Penryn Election Crisis Echoes From Skeptical Duke
A fragment from Middlesex Journal describes Captain Spry’s offer to stand for Penryn, amid Duke of Grafton opposition. It recounts freeman disputes, Plymouth Dock labor unrest, and calls for a free Parliament. The piece urges public petitioning over ministerial influence and warns of potential disqualification and political tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spry
Penryn
Cornwall
of Grafton
D. of
Grafton
Petition for a Free Parliament in 1680s England
report on a royal response to a Petition presented by the Archbishops Canterbury York and bishops Rochester and Ely to James II in 1688 about a free Parliament. The king vows to grant a Parliament as soon as the Prince of Orange leaves the realm, arguing freedom depends on the king’s stance and the realm’s condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Duke of Grafton
Providence
Prince of Orange
England
Canterbury
York
Rochester
Ely
James the Second
Earthquakes, smuggling, and royal preparations in 18th century notices
Postscript from London reports shocks felt in Naples and a French ship blown up near Cape Roxo with all hands lost. Letters from Corsica mention a ban on ship timber. Capt. Roby expected to replace Spry as English Mediterranean commander. Bets, political bills, and potential writs point to a new general election before May. Devonshire’s baggage reveals rare purchases. Chatsworth birthday preparations praised. Duke’s tables finished by architect Mr Payne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bret
Goree
Martinico
Cape Roxo
Corsica
Court of Versailles
France
Genoa
Roby
Mediterranean
Spry
Britannick
Republic
America
East India-house
Molland
Graveling
Dunkirk
Duke of Devonshire
Derby
Chatsworth
Grace
Payne
Lady Buckinghamshire Daughter of Northamptonshire Noble
Unstable marriage rumors swirl as Lady Buckinghamshire allegedly ends engagement to Lord Hoe after a scandal involving Mrs. Dilldon, with her family line traced to Northamptonshire. The piece notes a daughter Henrietta born Apr 62 and a son Lord Hobart born 1967, while recounting courtly intrigues and public gossip about fidelity and social alliances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckinghamshire
General Drury
St. Cas
Northamptonshire
Hobart
St. Catharine’s
Thomson
Black- Fryer
Alderman Harley
Durham-yard
Thames
Philip Oriel
Aldersgate-trest
St. Paul’s
St. ‘Thomas's
Billingsgate
Knights of Industry
Hertfordshire
Holborn-bridge
Smithfield
Verses and notices for Poets Corner delayed
The correspondence notes XX K received and to be attended. Verses for Poets Corner to be inserted at first opportunity. Theophilus laments lack of space for philosophical contest. King Solomon’s infractions and advice to kings will appear Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotner
Theophilus
Solomon
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Noor
John Wilkes
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Temple
Spain
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John Cutts
Oxford
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Ireland
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