Rumors of Spanish plots and fleet actions reach Cadiz and Ceuta
The Dublin Gazette reports channels about Duke of Ripperda corrupting Ceuta officers, prompting a governor’s timely discovery that led to deaths among conspirators. News from Cadiz, Barcelona, and Seville cites planned spring expeditions, Moorish clashes, and a royal tour. Also noted are Maltese and Genoa positions, imperial diplomacy on Corfica, and a new Spanish warship description amid broader European tensions.