Sermon on Jezebel Naboth Parable and National Faith
A preacher argues that rulers may use religion to justify oppression as in the Naboth case. He condemns tyranny and calls for repentance, mercy, and deliverance from blood guilt, urging rulers to end violence and unjust measures and to seek true justice and peace. The sermon exhorts humility before God and warns against coercive power cloaked in piety.
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Jezebel
Acrete
Belial
Ahab
Israel
Kingdom of
Naboth
Lord Rochester
Some Thoughts on the Measures of Subversion Unmasked
A London Evening Post reader defends liberty against tyranny and anti-American aims. The writer argues Americans resist oppression, cites Parliament speakers, and critiques pro Catholic publications. He links Popery to monarchical power and condemns war costs, calling for continued protest and reflection on a proclamation for a fall. ERASMUS. P. S. Thanks for addressing questions about the proclamation. requests further consideration and notes on the House of Commons prosecution.
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The
London Evening Post
Commons
Britain
Patfall
Congress
Mazere
Quebec
Britannia
Erasmus
Pardon Petition Discharge Denied After Attorney General’s Infirmations
Francis Sykes and Thomas Rumbeld of Elyis sought discharge on pardon petitions but were denied. The House rescinded resolutions unanimously after the Attorney General informed them of grounds for prosecution, expressing astonishment at the prior votes. The writer urges publication in tomorrow’s paper.
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Francis Sykes
Thomas Rumbeld
Elyis
London Post on Lake Champlain Campaign and Critics
In a 2615 Nov 1776 letter, J Massie vents at England's war effort in North America. He cites Lake Champlain actions by King's troops, questions the tactic's value against losses in New England and Virginia, and ridicules ministerial strategy by name dropping historic generals. The piece mocks General Carleton's reports and laments blood and treasure spent with little result.
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Lake Champlain
Long Island
New York
New England
South Carolina
Virginia
Carleton
Canada
Exeter
London
York
Xenophon
Hannibal
Scipio
Ozsar
Turenne
Montecuculli
P. Eugene
John Duke of Marlborough
Bobadil
J. Massie
Are Your Choice Representation and Respect Absent
This day was published at the price of 1s 6d with an emblematical Frentispiece and the title Are Your Choice Representation and Respect Imposition and Contempt. It compares Annual Parliaments and Liberty with Long Parliaments and Slavery. Printed for J Almon opposite Burlington House Piccadilly and sold by J Bew in Paternoster Row.
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J. Almon
Burlington House
Piccadilly
J. Bew
Ter
Impressed waterman case and wartime critique in London Gazette
The piece corrects a Gazette notice on Habeas Corpus for the London waterman. It outlines Lord Mansfield’s offer to grant the writ or order a Rule for Admiralty action, with authorities to report why it should not issue. It also covers wartime commentary on American campaigns and General Carlton.
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Court of
King’s Bench
Lord Mansfield
Admiralty
Nore
King’s Council
Crown
Serjeant
Glynn
Merlrs
Dunsing
Davenport
Alleyne
Lee
America
Iland
New York
Carlton
Quebec
Washington
George Germaine
Great Britain
Carleton
British Plans to Winter at Ticonderoga and Loyalist Panegyric
Reports from the Americas discuss General Carleton's strategy to besiege Ticonderogo and secure naval control at Lake George as British forces expect to winter at Montreal. A correspondent notes official letters praise soldier loyalty, while privateers claim a Portuguese ship and cargo, with concerns of American privateers near Ireland and local press gangs in Glasgow.
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New York
Montreal
Ticonderaga
Lake George
Carleton
Ticonderogo
America
London
Peggy
Warren
Newfound Stand
Evans
Newfoundland
True Blue
Capt
Cole
Irvine
Greenock
Port Glasgow
Ireland
Glasgow
76Th Regiment
Dumfries
Scotland
Cornhill
Lombard-street
Walworth
Gurzpuaut
Sooo
Merlrs, Hazard and Co
Royal Exchange
Deal
Champion
Fellows
Tobago
Bfenrietta
Elder
Portsmouth
Ann
Susannah
Johnson
Jamaica
N.N. W
Mason’s Court
Ruffel-street
Covent Garden
Kent Itreet
Benjamin Flint
Horley
County of
Surry
Sally Napper
Henry Napper
Wilborough Green
Sussex
Janus
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Lottcript
Sun. Miller
P. S
Mr. Miller
House of Commons
England
India
South Sea
Confol
Pr. Navy and Victualling
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