Mediation Critique in Geneva and French Interference
The letter and Geneva burghers note French ministers meddle in European affairs, push for a dictating mediation, and threaten Britain’s interpose. They decry uncalled for notes and attacks on the republic’s conduct, urging respect for national security and proper state autonomy. Port news reports vessels recalled and weather wind from Dover Pier with last night arrivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Europe
Corsica
Levant
Great Britain
Snelling
New England
Anne and Mary
Coleman
Falmouth
Harrison
Bolling
Virginia
Everton
Bruce
Dover Pier
Geneva Crisis Echoes Mediation and Burghers Demand Peace
A Geneva letter critiques mediators from France and the cantons of Zurich and Bern for pressuring the Burghers in the city’s crisis. It details the August clash where the garrison loyal to the Canton attacked Burghers, the ensuing negotiations, and demands to preserve municipal edicts and independence while seeking a peaceful settlement. The Burghers’ deputation, urged by local councils, presents a formal representation to the mediators outlining grievances and a plea for restrained, rules-based pacification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
France
Zurich
Bern
N.S
Paris
Mos
West India Petition Debate and Local News in London
News notes from London report the West India Merchants petition to Parliament over Spanish depredations and vessel plunder. The session adjourned for a further hearing. Also covered are a noblewoman’s delivery, a linen draper marriage, a Dorking accident at a funeral, deaths of local figures, crime trials, trade imports and exports, and upcoming church sermons and South Sea Company notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
Guarda ‘Costa’s
Abergavenny
Brook-street
Grosvenor Square
Pond
Fenchurch
Great Queen-street
Miss Wyne
Wyne
St. Hellen’s
Packer
Pentack’s
Dorking
Surrey
Stephenson
Castle Tavern
Lombard-street
Robert Scarifbrick
Scarifbrick
Lancaster
James Scarisbrick
London
Europe
Robert Scarisbrick
Edward Balstroifé
St. Bride’s
Richard Ashton
Edward Bulstrode
Deceas
Anne Griffith
Parrot
Newgate
Col. de Veil
Mr. Fletcher
To be LETT on Leafe at a well fitted house in Fenchurch
A notice announces a house to let at Lady Day near St Pauls Alley in Fenchurch Street newly furnished. Enquiries directed to Mr Shepeys next door to the house for further details.
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Royal Exchange
Westminster
Justice Fraser
Katharine Gardener
Tothill-fields
Clerkenwell Bridewells
Gill Smith
Dartford
St. George’s Fields
Southwark
Guildford
Surrey
Oporto
Holland
Dunkirk
Carolina
Jamaica
Portugal
Sneights
Lisbon
Spain
Cadiz
Flanders
Amburgh
Ireland
New York
Jamaicas
Maryland
Societies For Reformation
Manners
Bow Church
Cheapside
Simpson
St. George
Ladyday
Fenchurch- Fret
St. Paul’s Alley
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The
Daily:Post
Burghery
Pius
London Bridge
Schalf
India
London Duo
Prem
Tassia Ditto
Emperor’s
Ditee
Ditta. Co
South-Sea Company
T. Breadneedle-street
Raveller
Gray’s Inn
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