Petition of Middlesex Freeholders denounces Lord North policy
At a November 12 1779 general meeting in Hackney Middlesex freeholders resolved to prepare a petition to the House of Commons condemning Lord North s grant of nominal offices to vacate seats in Parliament and to seek security against such abuses. They praised sheriffs Wright and Pugh and thanked Julen Wilkes for Parliamentary conduct, ordering publication in newspapers and distribution of engravers copies across the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex
Hackney
House of Commons
Great Britain
Lord North
Thomas Wright
Evan Pugh
Sheri
Julen Wilkes
Putin
Free Mason’s Tavern
Great
Queen-free
Lincoln’s-inn Fields
Cay
Livery of the City of London Nomination Meeting
A large gathering at the Half Moon Tavern Chearside considered candidates to succeed as Chamberlain of the City for the remainder of the year. Several gentlemen were proposed as contenders in this public advertized meeting.
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City of London
Half Moon
Chearside
John Wilkes
Thurfay Nouv I 7S
A compact note presents a brief item with names and places partially visible. Readable fragments point to a local event or notice and mention dates or institutions, though some details are obscured. The surviving text indicates a standard newspaper card style typical of brief notices.
New Edition of Ben the Sailor in Covent Garden
A new edition retaining the songs and words of the favourite character Ben the Sailor is performed at the Theatre Royal Covent Garden in London. Words by Nevin. Music by Dibdin. Printed by G. Kearfly, Fleet Street.
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Ben the Sailor
Lymouth
Theatre Royal
Covent. Garden
Mr. Nevin
Mr. Dibdin
Prin
G. Kearfly
Fleet-freet
London Evening Paper Proclaims New Morning Chronicle Plan
London announces the forthcoming publication of The London Courant and Westminster Chronicle from J. Almon. The editors promise prompt public intelligence on political, parliamentary, military and commercial affairs and invite letters and notices.
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The
London Courant
Westminster Chronicle
J. Almon
Burlington House
Piccadilly
London
Bruy
J. Alan
Buckfeller
Lurlington House
Piccacilly
Lonn
Exposé of the Countess du Barry and Court Favourites
Translated from French, this pamphlet outlines the Countess du Barry and the King’s favourites, detailing relations with Princes of the Blood and Ministers of State. It chronicles the court's intrigues, including the favouritism and anecdotes from Versailles during the reign, with explanatory notes and notes on editions and distribution.
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DU Barry
Lewis XV
France
Versaires
G. Rearfl
Fleet Street
Genoa
Pris
Countess DU Parry
Geneva
Wilkes for Chamberlainship Endorsed by London Livery
A London pamphlet urges the freedom loving Livery to nominate Alderman Wilkes for Chamberlain, praising his resistance to Scottish ministers and corrupt administration, noting ten years of political defiance, fidelity to liberty, and public service despite opposition. It lists ships sailing to the West Indies under Sir George Rodney and reports on Irish trade pressure and duties, plus notices of deaths in Scotland and a London Bridge fire.
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Firs
Biien
London
Alderman Wilkes
Nis
Wilkes
George Bridges Rodney
Wast Indies
Sandwich
Admiral Rodney
Young
Ajax
Uvedale
Montague
Houston
Shrewsbury
Robison
Phenia
Sir H. Parker
Greyhoud
Dixon
Cyclops
Robinson
Unicorn
Frederick
Hornet
Harwell
Glasgow
Wat City
Ireland
Scotland
West India
Port Glasgow
Greenock
Cambletown
N. B. Ram
England
West India Islands
Jamaica
Ann Countess of
Letter urging support for Wilkes as London Chamberlain
An impassioned plea argues that Wilkes is fit for the role if given proper security to discharge duties. The author claims Wilkes has suffered under a faction and emphasizes his honesty, industry, and past service, urging liberal supporters to back him as Chamberlain and provide security for his tutorage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Mr. Wilkes
Ir. Wilkes
London Committee Declares Willingness to Stand as Security
The London Committee for electing Alderman Wilkes states doubts about security for the City’s Chamberlain and announces authority from Alderman Hayley to provide required security if Wilkes is elected. They also pledge to allocate at least half of the Chamberlain’s emoluments to discharge his debts upon election. Guildhall Coffee House, Nov. 13, 1779.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wilkes
Motecs
London
Guildhall
Alderman Wilkes
City of London
Alderman Hayley
Wilkes
Court of Aldermen
Chamberlain
Appointment of William Baker Matier Extraordinary in Chancery
The report notes that business continued with only minor damage though one watchman’s fire damaged premises and a man was injured at the Sun Fire Office. The Lord Chancellor appointed William Baker of Town Mailing Kent Gent as Matier Extraordinary in the High Court of Chancery.
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Sun Fire Office
William Baker
Kent
High Court of Chancery
Adventuring in the Lottery Promises More Value for Six Shillings
Margray and Co advertise an equitable lottery plan at their licensed office offering a six shilling policy. A holder gains one or more numbers in a wheel with multiple chances at prizes ranging from 1 to 220,000 and up to 320 tickets drawn, with refunds of undrawn tickets after 36 days, claiming higher value than common schemes offered by other offices.
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Margray and Co
Oldard
Fleett Kredi
Er C
Insurance Plan Draws Big Prizes At Sharman Offices
A new plan of insurance offered by Mr Sharman in London markets a premium price per ticket with prizes of five hundred pounds or one thousand pounds for winning tickets. Drawings occur on the stated day with premiums rising as drawings progress and sales conducted at multiple Sharman offices in Cockspur Street Firecrest Street and Poultry near Cornhill.
Hazard and Co caution against fake London office
Messrs Hazard and Co announce no association with any other London office. They warn the public that a separate office in Chearfire operates under the Hazard and Co name without their knowledge or connection to the genuine firm.
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Messrs
Hazard
Two Thousand Pounds Lottery Shares Offered at Pearce Co
Purchasers of shares and chances at John Barnes Pearce and Co corner of Pope's Head Alley Cornhill receive two thousand pounds rather than one for the last drawn. Tickets and policies offered, with various premiums and chances for prizes. a mode of insurance for ten days. Details include old stock quotes and annuities as part of the offering.
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John Barnes Pearce and Co
Pope’s Head Alley
Cornhill
Sambers
Pal 2
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