notes arrivals from Plymouth and Spithead and a plan for a new Irish lottery scheme amid Measles warnings and medicinal cures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
Mente
Charley
Portmouth
Aurora
Plymouth
Lord Amherst
Downs
Gibbs
Love
Peters
Worcester
Davis
Jane
Betsey
Lloyd
London
Unity
Taylor
Sanderland
Pegham
Vaughan
Exeter
Duke of Wharton
Ann
Gentemen
Borough
Westminster
Maccaroni
Guernsey
Dorp Woodfent
Sybrands
Bourdeaux
Boulogne
Barbadoes
Britannia
Powell
L’achille
Martinico
Flanders
Thurfeay
Alderman Sawbridge
Temple Luttrell
Milborne Port
Lord George Gordon
John Hey
Sidney College, Cambridge
Norrisian
Methley
Leeds
Aerairs
Sharman and Co. Lasig
Ireland
Ae Street
High Holborn
Cadefour-street
Caaring Crets
St. James’ Careet
Mesfrs, Sharman and Co
Bank of Iuland
Hornsby and Co
Leal Pollicies
Lage
Cornhill
Aldgate
Work-street
Covent
Wind S Sailed One Cruize Helena Sloop and Other Ships
Deal May 17 ships listed including Helena sloop Resolution Wells cutters Belmonts Kat Indiaman for India New London Cole for Daremonih Ashburton Muliis to Piyouth John Coloney for Newry De Anna Ball for Bristol Gravesend May 17 Maria Mickley from Dantwick Carolina Frederick Dennis from Lisbon Nancy Brine Rotterdam Arrival Rotterdam William Hodge from Leith Lane James and Mary M Tier from Clariffianfound fat St Eustatia Adventure Berteds from New Zealand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolina Frederick
Dennis
Lisbon
Nancy
Brine
Rotterdam
William
Hodge
Leith
Lane
James
Mary
M.tier
Clariffianfound
St. Eustatia
Adventure
Berteds
New
Stock price list and annuity notes from market page
Prices of stocks and annuities with fractions and percentages shown for various items. Includes bonds, insurance stocks, government securities, and lottery tickets with quoted yields and per cent figures. Highlights market activity and halved or reduced rates across multiple entries.
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The
London Evening Post
Sir M. W. Ridley, Bart
City of London
Gentlonen
Oliver
Richard Clark
New Broadtreet
City of
Half Moon Tavern
Cheapside
Sam
Fervart
Nash
NEW Nitam
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Leader
Clery
Cornwall
Princisis
His Majesty’s Ordnance da Lerely
St. Margaret's Street
Portsmouth
Spithead
Vie
Briard
John Boddington
Jamaica
Rainsford
Cooustiee
Jattan
Theo
Mesirs
Smith
Wayne
Smihs
M Nion
Jamies Allen
Sarilen
Camppdee
Wilian Fairchild
Vlad Oy
Banks
Carbridge
Lepash
Newgate- Treet
Viv
Foudrimiet
Taiuuner
Ces
Commi Rex
Middisex
Lohn
Nrangham, May E
Constitutional Society
Portscript
Francis Newbery
Jnn
St. Paul’s
Dr. James
Bruton-street
Mess. Wenham and Co
N. B
HIP News
Alfred Iour
Benz Wong Ap
Tacita Pock
New Navy Assurance
Hills
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