News From Europe on Greek Success At Lepanto
Letters from Hamburg report trade improvements and rising smuggling to Russia despite penalties. Ancona dispatches on April 4 praise Greek progress, noting Lepanto fell to Greek forces on March 15 after a breach by artillery under Colonel Stanhope. Joussouf Pacha reportedly resisted capitulation and may be killed. loot from Achaea reportedly recovered.
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Spirit Intercourse A Memoria Before Lords Treasury
Mr Thos Donohoe distiller presents a memorial on April 14 to the Lords of the Treasury seeking relief from duty on Spirit detention. The reply dated April 16 in Dublin states generals directions to the Commissioners of Excise regarding a rise in spirits between Scotland and Ireland, implying no specific order or application for relief. A number of Irish peers and MPs signed a paper to the Chancellor requesting permission to meet the Gentleman to demonstrate proposed statarg,ef reducing the bosatie sppeague Linen.
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South American Freedom contrasted with Spanish rule
The article argues that South American colonies pursued independence not for abstract liberties but to end misery and oppression. It details Spain’s tyranny from excluded natives in offices to harsh laws, monopolies, and stifled education, contrasting with Valparaiso's thriving commerce and Lima’s continued dominion under Spanish power.
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Changes after travel era described in Peru and Callao
The text contrasts Europe’s liberalizing influence with Peru's stagnation. It notes bustling European styles and literacy abroad, but in Callao and Lima trade disruptions, empty customs, locked doors, and widespread distrust among locals, turning a once luxurious city into a wretched place.
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The Rev Edward Erving and a London preacher
A London correspondent discusses Rev Edward Tavine aka Invine at Caledonian Church Hatton Garden. The letter critiques his sermon on parent child relation as a symbol of two Christian principles. It notes his tall figure dark eyes and style, praising ingenuity while deeming his delivery superior not equal. It cites his views on marriage and gender roles.
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Archdeacon of Dublin letter and local parish elections
A Courier reader letter from Archdeacon Joan Tousains denies archbishop orders to the sexton at Mr D Arcy funeral and cites long standing rules. Also reports election of churchwardens for St Andrew's parish and appointment of Robert Neville as magistrate in Kilkenny.
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Speculative pressures and money scarcity in the City
The piece notes ongoing speculation on Three per Cents returning to par by May accounts, strained liquidity from heavy foreign loan instalments, and a belief the sinking fund will redeem Exchequer Bills. It reports price swings in Consols and French Rentes, a gloomy stock market opening, and closing prices across several gilt and bank securities on Easter Eve.
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Foreign funds turmoil and fluctuating South American loans
The Foreign Stock Market shows persistent schemes and rising Colombian bonds while Alliance Shares stand out. New Columbian and Peruvian loans attract applications yet many are refused, with premiums volatile. Spanish and Prussian securities move, some failures occur, and a merchant of note faces payment deficiencies.
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The Speculative Mania In London Markets
The article notes a flood of prospectuses for new schemes in London including a 200000 capital brewery venture, a three million annuity lending company, and a London Friendly Economical Society promising 5 to 610 percent profits. It warns of loan schemes for the West India Islands and various life insurance ventures amid concerns of impropriety and previous frauds like the 1737 secret scheme. The New Equitable Loan Bank faces disrepute after revelations of unbecoming motives among insiders.
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London Friendly Economical Society
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Equitable Loan Bank
Fashion and table talk in Dublin notices
Notice from the Lord Lieutenant and officials in Dublin detailing public dress and ceremony for Easter Week in Ireland. The piece lists gatherings at Rotunda and Stephen's Green, dinners with notable attendees, and references to Lord Combermere, the Lord Chancellor, and other figures amid social pageantry and fashion notes.
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