London Gazette Fragment on Mechlin and Prince's Rights
The London Gazette describes tumult in Mechlin with the Duke in conference about the Prince's rights and privileges and magistrates’ encroachments. It notes assurances granted to curb disturbances, concerns about breaking ground at Liege, and the arrival of the last division of the Electoral Troops.
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Mech
Magi- Cy
Peewges Moe
Stein
Teese
oBrince
Liege
Allied Forces Reinforce in Dutch Front April Reports
A long dispatch from Amsterdam and The Hague details Allied reinforcement of the army between Grave and Nimegu en, with 70 000 troops expected. News from Ruremonde Endhoven indicates French maneuvers to threaten Maes te and Limburg. Marquis de Soto Major expected soon as conferences near Aix la Chapelle resume, while supplies and fortifications proceed in Holland and Belgium. Edward Gray named Assistant Clerk to the House of Commons.
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Ruremonde
Breda
Grave
Nimeguen
Portes
Maastricht
Amsterdam
Bourdeaux
Nantz
Martinica
Hague
Bathiani
Duke of Cumberland
Endhoven
Aix la Chapelle
Aprilia
Marquis de Soto-Major
Acquittal in Irish murder trial and assorted 18th century notices
March 26 in Omagh reports Lieut Peter M Lachlin acquitted of Alice Lambert murder after court findings of rescue attempt by a recruit. Dublin April 5 notes a February ship collision near latitude 50.55, longitude 12.13 with crew saved but vessel sunk. County Wexford case recalls a death sentence for religious perversion. Saturday night footpads attack a lady in William Street, rescue by passersby leading to one rogue’s capture. miscellaneous reports include references to Gorey and Westmeath matters.
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Omagh
Peter M‘lachlin
Irwin
Regiment of Foot
Alice Lambert
Mary
Dublin
Taft
Ad Long
Speedwell
London
Samon Morris
Lisbon
N.S. de Deus
Almos Estra Antonia
Joze Penriga
Wexford
George
Willitatas
William-street
Newgate
OS Regies
Estate Split After Death Leaves Widow Large Personal Estate
In Newcastle April news a note on the death of Martin Hall Esq at Catcleughs. Real estate passes to his brother Reginald Hall of Newbigging and his widow receives a very considerable personal estate.
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Newcastle
Leighton
Skelton
Vague Coastal Fleet Movements Reported From Spithead and Ports
A fragmentary naval dispatch lists ships including the Dolphin under Farwell awaiting convoy at Spithead for Newfoundland. It notes arrivals and departures of Pepperell from Philadelphia to Londonderry, Abigail from New York to Dublin, Vernon from Oporto to Cork, Shirley from London to Madeira, Rebecca from New York to ditto, and Sally, Betty, Serjeant, and Two Brothers from Liverpool in the river trade.
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Pool
Dolphin
Farwell
Spithead
Newfoundland
Deal
Baker
Pepperell
Grant
Philadelphia
Londonderry
Abigail
Taylor
New-York
Jones
News York
Ditto
Sally
Betty
James
Leverpool
Riter
England News Burrs and Battles in Maastricht and London
London reports say French troops opened trenches before Maastricht on the 17th instant and fired briskly. An Irish Catholic regiment for the States General is proposed, to serve on equal footing with Dutch Scots in service. Admiralty notes officers and crews deployed to Flanders. Plymouth hosts ships and privateers. a deadly duel near Montagu House ends fatally. post-judicial trials begin at Old Bailey and Guildhall. reports from Boston note a judge’s death and alarming bowel mortification death.
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London
Holland
Maastricht
N.S
States-General
Duke
Dutchess
Dorset
Seir
Sevenoaks
Kents
Britain
Minorca
Gibraltar
Great Britain
Admiralty
Farish
Mary of
Asth
East-India Company
Royal Exchange
Greenwich
Bristol Man of War
Dawson
Laverick
Regiment of
Old Buffs
Montagu-Houte
Tottenham-Court-Road
Middlesex
Newgate
Old Bailey
Guildhall
Hick's
Boston
New
Nathaniel: Hubbard
Superior Court of Judicature
Hig Mijesty
Durlington
William Bent
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From
Gazeta
Sardinia
Vienna
Turin
Corsica
Poland
Aiok
Endea
Courta
Rysia
Vaik
Ferae
Luxembourg
Edward Gray, Esq
Hongute of Commons
John Kerr
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