Fractured Remonstrance and Power Shifts in London
A fragmented remonstrance meeting on Saturday in London divided leaders into two camps led by Lords Halifax Rochford Hillsborough and Hawke versus North Gower Weymouth. Reports claim a city magistrate outdid himself, while preparations for further demonstrations and political maneuvering continue. Camps form around Blackheath and Hampstead Heath as Major General John Clavering is named governor of Land ward Fort. rumours persist that the Prime Minister is guided by hidden hands and may soon face incapacitation. Letters from the Continent note Russians recruiting surgeons for the Imperial army, Corsican loyalties shifting toward France, and Danish statements denying Ottoman hostilities. Irish appointments shuffle government posts. The Theatre Royal in Edinburgh to be led by Mr. Foot. ships wrecks and hangings populate the week’s dispatches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leis
Lord Hallifax
Lord Rochford
Lord Hillsborough
Edward “Hawke
Lord North
Lord Gower
Lord Weymouth
Mudleles
Mile
St. James's
London
Haranpwe
Black Heath
Houniflow Heath
John Clavering
Thomas Clavering
County of
Durham
Landward-Fort
Germany
Sieur Gross
Hambareh
Leghorn
Corsica
Mediterranean
Hague
Orange
Amsterdam
Versailles
Quebec
Father Rhedo
Rome
Chevalier
Sobiesk
Derik
Mediterraean
Ireland
Marsh
Earl of
Peaker
House of Connitions
Revenue
William Osborne, Bart
Earl of Lanesborough
Ol. Gore
Lord Annaly
Ponronby
Belvidere
Langrith
Public Works and Customs
Kilkenny
Tottenham
Drogheda
Edward Newenham
Dublin
C. "Tottenham
Leinster
Foot
Langfords
Guernsey
Kennedys
Westminster-bridge
Jacob Suarbo
Newgate
Wapping
John Cella
Bonfie
Diep
Westminster
Ellis
Burytreet
Holborn
Crook
John Randell
Chelsea
Bankruptcy notices from London and across England
Bankrupts include Richard Samuel and John Samuel of Idol Lane London who surrender on April 31 and May 1 at Guildhall. Joseph Bolus of St Pauls Shadwell surrenders April 28 and May 1 at Guildhall London. George Sealy of Exon Devonshire surrenders April 78 and May 1 at the New Coffee House and Tavern Exon. Samuel Whittingham of Derby Borough to surrender April 18 and 26 May 1 at the King’s Head Derby. William Fox of Manchester distiller surrenders April 16 at Crompton’s Coffee House Manchester. John Edwards of Chester flax dreffer surrenders May 15 at the George and Dragon Kingston upon Hull. Jacob Clarkson of Bread Street London haberdasher surrenders April 10. Certificates to be granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Samuel
John Samuel
Idollane
London
Guildhall
Joseph Bolus
St. Paul's
Shadwell
Middlesex
George Sealy
Exon
Devonshire
New
Samuel Whittingham
Derby
King’s Head
William Fox
Manchester
Crompton
John Edwards
City of
Chester
George and Dragon
Kingston-upon-Hull
Samuel Snook
Dorchester
Dorset
Upholder
Jacob Clarkson
Bread-street
Haberdasher
Lord Chatham's impeaching cases and Civil List views
A fragment from parliamentary debate recounts Lord Chatham defending his remarks on Civil List finance and ministers. He rebuts calls to retract, asserts integrity, and condemns corrupt spending while praising the late king's virtues. The exchange touches on pensions, governance, and accountability.
Furnishings and Bedding Goods Offered for Sale
A seller advertises a wide range of carpets blankets quilts mattresses and bed coverings including Persia and Scotch carpets white and thick blankets feather beds quilts and bed ticks. Also offered are ready made bedsteads furniture and bedding sets for sea or land trade with a pledge to sell at very low Texas prices for ready money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Persia
Las Wilton
Kidderminster
Flanders
Cheney
Listy
Texas
Vintage 1770 letter touts nostrum sale by Norton in London
Fragment from a mid 18th century testimonial praising a tonic by Mr Norton Surgeon in Golden Square near Piccadilly. It claims cure of scurvy leprosy fistulas piles and various disorders, promising relief without burning, and lists multiple shops including Smithfield and Crosby Square for sale of the drops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norton
Golden-S Quare
Piccadilly
London
Jong
Iment
Placeton
Smithfield
Robertson
Crosby-Square
Also Mentioned on This Page
Middlesex Journal
Lord Chatham
Felen& Yy
Lord Chathamt
England
Gen. Amherst
Edward Hawke
Werminster
Roal
Lord Camden
Common-Pleas
Chancery
Lord Rockingham
Lord Temple
W H
Lord M
Exse
Lam
Mr. Norton
Golden-fuate
Ham-Lane
Stratford
Essex
Hawding
Bill’s Wine Vaults
Govent-Garen
Per
Per Gal
Lisbon
Jamaica
Holland Ceneva
Ola Holland
Geneva
Fine
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