Army promotion by sale and the power of rule
The article criticizes army promotion by sale of commissions and the overpowering force of authority against entrenched rules. It cites Burgoyne’s rapid rise from cornet to captain lieutenancy and lord Strange’s influence to secure preferences, then contrasts it with Townshend’s permission to sell at 2000l despite established regulations. It argues merit alone should not be hindered by rigid office punctilio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savill P
Cols Burgoyne
Exeter
Hine
Bland’s.dragoons
Lord Strange
Earl of
Derby
Droop
Dragoons
Guards
Elliot
Burgoyne
Iit
Lord Townshend
Ireland
William Draper
Intense foreign news and sensational Paris incident
The Postscript reports authentic articles, including a Paris drama about a nun’s self strangulation and royal patronage for printing. It notes sea storms causing shipwrecks near Montreuil and rumors of unrest in Constantinople with potential reconciliation offers refused. Reports also mention Malta and Venice naval preparations, Russian plans toward Constantinople, and large fishing fleets gathering for Newfoundland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Gome
Order of the Asumption
Monsieur de la Harpe
Duke de Chaiffeur
Montreuil
Constantinople
Porte
Czarina
Algerines
Grand Seizmier
Knights of Malta
Hamburgh
Kennedy
Elphinstone
Bosphorus
Guernsey
Havre
Rochelle
Brest
Cherburgh
St. Jean de Luz
Sti Vallery
Newfoundland
London Citizens Silence March to St James's Demands
In St James's on March 17 1770 the Lord Mayor postponed Sheriff reports and King George III signals the address remonstrance will be received Wednesday at two. Sheriffs Weymouth instruct London officials to attend the delivery while citizens vow silent procession to imitate the Gracian army as they march to St James's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James's
London
Weymouth
Remonstrants and ministers clash over London protests
A long London political scene unfolds with remonstrances against the ministry. Reports detail meetings of the Minority, ducal confidences, ministers' opinions, and anticipated coalitions. Caribbean and Jamaica notes raise fears of unrest and naval plans while local tradesmen respond with charity to Wilkes's debts.
To our CORRESPONDENTS Decius letter delayed next issue
The paper urges Decius to send his letter Saturday without fail and promises the Revolutionit Whig will appear on the last page of next Thursday's issue. A second letter from the James Correspondent will follow in order by date of receipt. Philavetes from Wilmington references the North Briton and topics beyond this paper's scope. The editor may publish it monthly with permission or return it if called for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Pall-Mall
Lord Chatham
Pall- Mall
Lord Camden
Soho Square
House of Commons
Queen’s Palace
Changealley
White-hall
Dukes of Portland
Devonshire
Northumberland
Bolton
Marquis of
Rockingham
Lord George
John Cavendish
Coventry
Bury Gang
Ireland
Bury
D—chedis
Europe
Portsmouth
Jamaica
Decius
Icostus
Ewill
Philavetes
Wailmington
Post Office Mail Robbery Reward Announcement 1770
General Post Office report of a Chester mail coach robbery on the City Road at about three o'clock. A single footpad, dark complexioned, middle aged, tall, wore a flapped hat and brown greatcoat. The robber claimed many bags from towns including Barnet St Albans Dunstable Fenny Stratford Stoney Stratford Daventry Rugby Lutterworth Luton Towcester Ampthill and Bedford. A reward of two hundred pounds is offered for the apprehension and conviction, plus a royal pardon on conviction. By command of the Postmaster General Anthony Todd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Barnet
St. Alban’s
Dunstable
Fenny-Stratford
Stoney-Stratford
Daventry
Rugby
Lutterworth
Luton
Towcester
Ampthill
Bedford
Newmarket
Anthony Todd
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Louis d'Orwich
Matkind
Norton
Mickle Worth
Cato
Britannia
Ette
Postscript
Foreign ‘Intelligence
Sheriffs of
Pershore
Worcestershire
Zaindon
Poulterers
Angel and Crown
Whitechapel
London Tavern
Sir James's
Capt
North
London-Tavern
William Tooke
Robert Morris, Esq
General Post
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