Tyranny and Liberty in the King's Address and Remonstrance
A long excerpt discusses opposition to arbitrary power and tyranny in Britain with references to Wilkes Habeas Corpus and the dissolution of Parliament. It critiques the king’s reply to a Remonstrance, condemns oppression, and urges steadfast defense of constitutional rights, liberty, and public justice amid perceived abuses. The text preserves mentions of Camden, Lord Halifax, and the Livery of the Capital, reflecting 18th century political tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sach
St. George's
Fields
Followers of
Freedom
Camden
Lord Halifax
Ierth
The
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The 1680 Parliament Dissolution and Public Addresses
In 1680 Charles II dissolved a seven day parliament at Oxford after its grievances push. The king issued a declaration claiming lawful actions for public good and adherence to laws. Addresses praising the king poured in while petitioners faced denial or reprimand at Windsor and Hampton Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles II
Oxford
London
Windsor
Hamptoncourt
Bedding and Upholstery Warehouse Ad Opens at Butcher Row
An advertisement announces a new bedding and upholstery warehouse at the corner of Butcher Row facing Temple Bar. It offers Persian and Wilton carpets, blankets, feather beds, quilts, mattresses, bedticks, rugs, coverlids, and ready-made bedsteads and furniture for beds. Goods available by piece or yard, with orders, and notes low terms for ready money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butcher-Row
Strand
Persia
Turkey
Wilton
Kidderminster
Cheney
Linky
Ny.b
Auction Notice for Public House and Estates
The sale catalog describes an inn called the Coopers-Arms near Sam-Wyeth-Palace with a wide county view. Printed particulars available at the Royal Exchange Coffee-House Cornhill and Mr Riley Exchange-Broker Long Acre with a plan of the estate. Brokers deal in houses furniture merchandise and effects for sale by commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alloa
Coopers-Arms
Bird
Sam- Wyeth-Palace
County of
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St. James's
Suffolk
MI. D. A
AuBtion
White- Hart Tavern
Holborn
Millbank
Westninter
Middlesex
Buckingham
Felton
C. CrurcHit
Thomas Jordan
Queen-street
Lincoln’s Inn-Fields
Court and City Magazine
Crim
Ortler
St. Alban’s
Faulconer
Great-Britain
Ireland
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