Address to Lord Mansfield on corruption and tyranny in England
A stark open letter to Lord Mansfield as chief justice and adviser to the King denounces a pervasive bureaucratic power, calls for a free Parliament, and condemns despotism and Tory influence behind the Middlesex election. The author alleges manipulation behind the scenes at Kew and urges accountability for judges who tamper with juries and erode liberty. The piece appeals to public virtue and warns of punishment for pernicious counselors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King’s Bench
England
Stgte
Europe
Middlesex
Wilkes
London
Kew
Mansfield
Brunswick
Old Liveryman Attacks Aldermefi Over Deceptive Plot
A saloon-page letter from an Old Liveryman accuses Mr Aldermefi of meeting friends last Friday at a tavern to scheme against a failing venture. The writer denounces the plot as infamous deception and declares the accused devoid of honor and public esteem. The critique labels them the scorn of honest men and a detestation to fellow citizens.
Glaring Impropriety in Covent Garden Hamlet Representation
A reader to the London Evening Post criticizes a recent Covent Garden performance of Hamlet It notes an error in the sexton’s dress and urges restoration of Hamlets original simplicity to avoid harming a performer’s public opinion The letter ends with a call for better attention to period minutiae at the theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Evening Post
Hamiet
Covent Garden Theatre
Ophelia
Quick
Theatricus
Auction of Race Horses and Hyde Park Property Sold
To be sold by auction by Mr Tattersall near Hyde Park Turnpike on Thursday the 12th of November at noon. Consists of twenty two well bred horses including mares colts and fillies descended from Old Partner Old Crabb Childers the Godolphin Arabian and others. Also twelve couples of fox hounds and about 46 hunters and hacks. Includes a Grosvenor Place house with two rooms on a floor three bedrooms four garrets large garden and space for building coach houses stabling. View and catalogues three days before the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tattersall
Hyde Park Turnpike
Partner
Old Crabb
Childers
Godolphin
Gloucestershire
Grosvenor Place
Arrival of Joan Hinz As Salath Mayor Reported
Report notes the arrival of Joan Hinz as mayor of Salath, noting the election's late timing and the continuation of the North conduit. The account references the First Page and places Hinz in the mayoral role with emphasis on the political transition and regional leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Hinz
Salath
Lord North
Garrick blamed for crowd noise at Drury Lane playhouse
A London correspondent reports Mr Garrick disputed a morning paper account of the King’s reception after a farce. The piece notes perceived court intrigue, accusations of hired applause, and calls for the King to hear the people free of influence. It covers Wilkes, Lord Mayor elections, and various maritime, military, and social items present in the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drury-lane Playhouse
Mr. Garrick
Garrick
Hogarth
Cymon
Mr. Colman
Public notice on stamp of lottery tickets at Meff Wenham and Co
The public is informed that all tickets sold at Meff Wenham and Co Office No 11 Poultry opposite Grocer's Alley will bear a back stamp J Wenham and Co. Numbers 19309 and 42903 each represent prizes of twenty thousand pounds sold in lottery 1769. Letters post paid will be answered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodfall
Byfield
Hawksworth
Craig's Court
Charing Cross
Great Britain
Elsas. Fretwell and Co
Royal Exchange
England
Galis
Poi&t
Fretwell and Co
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Lord Mawnsfield
London Evening Pott
Mr. Atperman Hallifax and
Shakespear
St. Stephen’s Chapel
Christfie
Pall Mall
Harlington
Hallington
Cranford
Dawley
Miles
Christie
Banbury
Warwick
Stratford
Kineton
Southam
Richard Samman
Burton Daffet
Samman
Adams
Chancery Lane
Wartaby
Market Hacbro
Leicestershire
East-India House
United Company
East Indies
Leadenhall-street
Thomas Wyatt
Seany Park
Burton Upon Trent
Charles Dibdin
Thalk 8
Mr. Dibdin
Peter-street
Bloomsbury
John Johnston
Strand
Postscript
Guildhall
John Davis
N.B
Halifax
Shakespeare
Loyd
Hallifax
Townsend
Harley
Hugh Kelly
Gough-square
Ireland
Roy Hip
Dublin
Turkes
Constantinople
Morea
Caglia
Maina
Dalmata
Zeffee Bey
Hulmelands
Jefferson
Shields
Gunfleet
Times
Wirdow
Owel
Alexander Montgomery
30Th Regiment of Foot
Newcastle
Monaghan
Black Dog
Horsleydownstairgy
Michael Sprogp
Ruffel
Alt
Capt. Stewart
Royal Irish Dragoons
James Stewart
Coolness
Scotland
Whills
Alicia Blacker
John Blacker
Carrick
Laft
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