18 Nov 1790
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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Nov 18, 1790
Page
1
Thursday news from Wansaw reports intense public attention over the potential successor to the Throne of Potend. Competitors emerged, a German has rented a hotel for the Duke of Sage Weymar, and circulating talk suggests he may enter the Hifts with strong backing due to his ties as Frederick William’s brother-in-law.
Vienna reports Prince Maurojeni, Wallachia’s Hospodar, killed by German and Russian forces. His head sent to Constantinople, where Wallachiana hold it as Lieutenant de Hersfeld tours Berlin. Turkish fleet entered the Canal after heavy fighting. two Turkish ships and two Russian ships were sunk in the engagement.
In Austria Op. 28 report, Catherine II orders that she will not accept Prussia mediation and will continue the war against the Turks. She notes a secret treaty with Sweden forming an offensive defensive alliance with Denmark's consent. The courier’s arrival spurred meetings among Baron de Jacoby, the Comte de Podewiltz, and Kaunitz.
A Bouille letter informs the Assembly that, under the King’s orders, the culprits behind the insurrection in a town have been arrested and moved to Paris by Royal regiments. Latour Du Pry and two leaders in the revolt reportedly fled. the Assembly closes for constitutional business and Latour and Grimstem escape notice.
In London, the Duke of Clarence visited Windsor and dined with the royal family while Earl Howe paid a Windsor visit and later set sail from Graf tor fleet. A forgery scheme involving dozens of real and fictitious names was detected, with thousands at stake and suspects believed abroad. Cabinet ministers met at Whitehall to draft the King's Speech for Parliament ahead of the throne delivery on the 25th.
Advances in public accounts ahead of Parliament, armament funding plans, and high level appointments traverse European diplomacy. The Pandora ship and mutiny links surface with midshipmen promotions and Admiralty controls. Ambassadors to China and Vienna reports highlight imperial concerns. A London charity case confirms an 1692 bequest to propagate Christianity in New England. Baltics frost and fleet movements frame the transport scene as Johnson vs Ben odds intrigue at Newmarket.
Dublin reports arrival of the secretary of state from England and his planned monthlong return. A brig foundered near Howth with only one survivor, while trials in Dublin proceed and a rash of robberies prompts armed patrols near Kilmainham. Bread shortages and price concerns persist in city and outskirts with magistrates urged to curb frauds. Nobles and clergy announce marriages and deaths in Waterford Kingston Jamaica and Clonakilty.
The Trustees and Agent to the New Dublin Tontine urge subscribers to call at Baken's Office, Capel Street, No 1, to receive paid subscriptions. Those wishing continued names must obtain fresh receipts as the scheme will run on a different plan. Names will be received until March 10, after which no new subscribers can be admitted.
A historic notice states the drawing will commence on Monday the Day of November 1790 with priests to be present at Deal from after the Day of June and without any deduction. Signed by order of the managers and by Mr. Chr and R. Dbey.
The Commissioners for the State Lottery announce licenses for buying selling insuring or dealing in lottery tickets or their houses. The list includes Parsons and many others with addresses such as Daniel Cramptoncourt Capel-fireet and Parliament street. Names span Dublin Belfast Corke Limerick and Milwaukee style entries with old street spellings and titles.
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