Defences and diplomacy stain Portugal crisis and Gibraltar
The piece analyzes naval strain and possible attacks on Gibraltar with ships stationed at Ferrol, Cadiz, and Casthazena. It condemns Portuguese governance and presses that England should keep treaties with Portugal, citing unrest, private executions, and the need for a strong navy to deter war and protect trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferrol
Casthazena
Cadiz
Gibraltar
West Indies
Jamaica
England
Europe
Portugal
Great Britain
Sparrows Battle Over Crops Ends in Wounding
Fragmentary text depicts a sparrow conflict near fields with birds clashing, one wounded, and a dispute that ends with casualties among the birds. Names and clear context are largely unreadable, leaving a brief, vivid image of the scene.
Masquerade Ball and Poems by Thomas Carem
Fragmentary advertisement notes a scarce volume priced at 3s with poems and a sonnet collection by Thomas Carem. It references a masquerade theme, a “Gentlether of the Privy-Chamber,” and appears to tout a new edition with some account of the set and a preface by the editor T. Dasies, bearing cryptic publication details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewedy
Thomas Carem
T. Dasies
Teueleareet
Cowetezgatdeh
Ragusa envoys press for imperial protection amid Ragusan debt demand
Reports from Frighe describe Ragusan deputies seeking imperial protection after Count Orlow's demand for 230,006 ducats as a condition for cooperation with Vienna. Other items note Russian ships near Smyrna failing to pass sand banks, fortifications in the Archipelago, and troop details in various theaters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mai
Heer
France
Ragu
Vienna
Republick
Count Orlow
Wiitter
Thre
Senate
Republick of
Ragusa
Frighe
Levant
Smiyrha
Paros
Naxos
Lafeon
Duches d' Aveurs
Rate
Paris
John Daniel Schoépfin
Royal Academy of Inscriptional and Belles ' Lettres
Royal Society
Létidd
Cortera
Petersbourg
Manheim
Srafhours
Vth
Appeal Over Perjury Case Ends With Lewd Woman Sentence
In Bréstal on August 29 a court heard an appeal by a reputable city apothecary against a parish respondent over a perjury charge involving a woman who swore the paternity of a child. The court found alibi proved and dismissed the charge, but the woman was sentenced to twelve months hard labour for lewd conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newealle
Ferien
Eesti
Bridgnorth
Whitmore
Menber
Granville Packer
Hocking
Fali Nadiith
Lifon
York
Packet
Dickinson
Lisbon
Greenland
Hambugh
Altens
Bremen
Luton Ifoo
Lord Bute
Wilkes
Hatfield
Earl of Salisbury
Luton-Hoo
Foote
Bras
London
Br. Paul’ S
Evans
Lota
St. James's
Madgan
John
Mr. Heynes
Mr. Stroge
Milfington
Fettiplace
Lor
Staven
Cashphe Beseby
Fregiace
Aeeerel
Andy Laine
Eaeh
Abig
Toway
America
Vfitver
Hermon
Chapman
Tole
Péntléman
Wiig
Rogers
Axe Inn
Aldershanbury
Yosterdey
at-Guilghalis
Néas Burh
Seorgs
Middlefemiby
Leitester
Square
Matters
Urgeon
Piccadilly
Robert Parker
Woodford
Essex
Eigher Storfes
Whitechapel
John Lee
Bella Fithes
Bredd
Charlton-Kings
Gloucesters
Doddington
Hunt
Temple
Prion
William Prinn
Chilehurtt
Dent
Beaumont Hotham
Charles Hotham
Hull
Inner ‘Temple
Josiua Henderson
Eig
Bridewell Prédiast
Baranas Frenchy
Pynoite
Gloucesten Freer
Quyen-square
Corn-street
Bristol
Bréstal
Thid
Hatairdy
Appellant
St.ames
Burt
Chilé
Mit
Ler
Grre@ion
Arrival of ships and notable passengers to the river
The report lists numerous vessels and passengers arriving from ports such as Faro, Chester, Lancaster, and Cork. It mentions captains and travelers including Maria Prot, Wilcox Williams, and George Lancaster, with references to Jamaica, Gibraltar, and Cadiz. The narrative notes the Duke of Cumberland’s arrival at Teakeae with honors and the Northumberland gentry’s reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S. W
Biles
John Add Ann
Clark
Faro
Maria iProt
Brittol
Wilcox
Williams
Chester
Tand Lancaster
Holmes
Lancaster
Brown
Jamaica
Mchy
Duncan
Cork
Londes
Hird
Frown
Dublin
Nancy
Baie Ora
Pai
Joib Wand
Mary
Pstchaagy Bn
Go Donnes
Veling Venture
Hardwick
Norley
Zachary Ice
Genea
Don Carns
Ackborn
Caloway
Rad Boltawen
Poster
Newton
Froar Nev
Flields
Mertiton
Boulogne
Eagle
Calai
Ravais
Geheréusr
Hiner
Smith
Fron St. Vincenehhat
Om Loneoupg
Martin
Ayrest
North
Catalina
Airem
Willemion
Fredericksladt
Atditto
Coweby
Falmouth
Juno
Williamis
Brick HeGor
Felis
Carolina
Dite
Petersburchs
Renee
Norgray
Ardit
Vie Iy
Cattét
Arva
Ada Alkée Hayden
Christiana
Bary
Coweion
Liverpool
Coatty
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Cather
Nathro
Jeera
Abguar Jt
PSV
Earl of
Ikiness
Duke of Cumberland
Teakeae White
Northumberland
serRe
Imagazine
Mooes
Magazin Ney
Seigney
M Soery
Amiers
FBS
Britain
Job
Sia & Hersxocd
Davey
Ryn
Coun Pry Magazine
Universal Re Renavereuse
Indivi
Eyam Sims
Atkee
John of
the Ss
Hoareshing
Reditehante
E .Comuers
Mip Shuache
Sind Bee
Lord Tyiney
Voltaire
A. Hamiltad
Ake
Rotbfort
Roberts
Pateshoiterscaw
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