Spread of Stamp Act unrest across colonies and trials
Reports from Boston Worcester and Springfield describe colonial anger over stamped papers, grand juries condemn violent measures, and officials pledge loyalty to government. Captains Hawker and Loth are mentioned with seizure and release of stamp papers, while local magistrates express concern over disorders and property damage.
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Hughes
Bader
Boston
Ford Woarcester
Heywood
Conand Pe
Éddecvoure
Springfield
Hampshire
Thig
Billings
Kington
Jamaica
Loth
Newport
Spanish Guarda Coasta
Carthagena
Kingston
Hulme
New Bolton
Srpith
London
Jersey
New-York
Colden
New- York
PORT NEWS PORTSMOUTH NOVEMBER DOCKING AND SAILING LISTS
Port News reports arrivals at Portsmouth and nearby ports with ships docking and sailing on November 14. Vessels include Boreas man of war docking, Arendchap and Three Broilers sailing for Marseille and Newhaven from Rotterdam, and multiple coasters and East Indiamen inbound and outbound to ports such as Dublin Havre de Grace Amsterdam and Bourdeaux. Additional ships like Essex Berwick and Sandy Paine add to the outbound traffic to Barbadoes St Kitts Jamaica and Portsmouth while others sail from Jamaica New York Virginia and Quebec destinations.
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Portsmouth
Boreas
Dover
Allam
Marseilles
Broilers
Clark
Newhaven
Rotterdam
Arrow Angelina Margaritta
Surinim
Elizibeth
Laudie
Oporto
Mary
Harvey
Dublin
Ielfast
N.S. de Bogota
Gibbons
Orley
Beach
St. Kite’s
Alexander
Mariana
Jamiaies
Happy Union
Coates
Wind N. E. Graveford
Pali
Calcutta East Indiaman
Thompson
Denniken
Stephens
Jamaica
Plamer
Furney
Fromamaica
Garland
Ainfield
New York
Artin
Outram
William and Mary
Boyce
Virginia
Edward
Ann Venture
Quebec
Thornton
Wikis
Veterburgh Adventure
Peterburgh
Hanieh
Harrison
Stockholm
Levee and Court News From St James's Yesterday
Reports from St James's describe a late levee lasting until near four, a Tripoline ambassador delivering credentials, and attendance by Grenville and the Earl of Thomond. Duchess of Hamilton arrived from Scotland and later met the Queen. Earl Shannon succeeds the Marquis of Kildare in public employments. An anecdote recalls a cabinet key returned by a noble lord, plus naval news of Africa’s ship and a St Helen’s voyage mishap. Edinburgh letter notes Industry of Ramsay cargo and a squall halting a departure.
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St James’s
George ‘Grenville
Earl of Thomond
Treasury
Dutchess of Hamilton
Scotland
Queen’s Palace
Earl of Shannon
Marquis of Kildare
Earl Temple
Pall Mall
Stow
Buckinghamshire
Portmouth
Africa
Spithead
Jamaica
St. Helen’s
Edinburgh
Wigton -in-Galloway
Ramsay
Stranrawer
England
Drury Riot and Shipwreck News From London
Fragmented reports describe a riot at Drury arising from embezzled goods and intoxication on shore. Pieces recount shipwrecks near Dunkirk, cargo plunder, deaths, fires, and officials changing positions as Royal announcements and naval measures unfold.
Crowded gathering prompts distress and fainting
A crowded assembly caused many to faint and insulted mourners, with a nearby justice dispatched to quell the disturbance. The scene grew chaotic as it overwhelmed the venue and drew intervention from local authorities.
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Lane
Postscrip’— Liberty and Parliament Against Absolute Crown
The author argues that subverting the constitution requires parliamentary aid and that past monarchs like James and Charles failed to establish absolute rule due to preserved liberty. He recalls a time when the nation, uncorrupted and independent, defended public liberty and resisted corruption, warning that corruption could lead to tyranny if Representatives were bought and the nation beggared.
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James
Charles
Charles the Second
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