Proffians Place Eagles. Dublin Duke Arrives in Capital
From Dantzick to Marfa and Warsaw reports, new eagle placements signal Prussian moves, with the Duke of Cumberland arriving in the capital and engaging with English nobility. Cardinal Cavalchini dies aged near 81. Panic spreads over potential Prussian dismemberment and Russian diplomacy. AMERITICA notes Georgia funds and militia measures as Creek threats loom.
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Pagapica
Charles Albert Cavalchini
Sacred College
Marfa
Kalich
Ponnania
Grefen
Cajavia
Warsaw
Baron de Stackelberg
Russia
Prince Gallitzin
Orenbourgh
Caspian Sea
Paris
Mrechant
Nantes
L‘orient
Devastating Fire Destroys Dozens of Dwellings in Shrewdury
A catastrophic house fire at Drake Wood's Abbey Foregate in Shrewdury, driven by high east winds, razed about fifty houses and barn structures by evening. Firefighters and volunteers battled the blaze, with near sixty families left destitute as the Foundling Hospital opened doors for shelter. No lives lost, though extensive property damage reported.
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Drakewood
Sons of Vulcan
Earl of Tankerville
Foundling Hospital
Strewfury Chronicle
Boston Remonstrance Against Chief Justice Peter Oliver
Boston reports the Massachusetts House of Representatives urged the governor to remove Chief Justice Peter Oliver from the Superior Court. The remonstrance accuses Oliver of taking a royal salary since 1772, argues it violates the charter, and seeks immediate removal. The governor refused to act without royal approval, warning against countering the crown, while the House pressed for Council advice and further steps.
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Boston
New England
Boston Gazette
House of Representatives
Peter Oliver
Superior Court
Soreeoeant Council
House
Massachusetts Bay
Superior Court of Judicature
Great and General Court of Assembly
General Court
General Assembly
Eig
Ely
Oliver
Council Board
Bill to explain act of Queen Anne bill introduced in parliament
Last Thursday Mr. Jackson presented to a Great Assembly a bill for explaining an act made in the 12th of Queen Anne to reduce the rate of interest without prejudice to Parliamentary securities. It was read a first time and ordered to be read a second time the 18th in attendance. The people fear Lord B e’s influence and hear he plans Italy in May for two or three years. A Rome letter dated March 22 reports Prince Charles Stuart arrived in this city on the 17th and was presented to the Sovereign Pontiff, with whom he has held several conferences since.
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Jackson
Queen Anne
B——e
Italy
Rome
Charles Stuart
Aldermen escorted to St Brides with L ady Mayoress dignities
Reports describe the Lord Mayor leading Aldermen and their Ladies from the Mansion House to St. Bride’s Church with the Lady Mayoress in rich attire. The sermon was preached by the Bishop of Carlisle while the two Sheriffs declined hosting the Aldermen.
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St. Bride's Church
Turner
Crosby
Sawbridge
Plomer
Thomas
Carlisle
St. Bride’s
Giddings
Newgate
Joseph Keeling
Elgin Clerkenwell
Corn-Exchange
John Martindale
St. James’s Street
Miss Dawes
Dawes
Canonoury
James Brock
Stockport
Chesthire
Chandler
Rich. Chandler
Thames-street
William Charnock
Kensington
Miss Bridges
Bridges
Hammerton
Hackney
Haydon-Square
Edward Lormanton
Ower
Bishop’s Startford
Thomas Adderly
Commission
Westear
St. Martin’s-lane
Epping Forest
Tho
Leighton
East India Service
Brighcourt
Temple
Goldsmith
Poland-street
John Snelgrove
Appointment of Thomas Gage as Captain General and Governor in Chief
From the London Gazette April 2. King approves Thomas Hutchinson’s request to visit England. Thomas Gage is named Lieutenant General of his Majesty’s forces and Captain General and Governor in Chief of the province, also Vice Admiral, during His Majesty’s pleasure. Also notes knighthood for Elijah Impey. Various bankruptcy and certificate notices listed with dates and locations.
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Whitehall
Thomas Hutchinson
Massachusets Bay
North America
England
Thomas Gage
St. James’s
Elijah Impey
Lincoln’s Inn
His Majesty’s Supreme Court of Judicature
Foret William
Bengal
Petersbourg
Nephale
Duke of Courland
Youfloupon
Imperial Chapel
Missing Marlborough brazier seeks return of F William Robert’s
A notice requests information about F William Roberts a 30 year old brazier who left Marlborough in May 1773 to Reading then London and possibly Bishop’s Castle or a relative. The finder or anyone providing details will be rewarded. If deceased, report to Mrs Hancock brazier Marlborough.
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William Robert
Marlborough
London
Bishops Castle
Shropshire
Tetbury Races to Advertise Details on July 14
Gloucestershire event listing notes that Tetbury races will occur on the 14th of July. Final particulars will be timely advertised in this and other papers.
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Tetbury
Gloucett
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Yeterday
Frasesent Holland
Ameritica
Charles Town
South Carolina
Savannah
Assembly of Georgia
James Wright
Country News
London Gazette
Thomas Dade
David Beaty
le Giles
Carpenters
C Partners
Guildhall
Henry Bagthw
Peter Delbrofles
Green-Lettice-lane
Teabrokers
Copartners
Richard Offen
Brede
Sussex
Red Lion
Rye
John Clever
Wheeler-freet
Christ Church
Spittlefields
William Shaw
Redbridge
Hants
Dophin
Southampton
Diwiderth
William Hildrett
Sheffield
Yorkshire
the George
Thomas Jackson Cleveland
High Holborn
Haberdather
Edward Edwards
Spring-Gardens
James Kingston
Sandys Street
St. Botolph
Bishopsgate
Ralph Hanmer
Liverpool
Golden Lion
Dale Breet
Joseph Atkinson
St. John Wapping
Glassman and Potter
George Godden
Biddenden
Kent
Corn
Chapman
William Swan
Bridgewater
Somersetshire
Robert Dallas
Exchange-alley
James Weatherby
Newmarket
Coney-street
York
Great Britain
Ireland
Bath
Burford
Jockey Club
Newsmarket
Lidder
R. Fawconer
Mr. Heyer
King’s-Arms-Tavern
Drury Lane
Latham
Mr. Sparrow
Satron
Susy
N. B. Prenty
Pawconer
Corfe
CoAway
Mositér
Royal George
Lloyd
Herdam
Guildford
Whitton
Lorrow Lowns
His Majesty
Captain Nath
Captain Broughan
Goss
Butgle
Phurfuay
C. Bhat
White Hart Inn
Guilford
Majzity
His Majesty’s Plate
Courie
Guuildfoid
Lord Onslow
White Are Inn
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