Machiavel on Princes and Neutrality in War
A lengthy excerpt discusses Machiavels Prince and Anti Machiavel with focus on prudent alliances neutrality and declaring for one side when two powers contest. It cites Antiochus and the Romans and warns that neutrality invites conquest while firm allies bolster fortune. The piece then shifts to an ode and recitative celebrating George and British liberty, national strength and naval power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Machiavel
Machvavel
England
Antiochus
Greece
Ebara
De‘clare
Pate
Hinself
Port News List of Arrivals and Outward Voyages
Whitehaven reports the Recovery Muggall from Antigua to Dublin in twelve weeks. Lancaster records Goodwill Rigg from Petersbourg and Britannia Woodhouse from Antigua. Dartmouth notes Young Jan Jacob Thomson from Rotterdam to Cette failed sailing. Cowes lists Courier De lacor from Boulogne and Chauvelin Defure from Port Louis to Boulogne and Henry Poitier from Rachel. Deal mentions Aurora from Jamaica with outward-bound forces. Dover notes Volunteer Barnet from Jamaica and Yarmouth arrivals Loretta Lethered and Byam Buckley from Barbadoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitehaven
Arriv
Muggall
Antigua
Dublin
Lancaster
Goodwill
Rigg
Petersbourg
Britannia
Woodhouse
Dartmouth
Jan Jacob
Thomson
Rotterdam
Cette
Cowes
Courier
Delacor
Bolougne
Bourdeaux
Chauvelin
Defure
Port Louis
Henry
Poitier
Rachel
Deal
Aurora
Davis
Jamaica
W. Dover
Barnet
Yarmouth
Loretta
Lethered
Byam
Buckley
Barbadoes
Anniversary of His Majesty's Birthday Observed in London
London observed the King’s birthday with joyful demonstrations across the city and suburbs. Bells rang guns fired bonfires and illuminations at night. A grand court at St James’s paid compliments while an ode by Coiley Cibber and others was performed before the King and royal family in the Council Chamber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. .James’s
Plendid
Coiley Cibber
Laurent
Dr. Green
Theed's Notice and London Waterfront Grants in 18th Century
A compact record, listing a political epigram about British policy and French ties, a survey directive for London Tower armaments, and a Dover victualling order for a forthcoming fleet. It notes two deaths, a pocket picking incident at the Lord Mayor's Show, theatre listings, and late 17th or early 18th century financial quotes. Also includes leasing notices for Bridge-House Lands with multiple lots and a council date for proposals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tower
Europe
Dover
Downs
Bethnal Green
Muffel
Justice Muffel
Mr. Rawlinson
Leadenhall-street
William Barrett
Lord Barrett
Newgate
Bridge-House
St. Olave- Street
Southwark
Robert Woodward
Davis
Horfley-Down
St. Mary Magdalen
Berpoudsey
Biemisjes
Joseph Fifoer
Egalinfeate
Bartle- Bridge
Antherime Hur
Miz
Corderoy
Gialaball
Liondon
Comptroller
Bridgepard
William Theed
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Georce
Liberty
Britain
Arns
Seas Command
Ica
London
Cesar
Eliza
Belgrade
Spain
Gibraltar
Mahon
Theatre Royal
Drury-Lane
Covent-Garden
Goodman’s Fields
Bridge
Bank
India
Royal Exchange Assurance
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