Revolution in Constantinople prompts Janissaries to seize power
Rebels appoint a pew Aga of the Janissaries, install a Master General of the Artillery, and march on the Seraglio union. The Sultan stays in the Harem as Grand Vizir seeks Mahomer’s standard to rally support. Palace defenses crumble as factions drift toward the rebels.
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Temefwoir
Aga
Gebegi Bashaw
Mento Fopana
Constantinople
Seraglio
Chaffa Kiaia
Mahomer
Romelia
Affa
Topana
Topei
Manud L
Occasen
Turbulent Siege Ends in Executions and Mutinous Repression
Rebels tighten grip around the Seraglio, block aqueducts, and starve the city while the Grand Signor orders execution of ministers. Vizir, Kiaia, and captain are strangled or thrown to sea. guard actions and punishments unfold as authorities attempt to quell the uprising amid reports of confusion and fear.
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Seraglioy
Mirza Effendi
Baw
Kiaia
Bashaw
Seraglio
Iis
Poyton
Scutari
Persia
Scusari
Ibrahim Bashaw
Knights Named in Holy Ghost Order in France
Yesterday arrives from France news that on the 31st His Majesty held a Chapter of the Order of the Holy Ghost and named eight new Knights. The appointees include Prince de Tingri, Duke de Duras, Duke de Levi, Marquess de Chatillon, Marquess de la Fare, Count de Broglio ambassador to Great Britain, Marquess de Beringham, and Count de Rothenbourg ambassador to Spain.
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France
Paris
Fan
Order of the Holy Ghost
Prince de Tingri
Duke de Duras
Duke de Levi
Marquess de Chatillon
Marquess Dé la Fare
Count de Broglio
Great Britain
Marquess de Beringhen
Count de Rothenbourg
Spain
New Year Festivities and Court Appointments Noted in London
London society marked New Year with an ode by Colley-Cibber and a court reception at St James's for Nobility and foreign dignitaries. Women and boys from Christ's Hospital presented to the king as part of the annual customs, while Mary Meadows received a governorship appointment. Admiralty notes announce six ships to cruise the Mediterranean and refreshed Greenwich Hospital seamen. Prices and stock quotes for South Sea and related securities show trading activity as of opening.
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Colley -Cibber
Laurent
Eccles
Hughes
St. James’s
Christ’s Hospital
Charles II
St. James's
Mary Meadows
Philip Meadows
Mary
Louisa
Jane Smith
Déceas
Mediterranean
Greenwich Hospital
Admiralty
Sunderland
Cowdry
Ludlow-Castle
St. Asaph
Societies For Réformation of Manners
St.Mary le Bow
Cheapside
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Brastol
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Oporto
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Marshal
Jamaica
Alexander
Glover
Maryland
Nelson
Younger
Virginia
Edward and
Lewis
Hayes
Jacob
Brock
Leghorn
Henningham
Castie
Jones
Corunna
Arnold
Carolina
Downs
Neptune
Shepherd
Seville
Unicorn
Pulkinhorn
New York
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Lepron
Richard
Anne
Morley
Carr
Login
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George
Smith
Norway
Caley
Swan
Ellis
Malaga
Norton
Belthath
Denia
London
South Sea
the Bank
Bat
India
Royal Exchange Adprance
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York
Welch
South Sea Bonds
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