Debtor Arrests and Liberty Reform urged by LIBERTAS
An English rights column argues for drastic reforms to arrest for debt. It cites bailiffs abusing writs, detaining debtors, and depriving liberty, urging three prior summonses and house safety, with comparisons to France and Scotland and calls for a new humane code to prevent vexatious imprisonments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Surigays
France
Flanders
Holland
Switferland
London
York
Lord Bacon
Talbot
William Temple
Arvella
Habeas Corpus
Dominions
Scotland
Queen Ann
Liberty’s Journal Defends Fame Amid Scandal
In a August 17 issue the Middlesex Journal denounces false reports and bribed hawkers intent on harming its reputation. It praises its supporters and insists its work serves the country, citing Mr Fely’s affidavit about not revealing authors without consent and referencing the risks of oppression under law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex
County Grand Jury Meeting Supports Petition to Majesty
At a Cornwall county meeting held by the grand jury and local gentlemen, a motion by Christopher Harris and second by Philip Vyvyan urged a general county meeting. Despite minimal opposition, it was nearly unanimously agreed that Sir John St Aubin and Sir John Molesworth would attend Parliament to present a petition to His Majesty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Jury
Cornwall
Christopher Harris
Philip Vyvyan
John St. Aubin
John Molesworth
Barts
Sherborne
Harpert Lane
A. Dostmand
Falmouth
Robinson
Lisbon
Granthany
Jones
West- Indies
King
Grorge
Bole
Lion
Aacaieetr
Birmingham
Béan Club
Laff
Thes
Foght
Lord Graven
Aid Thomas
Skipwith
Ffg
Taft
John Armstrong
Warwick
Society of Florists
Ianys
John Bennette
Beck
Rumor Filled London with Political Intrigues and Oddities
A sprawling garbled dispatch from Madrid era unfolds in a London chat of court appointments and parliamentary hints. It cites Lord Clive, foreign intrigues, a bridge architect, and a wave of petty crimes, riots, and social gossip across bars, coffee houses, and downing street, with Jamaica tensions and merchants plotting moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maztreno
Brentford
Pies Bridge
Anoon
North
Gat Osaka Wei
J. D
Coe
Middlesexs
Holland
Downing‘street
Lorigditch
Westmintster
Wilkes
East India Company
Houghton
Smith
India
Jamaica
New
York
Radey
Barnet
5Trode
S. Grey Horse
Tiny
Dyke Street
Woodstreet-Compter
Jack Ketch
Cow-Cross
Taylor
Wapping
Bishoppate
Brussels
Local notices and maritime updates from August historic page
Fragmentary account records publichouse events, ferry fare, drownings during river crossing, arrivals and sailings of ships from Lisbon and the West Indies, a charity florists anniversary with prizes, a Warwick execution, and assorted political letters, stock figures, and genealogical notices.
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Soon Wan Sowase
Sanday
Betty
Westminster
Tee
Pollelied
Ier
Adel
Mary
Winbolt
Mg’ Winkier
Stewardson
Abslard
Berkshire
South Sea
Dino
Indii-Ann
Bank
Ander
Navy & Vict
Long
Syee
Bethlehem
London-Wall
Akes
Westerman
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