Reading on Liberty and America in Westminster Debate
A historical discourse recalls the siege of Londonderry and argues for preserving liberties against disciplined rule. It questions the idea of American conquest, weighing trade, population, and the danger of a standing army to social liberty. The excerpt notes parliamentary divisions, bequests of royal speech, and local governance actions amid press shortages and civic salary debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Londonderry
Actien
Clinton
Gawette
Spain
France
America
Europe
J. Almon
Burlington House
Piccadi Hilly
France Spain Britain and Sweden war updates from Europe and abroad
Dispatches report the French and Spanish fleets preparing for South American action with an aim to besiege large Portuguese ports at St. Catherine. Stockholm recounts a near-fatal coach accident that endangered the king, preserving the monarch and kingdom. Paris notes multiple ships and frigates ready for sea in forthcoming operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeterday
France
Spain
South America
Brazil
Stockholm
Providente
Carlseroon
Norkipping
Gripfholm
Paris
Brett
Fea
Mail dispatches and court writs from the General Post Office
Notices from yesterday report next Wednesday mailings from the General Post Office to New York and St Augustine Florida with a returning packet boat. Private letters from The Hague mention a Spanish squadron under Don Cevalos at Lisbon and Madrid denies. Writs issued for Loughampton Exeter Cambridge town in room of noble appointees Cadogan elevated to the House of Peers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westerday
General Post Office
New York
Ste Augustine
Batt-Florida, &c
England
Hague
Don Cevallos
Madrid
Lisbon
Loughampton
Cambridge Town
Charles, Sloane
Cadogan
Lord Cadogan
House of Peers
Lord Sand
The People’s War Hides English Corruption in Peace and War
Yao the Printer argues that the British Ministry plus contractors manipulate public opinion to shape support for the American war. He condemns perfumed praise in official reports, claims widespread corruption, and warns that true popular sentiment rests on constitutional principles rather than elite propaganda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yao
London Evening Pot
Secret Service
England
Embarkation figures and privateer actions reported in Brest
A trusted source says ten thousand men were present at Brest’s embarkation last week. With ten ships of the line and twenty guard ships, about 24,000 sailors are needed. only 5,500 were available when the press broke out. Factoring in recent privateering near Lisbon, captains Strutland and Ray describe capture and plunder, with ships taken toward London and Dover. Reports also note ship fitting for Channel service, press warrants, and market prices in London and Leadenhall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brest
Portsmouth
Admiralty
Tom Hinton
Chamber of London
Cocket
France
Lord Sandwich
America
Sthult
Anne
Burnt Island
Andrew Ray
Lisbon
Betsey
London
Mathew Ray
Taye
Mediterranean
Dublin
Isaac Strutland
Burnt Iland
Dover
Corke
Ocober
Burlins
Stratland
Ray
Strotland
Strutland
S. W
Monarch
Sandwich
Magnificent
Europa
Majety
Royal Oak
West-Indies
Scarbro
Sordebell
Bristol
Beckford
Pathley
Genoa
Britannia
Wade
Douglas
Rebecca
Blackburn
Eleanora
Bruce
Mary
Vafter
Montferrat
Clarke
Montferratt
Carter
Jamaica
Gelfton
Grenada
Linnen Hall
Randall
Speedwell
Cowes
Fly
Lymington
Tarver
Friendship
Miller
Bridport
Portland
Taylor
Weymouth
Anna Margaretsa
Norway
Squirrel
Burleigh
Sunderland
Nancy
Drummond
York
Ameriricans
Peggy
Normand
Dyfart
Beamer
Queens Ferry
App
Oliver
Townsend
Kennet
Esdaile
Rawlinson
Plumbe
Spithead
Billingspate
Manson-house
Norfolk
Suffolk
Leaden
Hall-Market
Windmill-street
Tottenham-Court-road
Edward Shuter
Chelsea
Samuel Hawkins
Lombard-street
Wiliam Simpson
John
Fifcild
Benton
Oxfordshire
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hindot
Roth
Great Britain
Italy
Biographia Britannica
Bayle
Postscript
ALENS
David Garrick
Collyer
Gainsborough
Thomas Wilson
Charlton
Kent
Paul Sandby
R. A
Watts
Telemachus
Minos
Walker
Mennets
Hazard and Co
Royal Exchange
N. B
Hazard
Sil Lee
Tave &Clock
Barik
India
South Sea
Inia
Ars
Navy
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