Velde Madhit Palatine of Hungary Delivers Privilege Demands
Brussels December report notes Velde Madhit the Palatine of Hungary seeks royal concessions including liberty of conscience, native governors, and export of corn and cattle. Also mentions measures for defense, recruitment in Germany and the Netherlands, and oaths for governors. shipping news from Gravesend and Dungarvan.
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Velde
Madhit
Pally
Palatine
Hungary
Qhedin
Brussels
Germany
United Provinces
Sae HS
Unclear Gloucester Robberies and Whirlwind Damage Reported
In Gloucester on Tuesday Craddock, a clerk, was committed to the County Gaol for marrying people clandestinely and failing to pay the penalty. Calnin Wilts reports a whirlwind last Tuesday night that caused extensive damage, tearing trees and overturning buildings. Cambridge notices a robbery near Clare-Hall-Piece where John Wait lost seven guineas and personal items to three sailors, left in snow and cold until rescued by a Miller, later cared for by Trinity Hall.
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Gloucester
Craddock
Calnin Wilts
Cambridge
John Wait
Garret-Hoftle
Wells
London News From Brest and Naples Markets Fire and Lotto
From Brest comes word the Argonaut Man of War under Montpipau has rejoined the squadron after fog and storm separated ships. An ambassador from the Queen of Hungary and Bohemia arrived to notify her accession. Reports of an earthquake at Naples reached Antwerp merchants. Adam Soresby and Miss Jenny Tench wed. Lottery prizes drawn. Mr Calderough wins the 10,000 pound prize. A fire at Rose and Crown Court caused damage but was contained. Crime news includes Thomas Parnes captured in Surrey. Capt. Wigg reports a Spanish privateer near Scilly. Indigo and dyes prices rise amid trade obstructions. Theatre notices Comus at Drury Lane, The Spanish Fryar at Covent Garden, MITTEE at Goodman's Fields. South Sea stock and annuities figures listed.
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Hungary
Bohemia
West-Indies
Deptford
Naples
Antwerp
Adam Soresby
Eig
Derbyshire
Jenny Tench
Bow-Layton
Fiffier Tench
Calderough
Austen
Molineux
Southwark
Guildford
Surrey
Wigg
Anne Galley
Penzance
Yarmouth
Leghorn
S.W
Scilly
Assurance 89 London Ditto 11 African 10 English
Gentlemen having been chosen by a large meeting at Vintners Hall on November 19 to represent the City in Parliament at the ensuing Election. The Right Hon. Humphary Parsons Lord Mayor Sir Joan Barwarn and others request the votes and interest of the worthy liverymen in their favour for the defence of his Majesty King George and our constitutional liberties. London, Nov. 245, 1740-
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London
Vintners Hall
Humpary Parsons
Joan Barwarn
Robert Gooschad
George Heathcote
George
Joan Barnard
London Market Seeds Out Standings at Leadenhall
London authorities discharge several gardeners and others from contracts at the new Market for Fruit and Greens near Leadenhall. Twenty one names are notified to attend in the Guildhall Council Chamber on Thursday the roth instant and weekly thereafter at five o clock to relinquish the standings. Rent-free occupancy is offered until mid summer next to those willing to take a stand.
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London
Leadenhall
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