Warning against ministerial power endangering English liberty
The letter, from TRIBUNUS, warns that unchecked ministerial influence corrupts Parliament and courts, threatens constitutional balance, and risks arbitrary rule. It argues ministers appoint and shield each other, erode checks and borders of law, and urges MPs and citizens to demand remedy before tyranny prevails. The piece foresees harm to king, realm, and posterity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meashres
Hegde
England
Jeffon
Leas
High Commission Court
House of Lords
Andem
Rome
Charles the First
Strafford
Augustus
Buckingham
Tribunus
British resolve over Falkland affair questioned in letter
A London Evening Post correspondent laments talks of amicable settlement with Spain via French mediation. He questions the Crown's honor and accuses Carlton House of low politics as Bourbon princes reportedly mobilize for war and ministers defer to Paris on reparation and peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falkland Island
Spain
Great Britain
France
House of Bourbon
Carlton House
Duke of
Argyle
Sohoquare
Portugal
Edgar
South Seas
Anbalador
Madrid
India
Burlington House
Marquis of Granby
Flanders
Maine
Portmouth
Betsey
Handy
William
Schooler
Rebecca
Bevis
London
Exeter
Trelegon
Portsea
Gray
Ford
Dithburn
Sunderland
Happy Union
Coats
Newcastle
Norway Bear
Bodam
Fredrickstadt
Thomson
Meme
Falk
Nelmand
Amserdam
Surinam
Bella
Neal
Cork
Robert
Susannah
Lodan
Prince Frederick, Hannan
Africa
Mary
Swan
Anna Maeria
Merk
Frederickstadt
Hound
Downs
Montray
Ditto
Orth
Richmond
Mace
Ragek
Daotzick
John McFaellon
Perfor
Deal
S. W
Reuain
Ward
Redlington
New Biesling
Cooper
Mancy
Dallison
Ann
Elizabeth
Portsmouth
Jane
Senegal
Power of the Invisible Minister in European affairs
A fragment argues that Britain should strike while France is financially weak, accusing the ministry of cowardly negotiation with Spain via France. It contends France may obstruct war, Spain acted with French knowledge at Falkland Island, and warns that a tame settlement would ruin the Crown’s honor and invite European scorn. Barrons Staixe Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Spain
Falkland Island
Europe
Barrons Staixe
Lord Mansfield influence in Parliament debated with wartime hints
Lord Mansfield is accused of directing political access through Serjeant Leigh’s East-Looe seat and acting as private minister to the king. The narrative claims Mansfield’s close ties to ministers, with mentions of peace versus war, Spain, Portugal, and upcoming speeches. Reports also touch on naval affairs, Gibraltar, and local incidents in Richmond and Portsmouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Mansfield
Leigh
East-Looe
Mr. Huffey
Shylock
Lord Mansfeld
Great-Britain
Earl of Bute
Princess of Wales
Lord North
Falkland Island
Lord Rochford
Spain
Hecate
Hecare
George Grenville
Duncan
Fothergill
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London Evening Pott
Peking
Wh&ich
Shaptebury
London Evening Post
J. Alot
Piccadilly
Grarham
Racory
Ogkavn
House of Commons
Chandler
Torbuck
Riros
Beards
House of Commons of Ireland
Sir James Caldwell
J. Almon
Almon
Candeour
ALMAC K _ bes
King-street
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