False Alarm pamphlet spurs Hanover struggle in 1770 London
A debated pamphlet circulating in 1770 links Jesuit reception to education and church appointments while attacking Dr Samuel Johnson and pressing George II era questions of governance. It references exiled kings, the Stuarts, Locke, and Sir Robert Filmer, urging resistance to tyranny and asserting loyalty to the Hanover succession amid tense political rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Cadel
Fisner
Dr. Samuel-Johnson
Luzah
Locke
Robert Filmer
Defjotisin
William Ile
Sir Robert
Robert
Anne
James I
Enelit
Milliasa
James II
Famnes
Critique of Thomas de Grey’s temper and conduct
A correspondent chastises Thomas de Grey for pride and temper, urging independence in Senate and defense of constitutional rights. The letter mocks his arrogance and political posture, calling for restraint and steadfast support of the people’s liberties.
A Watchman Warns of a Papal and Stuart Conspiracy
A Watchman editorial warns that public papers push apostasy and subversion, blaming popery and Jesuits for colonial oppression. It asserts Hanoverians and the House of Stuart clash, fearing a near revolution and urging woke vigilance before the sleepers awaken.
Townshend critique and mass summons at Custom-house
Dissatisfaction with the late representative Townshend grows as public complaints mount. Receiver-General Rigby moves to action while absent officers are ordered to head-quarters. The port seethes as various officials and workers receive orders and tensions rise amid sweeping summonses and unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townshend
Rigby
É&C.&C
Court factions and political shifts at the Mansion House
The Lady Mayoress rout at the Mansion House drew six dukes and more than thirty-five peers, while court factions faced snubs and resignations. General Conway left the cabinet. Richard Rigby joins in his room. Thomas Robinson named Vice-chamberlain. A pension to Sir Francis Bernard stirs debate as reports float of Dutch and French intrigues, London crime tale, and a Cadiz death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conway
Richard Rigby
Thomas Robinson
Ireland
Francis Bernard
New-England
Dashwood
James Dashwood
Westbury
Wm. Blackstone
Duke of Bedford
France
England
Paris
Yarmouth
Norfolk
Charles
Townshend
Treasury
A&t
Norfolix
St. James's
Secretary of State
Algiers
Huffaar de Meer
Texel
Mediterranean
Rufsian
News from Genoa and Ferrol Reported
Postscript notes a brief dispatch from Genoa dated February 6. It says Spain is equipping several men of war at Ferrol with a secret destination. It also mentions General O'Reilly, governor of New Orleans, having just settled differences with General Stuart through a commerce treaty with England.
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Flanders
Genoa
Fan
Spain
Ferrol
O’reily
New Orleans
General. Stuart
First paper to publish early Thursday evening
Our correspondents are urged to send only one side of their papers to ensure timely printing. An extraordinary Norfolk Chronicle letter and the Anti Junius essay may appear in the Gazette with corrections by Mr. With the Middlesex freeholders of Brentford and Eating are assured of circulation aid in Richmond.
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Alps
Stuart
William III
Charles.i
Asia Hg
Sons of
Rome
House of Stuart
Janius
Duke of Grafton
Norfolk Chronicle
With
I. F
Middlesex
Brentford
Richmond
Market summary of bank stock and annuities notes
The text lists bank stocks and government annuities with prices and percentages, including Old Patents New Annuitants and various 3 percent and 5 percent bonds. It appears as a fragmented financial note from a historical market page with values like 152k and 47265 and references to India bonds and Exchequer Ling notes.
Value of money and stock prices in old markets
The text notes that the value of money should reflect real value and lists stock classes such as Bank Stock, India, South Sea, and Annuities with specific per cent figures. It discusses aligning prices with value and mentions per cent values amid a brief market snapshot.
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India
South Sea
Catalog of thousands of books offered by Fisher Rochester
A published catalogue announces a large assortment of curious and valuable books including the Rev Mr Iron s library and other recent collections. The catalogues list books in many languages arts and sciences with bindings in good condition and clearly lettered. Fisher offers full value for any library or parcel of books and catalogues are available from Crowder Paternost Row Harris Churchyard and all booksellers.
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Iron
Lingstead
T. Fisher
Rochester
Crowder
W. Harris
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