Remonstrance on Liberty and Militia Reform in England
A London reader laments the ease of complaint over redress and urges the king to preserve liberty. He recalls the drastic shift from crown power to lawful restraint, warns ministers who muzzle speech, and calls for unsealed eyes and civil governance. The piece then critiques militia officering and the broader social harms of militia, urging reduced force and selective training as Parliament weighs repeal or amendment.
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England
Militia repeal petition urged by Sussex meeting
A Sussex county meeting at Lewes on the sixth of next month aims to draft a petition to Parliament to repeal late militia laws. The writer argues the militia failed as a costly, ill‑functioning force and urges England and Wales to unite in opposing it, warning of danger to liberty and the economy.
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Nova Scotia
Newfoundland
Treasury
Robert Jones
Huntingdon
Sussex
Lewes
England and Wales
France
Great Britain
England
America
Brutus
Parliament Prorogues and War News From Paris to Dublin
Postscript notes New York public assurance on extended prorogation into January. Paris reports a royal decree tear and dismissal of ungrateful wretches. Elphinstone’s disgrace and a new Ruffian Admiral. Prussia negotiates with Russia and a French ambassador to arrive in November. Market chatter tied to Spanish embargo and political divides in Dublin and Besançon. Races in Lincoln, Derby, and Manchester list winners and notable heats. Local notices include a Bristol fraud ex posed by fake curate and a marriage in St. Ives.
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New-York
Lord North
Col
Luttrell
Paris
Parliament House
d’Aiguillon
St. Petersburgh
Elphinstone
Great Britain
Besancon
Marshal de Lorges
Franche Comté
Vezoul
Dublin
Carlton Fuxto
Thane
Bristol
Lincoln Races
Capt
O’kelly
Chef
Eclipse
Sol
Mr. Adam
Mr. Benton
Mr. Richardson
Mr. Fenton
Liberty
Lord Offory
Fabius
Mr. Jordan
Sting
Mr. Collins
Dionysius
Mr. Darlitton
Serpent
Mr. Strode
Amicusa
Mr. Quick
Hemp
Charity
Lord Gower
Creeping Kate
Manchester
Mr. Pigot
Junius
Spithead
Marchioness
Ogilby
Canaries
Rockingham
Whitewood
Malaga
Rotterdam
Owens
London
St. Ioe
Lieutenant Day
Sixty-Fourth Regiment
Milo Bowers
Rumford
Essex
Leeds
Woolley
Barnsley
Gadding Moor
Lady Bute
Peniston
Winchester
Ann Huchinson
Baydon
Benjamin Cooke
Halifax
James Fowls
Trawden
Coln
Public defence urged against prosecutions and press licentiousness
A speaker advocates a public defence to a public accusation and argues that many prosecutions and the press’s licentiousness should not be heard if those charged could respond. The remarks underline concern over ongoing complaints about press behavior.
Eye and Ear Remedies Sold in London
Public offers of medicines not at extravagant prices. Eyebright tincture relieves dim sight eye mists and humours. Ear balsam helps obstructions to hearing not due to tympanum injury. Prices 2s 6d per bottle. Sold wholesale by R. Baldwin and via J. Fox in Welminster Hall, London.
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R. Baldwin
Pat.rnoffere
J. Fox
Welteminster Hall
London
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Suffex
Waflin-friars
London Evening Post
P. S
Tojein
Chet and
Furest
Postscript
Southampton
Playhouse
Covent Garden
Scrub
G—v—r’s
Cornwal
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