Papal election rumors and royal court notices in July news
The lettered dispatch from Rome reports Cardinal Corfini, a 78 year old Tuscan, as favored for pope with Cardinals uniting behind him. Britain’s Mr. Poyntz hosts foreign ministers at Compiegne, while Canal schemes are deemed impractical. A royal entertainment at the queen’s palace and a public execution in the town square are noted, alongside maritime arrivals and naval movements from Falmouth to Gravesend.
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London News in Brief: Deaths and Appointments At Windsor and Maidstone
Last week Col Roger Handafyd killed the King's Hands at Windsor and set for Tunbridge after securing a lieutenant’s commission for his nephew in Minorca. Jonathan Andrews becomes ensign in Col Disney’s Regiment. Lord Chief Justice Raymond and Justice Probyn proceed to Maidstone for Kent assizes. Capt Burbridge dies at Stepney, Rev Mr Doughty buried at Paddington. Mr Morrice arrives in town from Westminster.
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London News Briefs: Robberies and Trials Across Town
A series of notices and incidents report security patrols at Hyde Park and Windsor during the court’s stay. Deaths and imprisonments unfold as an apothecary dies and a gingerbread baker’s servant is jailed for child abuse. London thieves, eight or nine youths with one elder, are said to prowl the roads. three rogues captured near Windsor after flashing watches and guineas. A coach robbery near the Savoy yields about fifty pounds. four Bristol loom crimes merit transport or whipping. Chelmsford sees five executions or punishments, with most reprieved. Edinburgh archers win the Silver Arrow in Leith. Cadogan’s Regiment and General Weston advance from Cannongate to Berwick. Cork reports mayoral elections. a By-Law decision favors annual Recorder. A Lord Mayor proclamation offers ten pounds for certain felons. George Mac Antire is captured for the Ravishing and Robbing.
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