News From The Dublin Gazette 1739 War Affairs And Fires
From Dublin Gazette dated September eight to September eight, 1739. Reports that Count de la Marck recently received proposals from Paris to prevent a rupture with Great Britain and Spain. British ships capture two Bilboa vessels and a Valenciz bark. Lisbon fires destroy sugar and tobacco warehouses. Cardinal Cienfuegos dies in Rome aged 83. Emperor’s ministers plan war funding at five percent for ten years and seek maritime mediation. Reports on Turkish siege at Belgrade, Wallis reinforcements, and Neuperg’s maneuvers. Also notes Golhheim destruction near Franckfest and Pierburg court declarations regarding Polish injuries by Austrian troops.