Prussian Minister at Constantinople to Follow Grand Signior
Friday March 5 dated notes report AJOR Knobelsdorf joining M. de Dietz as Prussian Minister at Constantinople and possibly accompanying the Grand Signior to his army, though latest word says he may abstain to avoid capital trouble. Also Sardinia bans French almanacs. Duke of Deux Ponts suspends estate lottery. Excerpts from The Black Book published at Ghent reveal former government leaders' dispositions. Two battalions to march to Sluys, Flanders, on Feb 24.
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Ajor Knobelsdorf
Berlin
M. de Dietz
Constantinople
Augsbourg
Turkey
Sardinia
Deux Ponts
Ghent
Flanders
Breda
Sluys
University gold medals awarded to Wrangham and Tweddell
Cambridge reports that the two annual gold medals of five guineas each, funded by the Duke of Grafton as Chancellor, were awarded this day to Francis Wrangham of Trinity Hall and John Tweddell of Trinity College, both junior Bachelors of Arts.
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Cambridge
Duke of Grafton
Francis Wrangham
Trinity Hall
John Tweddell
Trinity College
Ship News Brief: Sloops Voyage and Departures
On March 3 in the Downs the Grenville under Dixon sailed for Charles Town withKing George Summers aboard. Friendship under Fraser sailed for Philadelphia. In port remains the Wasp sloop. Vessels Ann Garrad Severn Linthomn from Leghorn Columbus Grand Duke Pollock from Virginia Phosbe Sharp from Jamaica noted.
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Ship-News& Deal
Grenville
Dixon
Charles Town
King George
Summers
Lisbon
Friendship
Fraser
Philadelphia
Downs
Wasp
Wind N. W
London Drawing Room Hears King Queen and Royal Family
A grand Drawing Room at St James s hosted the King Queen and three Princesses with numerous nobles and ministers in attendance. The event ran late and featured many titled guests including the Earl and Countess of Plymouth presented to the Queen for the first time since marriage. A separate Eas India House meeting elected S Williams as director amid a long ballot.
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St. James’s
King
Chandos
Leinster
Ancaster
Portland
Buckingham
Stafford
Bath
Dartmouth
Ilchester
Fitzwilliam
Buckinghamshire
Elgin
Dunmore
Carlisle
Lauderdale
Findlater
Talbot
Pembroke
Aylesbury
Shaftesbury
Plymouth
Hircourt
Beauchamp
Polworth
Sandys
Boston
Warrowby
Digby
Faucit
Coghi
Arden
Shefield
Bishop
E. Waldegrave
F. Marsham
E. How
F. Bellasyre
Kerr
J. Long
A Simpson
C. Campbell
L. Gower
Payne
Grantley
S. Williams
J. Pardoe
Wiliams
East India House
Robert Anderson
Edward Hughes
Earl Fitzwilliam
James Dundas
Bengal
Gravesend
Parisian Assembly debates feudal abolition and tax plan
The National Assembly heard addresses urging extension of emancipation decrees to German and Polish Jews in Paris and discussed Boureaux trade impacts from slave emancipation. A decree reduced state expenditure by 69 million livres and required current year estimates. Title II discussions led to four articles erasing feudal rights and servitudes.
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Paris
National Assembly
Bourdeaux
Yrade
Colény of
St. Domingo
MM. de Cernon
M. de Mirabeau
Committee of Constitution
M. de Monteguiex
Committee of Finances
France
Roc.s
Royal Concert and Society News Reported Amid Court Notices
Wednesday events included the Concert of Ancient Music with Lord Fitzwilliam selecting pieces and performances by Cramer and Miss Poole, plus Storace and Kelly’s singing. Upcoming Knights of the Garter installation looms with royal involvement. Royal Academy meeting led Sir Joshua to resign the chair, to be followed by a new election. Musical performances at Westminster Abbey to resume this year under royal patronage. Prize draws at Guildhall awarded sums up to 500 pounds. other prizes listed. Notable deaths and appointments noted, including Tenducci in Genoa and Rev. George Anguarth’s Norwich prebendal stall. An accident involved a groom near Richmond House. Died notices from Exeter and Twickenham.
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Lord Fitzwilliam
Cramer
Miss Poole
Handel
Storace
Kelly
Knights of the Garter
Royal Academy
Sir Joshua
Westminter Abbey
Guildhall
Hillingdon
Tenducci
Genoa
George Anguarth
Duchess of Leeds
Norwich
Duke of Richmond
Richmond-house
Exeter
Maiss Wilkie
James Wilkie
Foulden
Dobson
William Dobson
Montpellier-row
Twickenham
Master Maty
Mr. Maty
Wanted to Purchase or Rent a Country Dwellings
Advertisement seeks to purchase or rent a brick dwelling with 20 to 30 acres meadow land adjacent. Preferred counties Bucks Besks Hants Surrey within sixty miles of Lakator near a good marker. Gentle neighborhood near 43 Fed. firv'ety Lennon. Respond to W Wheildon's Best feler No. 43. Lennon.
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Gentieran
Bucks
Besks
Hants
Surrey
Siaty
Lakator
Gentel
Lesters
W. Wheildon
Lennon
Great Yarmouth Assembly Votes Thanks After Reform Efforts
In Tolhouse Hall, the second Assembly of the Burgh resolves thanks to the Chancellor of the Exchequer and Lords for resisting repeal efforts against the Corporation and Test Acts. The body orders a copy sent to the Chancellor and to Lord North, praising the government’s stability and pledging continued support. Mayor Samuel Tolver signs the resolution.
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Great Yarmouth
Tolhhouse
Samuel Tolver
Eigi
Lori North
Brite of Commons
Ner.h
Plymouth elects A Gardner to Parliament in 1790
The letter from A Gardner of Plymouth dated February 1, 1790 expresses gratitude to the freemen for unanimously electing him as their representative. He vows to honor their trust, support His Majesty's government while protecting national rights, and asks for continued votes and influence in the upcoming general election.
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Plymouth
Tam Gantlaman
Election address of Heathcote and Chute for Southampton
To the Gentlemen Clergy and freeholders of the County of Southampton. We are approved to represent this County in Parliament at the next General Election. In a large county meeting we solicit your votes and interest. We pledge to pursue the County’s interests and support the Constitution while promoting general prosperity. Heathcote and Chute at Winchester January 1790.
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Cornwall
J. St. Aubyn
Southampton
William Heathcote
William Chute
Reform of the Representation and a Canal Bill Debate
In the House, discussions covered the Birmingham Canal water supply and the need for adequate water sources, with objections to long-distance supply and impacts on promoters. Debates on the Common Land cultivation bill faced opposition over its descriptive scope, while petitions on excise and tobacco licensing were laid on the table. A reform proposal by Mr. Fox and allies urged a major representation change, arguing Parliament does not fully represent the people and urging continued effort despite adversaries.
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Birmingham Canal
Gilbert
Matt Azise
Fo Jong
Pigly Hopat
Lancashire
Bristol
London
Westminster
Duncombe
Mer Folliff
Duke of
Cape of Good Hope
Flost Rote
Mr. Fox
Allal
House of Commons
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