Turbulent Dispatches Reach Belgrade and Paris in 1770
A wide set of reports covers Ottoman and European affairs: Hallil Pacha deposed and stationed at Filipopoli awaiting orders for Belgrade or Bosnia. Seiman Bachi removed for lax discipline among Janissaries. In Bastia a shipmaster held on suspicion of contraband after 300 regimentals found aboard. Paris notes a royal protest from the Princes of the Blood to the King and court intrigues on potential expulsions, with a cachet requiring high court attendance. Swedish king’s incognito arrival in Brasils precedes tours to Antwerp and Stockholm. Royal Navy movements include ships sailing to Falkland’s Island and Jamaica sorties, with port arrivals and departures across Portsmouth, Plymouth, Waterford, and Dublin. Local London items mention quarter sessions, indictments, and security concerns around Oliver and the House of Commons, plus social anecdotes and regulatory shifts in the Excise Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallil Pacha
Filipopoli
Belgrade
Bosnia
Seiman Bachi
Aga
Janissaries
Bastia
Paris
Choify
de Pour
Orleans
Gresher
Brasils
King
Sweden
Antwerp
Stockholm
St. Georges Fields
Oliver
Allen
Guildhall
William Stephenson
Alderman Peers
Alderman Wilkes
W. Whitham
House of Commons
John Miller
E. Twine Carpenter
J. Wheble
Peach
City and Liberty of
Westminster
Keys
Bridewell
New Guildhall
Patriotic Society
Earl of Chatham
Excise Office
Madrafi
Heyder
Dawn
Coromandel
Nanah
Marratta
Vidanoor
Madrasi
Dawn of Arcott
Madras
Cawm
Battersea
Chelsea
Godwin
Woolwich
Whitechapel
Leadenhall-street
Corthuil
Cookton
Old Bailey
G. Haddon
Brasennose College
Oxford
Stepney
Middlesex
Mr. Barker
Barton
Suffolk
Miss Barton
George Barton
Elden
William Cazalett
Swithin Lane
Mills Reade
Walthamstow
Mayfield
Sussex
Michael Baker
Mr. Mills
Reading
Thomas Whitehead
London Mayor reassures public amid corn and coal ship fears
From the Tower of London Mayor Brass Crosby declares no basis for rumors that he will halt ship deliveries. He pledges to prevent any individual suffering due to his confinement, and addresses London citizens with public assurance dated April 8, 1177.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Tower
Brass Crosby
First Spring Meeting Races at Newmarket Findings
The Newmarket spring meeting opened in April with six year olds and aged horses in annual stakes. Notable defeats included Lord Grosvenor’s Gimcrack and Lord Bolingbroke’s Teresa taking sweepstakes, while other events saw victories by Duke of Ancaster’s Lycurnus and Lord Farnham’s filly in 100 guinea races. The program listed numerous contenders and results across Monday and Tuesday racing cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newmarket
R.C
Lord Grosvenor
Gimcrack
Charles Bunbury
Bellario
Lord March
Sportsman
Lord Bolingbroke
Chalfont
Lord Orford
Mr. Wentworth
Myrmidon
Lord Farnham
Mr. Cox
Lord Rackigham
Mr. Farnham
Herod
Lord Bolinpbrok
Es Teresa
Duke of
Beremon
Mr. Pigot
Titus
Miss Ofinar
Mr. C. Blake
Mark Anthony
Mr. Burlton
Seraphina
Mr. Ogilvy
Trentham
Rosetta
Lord Farnhan
Slouch
Whittleacket
Lord Clermont
Furiband
D. of Grufton
Delia
Lord Cleamon
Casino
Freedom
Schafto
Carver
Mr. Watson
Warren
Mr. N. Curzon
Cub
Attorney General versus Lord Mayor case argues Commons privilege
The Attorney General challenges the Lord Mayor over authority and parliamentary privilege. The speaker notes this landmark dispute tests whether the House can admonish or override city magistrates and insists Parliament’s laws guide conduct.
Parliaments Privilege Power and Judicial Boundaries
The text debates parliamentary supremacy and judicial authority, arguing Lords judge by common law only, while Parliament enforces privileges by its own rules. It cites Miller and Long cases, asserts magistrates lack power over Parliament, and defends warrants and imprisonment as longstanding parliamentary practice under usage and privilege.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Lords
Commons
Miller
Lord Coke
Elizabeth
Westbury
House of Commons
Inferior Courts of Justice
Prin
John Elliot
SPATINCTURE ELIXIR FOR FEMALE WEAKNESSES SOLD IN LONDON
An early advertisement touts The Spatinture or Bath and Tunbridge Elixir as a universal remedy for female weaknesses and nervous complaints. It claims to brace the nervous system, improve spirits, aid digestion, and work with spa waters. Sold by F Newbery at St Paul’s Churchyard for 6s a bottle with dealer discounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East
West Indies
Bath
Pyrmont
Spa
Tunbridge Waters
F. Newbery
St. Paul's Church-yard
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Holland
France
Flanders
Constantinople
Country News
Plymouth
Gi Regiment of Foot
Falmouth
Falkland’s
Bristol
Taunton
Somerset
Canterbury
Canbbrook
Robert Dale
University College
Headbourne Worthy
Winchester
Ship News
Dear
Wind
His
Merlin
Cruizer
India
Graveseap
Arpilo
M‘chie
Rotterdam
Manuel
Swain
North Bergen
Admiral Hawke
Bunster
Trieste
John Galley
Darby
Carthagena
Boulogne Packet
Merrington
Boulogne
John
White
Botton
Gideon
Hannah
Gilbe
Dunkirk
Royal Charlotte
Johnson
Leghorn
Twee Gebroeders
Palgram
Friesland
Whitfield
Nice
Nancy
Piper
Mary
How
Ostend
Hilton
Herbert
Tobago
Canada
Smith
Montreal
Prince of Orange
Gonnor
Eagle
Gilbie
Calais
Dutton
Rice
Godfrey
Reed
Webb
Molly
Maynard
Coulson
Maryland
Charming Sally
Miln
Quebec
Walton
Boards of Treasury, Trade and Admiralty
Alderman Oliver
Surry
Hertford
Bedford
Cambridge
Huntingdon
Rutland
Northampton
Leicester
Nottingham
Derby
Stafford
Salop
Hereford
Worcester
Warwick
Gloucester
Wilthhire
Devon
Cornwall
Dorset
Hampshire
Kent
North Wales
South Wales
Scotland
Sperba Ity
Parliament
William Cooke
Spescu
Mr. Speaker
England
Bath and Tunbridge
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