Election of Francis II as German Emperor Reported
From Brussels July 10 details reach of the Frankfort election with artillery fires and bells. Francis II elected unanimously to be crowned July 11 or 12. Describes princes visitors, Emigrants label dispute, Prussian troops arrival at Coblentz, and brutal French conduct at Courtrai. Concerns Paris turmoil and anticipated July 14 events.
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Constantinople
Francis II
Germany
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Coblentz
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o’Arrtois
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St. Amand
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Archduke Cuartes
Count DE Warsporff
Tirlemont
Paris
Pe CuierFayt
Mons
Pe Mutteernich
Cartes
Jarry
Courtrai
St. Peter’s
Carlos
M. Luckyer
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Levee and Court at St James as King Heads to Windsor
London reports a noon arrival from Windsor to St James's for a Levee that opens at one and closes after a half hour, followed by a Council on convicts sentenced at Old Bailey, audiences with Cabinet Ministers, and the King departing for Windsor. Also noted: nobility honors, France's politics, Scotland's growth, and Bristol sailing races with a fatal accident.
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Marquis of Hawkey
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Margravine of
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Hammersmith
Countess of Berkeley
Prince of Watts
Denmark
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Sweden
M de la Fayette
Prince de Conde
Mostmed
M. Conde
Empress of
Paris
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France
Scotland
John Sinclair
Wesster
Britain
Edinburgh
Glasgow
Brisol
Bristol Sailing Society
Kingroad
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Fire at Grenada destroys several homes and stores
On May 1 a major blaze in Carenage, Grenada, swept through wooden houses near Messrs Stott and Tate. The 45th Regiment led by Major Manwine, with support from other units and ships, fought to halt the fire. Stone buildings helped check the spread. many goods and rum were lost at sea. No lives lost, though property damage was extensive.
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Messrs. Armstrong
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M*‘Burney
Moore and Davison
Farrell
Kine’s
Barrey
Judge BridGe- Water
Sharpe and Glanville
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Swift Era City Shower And Obsolete Umbrella Use
The passage notes how Swift era life and building styles threaten to blur line meaning with chairs for the beaux and crowded roofs. It mentions wigs, shed meetings, and political tensions, suggesting umbrellas and fashion elements appeared before Jonas Hanway popularized them in the metropolis.
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Jonas Hanway
Metropolis
Tin trade soars as Cornwall mines reopen in revival
The piece notes Cornwall tin workers resuming long-closed shafts with prices at 4s per cwt gains. It reports Robin Gray alias the Guinea Pig dying after leaping from a two story window in Soho while distraught, and a well dressed young man shooting himself near Harrow due to poverty.
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Cornwall
Robin Gray
Dean Street
Soho
Halfden
Harrow
Bankruptcies Enlarged and Surrender Dates Listed
From the London Gazette July notices detail bankruptcies enlarged and debtors to surrender in July and August. Entries name Thomas Moore Stone, John Gale Barnes, and many others with surrender dates at Guildhall, Tyger Beverley, and Swan inn Chichester, plus adjourned hearings and attorneys.
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Crown
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Guildhall
Furten
Samuel Wallis
New-streety Bandyleg-walk
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Furnisai’s-inn
Benjamin ‘Sigiton
Beverley
Yorkhire
Pirit-Deale
Arora
Colted Liet
Arts
Liverpool
Urrenfer
Guares
Tree Sarms
Wy Waren
Windle
Bartlett’s
James Spershott
Merther
Cornwall
Swan’ Inn
Chichester
Smith
Union-street
James Gibson
Glebe-yard
Wapping
Carpenter, Ty
Brewer
Cow Lane
Weg Smithfield
Joseph Collins
Birmingham
Bal Bull’s-head
William Curtis
Savoy
Westminter
Evan Lewis
Swansea
Athton-under-Lyne
Lancashire
Hfaac Heapy
Peter Heapy
Stockport
Cheshire
Simon Field
Bermondsey-street
Francis Mason
James Fowler
Holborn
Haberdashers
John Pearson
St.Bartholomew the Less
William Green
Leeds
Yorkshire
Spencer’s Tavern
Manchester
William Macbean
Mitrecourt
Cheapside
John Antill
Cornhill
William Burn
John Burn
The
Minuties
Caleb Blanchard
Thomas Lewis
Coleman-street
Public and social notes from Stoke Place to London thefts
Morning notices report Sir George Howard and others visiting Stoke Place while General Geany stays ill in Sackville-street. The Duke and Duchess of York return to Oatlands from Newmarket. MonDerey couple head to the Continent. A court case questions garden owners’ rights to spring guns and traps after a boy’s injury. Reports from Rome to Constantinople discuss a plague and new Penny-Post plans. Merchants arrive with imports. a Mrs and Mr Pincington are robbed near Upper Clapton.
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