Fragmented 18th century dispatches mix war and trials
A chaotic compilation reports European sieges near Belgrade and Vienna, Turkish-Imperial clashes, and Po lish theater, while London news recounts the Read Mug House murder trial and riot fallout. The period tone blends dignitaries, privateers, and court notices with a wave of provisional fortunes.
Riot at Mug House and Swan Alehouse Described in London
Eyewitnesses recount a violent street clash involving the Mug House Society, the Swan Alehouse, and constables. Stones and weapons damaged property as mob violence escalated, with executions of a riot charge and one man acquitted. Reports also note military actions and political discontent in Ireland and France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juslie
Duke du Maine
Duke of Bourbon
France
Rome
Iris
Gualtiery
Pertren
Vienna
Portugal
Eugene
Danube
Belgrade
Palfi
Buda
de Price
Netherlands
Hanover
Prussia
Great Britain
Thore
Duke of York
Olnabrugh
Admiral Norris
Maesty
England
Germains
Edinburgh
London
Dover
Deal
Salisbury Court
Fleet Street
Read
Daniel Vaughan
Tynoramus
Luc
Ormond
Mug House
Swan Alehouse
Bing George
Duke of Ormond
Duke of Fer
Moyenville
Mardyke
Avignon
Earl of Met
Tullibardine
Inquisition of
Scotland
Co Eir
Dublin
James Farre
Brown
Cook
Widdow
Morphy
Patrick
De'any
Gwyn Needham
Cork Hill