Revolution anniversary notes amid France distress and court gossip
News brief surveys Paris misery after the 1688 anniversary commemoration, British figures in society and court circles, predicting shifts in appointments. It mentions the New National Bank in America, a mysterious nobleman’s daughter, Cambridge academic changes, and a London Recorder report on executions. Also notes ships lost and Providence of maritime news.
Counterfeit Duke of Ormond tracked to Leicester and Birmingham
A genteel man calling himself Captain Blundell feared to be the Duke of Ormond defrauding a Newmarket banker. He pursued to Birmingham with a young innkeeper’s daughter, where a confrontation ended with Griffin, alias Captain Monson, seized after pistol shots and a bludgeon assault. Injuries to Wallas, Watas, and the assailant Griffin were reported. Griffin faced Birmingham Magistrates after the fracas.
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The Counterfeit Duke of Ormond Examined Again
Birmingham reports a renewed examination of the counterfeit duke. Two Hagley residents testified the prisoner’s name was not Griffin. Constables checked his chest finding a coat waistcoat and breeches matching the advertised swindler, plus parcels for deaths and other items under Capt. Pearpoint. Letters to Eaton and Hammond and to Bow Street were sent by magistrates.
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Barons and envoys in brief audience from the Crown
Nov 2 to 5 reports show Baron de Kutzleben delivering credentials and audience with the monarch. Appointments include Hugh Elliot and David Gray to Dresden missions. Chart corrections for Cattegat shoal noted. Dutch and Orange stakes marked with upcoming Hague entries. Bankruptcy cases and delegations from London courts list numerous surrender dates and attorney references.
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Vienna letters report French ambassador accepts German constitution
From Vienna dated the 16th comes news that on October 16 the Marquis de Noureves, French ambassador, delivered to the Emperor a letter announcing France's fire and voluntary acceptance of the constitution. Reports say he warned of leaving Vienna if impeded, with court proceedings on the 11th and 12th. The Pilnitz declaration appears null.
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Prince of Watts visits Carlton House and Brighton trip
Saturday the Prince of Watts arrived at Carlton House from Newmarket and yesterday set off for Brighton. The Duke of Montrose hosted a grand dinner for Cabinet Ministers at Grosvenor Square. Ewart left Berlin for England while reports say Austria seeks to enforce obedience in the Austrian Netherlands amid ministerial and church contention. Danish West Indies sugar cane crops reportedly harmed by an insect. The new Lord Mayor will be sworn in tomorrow at Guildhall. Alderman Boyogxy will resign. Paris reports Count de VerTIELLAC escaped Fleet prison and reached Dover within six hours. Carlton House promotions follow the death of Henry Lyre with new appointments to the Household and Duchy offices. Heiney Lyte’s education details noted.
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