Schemes to curb the Turks and Britain’s role in Europe
A correspondent reviews a new multi power plan attributed to Cardinal Alberoni proposing a European coalition to drive the Ottoman Empire from the Turkish lands. The writer compares it with an earlier 1723 scheme, discusses potential alterations to benefit Britain and Holland, and argues for stronger Protestant alignment and trade security in the Levant. He notes Austria France Spain Holland Russia and others shaping a grand strategy, and hints at Orange as a future leader.
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Holstein
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Moison
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Rotterdam
Bourbon
Czarina
Thomas Kouli Kan
Spain
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Munich
Lafd
Crim
Hungary
Don Carlos
Thomas Koulihan
Petersbourg
Orange
Ottoman Empire
Christendom
Levant
Port News. Four Dutch Ships Faild At Sea
Deal, May 19. The four Dutch ships are failed. They came down and sailed the St. Quintin Canham for Postmahon, the Britannia Matters and the Betty.
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Royal Afsent to Bills and Lrd Chancellors Prorogues Parliament
London reports His Majesty consented to a group of bills including the Bridge Bill, a borrowing clause up to 600000 funded by the sinking fund, naturalizing the Princess of Wales, land restraint, stamp duties, anti bribery provisions, importation safeguards, and duties on two penny Scots. A speech followed and Parliament prorogued. Royal appointments include David Gregory to a canonry and the theatres announce The Merry Wives of Windsor.
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House of Lords
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Hanover
William Harrison
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Earl of Orkney
Winchester
University of Oxford
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High Water at London Bridge Rises Seven Minutes After Seven
Water levels surged at London Bridge seven minutes after seven in the morning, prompting early advisories. Observers recorded noticeable flooding along the riverfront, with authorities urging caution and closures where necessary.
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Market quotes from South Sea stocks and bonds
Yesterday South Sea Stock was 99 with South Sea Annuities at 11 to 18th. New South Sea Annuities 11x 3qr3, Bank 148 3 qrs. Bank Circulation 71. 2s 6d. Prem. India 177. Three per Cent Annuities 105 7 Sths. Royal Exchange Assurance tag London Assurance 14 3 8th. African 15 English Copper 21. 3s Welch ditto no Price. South Sea Bonds 51.18s Prem. India ditto 6 1. 6s. ditto Three per Cent ditto 5. 8s. ditto Salt Tallies 4 to 6 qr. ditto Mine Adventure Shares 61.105 Emperor's Loan 1171 qr. Three s half per Cents 6 half per Cents Prenilium a
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India
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