Dunkirk Fears and Plans Stirred in Wartime Debate
The author argues Dunkirk's fortification and harbor control threaten Britain as France pursues a broader strategy in Europe. He cites Cardinal Tintin's push for refortifying Dunkirk, warns of maritime danger, recalls King William and Queen Anne eras, and urges decisive action to secure Britain against French schemes while lamenting missed opportunities to seize Dunkirk earlier.
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Flanders
Dunkirk
Secur
Lorrain
Alsace
Champagne
France
William
Anne
Dunkark
Tencin
Germany
Dunkik
la Hogue
Louis XIV
James
Ireland
Great Britain
Xtenge
England
Scotland
Queen Anne
Three Kingdoms
Rome
Cardinal Tencin
Use’re Long
French Mail Despatches From Paris On August 16
Dispatches describe King’s quick council meeting and release of courier in four hours. Austrian hussars reportedly crossed the Rhine near Brillack causing village mischief. French and Spanish forces concentrate in Savoy and Montmelian as Don Philip’s expedition prepares with 45,000 troops and reinforcements arriving from Spain.
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Versailles
Noailes
M.melot
de Courer
Saverne
Rhine
Brilack
Spire
Oapenheim
Prince Charles of
Lorrain
Moselle
Prince Charles
Fort Louis
Count de Saxe
Chamberry
Don Philip
Montmelian
Faucenis
St. John de Morienne
Taremtaine
Spain
Provence
Savoy
Piedmont
Mauilebois
Murderer Love Sentenced for Son’s Death in Renfrew
From Edinburgh we are told that Love a Messenger was tried before the Sheriff of Renfrew for the murder of his own son. He was found guilty and sentenced to be hanged on the 2d of September.
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Scotland
Edinburgh
Vaifley
Renfrew
Afternoon Fire Hits Wiltshire Barns and Hayrick
On Tuesday night the 26th several barns owned by Thomas Baiton of Wiltshire were consumed by lightning. A large hayrick about two furlongs away, owned by Farmer Rawlings, was also damaged. At Hereford Affizes final day three received death sentences for horse stealing. Edward Whitefoot and Thomas Pendre for sheep theft with Pendre reprieved. Worcester judges condemned Thomas Gardner for robbing on the Dissaway, reprieved, and William Morgan for stealing a gold ring from Mr Chandler of Bromsborough, Gloucestershire, to be transported. Three acquitted, two discharged by proclamation. At Shrewsbury Affizes two criminals sentenced to death. Edmund Woollasten junior for murder and robbery, to be hung in chains near the murder site. David Davies for horse stealing. Lancelot Cookson and others ordered transported for seven years for various thefts from a London wagon. Four acquittals. A suit between Miss Poife and Lord Weymouth over boundaries of Woollaf ton and Streivon estates in Salop concluded with a verdict for the Lady.
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Glouce
Thomas Baiton
Mibury
Wilts
Rawlings
Hereford
Thomas Davies
Edward Whitefoot
Thomas Pendre
Worcester
Thomas Gardner
Wiliam Morgan
Chandler
David Davies
Lancelot Cookson
Friar
London
Bridgnorth
PORT NEWS ITEMS FROM LANCASTER PORTS AND ARRIVALS
Shipping news records several arrivals and departures. Vessels including the Batchelors, Katherine, Europa, and Dorser Shire are listed with origins such as Belfast Jamaica and Barbados. Crews report wind conditions and various ships in ballast or bound for destinations like Amsterdam and Africa.
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Port News
Lancaster
Arziv
Batchelors
Narva
Belfast
Deal
Katherine
Crawthorne
Boulter
Wealis
Lisbon
Kaddurn
Martine
Europa
Templer
Jamaica
Downs
Shrewsbury
Liverpool
Deptford
Nafsau
Wilson
Africa
Saran
Roberts
Samuel
King
Carolina
Amsterdam
Jennet
Crookenden
Pricilla
Carter
Bridgtoun
Furnell
London
Pyron
Barbadoes
Chester
Layne
Haynes
Rotterdam
Gravesend
Salvator
Donaldson
Norway
Hambourg
Myers
Priscida
Dewar
St. Kitt’s
Lynn
Gilbert
Walpole
Lowe
Tygress
Perre
Defence
Coates
Marlborough
Smith
India
Glasgow
Dove
Hinman
Frances
Didear
Antigua
Hill Gaily
Campbell
Genoa
Perryman
Tower Shipment of Bullets and Muskets for Germany
Yesterday 20 tun weight of bullets were shipped at the Tower with rooe muskets and a large quantity of powder for his Majesty's Army in Germany. The press for seamen moved below Bridge with briskness, eight gallies appeared between the Tower and Deptford, while gangs on the Wapping Shore piled up savors.
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Tower
Germany
Beslow Bridge
Deptford
Wapping
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Poat
Thurssday
Paris A-la-main
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