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Fragments of Early 18th Century News and Legislation
A European dispatch and parliamentary notice describe naval actions near Carte gena with a 16 gun Algerian ship captured after a sharp fight. Other reports note a Madrid packet and a safety return of galleons from Cadiz. London prints a bill on securing free parliamentary elections, detailing writ delivery rules, penalties, and oath requirements for voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Marcel
Josephe Mariciques
Cartegena
Madrid
Gallicia
America
Cadiz
Cartagena