Amsterdam Disturbance Over Orange Cockades Sparks Clash
In Amsterdam on December 11 a confrontation erupted as Lodovick Hovy defied the union sign by not wearing orange cockades. His supporters clashed with opponents. a Jew was killed and Hovy was removed to his house. The Regency imposed orange cockade penalties and issued a tranquil decree. Baron Lynden recalled. Comte de Weldercen to London. Reports from Petersburg note Potemkin’s second Turkish defeat. Cuban forces under Sheik Mansur routed, pursued along several rivers into the Rubkautiopes.
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Lodovick.Hovy
Committee For the Defence of the
If Tracy
Hovey
Trimph
Exchaner
Hacue
Baron de Lynden
Sheik Mansur
Scjeaulchug
Cuban
Debates on Fortifications and Ordnance Motions in Commons
Mr Sheridan moved several motions on fortifications in the West Indies, ordnance spending, powder mill purchases, and Royal artillery labor, with Mr Pitt noting assent to most. Debate discusses cost estimates, Cumberland fort, and Waltham Abbey powder mill experiments. Sheridan withdraws the anti fortifications demand. Sir Gilbert Elliot then moves to take impeachment articles against Sir Elijah Impey to committee in February.
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Mr. Shcridan
West-Indies
Ordnance Department
Waltham Abbey
Royal
Feversham
Royal Regiment of Artillery
Wooolwich
Fort Cumberland
Pitt
Waltham
Mr. Courtenay
West Indies
Sheridan
Gilbert Elliot
Elijah Lurvey
Royal assent to Land and Malt Tax bills in Parliament
London December 17 18 Yesterday his Majesty with the Marquiss of Lothian and Lord Denbigh attended the House of Peers to grant royal assent to the Land and Malt Tax bills The Prince of Wales and several dukes were present His Majesty wore scarlet and blue The Duke of Rutland’s debts in Ireland have been discharged and the funeral costs tallied The Commons and Lords clashed over prayers on Jan 1 and a trial of Haflings and Impey is anticipated in Parliament, while Paris cables note a planned world circumnavigation by de la Peyroule and Lanzgle The rest of the item covers varied notices, public notices, and local society reports.
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London
Marquis of Lothian
Lord Denbigh
House of Peers
Prince of Wales
Dukes of York
Cumberland
Duke of Rutland
Ireland
Tigi
Jamuny
Board of Green Cloth
Westminster-hail
Haflings
Commons
Eliab Impey
Holiend
Praians
Profp Fiano
Holland
Ald
General Auvertiser
Great Britain
United States of America
Duke of Orleans
England
France
Fox
Devizes
Lridewell
Paris
Owlerton Wheel
Shefhield
Torr
Old Bailey
John Greenaway
Sarah Bull
Newbury
Henrietta Radbourne
Selens
Brist Ol Gelling Goods Of Late James Hipplesley Stock
A large stock from the late Linen-Draper James Hipplesley at Clare-street is being sold by Brist Ol Gelling. The inventory includes printed linens, cotons, calicoes, muffins, handkerchiefs, mufflinets, damasks, diaper, cambricks, and a vast array of drapery fabrics. Sales run daily from ten to five with advantageous terms.
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Coft
James Hippesley
Deceas
Clare-street
Alluring Houses and Goods Granted Royal Charter
Donation of privilege established by the Reign of King George the First grants allure and protection to houses buildings goods corn hay and allurance of lives, reflecting historic emoluments under the charter.
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George the First
Adorned with copper plates England public edifices and castles
A Price 6d publication dated September 6 announces a new edition titled A Display of the Beauties of England. It promises 180 copper plates and over 900 pages describing royal palaces nobleseals cities and villages with notes on market towns and notable displays. Published in London by R Goodby and Co and distributed by Baldwin Browne Bristol.
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England
Jondon
R. Goodby and Co
R. Baldwin
Pater
Genuine editions from Dr Johnson will to Sir Joshua Reynolds
Fragmentary notice promises genuine editions of Johnsons works to Sir Joshua Reynolds including a folio English Dictionary. It touts complete sets in sheets offered at cheaper prices than rivals, with emphasis on authenticity and value.
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Johnson
Sir Joshua Reynolds
Bam Sell
Dutch Patriots Aid Distributed From Brussels
A fragment reports a December 7 note confirming a remittance of four livres to support Dutch Patriots who sought refuge in the provinces. Two Dutch gentlemen, formerly Regents and now at Brussels, direct the funds and distribute weekly to those passing through or remaining, according to need and service rendered.
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Brussels
London Dispatches on Ministry Moves and Global Alliances
Reports from London detail Lord Mansfield's expected resignation and potential successors in the judiciary while outlining government aims to maintain naval strength. The piece notes anticipated charitable returns, East India Company actions, and debates on debt. It covers British policy, presses the warning from Chatham about war-time prudence, and cites a Paris dispatch on the Franco Russian alliance and implied continental conflicts affecting trade and security.
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Lord Mansfield
Lloyd Kenyon
Pepper Arden
Welch
Taylor
Jekyl
Plymouth
Portsmouth
Pitt
House of Commons
Thal
India House
Leadenhall Street
East India Company
William Parker
Bridgwater
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Elijah Impey
Gilbert Elliot Fir
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Braddock
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Dolly
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Offend
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Mayenne
Carsianess
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Spain
Portugal
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Poland
Holland
Bethune
Comte de la Tour
Indofran
Asia
Black Sea
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Wincanton
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William Lane
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William Mathews
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