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Unsettled European News and Maritime Incidents Abroad
Reports from the St James's Evening Post describe rejoicings in Corfu over papal and Venetian affairs, with Te Deum, bells, and fortifications blessed. Paris notes new hospital attire rules amid fever fears, while Pisa and Italian harbors report duels, rains, droughts, and privateers capturing prizes. Edinburgh covers General Wade’s march north and a Sierra Liena incident with an elephant. Carolina and Virginia seas face pirate activity, with two Spanish frigates off the coast.
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Sierra Liena
Carolina
Virginia
Capes