Proclamation Declares Mahmoud Pacha Traitor at Scutari
From Venice dated January 13 letters from Constantinople report the Pacha of Scutari Mahmoud Pacha is proclaimed a traitor by the Sublime Porte. Governors and pachas are ordered to attack him, strike off his head, and send the severed head to Constantinople for display at the Seraglio gate. The Grand Vizier notes the Republic’s interests and condemns the Pacha’s disobedience and alleged barbarities.
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Venice
Novorious Pacha
Scutari
Mahmoud-Pacha
Sublime Porte
Pachas
Constantinople
Seraglio
Republick
Signos
Pacha
Makive Ie
Tie Borre
Public Telegram on Runaway Capture Near Ballas Camp 1784
Dispatch from the Centre Legion of Rangers reports a mounted pursuit against Runaways near Ballas Camp. Encampment moved before surround planned, two Runaways captured, two heads sent to Layou. Prisoner Gabriel to guide to Ballas camp. execution by Balla referenced. provisions scarce and reinforcements awaited.
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Orde
Rotesu
Marshal
Cencer Legion of Rangers
Balla
Rusa
Sera
Acavain
Balla’s
Wantury Renker
Grove
Privat Pond Talkia
Congas
Ackoo
Mabrie
Colligree
Jack
Terre Rime
Ratiten
Olive-Hill
Terre Firme
Gabriel
Vance
Breple
Sis Augusti
Augustine
Chasiesz
Debates on Trade Policy and Tax Reform in Parliament
A long-winded summary of 18th century trade and tax debates discusses duties on newspapers and exports, protections for woollen manufactures, and fiscal measures to reduce debt. It notes concerns about Irish and British commerce, the impact on cattle and provisions, and remarks from Aldermen and MPs on policy and finance.
Burial in churchyard marked by local figures
The text notes Miss Mary Pierce and two children laid in the churchyard under Charles Bill of Wick with a procession by local gentry. It praises the humane attention of Mr Bill and others for ensuring burial amid repeated onshore desecrations, honoring rank and respect of the deceased.
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Blackburbhe
Mary Pierce Walso
Charles Bill
Wick
John Gee
Schura
Charles Webber
Parliamentary Plenums Debate on Supply and Taxes
The House of Commons debated entering a Committee of Ways and Means to raise the supply for the year 1786 with a proposed four shillings per pound levy on alkali tenements and the usual malt tax. Motions to refer papers on sine mates and to adjourn to Friday were discussed as MPs voted on the supply resolutions and pay provisions for guards, garrisons, half pay, and pensions.
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Aldermen
Skinner's Alley
Yona Fislay
Co. of
Nayan
Nan Charity Feteal
Committee of Ways and Means
House of Cosimons
Gardiner
Sr F. Gare
E. Ordnance
Corporation of
Courtney Rose
Sadlers, Hakers
William Whitton
Meilrs
William Bond
George Rawdon
Board of General Officers
House of Commons
Bar St
Coalititon
Pemberton
Big
Reige Callicoes
America
Royal Exchange
Cortes Moule
Effary
Kingdon
Sommeria
Great Britain
Ireland
Fotel Ahlen Board
Trent
Dubith
Lisbon
House At Commons
herSports
Cavan
tNergle Avery
Jipre
England
Liston
Luttrell
Portugal
Plasworth
Gilbert
Raisin
Antion
Minchin
Steele
Sheridan
Sea
Haase
Way
Wegate
Ingre
Motion on committee of supply carries naval service plan
The record notes a motion for the committee of supply chaired by Mr. Gilbert. Mr. Brett moves an amendment concerning naval ordnance and sea service for 1786. It includes a provision for a monthly fee for manual labor and equipment support for marines and ordnance, with the plan adjourned.
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Gilbert
Brett
State Lottery Drawings Record 1786 Sixth Day Totals
Fragmentary OCR notes list multiple lottery numbers and prizes from the 1786 Sixth Day drawing. Entries include numbers 1284 3049 20575 38676 and various prize amounts such as 235 percent, 500, 11 659 and 19 08153 918. The text appears as disjointed lottery entries without coherent narrative.
Incomplete State Lottery Item Arrives for Sale
A fragment notes a State Lottery ticket arrival via Packers or LD Sea, mentioning prices and a deposit of 2,000 kept in the Bank of Ireland. Details are garbled but reference to selling tickets and a steady bank deposit remains.
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LD Sea
Bk Ak
Walker
Bank OF Ireland
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Westerda
Est Indies
London
Mercury
Newfound
Cannaro
Leghorn
Beemer
St. Fiat
Burgess
Orne
Ghent
Beruf
Henaiere
Oman
Fesayany
Edié
Verfailids
France
Lt Ata
Pensylvania
Pers
Nee
Bruins
Déminen Tal
Parliamentary Intelligence
DU Blain
la Packers
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