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The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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Letter from London on Feb 5 reports: Failed appeal for Admiral Byng amid determination to punish high-ranking delinquents; Militia Bill shelved; Parliament to dissolve soon for potentially free elections; Vigorous war preparations including a large squadron's departure; Increased secrecy in government; Ongoing prizes; Admiral M-y-r to face trial for allowing French fleet to exit Brest.
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Besides what you observe inserted in the publick Prints, you may take for granted, that Application has been made in Behalf of Admiral Byng, but to no Purpose as yet; nor do we believe it will be of any, His Majesty and the Ministry seem determined at present to punish Delinquents of every Kind, let their Rank and Connections be ever so great. The Thoughts of a Militia Bill is laid aside for this Year--Mr. Pitt finds many in the House that give him all the Trouble they can.--The Parliament will be dissolved as soon as they have finished the Business before them: Many who paid very dear for their Seats begin to repent of their Purchase, as their Time is so Short: If ever there be a Free Election, it will be this, as the Eyes of the Kingdom in general seem opened--Preparations for prosecuting the War early this Spring are carrying on with the greatest Vigor possible.--A large Squadron is sailed, but its Destination is unknown.--Affairs at the Helm are not talked of so publicly as heretofore. Matters being carried on with greater Secrecy.--Prizes are continually sent into Port.---This Instant I hear, from a particular Intimate, that a certain Admiral (M-y-r) is destined to take his Trial, it being whispered that he suffered the French to pass out of Brest, without endeavouring to prevent them.
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London
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February 5
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application for admiral byng denied; militia bill laid aside; parliament to dissolve soon; admiral m-y-r to take trial for allowing french fleet to exit brest
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Application made for Admiral Byng but unsuccessful as Majesty and Ministry determined to punish delinquents regardless of rank. Militia Bill thoughts laid aside for the year. Mr. Pitt faces opposition in the House. Parliament to dissolve after current business, leading to possibly free elections with public eyes opened. War preparations vigorous for early spring, large squadron sailed with unknown destination. Greater secrecy in affairs at the helm. Prizes continually sent into port. Admiral M-y-r destined for trial for not preventing French from passing out of Brest.