Evening Post in London, Middlesex

Privateers of Malta seize Turkish prizes and siege intel

From Venice and Rome reports arrive of Maltese privateers capturing three large Turkish ships laden with rice and coffee, while other prizes are held at various ports. News from Dalmatia notes a mounted and foot force moving toward Cettina near Sing, with Ottoman detachments reportedly withdrawing to Hungary and Croatia. The Vatican discusses Pisani’s explanation to the Pope regarding Corfu events, while Naples blocks return of certain squadrons. Debates over the Barrier Treaty, defensive alliance terms, and commerce regulation continue among the states, with the tripartite peace near in reach and church reforms under deliberation. The Pretender’s movements stir concern, and plans to depart to Modena surface.