Petition of Joan Horne Clerk in London Election Case
The document presents a petition by Joan Horne clerk, claiming knowledge of law and a desire to serve, asserting disdain for religion and politics, and referencing Wilkes and a sheriff. it requests employment despite illness and critiques opponents with sharp, satirical language. The piece mixes self praise, political critique, and personal defiance in a period style.
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London
Commons
Wilkes
John Wikes
Holland
Admirers doubt Speech from the Throne was Royally written
A reader accuses the minister of bribery and self interest, arguing the king’s Speech reflects his own integrity not the minister’s. The piece condemns ministerial conduct, calls out bribes and corruption, and ends by likening a late Oration to a criminal’s last words.
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Inis Majesy
England
Acknowledgment and Recantation of Former Wicked Courses
A statement is made where an individual renounces past evil practices and declares the true principles by which he should have conducted himself, presenting an open professed reform.
Anecdotes on Dr Clarke and the Arians at Bath
The London Evening Post cites two witnesses, Rev. Mr. Jackson and Dr. Clarke’s son, asserting Clarke retracted his Trinity views before death. It questions Arians on Clarke’s supposed errors, noting Clarke wished to burn his own books and urging readers to reexamine what Clarke once believed.
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Wilkes
Horne
Dr. Clarke
Jackson
Torrington
Foley
Herefordshire
Bath
Samuel Clark
Clark
Biographia Brittanica
Chevalier Ramsay
Racine
le Chevalier Newton
Mr. Clarke
Mourir
Parleying Over Wilkes Horne Horne Charges and Political Feuds
A fragment from a London Evening Post item discusses Mr Horne's charges against Mr Bo Wines and Mr Wilkes, critiquing political motives and “popedarity” while debating loyalties, aims at ministerial influence, and the symbolism of coats and colors in a charged political dispute.
Three New Pamphlets Published This Day
A late 18th century advertisement lists three pamphlets on British political matters. The first presents two authentic speeches by a gentleman in the House of Commons regarding the Spain negotiation, with notes, priced 1s. Cel. The second defends recent parliamentary actions related to quieting possession and includes an Exchequer affidavit about estates tied to the Duke of Portland and Lowther, priced 1s 3d. The third pamphlet covers the February 27, 1771 debate in the House of Commons on repealing a clause in the Nullum Tempus act, priced 1s 6d. Printed by J. Almon near Burlington House. a catalogue of books is offered Gratis.
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House of Common
Laft Seton
Spain
Exchequer
Duke of Portland
Treasury
James Lowther
Price
House of Commons
J. Almon
Burlington House
Piccadilly
Farm For Lease At Longworth Near Kingston Inn Berks
Parcel of arable meadow and pasture land inclosed and wooded with a dry healthy site at Longworth near Kingston Inn Berks. About six market towns nearby. Wheat beans barley crops already grown. Tenant to come on Mr John Eyre of Longworth or Mr Wm Prats Wantage or Mr Fowler Lincoln's Inn London. Near fifty acres more may be added by agreement. Enquiries to listed agents.
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Michaelmas
Longworth
Kingston Inn
Berks
John Eyre
Wm. Prats
Wantage
Fowler
Lincoln's Inn
London
The Authentic Memoirs of Lady Land Count A ti in Out Next
A brief notice announces the forthcoming release of The Authentic Memoirs of Lady Land Count A ti in, signaling an upcoming publication in local literary circles.
Liberty and parliamentary reform urged by Oliver letter
Postscript from London recounts Richard Oliver’s address to Sunderland merchants and shipowners urging steadfast support for liberty and constitutional rights. It warns against ministerial overreach, calls for short parliaments, and praises jurors and electors while urging virtuous civic conduct and independence. The column also notes European rumors, theatre news, a mackerel bounty idea, and local obituaries and incidents.
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Richard Oliver
Poet seeks printer aid for forthcoming verse sample
A letter to the Printer of the London Evening Post from Charles Cape, Vinegar-yard, appeals for assistance with a soon to be published poem in imitation of Gray. He recalls a prior publication causing a five pound loss and seeks insertion of a specimen to test reader reception.
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Gray
Elsgy
Sam
Vinegar-yard
Charles Cape
Pilure of a Deep Monarch in Court Satire
Poetic lament on a proud royal figure who harmed his realm. The speaker blames a headstrong prince for neglecting truth and loyalty, favoring rebels and a favorite, while court flattery hides faults and rash plans persist.
Visit of Lord Bute Sparks Debate on Governance
The London Evening Post notes Lord Bute's swift return to the kingdom to guard against a Great Person's awakening. It claims his goal is to block the move toward arbitrary rule and warns a new Ministry and a new Representative may result if his lordship arrives too late.
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Bute
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Garrick
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Felow
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