Oran Guaranty and British Mediterranean Policy
A long, pointed argument discusses Oran, Algiers, and British guarantees. It weighs Franco-Spanish naval power, Catalonia’s treatment, and the need to strengthen Britain in the Mediterranean while avoiding risky peacetimes. The author warns against wrangling at home and urges decisive action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oran
Utrecht
Algiers
Spain
Algerines
Great Britain
Marfalquivir
Britain
Sis
France
Europe
Catalonia
Uct
Naples
Sicily
House of Bourbon
Pasquin
Barbarini
Highwayman Robs Clergyman and Two Gentlemen Near Worcester
In Gloucefer on May 17 a single highwayman attacked a clergyman with a gown hanger and tool two miles from the city along the Lawn Way to Worcester. He robbed the clergyman of a Moidore silver, his watch and horse, then fled. He later accosted two Birmingham gentlemen and took a further booty. Reports say the robber drove the clergy horse toward Ledbury and has recaptured the clergyman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucefer
Worcester
Birmingham
Ledbury
Port News Deal Ships to River Naughton Report
Deal May 20 Arrived and sailed for the River the Naughton from New England with a N E wind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port News
Deal
Arriv
Isail
New England
Wind N.E
Lisbon Merchants seek convoy as transports ready to sail
London reports a favorable Admiralty response to a petition for a convoy for the Lisbon fleet. Over twenty transports have fallen downriver fully equipped for America voyages, with several more sailing orders issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lisbon
Admiralty
America
Countess Dowager of Salisbury
Cecil
Aix-la-Chapelle
Joette
Aldermanbury
Henry Palmer
St. Mary-Ax
Francis Pereira
Woolwich
Rochester
Blackheath
Philengers
Southwark
East India Company
Edgbaston
Halifax
Nottingham
Cefar
Spithead
Falmouth
Lizard
Ballet
Mounts-Bay
Morlaix
Damon
Southampton
Penzance
Ireland
Flanders
Dunkirk
The Squire of Alsatia and The Rehearsal at Drury Lane Covent Garden
Evening theatre listings note The Squire of Alsatia at Drury Lane featuring Sam Thumb and The Rehearsal at Covent Garden with Orpheus and Eurydice. The page also reports varied South Sea and financial instrument prices and bonds in old market terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theatre Royal
Drury Lane
London City Lands Lease Notice by E Committee
The E Committee for Letting the City's Lands announces intention to lease the office of one of the Fifteen Sea Coal Meters. Proposals will be received in the Guildhall Council Chamber on Wednesday next at Foreclock in the afternoon. Further details available at the Comptroller's Office, Guildhall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
London
Abraham Surronds
Guildhall
Fostra
Comptroller
London Court Orders Printing and Rogues Suppression
The Court under Mayor Salter on November 6 1739 orders immediate printing of the March 2 1737 Common Council order targeting rogues vagabonds and beggars in London wards. It enjoins magistrates to seize wanderers, bring them before justices, and enforce law with rewards for apprehension. The city grants 300 pounds to fund the London Workhouse to receive and provide for offenders. Funds may be paid to the Workhouse and distributed as directed by the Lord Mayor and aldermen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George the Second
Great Britain
Order of Common-Council
Mac Jety
London
Thurtoay
Georges the
Greac
Britain
Fobn Barnard
Eliajor
Chamber of London
City of London
Londin
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The
Daily Post
Rome
Tam Su
London Bridge
South Sea
Aths
New South Sea
Prem
India
Royal Exchange Assurance Go
Emperor Loanisa
Exchequer
Salter
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