Letter from Paris on Liberty and European politics
A letter dated Paris September 14 reflects on English writings and the European balance of power. It argues French liberty and cautious union against English press and explains French views on Louis XIV, the War, taxes, and Austria. It notes French merchants prosper, while English policy shapes commerce and politics. Additional shipping news from Dover and Plymouth lists arriving ships and ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
England
House of Bourbon
Louis XIV
Germany
Prague
France
Maillebois
Hungary
Irish Knight Marries Lady Anne Bligh in Dublin
In Dublin on September 18 Robert Hawkins Magill, Knight of the Shire for County Down, wed the Right Honorable Lady Anne Bligh sister to the Earl of Damley and noted for merit beauty and fortune. On the same day Daniel Heatly deputy Cursitor of the High Court of Chancery died at his Temple Bar residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Robert Hawkins Magill
Knights of the Shire
County of
Down
Anne Bligh
Earl of Damley
Temple Bar
Daniel Heatly
His Majesty
S High Court of Chancery
Port News Ship Departures and Arrivals Listed
Port notices from Falmouth Southampton Pool Gravesend and Gravesend list ships arriving and sailing to Lisbon Guernsey Jersey France Petersbourg Narva Iga and other destinations. Entries name vessels captains origins and destinations with dates September 23 24 25 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falmouth
Betty
Burne
Lisbon
North Bergen
Pearl
Taylor
Union
Harwood
Webb
Stevens
Eagle Young
London
King George Packet
Southampton
Wilmington
Fry
Guernsey
Pitton
Friendship
Perchard
Jersey
Katherine
Farmer
Youghall
France
Thaee
Nicklefs
Gravesend
Spencer
Sophia
Coxon
Taunton
Russell
Empress
Joad
Hannah
Peck
Delight
Bayley
John
Eliza
Ruby
Mangles
Endeavour
Stock
Petersbourg
James
William
Green
Portillion
Tomlin
Sollery
Narva
Josiah
Hales
Iga
London Miscellany of Elections Murders and Shipping News
The Undertakers prepare for royal coach relays by Thursday as Alderman Benn is declared sheriff with 1925 votes to 1370. Obituary notes the death of Lady Venables Vernon. Reports from Falmouth note a gale damaging a Queen of Hungary vessel. Fox Man of War arrives at Plymouth with treasure. Northampton recounts a brutal murder of a child, a bank shop robbery, and various imports from Middlebourg Holland Antigua Ireland. The Drury Lane Theatre announces Lovis Lasy Suirt tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guildhall
Alderman Benn
Litchfield
George Venables Vernon
Thomas Lee
Lee
Falmouth
Hungary
Edward Campion
Leghorn
Northampton
Bankside
Southwark
Middlebourg
Holland
Antigua
Hambourg
Ireland
London Bridge High Water and Market Notes
High Water at London Bridge reported at morning time. The text lists various stock and bond references including South Sea Stock, annuities, bank prices, and exchequer orders with percentages and premiums, reflecting a chaotic 18th or 19th century financial market snapshot with varied currency markers and unit notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Bridge
South Sea
Hidia
Royal Exchange Assurance
Laniten
Lidia
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Post
Paris
Vienna
Avar
Rome
Deal
Woost
Friend
Henry
Douglas
Oporto
Patley
Blake
Plymouth
Fox Man of War
Edwards
Hull
Huntington
Chatham
St. Laurence
Austin
Leeds
Bell
Rebecca
Hill
Wood
Riga
Olive Branch
Sharp
Port News
His
Kent
Eff
Benn
Hankey
Theatre Royal In
Drury Lane
Lovis Lasy Suirt
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