Addressing France and Popery in British policy
The writer argues after hints in the previous issue that Britain must regain confidence at home before confronting France and enforcing a Christian state in Europe. He laments public laxity on religion and liberty, the spread of French manners, and emissaries from courtly circles, urging reform of pensions, offices, and electoral freedom to restore national integrity and readiness for future campaigns.
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House of Austria
Europe
France
Sten
Peser
Aris
M. Voltaire
James the Second
Clerical Shuffles And Harvest Hopes In Ireland
Reports claim Right Rev Dr Berkeley to become Bishop of Raphoe and Dr Delany to CLOyne, amid a glow of anticipated harvest plenty yet scarce fruit. Country accounts note unmatched prospects for a bountiful harvest while fruits of all kinds may be scarce.
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Ireland
Dutlin
Fune
Berkeley
Cloyne
Raphoe
Delany
PORT NEWS PORTS LIST TO WESTWARD AND ATLANTIC ARRIVALS
Port News reports ships sailing for the Westward and Gibraltar including Greyhound Shrewsbury Man of War Terror Granada Bombs and Logie Young for Dublin. Arrivals include Leghorn Gully Ellis from Boston John and Mary Hubbart from Montferrat and Lark from Havre for Riga. Also lists Antigua Peggy and Fanny Barbadoes Corker and New York arrivals from London.
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Seal
His Majesty
Greyhound
Shrewsbury
Matilda
Wild
Gibraltar
Logie
Young
Dublin
Britannia
Moncur
St. Kitt’s
Peregnan
Genoa
Susannah
Bradshaw
Oporto
Dover
Fune i. Arriv
Leghorn Gully
Ellis
Boston
John
Antigua
Peggy
Fanny
Long
London
Barbadoes
Corker
Africa
New York
Griffiths
Bryant
Last Week Luke Benfield Marries Mrs Sayer in Suffolk
A Norfolk groom Luke Benfield of Ely married at Woodbridge Suffolk to Mrs Sayer widow of Mr Sayer a London attorney. The Countess Dowager of Castlehaven's corpse was privately moved from New Bond Street to St Pancras churchyard. Charles Brexton chief master cook to the king died at Knightsbridge aged about 2001 per year salary. Charles Arnand to succeed.
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London
Luke Benfield
Ely
Norfolk
Woodbridge
Suffolk
Sayer
Laxfield
Castlehaven
New- Boad-Street
St Pancras
Knightsbridge
Charles Brexton
Charles Arnand
Tragic death at Lambeth and rash coastal slips amid London bustle
Yesterday a man named Wills died at his house in Lambeth aged unknown. Reports recount a life of wealth after quitting business. Notices describe a hidden tea stash seized for the king’s use in Surrey. A glazier named Pagnell was robbed near Woodstock, and a highwayman was captured there. Robbery attempts target Mr Harris in Goodman's Fields. Admiralty orders convoy formation for the Mediterranean. Privateers capture multiple ships near Virginia and Porto Rico. Weather damage reports from Wiltshire speak of lightning and a fatal field accident. Market quotes show South Sea activity and various securities updates. CUPER'S GARDENS advertises a gorgon-themed burns night with a scaffold display and related entertainments.
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Lambeth
Wills
Wandsworth
Newingon
Surrey
Pagnell
Oxford
Woodstock
Mr. Harris
Lemon-Street
Goodman’s Fields
Blackwall
Admiralty
Mediterranean
Virgin
Sumner
Parbadoes
Carolina
Fett
Boston
Maryland
Capes
Virginia
Jamaica
Bridger
Morris
Porto Rico
Cuba
Port-Royal
Milford-Haven
Northcote
Amsterdam
Collingbourne
Wilts
Man
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Daily Post
London Bridge
South Sea
South Sea Annuities Riscorhth
India
Boots
Dicto
Royal Exchange Assurance
Siemium
Dutrco
Prem
Dicro
Cuper
Burat de Gorgon
Ena
England
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