Victory reports and European affairs in London Gazette
Intelligence from Field Marshal Potemkin details a Turkish defeat near Caufchan by Prince of Anhalt Bernburgh and Hassan Pacha’s forces. Further news confirms Prince Repnin’s victory near Tobak in Bassarabia. London items note the Duke of Orleans visiting Windsor, Emperor’s illness, Brabantine constitutional hopes, trade shifts, military promotions, and shipping and insurance updates through Lloyd's and Dublin reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Potemkin
Prince of Anhalt-Bernburgh
Caufchan
Bender
Hassan Pacha
Serafkier
Rehaja-Mohila
Pacha
Ismail
Gaz
London
Duke of Orleans
Windsor
France
Palace of Versailles
England
Spain
Portugal
Rouen
Vienna
Prince of Saxe
Prince Cobourg
Goodall
Admiralty
Duke of Clarence
Laforey
Leeward Lands
Earl Indiaman
Bartlett
St. Helena
Enderby
Congress of America
East India Company
Cornwall
Donnythorne
The
India Company
Prince of Wales
Prince
Duke of Cornwall
Lloyd’s
Dublin
Parkgate
Tring
Thirteen Publicans Appointed To Seek Taxation Answer
A motion to appoint thirteen Publicans to consult Mr. Pitt on whether they were meant to be taxed under the Tobacco AG was carried unanimously. Thirteen were chosen immediately to wait on him, with further epistles noted on the previous page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitt
Tobacco AG
Conspiracy Brews Panic in Brussels Amid Revolt Fears
Reports detail a failed plot to seize key fortifications and seize hostages in Brussels. The investigation led to arrests including the preceptor of the Duke D Urfi’s children, with warrants widening to nobles and church figures as authorities seize arms and uncover conspiratorial plans.
Publicans Speak on Tobacco Licence Oppression in Metropolis
The second Tavern and Publicans meeting at Paul's Head in Catenton Street elected Mr Griffiths as chairman. He outlined licencing burdens including twelve licences per business, high rents, and the non transferable licences. Solicitor Lacock reviewed excise laws, arguing publicans suffer under an unjust system with little redress. The group faced a pivotal question about their future strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul's Head
Catenton Street
Griffiths
Lacock
Trustees Offer Sale of Ground Rents by Share Subscriptions
The Trustees of St. Stephen's Church propose to sell ground rents totaling £70 5s yearly by 103 shares of twenty guineas each. A life is nominated to hold in trust for subscribers with annual produce deposited as a fund to accumulate. After set periods the estate passes to those alive, or to their heirs, with a committee managing the estate. Subscriptions urged via Mr. W Jamés and Mr. W. Gissons, with books at the Exchange and Jack's Coffee-houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Stephen’s Church
A&t
Jacques
W. Jamés
W. Gissons
Exchange
Jack's Coffee
Cornhill
Royal Exchange
London
Hornsby and
Con
Hornsby and Co
Horniby and Co
House of Horniby and Co
Horniby
N. B
India
South-Sea
Rocks
Cure for scurvy touted by Hayman pamphlet testimonies
A fragment notes that all forms of scurvy, despite surgeon effort, yield to an excellent alterative. It references varied testimonies of cures in Mr. Hayman's directions pamphlet, implying strong reader endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norton
Hayman
Also Mentioned on This Page
London Gazette
Germany
Salisbury
W.M. Pitt
Kingston
Dorchester
Dorset
Wm. Wickins
Swood
Congresbury
Somerset
Whitley
Wrington
Hyrington
Bristol
Thomas Cockine
Henry Brown
Quay-street
St. Clement’s Hotel & Coffee-House
Strand
Cowper
Cowrrr
Lombard-street
Brussels
Dallon
Trautsmansdorf
Launy
Berthier
Netherlands
D’urfi
Linguet
Trisco
Brabant
Croatia
Sclavonia
Uppy
Armstrong
Japan
D&c
Birmingham
Sheffield
Coker
Wembdon
Bridgwater
Stowey
Parker
Gibbs
Wembden
Richard Hutchens
Bridgewater
Gould
Wells
Maredan
Marchant
John Norton
Golden-fquare
J. Hayman
Gorpen
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