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Newspaper

Bristol Journal

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Jan 05, 1788

Page

2

Chester Bishop Election Granted by Royal Conge d Elire

The King orders a Congé d Elire to empower Chester Dean and Chapter to elect a Bishop for Chester diocese after the removal of Donor Beil to London. The King also recommends Rev William Cleaver D D of Westminster to be elected Bishop of Chester.

Wick Prussia Wirrknett Chester Porteus London William Cleaver Westminster

Siege and naval actions amid Black Sea advices

Dispatches from the Black Sea report Octa kon still secure as Ruffians lift a sea siege and Admiral Maldinghie plans renewed naval manpower with seven ships ready soon. Belgrade raid failed as Vins and allied generals retreat, inciting royal anger and a process against involved officers. Field-Marshal Lacey outlines a new plan.

Constant Tinopuxe Black Sea Octakon Asaph Maldinghie Masapon Viena Germany Kinsky Mitiowsky Vins Gremingen Belgrade Lacey Fayun

Youth abduct plot ends in jubilation in Shrewsbury

An eighteen year old Chelsea youth eludes abduction by a cunning forty year old woman and accomplices. They planned a disguise voyage to Aberdeen then Gretna Green but were foiled by police at a pensioner's house near Greenwich hospital. The escapade sparked public festivities in Shrewsbury with bells, feastings, and bonfires.

Chelsea Danfie Sampson Wright Greenwich Hospital Aberdeen Gretna-green Lerracs Shrewsbury Old Bailey

Royal match rumor and treaty talks in 1791 London

In St James gossip links a prince of Brunswick to the Princess in a qualifies for a royal match. Paris influence drives a broad commerce and Russia accord as Parliament readies a new treaty. Reports note Turkish hostilities, Belgrade siege, and a dangerous voyage of Lieut. Pye's party. plus Great Lakes weather and a Sunderland whale capture.

London St. James Brunswick Augusta Paris Russia Great- Britain James Harsis Ho Idland France Farrington Belgrade Pye India Aleppo Cyprus Zante Malaga Spain North America New England Charleston Cumberland County Dake

Whitby Cliff Erosion Devours Street Homes in December Disaster

A Whitby letter reports a devastating storm causing major cliff erosion and torrenting rain. Several houses collapsed and the north end of the street is left a rubbish heap with hundred plus families displaced. The Methodist meeting house and nearby church yard suffer damage. No deaths yet. relief subscriptions opened by local gentlemen.

Non Fem Whitby Hense Tea Hidda

The Private Pension Claim of the Duke Explored

A Morning Post critic argues the second Duke lacks a proper pension, but notes the annuity is 1200 pounds yearly and may be a nominal grant. The writer claims a ground rent and 120,000 pounds for materials were offered to Somerset House, while the duke has restored the estate through prudent economy and pays tradesmen promptly.

Morning Post Gool Somerset-house

Marriage and Death Notices from English Locales

In Whittlesey Isle of Ely 75 year old Thomas Smith to 15 year old Mife Ann Robinson. Langley Hall Leicestershire notes 72 year old Rd. Cheflyn Esq. Mrs. Birt wife of Peter Birt Wenvoecastle Cork referenced.

Marrizo Whittlesey Isle of Ely Thomas Smith Mife Ann Robinson Langley Hall Leicestershire Cheflyn Birt Peter Birt Wenvoecastle Cork

Paris music figure and clergy notices in antiquated list

An assorted 18th century ledger lists deaths and clerical appointments across Paris and England. Entries name a celebrated composer in Paris, several reverends and rectors with peripatetic postings, and tradespeople such as a woollen manufacturer, a hat-maker, a grocer, and a wine-merchant, with dates and places scattered through the page.

Parsonage House Occupied by ORGAN Item

Notice from Somerset stating a property at the Parsonage House is in occupation of ORGAN. For details inquire at the Parsonage House. Dated December 91, 1787.

Somerset ORGAN Eniquiré

Royal visit to Cambridge Prince William education plans

London reports describe the Duke of Gloucester visiting Prince William at Cambridge for two days. The prince is enrolled at Trinity College with Dr. Walesby as private tutor, enjoying a limited coaching privilege for bad weather rides. A commerce treaty with Russia is nearing completion and Spain shows reluctance to join France in European conflicts. Government reform talks include abolishing clerks fees and farm monopolies while military updates note alterations to the Horse and Grenadiers Guards and expanded duty for two Gold Sticks.

London Duke of Grace of Bedford Walesby Russia Prussia Hungary Europe House of Austia Madrid Spain France England Holland House of Bourbon Petersburgh Germany Wales Naval Ditferene Boards Horse and Horse Grenadier Guards Horse Grenadiers Duke of Northumberland Lord Howard

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