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Foreign News
September 1, 1769
The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle
Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
Rumors suggest a petition lists too many grievances unlikely to be accepted by Parliament, with wagers on three members being expelled to the Tower. References the recent seven bishops affair as a caution, hoping the livery will demonstrate resolve on the 24th instant.
Clipping
OCR Quality
98%
Excellent
Full Text
It is said some very judicious persons have given it as their opinion, that a late petition contains too many grievances, which will never be admitted as such, if referred to a certain House. And wagers are offered, that three worthy members of that House will be expelled, and sent to the Tower. But these are dangerous applications, are likely to fester the wound, which many are of opinion is already given our constitution. The affair of the seven bishops, and its consequences, are perhaps too recent in the minds of the Ministry, to permit them to proceed to such extremes. It is hoped also, that the livery will on the 24th instant, show that they are not to be considered as the worst of slaves now, and curst by their posterity hereafter.
What sub-type of article is it?
Political
What keywords are associated?
Petition Grievances
Parliament Expulsion
Seven Bishops Affair
Livery Demonstration
Foreign News Details
Event Date
24th Instant
Event Details
Opinion that a late petition contains too many grievances not to be admitted by a certain House; wagers that three members will be expelled and sent to the Tower; concerns it may harm the constitution, recalling the seven bishops affair; hope that the livery will show resolve on the 24th instant.