Bavarian Troops seize Passau Castle in surprise operation
Ratifoon Aug 14 Ardinal Lamberg reports Bavarian forces under General Minuzzi seized Passau Castle after a dawn ascent by a Bavarian bailiff who opened gates and entered with cannon. The bishop resisted, envoy promises evacuation but force prevails. bishop protests against the seizure.
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Lamberg
Passau
Elector of
Bavaria
St. Severin’s
Paisau
Minuzzi
Paffan
Paffau
Electoral Highnes
Death of Mrs Athe Dowry of the Right Rev Dr St George Athe
In Dublin on Thursday last died Mrs Athe widow of Sir Ralph Gore Bart late Speaker of the House of Commons and a Lady of universal good character. Also report of arson at Mr Freeman of Tombaragh Wicklow houses and barns burnt again this year. Edward Fitz-Gerald suspected. Custom House Quay seizure of eleven and thirty four tierces of white wine misrepresented as vinegar with a false entry to conceal liquor.
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Dublin
Athe
St. George Athe
Derry
Gore
Ralph Gore
House of Commons
Freeman
Tombaragh
Wicklow
Fire in Aberdeen Bakery Destroys Tenements and Property
News from Aberdeen reports a fierce blaze at Mr. Duncan's Bakehouse in Broad Gate caused by servant carelessness. In hours, five land tenements and most of a sixth burned, spanning over 100 yards. No lives lost. residents saved valuables. Also notes East India ships attracting crowds and the Bombay governor's reception by Edinburgh authorities. death of Lt. Henry M'Kenzie.
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Edinburgh
Aberdeen
Tiscarce
Bombay
Henry M‘kenzie
Port News From Falmouth And Other Ports
Shipping news lists arrivals and departures across ports including Falmouth Leghorn voyage notes Plymouth Sunderland Exon Virginia New England Hambourg Newport and Amsterdam. Vessels named include Falmouth Vigors Fleece Isaac Jane True Friends Swallow Argyle Somerset Virginia Boston Merchant Jolliff s Adventure Seguinea Emanuel Herring and more with dates August and voyage routes.
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Falmouth
Vigors
Leghorn
Plymouth
Smith
Isaac
Jane
Stern
True Friends
Harrison
Sunderland
Swallow
Player
Exon
Bristol
Argyle
Ludlow
Somerset
Saunders
Virginia
Lewis
Boston
Row
New-England
Pool
Jolliff
Archer
Hambourg
Succes
Weston
Thompson
Newcasstle
Southampton
John and Mary
Pitton
Guernsey
Deal
London Navy Board pushes swift action on orders and supply arrivals
Last week the Navy Office convened to accelerate new orders as Admiral Sir John Norris sails with the Fleet under convoy toward Torbay. Regiments are instructed to complete corps rapidly, Jamaica’s cannon and brass pieces are shipped for transport, and trade prices rise after Sweden declares war on Russia. Obits note Mr. Row of Newington and Mr. John Baily die, while ecclesiastical appointments and dispensations are issued. Imports include brandy from Dunkirk rum from Jamaica oil from New England iron from Virginia, with exports to Adamburg and New England. High water at London Bridge.
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London
Navy Office
Dartmouth
Royal George
Marlborough
Sir John Norris
Torbay
War Office
Jamaica
Russia
Iran
Row of
Newington
St. Martin’s Lane
John Baily
Thomas Lowe
Hampton
Aldeny
Nethcrest
Warwick
Diocesa
Litchfield
Coventry
Stephen Light Man
Worcester
Newngton
Surrey
Croydon
Canterbury
St. Michael Royal
St. Martins Vintry
Arches
Dunkirk
New England
Virginia
Adambourg
West Indies
Ireland
Financial note on bonds and annuities observed
Yesterday's figures show South Sea Annuities, Royal Exchange Assurance, and Indian Bonds quoted in shillings and pence with varied prices. Bank circulation and government Exchequer instruments appear with unspecified rates, while several items list no price.
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South Sea
Torogta
Rgr Bank
India
Bank of England cashier John Waite missing after theft
June 1 1741 news item reports John Waite a cashier at the Bank of England aged about forty missing since May 13. Warrants issued for his apprehension and securing him by law. Reward offers total five hundred pounds. Authorities suspect he absconded with valuable notes and small cash.
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Bink
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Waterford
Ambrose Congreve
Eig
William Goodwin
Cotheen
John Smith
Deceas
Robert Usher
Rathdrum
County of Wicklow
Asher
William Parry
Arthur Hill
Dunieer
Devereux
Newry
Dantzick
Scotland
Port News
London Bridge
David Legros
Paul’s Court
Alfoa
James Hopkins
Lombard-Street
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