Debating Britain's Polish War Stance and Austria
A letter critiques the Gazetteer’s May article defending neutrality in the Austria versus Bourbon war. It argues Britain should have supported Austria to honor treaties, warns against French influence, and questions the Gazetteer’s claim that current affairs favor Austria with strong implications for Europe’s balance of power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austria
Bourbon
Trance
Spain
Poland
France
Europe
House of Austria
Seville
Francé
Stanislaus
Lor‘Yary
Italy
Vienna
House of Bourbon
Ballance
Notable Dublin death and large fortunes detailed
Ireland notes death at St Stephen's Green of Joseph Leafon aged 77 an eminent brewer leaving estate over 6000 pounds yearly and more than 50 000 pounds in ready money to his eldest son. Sir Walter Dixon Burrows Bart MP for Athy died recently and is succeeded by his eldest son Sir Kildare Dixon Bart. A local farm near Enniscorthy yielded a nine foot salmon weighing about 300 pounds after being drawn from the River Slane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Pune
St. Stephen’s Green
Joseph Leafon
Walter Dixon Burrows
Athy
Kildare Dixon
Port News: Ships Sail From Dover to Scilly and Plymouth
Dover sails with merchants under convoy including Two Brothers Tremilear from South Carolina and Mary Richards departing for Pool. Argyle ships from Cork to Portsmouth with provisions. Jolliffe's Adventure sails to Harbour Deal. Leonora and Suttle bound for Oporto. Outward bound ships remain at sea amid SW winds. Katherine and Mercury arrive Gravesend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argyle
Katherine
Rawlinson
The
Mercury
Margrave
Mary
News of Ships and Sheriff Elections in London Gleanings
Reports from London detail a Royal Express arriving from Spithead with rumors of the town’s capture, naval movements toward the Baltic, and a mistaken report of the Seaford Man of War. Sir John Norris sails for Portsmouth to command a fleet, while trials disclose a Spanish privateer hostage murder. The Common Hall may elect Alderman Willimot sheriff, with nominees listed. Also listed are victualing orders for Port Mahon and assorted imports and exports from Plymouth, Cork, Dunkirk, and Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Buke
Newcastle
Cegreee
Afernoon
Seaford
Carthagena
John'Norris
Portsmouth
Plymouth
Biscain
Brathwait
Carolina
Willimot
Middlesex
Abel Aldridge
Currier
William Finch
Leatherfeller
Thomas‘Cook
Mercer
Charles Egerton
Haberdarler
Francis Mutter
Skinner
John Peck
Dyer
Wiliam Smith
Eig
Waxchandler
Hawk
M‘cray
Princess Amelia
Phillips
Orontes
Peters
Mary
Naylor
Elen
Agness
Barton
Anne
Wigg
Snelling
Black River
Quick
Addison
Phenix
Hancock
Victualling Office
Port Mahon
Joseph Whitaker
Newgate
Justice Trent
Elizabeth Clarke
Kingl S
Portugal
Cork
Dunkirk
Virginia
Petersbourg
Jamaica
Africa
High Water at London Bridge After 4 PM
Water levels rose at London Bridge seven minutes after four in the afternoon. Authorities warned of rising tide risks while crews monitored river conditions and advised shoreline caution for nearby residents and travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Bridge
Market price list and bond notes from South Sea items
A compact OCR list shows South Sea stock at 10¢ to 104, with annuities between 112½ and 112, new transfers, bank and currency quotes, and various securities. Entries include India bonds, African and English copper, Royal Exchange Assurance, Mine Adventurers, Emperor's Loan, Exchequer Orders and other per cent discounts and rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Sea
Prem
Mine Adventurers
Préma
Lewes June 2 1741 candidate for Sussex county
A meeting of gentlemen clergy and freeholders resolves to nominate me a candidate for the county of Sussex in place of the deceased Fames Butler. The speaker requests votes and influence from the electors and supporters in Lewes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewes
Susex
Fames.Butler
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Toth
Post
Sicily
Naples
Wis
Holland
Britain
Rufsia
Sardiniz
Saxony
Pruffin
Great Britain
the Two Sicilies
Prussia
Sardinia
Krance
Horse of
Ireland
Port News
Thames Street
Coleburn
Townley
Tower Street
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