Ship News from Deal and Dartmouth Arrivals
Shipping news from Deal reports the New Adventure and Wader arriving from Quebec and sailing for the river, along with the Nancy and others bound for Jamaica. The Prince Gafth, a Gwedith frigate, remains with the fleet, and arrivals at Dartmouth include Two Brothers from Newfoundland and Three Friends from St Kitts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deal
Wind S. W
Adventure
Wader
Quebec
Prince Gafth
Nancy
Lawrie
Jamaica
Princess Mary
Arthur
Jane
Dartmouth
Rich
Newfoundland
Kinsale
Thompson
St. Kitts
1779 Political Turmoil and Elections in London
The report covers Lord Onflaw and Sir Richard Worsley appointments in the royal household, the Grand Common Hall election of John Wilkes as Chamberlain of the city, and related congratulations. It includes letters defending reputation amid newspaper misreports, a duel-like incident between Mr. Fox and Mr. Adam, maritime prize news, parliamentary plans regarding Ireland, and social notices of marriages and deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Onflaw
Lord Carlisle
Richard Worsley
Board of Works
Houshold
Fox
Wilkes
Alderman Wilkes
James
Hayley
Hastings
Halifax
Crosby
Esdaile
Sawbridge
Plomer
Lewes
Hart
Sainsbury
Newnham
Wright
Pugh
Clark
Peckham
Townsend
Kitchen
Chamberlain
John Wilkes
Bridgemaster
Buffar
Court of
Bankrupts and Notices at Guildhall and Taverns Across Cities
A hi ghumbers list of bankrupts and certificates with surrender dates for individuals from St George the Martyr Surrey glazier and painter to merchants in Manchester Bristol and Derbyshire. Surnames include Harrison Parrington Beresford Jenkinson Scholes Martin and Roote with adjournments and venue notes at Guildhall Bath Tavern and other inns. Declaring certificates granted to William Lewigg a piano maker in Staffordshire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Harrison
St. George the Martyr
Surry
Guildhall
London
Joseph Parrington
St. Martin's-Lane
St. Martin's In the Fields
Ee Beresford Jenkinson
Cubley
Derbyshire
Witte Hart Inn
Uttoxeter
Staffordshire
Vernon’s Arms
Sudbury
James Scholes
Manchester
Exchange
Josah Martin
Bristol
Bath Tavern
Corn-street
Deere
William Clark
Robert Collins
Paternotterrow
Lacey Hawes
Guildhal
George Arnold Roote
Anel-court
Thomas Davis
Russell-street
Covent Garden
Owe
Papers on Ireland revenue spark Commons debate
On December 1 Lord North moved papers relating to Ireland revenue for Members to read. General Conway and Sir George Yonge urged timing, warning that delay could hurt the empire as Ireland’s situation demanded immediate attention and a plan for discussion was outlined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord North
Ireland
Con
George Yonge
L House
Dreland
Kingdom of Ireland
George Gordon
Lord Whillsborough
Barré
Petlemen
Britain
Éaffanter
Dempster
T. Toawnsoend Frie
America
Frederick Campbell
Pennington
Cruger
Adam Fergusson
Powys
Lord Beauchamp
Hi Ufe
Ché Committee of Privileges
Navy Estimates. Co
T. Luttrél
Coair
Fea
Nenca
Ord‘te K
Baller
T. Luterel
James Luttrel
T. Townshend
A. Fain
Admiralty
Carifllmas
Irish governance debate aims for cautious union plan
Members pressed Lord North and ministers for a clear Irish policy. The debate touched on a committee plan, delays before reform, and assurances to Ireland while avoiding party division. Col Barré urged transparency and concerted action to prevent long-term rifts.
Speech by TEMPLE LUTTRELL in the House of Commons
Postscript quotes TEMPLE LUTTRELL asserting he will not vote silently on the issue, pledging to present dire charges against Ministers and rebuke the Crown Address. He criticizes the Address as obstinate and ruinous, cites naval and trade setbacks, and cites Lord Lewisham and Lord Parker supporting the government while warning of expenditures and losses in America, the Mediterranean, and West Indies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Adam
Fox
Jeave
Mr. Fox
House of Commons
Adam
Major Humberston
Charles Hardy
R. Ts Luttrell
Fares Lutrrel
Chantel
Plymouth Sound
Britain
Admiralty
Scilly
Channel
Sir Charles
Sir Charles Hardy
Mr. Wedderburne
Fulej. &S
Great Britain
Lord Lewisham
Lord Parker
America
Portugal
Mediterranean
Levant
Lisbon
Oporto
Newfoundland
Jamaica
Leeward Islands
Winchelsea
Mr. Keppel
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Ship News
NRK
St. Aiban’s Tavern
Lamm
Brooke's
Chesterfield
Ricwago Fitzpatrick
T. Maccenzie Humserstok
New York
Boston
Broomfield
Siddley
St. Lucia
Stonington
Penzance
St. Antonio
Portsmouth
Alderman Bull
Soi
Baron Dimsdale
Holborn Row
Lincoln’s Inn Fields
Miss Dimsdale
Bloomsbury
Richard Taylor
Jermyn-street
Symes
Orchard-street
Portman
King-street
Drury Lane
Mr. Settle
John Seare
Middle Temple
Great Cumberland
John. Turser
Ankrupts
William Lewigg
Pahoider
Nouse of Commons
Mr. Temple Luttrell
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