Scandal Dusts King and Duchess in Regency Gossip
A London periodical denounces scandal aimed at the Duke of Cumberland after his marriage to Mrs Horton. It recounts alleged amours with Miss Elliot and Lady G, then defends the marriage as a stabilizing turn, critiquing public pranks and royal theater intrigues. The piece notes ministers’ crowd control at performances and compares royal pageantry to manipulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Cumberland
Mrs. Horton
Miss Elliot
Abelard
Elonsa
Berant
Thane
D. of C
Regulus
Parliament House
An Enquiry into Political and Economic Topics
A fragmentary notice lists a vast range of subjects from royal influence and national wealth to trade, agriculture, and the arts. It mentions a printed dissemination by J Almon and references Burlington House, with themes including the balance of trade, naval power, and cultural patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Almon
England
North's soliloquy on Spain and war risks
The speaker laments Spain’s obstinacy threatening peace and his grip on power. He plans to press France for a plausible pretext to justify restraint, fearing war would end his tenure and force taxes. He contemplates summoning Jemmy Twitcher and Lord Fallslane to plot a political maneuver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelburne
Spain
Guarda Costas M.y Bs
France
Pwid
Jemmy Twitcher
Lord Fallslane
Sale of Four Pounds to Distressed Soldiers and Sailors
John Langham late of deceased estate left funds to the City of London for relief of poor distressed soldiers and sailors and their families who have no government pension. A court committee will meet in the Guildhall Council Chamber on Thursday 28 November at ten in the forenoon to receive petitions from those entitled. Hodges
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Langham
Bart
City of London
High Court of Chancery
Hodges
Caythangena
Prince Mafferane
Lord Rochford
Carthagena
Rodel
Wapering-dock
Hampshire
St. Martin’s
Ludygate
Webb
Ruffel-street
Bloomsbury
Sarah East
Woodford
Jackson
Hale
Tottenham High Cross
Alderman Townesend
Lord Coleraine
St. Andrew's
Holborn
Thomas Barker
County of York
Hester Coucher
Staunton
Hereford
Malton
The Admiralty and Tyne Flood Dispatches Amid War Rumors
A critical postscript discusses persistent rumors that the Spain dispute is a calculated bluff from the Admiralty, asserting war aims and ministerial weakness. The letter details a catastrophic Tyne flood washing away bridges and property, drowning residents, and harming trade, with substantial financial loss estimated around 150000. Additional notes mention paymaster promotions, court cases, marriages, deaths, and curiosities from various towns.
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Tsibe
SFR
London Evening Post
Times
Ee Eee
London
Lord North
Postscript
Admiralty
Farxvann
Newcastle
Tyne
Skinnerburn
Sandgate Gate
Keyside
Hexham
Haydon
Chelterford
Shields
Wear
Durham
Bedford
Middlesex
Ratisbon
Prusia
Saxony
James Lowther
Duke of Portland
Newweasle
Wilkinson
Andrew
George
Venice
Whitehaven
Sadier’s Wells
Cha. Bowman
Seaton
Workington
Dumfries
John Black
Kendal
Westmoreland
Wennington Bridge
Bestham
John Jackson
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