Liberty Petition Exacts Redress Against Oppression
The text shows a protest by Liberty followers condemning ministerial power, calling for liberty and a fair election. It notes attacks on property and health, urges immediate redress, and warns that a SpiritRemonstrance will be presented if no favorable answer is given by April 18. It references figures like Mansfield and Warburton and appeals to citizens to uphold constitutional rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mansfield
Warburton
Dhbert
Britannia
Sumour
Charles the Fir
Earl of
Bute
Trulsts
North
Sandwich
Decimuss
Remonstrance on ministers and gender bias in Bristol
A Bristol letter dated April 20, 1770 laments ministerial tyranny and praises self redress, accusing government favoritism and questioning the appointment of nonEnglish speakers to high offices. The writer condemns female involvement and fears lifelong subjugation, urging self awareness and parliamentary reform.
Letters From Europe Describe Treaty Rumors And Naval Reports
A Petersburgh dispatch says a secret treaty between Vienna and France is on foot, viewed as harmful to Russia. Venice reports a Russian warship wreck with crew captured by Turks. Lucca notes an Irish gentleman had his sword seized for public display. The Hague Gazette denies claims of a 22-ship fleet, confirming only two 64-gun ships named Cato and Ram are under construction.
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Petersburgh
Vienna
France
Venice
Lucca
Italy
Europe
Hague
Toulon
Wilkes
King’s Bench
Reynolds
Spithead
Jamaica
India
Houare
Bengal
Princess
Woodley
Earl Temple
Pall-Mally
Edmunds
Shoe-Lane
Middlesex
George Edmunds
House of Lords
Mikaken
Glasgow
Scotland
Bally Shannon
Ireland
Fermanagh
Glamorganshire
Merioneth
Shire
North
South Wales
St. James's
Almos
Durham
Yorkshire
Mearsham
Hinchley
Hinchcliff
York
Britannia
Turbulent London Gossip and Turmoil In Parliament
Reports from London recount a volatile scene with arrests for publishing accusatory manuscripts targeting sacred figures, anticipated hostilities with France and Spain, and rumors of Jamaica being invaded. Also noted are Irish duels, tax protests, noble gatherings, political agitation, and anxieties over royal authorities amid a wavering constitution.
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Viork
Iseryel
Aslassin
Liberty
Sanders
Uberty
Weil
Sir George Saville
The
Middlesex Journal
Gotham
Enc Lanp
Bristol
Fee
Etudiys
London- Tavern
Sheriff Sawbridge i
Sheriff Townshend
N. B
Cathin
Tozbe
Sir
Joseph Hankey
Boldero
Lowry and Co
Lombard-Street
Piccadilly
London
Edward “Bevan
Erna Ns
Pte Wednef
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