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Venice to Bari and Lecce Oil Exports Prohibited Amid Quake Fears
The Hague Courant reports Venetian orders to Bari and Lecce inhabitants prohibiting oil exports from the province. An earthquake scare during St Januarius festival caused alarm though no damage. Vesuvius emits sulphurous matter toward Torre del Greco. Viceroy tightens arms ban. Gallies capture two Sicilian barks with provisions and silk, finding letters revealing important intelligence. Cadiz says Indulgo unsettled. Madrid business slow. a French ship from Martinique reports no Spanish ships in Havana. Admiral losses on silver and goods noted. Bern dispatches detail Swiss and Austrian maneuvers with towns and abbeys. Amsterdam Courant notes Vienna’s stance with Sweden and ongoing war talks. Hamburg reports Swedish fleet movements and Danish troop orders. Baden warns of mediation attempts. Lisbaum reports fears of French bombardment and French fleet plans. Brazil fleet pursuit by British ships discussed.