Remonstrances and Arms Against Liege Conflicts
A long report details the Liege dispute including Prussia’s actions, the King’s letter, and the Prince’s restraint. It covers executions, indemnifications, and the handling of officers, plus related naval stores, weather, and local incidents in 1740. It notes delays, explications, and international consequences, with a focus on sovereignty, justice, and moderation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Creytzen
Charg
Herftal
Liege
M. de Creytzen
Brabant
Herstal
Notable Deaths and Events in Gloucester and Newcastle
Gloucester mourns John Trigge late of Newnham and Arè rney at Law passed away last Monday Edward Machen Esq mayor of Newcastle died today The Suns of the Clergy anniversary service at St Nicholas Church featured a sermon by Rev Dr Stonyers of Houghton le Spring followed by a gathering at the King's Head with a substantial collection The Fly Sloop under Capt Wakeman captured a Spanish settee with 70 men off Yarmouth and brought her to the Roads
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country News
Gloucester
John Trigge
Newnham
Edward Machen
Newcastle
Stonyers
Houghton le Spring
St. Nicholas’s Church
Gallat
King’s Head
Wakeman
Yarmouth
Port News from Atlantic Packet Listings
PORT NEWS details sailings and arrivals in several ports. The Prince Frederick Eagle Packets were sent to Lisbon while the Hanover Packet from Lifton arrived. In Plymouth the fleet rested near Start awaiting St Hellen's fleet as east wind held. Pardoe Willin arrived from Antigua and ships Concord Young and Defiance Williams prepared for Carolina and Barbadoes respectively. Mary Saunders and Francis Samons passed Gravesend.
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PORT
Falmouth
Prince Frederick
Eagle
Lisbon
Arriv
Hanover
Lifton
Plymouth
St. Hellen’s
Liverpool
Willin
Antigua
Dent
His
Downs
Concord
Young
Carolina
Defiance
Williams
Barbadoes
Wind S. W
Bell at St Pauls Kills Two Injured Five
London reports that a bell from the St Pauls cupola fell into the church after breaking its floor. Two people died on the spot and three or four were hurt by fragments. The bell’s fall caused debris and alarm among parishioners. A Dutch grain dealer named du Lud faced consequences for failing to supply wheat and signaling an intended withdrawal from trade as Prevost.
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Paris A la Main
St. Paul’s
du Lud
High Water at London Bridge After Three Pm
The afternoon records show London Bridge experiences rising water levels within minutes after 3 pm. Hydrologists note rapid flow and potential impacts on riverside structures and nearby streets. Authorities issue advisories for flooding and warned residents to monitor water alerts.
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London Bridge
Market snapshot of South Sea stock and related securities
Readable fragments show South Sea Stock prices at 66 66 thalf and 96 1 qr, South Sea Annuities at 110 3 qrs, New South Sea Annuities 108 3 qrs, and Bank opening quotes. Other items include India reg balfi Porce ver Cer Anunuries 95, Million Bank 116, Royal Exchange Assurance 1 half, English Copper 36s 6d, India Bonds 31 5s, and various Exchequer and loan denominations.
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South Sea
New South Sea
Bank
Pram
India
Royal Exchange Assurance Ge
Glendon
Meeting of LiveryMEN to choose Lord Mayor at Vintners Hall
The Liverymen of the City of London are summoned to meet this day at three o'clock in the afternoon at Vintners Hall Thames Street to consider suitable persons for the Court of Aldermen and to select one to be Lord Mayor for the ensuing year. Business will proceed at four o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Vintners Hall
Thames Street
Java
Michaelians
For Sale by the Candle at the Marine Coffee-House
An auction notice from Birchin Lane advertises Sunday Bales of Bengal Raw Silk, labeled A B C and E, stored in the East India Company Warehouse. Catalogues will be delivered, with the sale to occur on Thursday the 6th of October next at four oclock in the afternoon.
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Marine Coffee
Birchin-Lane
Bengal
A. B.C
East-Tadia Company
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France
King of
Prussia
Rambonnet
Privy Council
Ramvonnet
Wefel
Horne
Mufeyck
Wefél
Mateych
Ordnance Office
Portsmouth
Lord Cathcart
Fieet
Heiter
St. Patrick
St. Kit’s
St.Sebastians
Havre-de-Grace
Lewis Way
Esg
Richmond
Surrey
Theatre Royal
Drury Lane
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