The Inquisition Story of 1706 and a Governor's Stand
An English reader recounts a vivid tale from Baker’s History of the Inquisition. In 1706 during Almanza aftermath French and Spanish troops plundered Aragon Valencia and Catalonia. Governor Legal exiled inquisitors, freed hundreds of prisoners, exposed corruption, and routed their efforts to stir the people. The narrative ends noting broader reflections on tyranny and liberty, plus late 17th and early 18th century notices ranging from marriages to obituaries and theatre listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catalonia
Berwick
Aragon
Charles II
Duke of Orleans
Magistrares
Mont. de Legal
College of Jesuits
Dominicans
Augustins Rooc
Carmelites Rooc
C. M. de Legal
Legal
Grenadiers
M. Legal
Holy Office
M. de Legal
Inquisition
Madrid
Seraglio
Holy Tribunal
Holy Office of the Inquisition
Spain
Port News Southampton Arrivals and Departures
Southampton port items report arrivals including the Martha Wickham from Ostend and the Providence from Dunkirk, with sails by the Two Mary's Gordon for Guernsey and the Friendship Smith for Oporto, alongside Dartmouth arrivals from Dunkirk and Lisbon-bound ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port News
Southampton
Arriv
Wickham
Ostend
Gordon
Guernsey
Smith
Oporto
Dartmouth
Providence
Plymouth
Dunkirk
Arnaud
Lisbon
Committee sale at Guildhall fills Sheldon’s place to Brookes
London records show the Aldermen and Common Council selling the Commeeter's Place at Guildhall after Sheldon of Kent's death. James Brookes, late sheriff of Kent, won for over 30001, topping all bids. Earlier, Arthur Pollard, secretary to Speaker Arthur Onslow, was married at Greenwich.
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Guildhall
Sheldon
Kent
James Brookes
Esy
Greenwich
Arthur Pollard
Arthur Onslow
Hout
Financial Market Summary from South Sea and Bonds List
South Sea Stock quoted at 101 3.4 for opening. New South Sea Annuities 112 18th for opening. Bank stock 1491 qr. New Bank Circulation 1 12s 6d. Prem. India 1771 half. Three per Cent Annuities at 2 1/2 for opening. Royal Exchange offers 110 qr. London ditto 14 1 qr. African 14%. English Copper 21 8s. South Sea Bonds no price. India ditto 61 ras. Prem. Three per Cent ditto 61.8s. Sale Tallies 2 to 32 half ditto. Mine Adventure Shares 61. Emperor's Loan 113 half. Three x half per Cent. Exchequer Orders 6 per Cent Premium. Three per Cent Exchequer Orders 11 qr per Cent ditto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank
Prem
India
Royal Erchange Affor
London
Ditco
Mine Adventure
Assault at Richard Nure's House Provokes Reward
Two men visited the printer Richard Nure on Tuesday night and assaulted his servant in an unlawful manner. Last night the same pair, aided by two footmen, returned and assaulted the servant again. A five guinea reward is offered for information leading to conviction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Vedast
Foster
St. Michael Fe Querne
Howard
St. Dunstan
Windsor
Court of Arches
Canterbury
Potter
Oxford
France
Oporto
Flanders
Wandworth
Wandworth Common
Robinson
John Dixon
Southwark
Sir John Lade, Bart
John Careless
Tooley-street
Dixon
Guildford
Sir John
Hoare of Correction
Kew-Green
Richmond
Surrey
Azhereas
Richard Nure
Renc
Charitable Society to Hold General Court Tomorrow
The TR Charitable Corporation for Relief of Industrious Poor and allied bodies announce a General Court at their Spring-Garden house scheduled for tomorrow the 29th instant at eleven in the forenoon, to discuss special affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TR Charitable Corporation For Relief
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Daily Post
Theatre-Royal
Drury-Lane
Hamlet Prince of
Denmark
Theatre Royal
Covent-Garden
Achilles
London Bridge
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