News from Dresden and Milan on peace ratification
This long extract reports from Petersbourg and Milan on the ratification of a peace concluded near Belgrade between Russia and the Porte, with preparations for festivals in Milan and Strasbourg era updates. It notes Cardinal Stampa’s illness hindering a Conclave, troop movements in Parma and Sardinia, and various European diplomatic and military developments. It also covers commerce, prizes, and local London affairs including a marriage, market prices, a ward election, bankruptcies, and financial tickers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strettchnen
Dresden
Belgrade
Russia
Porte
Milan
Stampa
Parma
Berlingen
Pisa
Sardinia
Ratibon
Christendom
Francfort
Franconia
Eifingen
Wallis
Bruna
Moravia
Antwerp
Britannick
Port News: Ships Arrive From Various Ports
Port News reports arrivals on March 3 including Bonetta Comyn from the St George, Eagle Vaughan from Carolina, Elizabeth Stehenson from Philadelphia, Orontes Powers from Scanderpon, Fly Richards from Falmouth, John and Martha and Elizabeth Howard from Liverpool, Harmonte from Seville, and arrivals onward to Sheernets. Warships Maretta, Prince Bowles, Tower Galley Wingfield, and Lady Anne Audis pass by Gravesend with from Genoa and New York transfers noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port News
Deal
Arriv
Bonetta
Comyn
Bica
St. John
Griffith
Gibraltar
Eagle
Vaughan
Carolina
Elizabeth
Stehenson
Philadelphia
Orontes
Pewers
Fly
Richards
Falmouth
John
Martha
Howard
Liverpools
Wrasidenes
Grace
Bond
Spénce
Bristol
Harmonte
Seville
Japan
Gloucester
Dover
Maretta
Clark
Gibsalar
Prince
Bowles
Tower
Audis
St. Lucaé
Aylesbury
Bray
Oswego
Wardell
New York
Britain Reacts to Royal Proposals on Jewry Reform
In London a bitter note from the clergy suggests the Church resists a royal push favoring Jews. The scene shifts as the Court signals a policy change, while a Naples report hints at broader reform debates.
High Water at London Bridge After Four PM
Water rises rapidly at London Bridge just after four in the afternoon. The scene shows noticeable tidal surge affecting nearby quays and pedestrians as authorities monitor the level and warn visitors to stay clear of low-lying walkways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Bridge
Trustees Meet At King's Head Over Islington Turnpike
By order of several gentlemen the trustees are desired to meet at the King's Head in Holbourn Middle Row on Friday next the 7th instant at three o'clock for special and very important affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Islington
King’s Head
Holbourn
Lett and Dwelling Houses at Old Street Selloff Notice
Auction notice for the lettings of the dwelling house and male lodging at Old Street formerly owned by George Barrett and Company. All copperware stills tubs and equipment in good order are to be sold for ready input with suitable Security for five to six hundred hogs. Also advertises Barrett’s goods and a coat sale at William Lake’s shop in the King’s Bench Walks in the Temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Street
George Barrett
Reidp
Ae de Barrett
William Lake
To Be Let on Lease by the Company of Sadlers
Properties in Wood Street near Cheapside London to let for 21 years from Lady Day. One Coffee House site, a Kirby Oilman shop, and a Nelson warehouse occupy three adjoining houses, plus two front houses near Aldgate under Indian Queen and Angel and Ball signs. Also a Gravel Lane warehouse near Houndsditch to be let for 21 years or longer on building lease. Enquiries to Clerk of the Company at Sadlers Hall Cheapside. sealed proposals welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadlers
Wood-street
Cheapside
London
Tom
Samuel Ford
William Harker
Gravel Lane
Houndsditch
Alderman Perry
Sadlers Hall
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King of the Two Sicilies
Britain
Kings-Town
Famaice
Spain
Admiral Verdon
Sta Instane
Porto-Bello
Stephen Cooper
Gracechurch-Street
Dent
Aldermanbury
Victualling- Office
Port-Mahon
Gravesend
Bear-Key
Gate
Mile-End
Barking
St. Joseph
Armourers Hall
Harcourt Master
William Hayter
Old Jewry
Jonathan Bromley
Deceas
Charles Bernard
Worshipful Company of Barbers and Surgeons
Patterson
City of London
Webber
Coopers Company
Aylesworth
Curlers Company
Wheeler
Honner
Gregson
Gray’s- Inn-Lane
Southwark
Guy’s Hospital
Jeremy Hargreaves
Castleton
Rowley
Burnley
Lancaster
Clothier
William Tiewhitt
Newcastle
Tyne
Joseph Palmer the Elder
the Cliffe
Lewes
Sussex
Chapman and Maltster
George ‘Luke Gifford
Thames Street
Horsée-Milliner, Salter, and Chapman
Werby Marrett
Halstead
Essex
Saymaker
South Sea
Prem
India
Council
Guildhall
William Theed
Naples
Marine Coffee
Birchin-Lane
Charles Roy
Caleb D’anvers
Sir Robert Walpole
Price
R. Francklin
Roffel-street
Covent-Garden
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