Public dispute over debt imprisonment and liberty of press
A lengthy, charged letter warps political principle with attacks on Sheriff authority, Magna Carta rights, and debtors’ confinement. It rails against general warrants, praises Wilkes, and argues for legal redress, ending with a manifesto style claim and a political notice from India Company debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Holloway
Jackson
Yam
Mr. Wilkes
England
Wilkes
John Wilkes
King’s Bench
Westminster
Afton
Gumfiaw
Cai
Reynolds
House of Commons
Luttrell's rising and rumored moves tied to Middlesex fate
Postscript from London notes Col Luttrell advancing toward restoring the freeholders' national rights with strong steps and bets circulating on his Tower tenure within six months after Middlesex. Rumors place Wilkes as dead in public sentiment, while clergy report his ghost’s sightings at Brentford. The Duke of Cumberland plans Wind for Parliament, as Jamaica squadron returns home for repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonndon
Col. Luttrell
Betts
Middlesex
Treasury
Col
Luttrell
London
Wilkes
Brentford
Duke of Cumberland
Sir George Rodney
Jamaica
Turbulent News and Silent Mourning Across Ports
Advices report hostilities opened between Spaniards and Moors at Oran and Cetua with likely rupture. A Jamaica-bound squadron to reinforce the fleet is planned. In London, a mob looted Lord Baltimore’s bier at Exeter Exchange before Savoy guards intervened. PRUSSIA moves to Poland, Bermudas plot uncovered, and new Russia trade treaty debated. A brewer’s servant dies in Primrose alley. two thieves rob in Kingsland Road. A Dutch merchant and Hull bride marry. a 102-year-old former queen’s gardener dies in Richmond. a Peckham upholsterer passes away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Indies
St. James’s
Gibraltar
Oran
Cetua
Lord Baltimore
Exeter Exchange
Savoy
France
Holland
Jamaica
Silesia
Prussia
Poland
Bermudas
Russia
Primrose Alley
Southwark
Stokes
Bishopstate Street
Stoke Newington
Kingsland
Stocks and Bonds Market Report From Old Ledger
Stock figures show Bank at 152 and 1 half, 151 3 quarters, 3 per cent reduced, 3 quarters at 5 to 8ths, 3 per cent confirmed. Entries include ex-d. 1726, 37 half, 1758, 4 per cent confirmed, 1 half. S. S. Stock near 99 1-4, New S. S. Ann. yet Old S. S. Ann. 86 to 85 3-4, 3 per cent. India 224, Bonds 468, prime long annuity Navy and Visualling Bills 13 4ths different.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Ditto
S. S
S. S. Ann
India
Prem
Long
Navy
Gentleman Missing After Monday Afternoon Incident
A man disappeared Monday afternoon the 76th instant with serious fears of a fatal accident. A reward of twenty guineas is offered for information leading to his recovery. He wore a chocolate frock coat, blue coat, black breeches, white stockings, a plain shirt, and a plain hat. Authorities in St James's Surrey seek any news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT Dey
Bookfleet
St. James’s
Authentic Narrative of the Russian Expedition Against the Turks
A new published account detailing the Russian fleet voyage from Petersbourg to the destruction of the Turkish navy, compiled from journals and illustrated with battlefield plans. Includes four maps by D Anville and Roberts, offered with or without the book, retailed by Hooper Payne Robson Shropshire Walter Richardson Parker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersbourg
S. Hooper
Ludgate-Hill
T. Payne
Mews-Gate
J. Robson
W. Shropshire
Bond-Street
T. Walter
Charing-Cross
Richardson and Co
Royal Exchange
H. Parker
Cornhill
D'Anville and Roberts
Turkey
Europe
Russian Empire
Kingdom of
Poland
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John
Wilkks
East India Company
Gardiner
Win Reas
United Company of
East Indies
United Company
Great Britain
Ireland
Saint Helena
Britain
Crausse
Kingdom of Ireland
Ferrey
Guernsey
Alderney
Sark
Mar
India-House
Gentlemen of the Constitutional SocieTy
Boddington
Paternoffer-row
John Wheble
Earl of Effingham
Chifine
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