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Turbulent European Crisis Reflected in Vienna Berlin Notes
A long private letter from The Hague reports Vienna refuses to reimburse Genoa eighteen million ducats and threatens imperial dignity. Berlin’s ministry reshuffles and a Prussian hunter’s leisure near Copenick is noted. Russia’s auxiliaries reportedly prepare to return to their cold climates, Courland intrigue looms, and Count Saxe contends over Courland with Prussia backing. Sardinia’s complaints against Spain over Savoy excesses are presented to France and Spain, with peace costs debated. A copper smelting venture in Ireland promises national savings, while crime and public notices in Carlow recount poison contamination and a jail sentence for petty graft. York market notes transport of rebels and a local obituary. London coverage includes pension schemes for soldiers and anticipated political appointments, with the birthday celebrations of the king and a grand musical pageant at St. James's.