Publick opinion on French war plans and European balance
The writer reports that Bons Francois wish for war and praise France for strength, noting Corsica, Lorraine, and naval power. France allies with Spain Sweden Sardinia and the Two Sicilies to form a force over 500,000, while merchants fear war with England. They expect neutrality from Austria and trust diplomatic mediation with the Porte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
France
Lorrain
Corsica
Mann
Spain
England
Naples
Sicily
Spanish West Indies
English South-Sea Company
Italy
Don Philip
Sardinia
Mesidames
the Two Sicilies
Juliers
Bergues
Sultbracn
Sweden
Livonia
Kyria
Raffia
Augustus
Porte
Two Sicilies
Palatinate
Louis the Fourteenth
Lottery Ticket Scorn Grows as Prices Collapse
The article notes stockjobbers grapple with shrinking demand for Lottery Tickets as the public resents monopolist actions and prices fall from 61 6s toward parity. It warns Parliament may fund next year via lottery and urges continued public restraint to curb predatory gaming practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geief
Lottery
Paris Mail Report and Belgrade Fortifications Update
Letters from Vienna dated the 14th Instant claim Veldt-Marshal Count Wallis has suffered an apoplectick fit and remains dangerously ill. They state fortifications of the Citadel of Belgrade are not yet demolished and those of the Town proceed slowly. Milanese government is designed for the Emperor's Embassador at this Court, Prince de Lichtenstein.
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Vienna
Wallis
Belgrade
Prince de Lichtenstein
Joseph
Fortifications at Gibraltar and City News from London
From Gibraltar comes word that additional fortifications render the fortress impregnable. The Deptford store-ship sails directly to Gibraltar to load naval stores. In London, the corn and oats dispute is referred to the Lord Mayor after lengthy pleas. Clergymen appointments and estate matters are recorded, and aristocrats shift offices. A cornerstone at Mansion House bears inscriptions dated 1739. A Bier Lane incident injures two boys, one severely. Newgate prisoners’ manhunt expands, and a highwayman stalks Epping Forest.
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Gibraltar
Deptford
Deypsford
London
Guildhall
Edward Yorke
Lord Griffin
Cransley
Northampton
Oundle
Peterborough
Michael Gough
Uphaven
Wilts
Earl of Essex
Duke of Manchester
Deceas
Earl of Berkeley
Bier Lane
Hartling
Bold
Newgate
Turpin
Epping
Forrett
Death of Francis de Bethurie Duke of Ancenis
Francis de Bethurie Duke of Ancenis Peer of France Captain of Life-Guards and Colonel of a Horse regiment died at Fontainbleau on the 26th instant in the 21st year of his age.
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Francis de Bethurie
Duke of
Ancenis
France
Fontainbleau
Port News Deal 04 24 Remain in the Downs
Remain in the Downs his Majesty's Ship Colchester and the Mermaid Christall for Africa. Wind South Southeasterly. Gravesend. Pass'd by the St. Agnis Oliver from Petersbourg.
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Port News
Deal
Downs
Colchester
Mermaid
Christall
Africa
Wind S. S.E
Gravesend
St. Agnis
Oliver
Petersbourg
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Thomas Nath
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