Royal licences and bankruptcies in the London Gazette notice
The London Gazette reports: John Cockburn of Rowchester Berwick granted licence to assume Ross of Shandwick surname and arms. Alfred Fitzherbert named Baron St Peers with letters patent soon. Also High Sheriff appointments for Antrim and Monaghan. Bankruptcy notices list William Martin and others with surrender dates at Guildhall. dividends and certificates announced for Feb 7 and prior.
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John Cockburn
Rowchester
Alleyne Fitzherb
Dustin Castle
Fan
Antrim
Richard Jervais Kerr
Red Hall
John Cannons
Bermondey
Chapman
Guildhall
Roffer
Kirby-street
Hatton Garden
Walliam Carbinall
St. Catherine’s
Carpenter
Dixon
Mincing-lane
Thomas Hermer
Birmingham
Horseshoe Inn
Edgebarton
Attornies
Meislrs
Shawe and Phillips
New Bridge-street
Thomas Hinckman
Broseley
Salop
Mercer
George Harthhorne
Angel Inn
Alcester
Attornes
Neeld and Bush
Norfolk-street
Strand
Edward Thorne
Gould-square
Bighterman
Pennaeth
William Brown
Berry
Glamorganshire
Rammer Tavern
All Saints Lane
Bristol
Biffen
Aldersgate-street
Fe&ph Miller
Worcester
Glover
Cross Keys Inn
Worcettes
Lea
Ephraim How
Moulsdale
Temple
Thomas Needham Rees
Watlington
Oxfordshire
Windsor and London Royal Week Report
Mon morning Windsor returned royalty attendances at St George's Chapel and Chapel Royal services. Notable events include the Duke of Gornow arriving at St James's, Lord Viscount Stoprorp's marriage by licence at Grosvenor Square, and Highlanders remaining in Scotland. Descriptions praise Earl Guieprorn's wit and a grand dinner as politics linger.
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Windsor
Buckingham House
St. James's
St. George’s Chapel
Windsor Castle
Armon
Anthony Flamitrox
Colchester
Chapel Royal
Bucking Bham House
Duke of Gornow
St. James’s Square
Edinburgh
Marquis of Huntly
Scothardl
Lady Archer
Burks
Jeh
Civic Oath Clash and German Influx Stir Paris
Paris reports the Pope has not yet answered the Civic Oath issue for the French Clergy. The National Assembly shows no sign of retracting decrees. German troops reportedly entered France near the Rhine, prompting Paris Guard volunteers to mobilize ten companies under Gouvion with pay of 60 livres travel plus 24 sols daily. A Sunday anthem change in churches adds Domine almains fac Gentem and Domine, salva fac Legem to God save the people and the law.
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Rome
de Bernis
National Assembly
M. de Montmorin
France
Maes
Rhine
Paris Guard
M. Gouvion
Frances
Law
Statue of Gustavus Adolphus Set in Stockholm Pedestal
On January 24 the King’s birthday is fixed for unveiling the equestrian statue of Gustavus Adolphus in Nordaklen Square Stockholm. Modelled by M Lar ebeveque and cast in bronze by M Meyer the statue began over twenty years ago using cannon taken from the enemy in the previous war with great toleration planned for the ceremony.
Protests Over December 1790 Ghent Memorial at The Hague
Inhabitants of Ghent protested a memorial presented in their name on December 19, 1790 to the Compte de Mercy Argenteau at the Hague, challenging its consent and raising constitutional alterations chiefly against nobility. The report also covers Vienna dispatches on Turkish losses, naval prizes, and related military and political commentary.
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Ghent
Compte de Mercy Argenteau
Hague
Order of Nobility
Vienna
Isael
Serafkier Aydalu
Merhmet
Selim
Hathi Mahmet Mehmet
Kilia
Lutfulla
Trieste
Wilhelm Loreniko
Stanchio
Rhodes
Alexandria
Constantinople
Berlin
Bender
France
East Indies
Russia
Bath
Tripoo Sats
Mrpows
India
Coimbatore
Regiment of Artillery
Woolwich
Sartsbury
Harman Cleared Of Criminal Charge In Information Case
In an information against Sir Joan Hatton and Mr Harman for misdemeanors, the court considered whether Harman was criminally responsible. The judge found Harman candid and innocent, noting his introduction to Sir J Hatton and that Petrie’s misfortune arose from trust, not Harman’s conduct. The rule was discharged.
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Hawkins
Mingay
Petrie
John Hatton
Haraman
Mr. Harman
Harman
J. Sistton
Thomas Wallace Dunlop
Sir John
Mr. Petrie
Anecdote of the late Gro Selwyn Esa
The article recalls Gro Selwyn educated at Oxford who toured Europe then returned to study with an improved plan. He left Oxford after religious irregularities and entered fashionable society. Witty and well connected, he held various offices under administrations, gambled modestly, and lived in ease. He died in the church, with estates to his heir and fortunes to a saved child, leaving many Bon Mots and critics to debate his legacy.
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Mr. Selwyn
Oxford
Europe
Himnself
Lord Chesterfield
Selwyn
Lord Sydney
Foundling Hopital
Maritime losses and a mad dog incident in London
Seizure registrar Morris West appointed for Scottish customs. Vessels named The Robert's Adventure and The Aurora are reported lost with crews saved from some ships The Fermina also lost with crew saved. A Dutch vessel found bottom up near Harwich during a sighting. A mad dog attacked a wine merchant at Mark Lane and was killed by a musket butt stroke. A Plymouth hospital patient confesses murder of a ditch victim. A parish charity distribution of beer and faggots noted in Luggershall.
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Morris West
Customs
Scotland
Robert’s
North Yarmouth
Aurora
Fardiver
Africa
West Indies
Fermina
Lapotagny
St. Andero
Guayra
Pr. of Orange
Harwich Packet
Marklane
Tower-hill
Plymouth
Somers’ Place
Lord Viscount Sydney
John Thomas Townshend
Charles Townshend
Luggershall
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