Essay on American Contention and British Policy Critique
A reader rebuts a ministerial speech defending Britain’s stance on America. The critique argues American Congresses are chosen by people and act with consent, while Britain uses arbitrary power. It condemns punitive measures, cites colonists’ resistance, calls for peace yet warns war would fuel independence, and condemns imperial rhetoric and clemency offers as failures. It contrasts American self-rule with British dominance and laments lost commerce and global standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Governaent
America
Piotiuuds
Great Britain
Great-Britain
Drycord
Pleparca
Shaerica
Providenes
Geraltar
Port Mahon
Hus
Enchfiwmnen
United Provinces
Elyes
Pinp Tr
Spain
Acclaim For New Acquisition From London Evening Polit
The letter to Mr John Kefry praises a new acquisition and lauds the essayist Junius as a strong advocate for the people. It expresses hope for further continuation of the correspondence to aid public discourse and civic progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mericus
Waving
John Kefry
Junius
Letter of praise to Joan Wilkes for public conduct
The writer, hiding in disguise, thanks Joan Wilkes for spirited opposition to measures endangering liberty. He praises her magisterial zeal and uprightness as a Briton and senator, hopes her future actions match her past, and wishes Wilkes long life as defender of rights and supporter of the constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broissen
Britth Senate
Mary
Wilkes
Court plans fresh venture against Algiers and allied coasts
Postscript from Madrid notes a plan to renew attempts against Algiers while Regency Tunis and Morocco appear ready to attack all Christian ships near their coasts. Leghorn reports an old Cadiz merchant has broken for 500,000 crowns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Algiers
Tunis
Morocco
Leghorn
Cadiz
Papal Toleration Aiding Protestant Painter In Rome
The Pope met a Protestant youth painting in St. Peter's. He admired the talent, offered assistance and training at his expense, and affirmed religion has no impact on art. He ensured the youth could study without pressure to convert, promoting artistic excellence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Lisbon
Brasil
Portugal
Hamburgh
Rome
St. Peter’s Church
Flept
Constantinople
Holy Father
Address for easing American troubles seeks Boston relief
The Earl of Chatham's Morton, dated January 20, 1775, urges the British monarch to order General Gage to withdraw troops from Boston once feasible to prevent further carnage and economic strain. It lists consequences of inaction including high costs, casualties, and damaged trade, and reports private correspondence, meetings, and local petitions backing reconciliation with the American colonies.
The Black Prince Brings Word of Congress Trading War Threats
The Black Prince Campbell arrives at Falmouth from Philadelphia with the warning that Congress will open ports to foreign traders if issues with the mother country remain unresolved into spring. They plan to have armed ships ready to defend commerce. Transports from Cork to Botton were driven back to Milford Haven after dismasting. Major General Haldimand secures a key post in the West Indies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell
Falmouth
Philadelphia
Congress
England
Corke
Botton
Milford Haven
Haldimand
West Indies
Admiralty
Stock Prices at Twees' Crack Bank and India Annuities
Prices listed for stocks and annuities include Twees' Crack Bank at 140 4s, India ditto at 196, South Sea and Wid Annuities, New Annuities at 87, Rank Annuities at 87 2 8, Daniel ditto 38 7-8, India Act nuities around 3 1-half, India Bonds 64s 6d, Navy and Victualling Bill 7s per cent. Indicates varied yields and values across stock and bond types with specific per cent figures and fractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
South Sea
Rank
Ditt
Daniel
Pr. Navy
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Londo
The
London Evening Polit
Mr. Aflers
London Evening Port
Joan Wilkes
Valens
Holland
London
Earl of Chatham
Morton
Boston
Gage
Ireland
North America
Agiaccon
New York
Newcastle
Forth House
George Greive
Lord Effingham
John Wilkes
Geerve
W. Bischett
M. W. Ridley
Barts
Leicester
Privy Council
Atorneys
House of Lords
Europe
Charing Cro{s
India Service
Guildhall
Bishopfgate Church
Samuel Salter
Eiq
Catharine Adams
Bishopfgate Street
John Rocket
Islington
Highgate
John Crutchfield
Holborn Bridge
Stanhope-street
Clare-market
William Woodley
Noats Brockleby
VERAK
Mears, Nicholson and Co
Cornhill
Eizar
Benk Stock
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