Letter to Sir John Fielding in the London Evening Post
A scolding letter attacks Sir John Fielding with sharp satire on neutrality in politics and alleged abuses of authority. The author mocks Fielding’s integrity, warns of tyranny, and accuses magistrates of graft, manipulated warrants, and connections with coal-heavers and prostitutes. It cites Bow Street, Bagnios, and a deputy secretary Marsden, alleging coverups of murders and robberies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Evening Post
Sr John Fielding
His
Saul
Westminster
Althouse
John
Fielding
Lord Mansfeld
Fletcher Norren
Bow-street
The Power of the People Over Their Masters
IR argues the king Lords and Commons draw power from the people not rulers. He urges counties to consider their dignity and unity, resist corrupt bribery, return bribes, and demand virtue. He emphasizes freedom, posterity honors, and that rulers serve the people, not themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commons
Lyttleton
Coke
Bacon
Holt
London Evening Bok Letter on Naval Catastrophe Inquiry
A response discusses the Portsmouth disaster and shifts blame between the military on duty and other channels. The author condemns a partisan pamphlet and asks the Lords to specify how much brimstone and mildness appear in future addresses, urging serious handling of naval affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
Marcus
Naples scandal and duel in Hyde Park linked notes
A sensational 18th century item details a lord attacking his valet after a private letter is torn. Wounds across the face and thigh are described as the valet bleeds, with pursuit by justice failing to catch the assailant. The broader column mentions nobles, admiral resignations, and Parliament chatter, plus racing results and ship news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naples
Costa ‘Aiesh
Lord Egmont
Ireland
Middlesex
Bristol
Rennes
Parliament of
Britanny
Aiguillon
Hyde Park
Accusations Mark Fire Officers Over Yard Proximity
A speaker defends officers duty and questions alleged plot in a storehouse fire. He argues for probable accidental cause, condemns covert methods in truth sessions, and cites close yard proximity as contributing to rapid flames. He expresses shame at subterfuges in pursuit of justice.
Latin and French instruction continues at Meeting House
Peter Hudson and assistants run an evening school at No 7 Sc Martin's le Grand and offer home lessons from noon to two or after five. Hudson sells books including Hudson's New Introduction to the Latin Tongue and French guides, with emphasis on proper pronunciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rench
Sc. Martin’s-le-grand
Peter Hudson
Ric
Hudson
Eye Bright and Balm Marketed for Vision and Hearing
An advert notes Eye-Bright Tincture offers relief for dimness of sight and eye fatigue plus a Balm for hearing obstructions. It lists prices and outlets: 25 6d per bottle for Eye-Bright and 6d for the Balm, with sales through R Baldwin at Paterson Row and J Fox in Westminster Hall, London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Baldwin
Patraofterrow
J. Fox
Westeminster-Hall
London
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Marsden
Marider
London Evening Bok
Mazwaty
Postscript
Raellenaers
Golchefler
Joseph Bogegis
William Munfy
Gray
Rebow
William Seaber
Wilkes
Colchester
John Baker
Buckingham
Garrick
Chertsey
Hampston
Moulsey Hurst
Alexander Forsdyce
Elgi
Roehampton
Lady Margaret
Newcastley
Axwell Park
Gibside
P.S
Scarborough
Pratt
Riddle
Preston
Singleton
Nicholson
Joseph Pennington
Sterling
Mr. Wentworth
Tortoise
Mr. Leybourn
Frisky
Mr. Ayrton
Mr. Walker
Sportsman
Fair Helen
Thomas
Nancy
Brown
Rotterdam
Clifton
Mary
Hutchinson
Gibson
Sunderland
Endeavour
Pearce
Spithead
Anna Dorothea
Nielson
Havre-de-Grace
Blackston
Peggy
Webster
Fredrickstad
William and Mary
Sweetaple
Dublin
Mr. Rhodes
Lynn-Regis
Samuel Boone
Edward Astley
Norfolk
Beal
Wind N.E
Elizabeth
Sparks
Pensylvania
Osborne
Philadelphia
Betsey
Aird
Collin
Robinson
David
Calvert
Africa
Leviathan
Jenkins
New York
Principe
Laniawy
St. Sebastians
Marquis of Granby
Blake
Portugal
Lord North
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