The Case of Wilkes and Ministerial Oppression
The piece defends John Wilkes against harsh ministerial attacks, praising his defiance of Lord Bute and the Hanoverian ministry. It argues Wilkes exposed corruption and prerogative excess, faced legal coercion and threats, and withstood warrants, house searches, and alleged betrayals, calling him noble and loyal to the realm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Wires
Prejidice
Wilkes
Ae Bute
Hig Manly
Stewart
Wilco
Brunswick
Newcastle
Bullface
Halifax
Egremont
Common Pleas
Fray
A Letter Harshly Attacks Luttrell Over Middlesex Warads
A stern rebuke to Luttrell denounces his conduct at Brentford and his Middlesex election advertisement. The writer recalls witnessing Luttrell's fear and bravado, questions his friends and support, and predicts voters will despise him for backing Charles Dingley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luttrel
Freeholders
Middlesex
Brentford
Luttrell
Atticus
Persow
Charles Dingley
Staines 1709 Ad Letter Warns Against Hypocrisy
A dated 19 April 1709 letter from Staines denounces hypocrisy in religious aims and condemns converting atheists through religion. It argues that without solid principles no foundation remains and promises a speedy address on the advertisement’s remaining portion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stainés
Execution of three housebreakers blamed for audacious raids
Country news from April 12 reports sentences for thievery gang led by Wheelock and Price. Three members received death sentences to be carried out Saturday. Ralph Gamnut was to be transported for harboring, William Wheelock's father and Sarah endured punishments, and William Payne, who aided the Crown, was acquitted. A separate note mentions prisoners being transported from Canterbury to Gravesend and a jail break attempt thwarted. Shipping movements include Gruiser and Prince of Wales in port and the Virg'nia voyage wind report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Price
Joreigh Wheelock
William’ Wheelock
Ganz
Ralph Gamnut
William Whezock
Wheelock
Sarah
William Payne
King
Canterbury
Gravesend
Court returns and political skirmishes unfold in London
A London scene reports on Burgoyne and Elliot horse guards being reviewed on Wimbledon Common, Wilkes released from the King's Bench to attend a bail discharge for printing North Briton No.45, and the alderman election contest in Farringdon Ward Without. Court opinions are pending as a city council reviews the case. Coalheavers press for redress at the Court of Requests amid Bath succession rumors. Major Brereton receives a substantial seasonal subscription and a benefit arrangement is modified for the master of ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Grafton
Newmarket
Horse Guards
Burgoyn
Elliot
Wimbleton Common
John Wilkes
King’s Bench
Lord Mansfeld
Serjeant’s Inn
Chancerry Lane
Strand
St. Clement’s Church
Wilkes
Croton
Anchor
Farringdon
Fletcher Norton
Bath
Wade
Major Brereton
Brereton
Beggar's Opera at Bow Street Theatre May Day Performance
A 18th century advertisement lists an opera at the Theatre Royal with Macheath Polly Lockit and Mrs Peachum among cast members. It notes a country dance and a farce to follow, with tickets available through local agents at Bow Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cove & T
Bon Bowe
Eatre Royal
Capt
Macheath
Mr. Dube
Betsy
Peachum
EL Fitch
Ve Holtom
Lucy
Bake
Price Gu 6d and a Treatise on Virtues and Crimes
A fragmented 18th century catalog noting a Treatise on Virtues and Rewards printed for Johnson and Payne in Piccadilly and an accompanying Treatise on Crimes and Punishments translated from Voltaire. The garbled OCR references various publishers, prices, and pages, with multiple names and locations tangled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italien
Johnson and Payne
J. Almon
Piccadilly
F. Newberry
Lodgate-street
Mont. de- Voltaire
Curious late eighteenth century mangle sale and patent drops notice
A fragmented advert describes a mangle sale at a Brown-Firett Grosvenor Square shop offering various woods and a two weight item, with a mysterious Tooth Tea remedy claimed to cure mouth disorders and foul breath. It also promotes a tin ture for swelling cheeks and head ailments, sold by a London stationer and others, and warns about Jesuits Drops patent claims and prosecutions, with an attribution to Mr. Langley and various merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Langley
Brown-firett
Southern
Se-James
Coar
Ludgate-Hill
London
Hal
Phese
Praia
Praia ‘la Vice Gratis
Chainess Pi
Bykee
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Jos Henry Lawes Lutrevt
Freday
Country News
York
Deal
Gruizer
Wales
Cambell
Urived
Lloyd
Jon Brown
Incorporated Society of Artists of Great Beitain
St. John
Salvator
Rosay
Elon
Saint Lachrumz
Rie
Byri
John Wheeldon
Huntingdon
Eble Sons London
J. Browne
Fleer Street
Patérnofter
Biggs
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