Erection of Workhouses in Naples for the Poor
The London Gazette notes Naples plans to build workhouses to employ the growing number of poor and helpless people, with funds already allocated. Paris reports a reform plan for royal troops, awaiting peace. Italian forces are expected to move back to Spain via Languedoc Rouffion and Catalonia.
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Naples
Paris
Madrid
Italy
Spain
Languedoc
Rouffilion
Catalonia
Foreign Affairs Extract on Barriers and Trade Puzzles
An extract from a minister at the Hague dated Sept 23 discusses Dutch barrier plans at Vienna and Mechlin, Sardinian claims over Anghiera and the Vigevanesque, and a provisional barrier including Dendermonde and Antwerp. It notes English West Indies trade as a knot hard to untie and warns the Spain Britain dispute may prolong Aix negotiations with no trusted mediator.
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The
Hague
Worms
Aix
Vienna
Anghiera
Dendermonde
Antwerp
Antwerp, ‘Mechlin, Sichem
Arfchot
West-Indies
Spain
Great Britain
Aix-la-Chapelle
Mails from France and Rome News Chronicle
Reports arrive from France and Rolland describing imperial gifts and promotions. Papal ordination and Mass from Cardinal Stuart are noted in Rome, with updates from Florence, Genoa, Vienna, and Aachen on European affairs, diplomacy, and military movements across Lombardy and the Baltic region.
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Peterfourch
Czarkazelo
Petershoff
Repnin
Rome
Cardinal Stuart
Chevalier de St. George
Florence
Lombardy
Grand Dutchy
London
Local Officials Review Window Tax Appeals This Day
The Right Honorable Lore Provost and magistrates as Commissioners of Supply examined appeals on the Window Tax. Rev. George Whitefield, recently from the West Indies, arrives and will preach this afternoon at the Orphan Hospital Park, where a Dent was erected this morning for the event.
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Lore
Seleral
London
George Whitefeld
West Indies
Orphan Hospital Park
Galway and Clonmel Elections Hearings Crown Appoints Officials
The Privy Council approved James Disney as Galway mayor and Evre French as recorder with Francis Pemkins and Henry Covey as sheriffs and Alexander Lynch as town clerk. In Clonmel, Robert Shaw to be mayor with Boylen Bigg and George Covey as bailiffs for the year. Last week Lampe couple and Mrs Vincent arrived from England. Lord Darnley sailed for Parkeste with others. Freany the robber may be wounded or dead, body unseen. Lady Blake of Great Parlborough Street died at home.
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Dubin
Majjesty
Galway
Clonmell
James Disney
Evre French
Francis Pemkins
Henry Covey
Alexander Lynch
Robert Shaw
Boylen Bigg
George’ Covey
Clonmel
Parkeste
Freany
Krobber
Great Parlborough Street
Lady Blake
Sir Walter Blake
Three Choirs Anniversary Meeting Opens in Gloucester
The Gloucester Worcester and Hereford Three Choirs anniversary meeting drew a large gathering of gentlemen and ladies. Rev John Nawton preached Wednesday raising charity funds over 1271. Musical performances, especially Sampson, won strong applause amid crowded Bell Hall gatherings. Weobley Fair revived with cattle, horses, sheep, pigs, hops and other goods selling well, though more could have sold.
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Gloucester
Worcester
Hereford
John Nawton
Booth-Hall
Sampson
Weobley Fair
Fia
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Dunkirk
Gravelines
Aix la Chapelle
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Republic
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