Global intrigues and fleet moves cited in late great power news
Informed dispatches describe Gen Monéton to command in the West Indies upon the Earl of Albemarle’s arrival and a move to New York. Reports on Portugal show merchant unease, while rumors claim France plans an invasion of Britain or Ireland and Hawke sails to guard coasts. Prussian and Austrian dispositions stir among Vienna’s court. Russia and Sweden defection unsettles Berlin and Warsaw. Britain mediates Denmark-Russia tensions. Jesuit suppression debates span Normandy and Dauphiny, with Paris and Rouen protests halted. A Devonshire death and notable military figures mark the week, as privateer actions, Jamaica to Hamburgh ship Maitland Miller, and convoy movements surface from Spithead to St Helena.
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Ireland
Edward Hawke
Silesia
Prusia
Laudohn
Vienna
Warsaw
Russia
Sweden
Rouen
Dauphiny
Grenoble
Rutia
Marshal Prince of Holstein Beck
Eastonia
Butthead
Devon
Harry Trelawny
Trelawne
Riddle
N. E
Great Britain
Maitland
Miller
Jamaica
Hamburgh
Brest
Portmouth
Spithead
St. Helen’s
Deal-castle
Anne
Randall
Peggy
Clarke
Senegal
Savage
Gibraltar
Deal
Prince Ferdinand
Millard
Martinico
Guinea
Downs
Friendship
Richardson
Lisbon
Lyon
Vigors
Heyling
Rule
Portsmouth
Navy
Parmer
Lamb
Skinner
Plymouth
Albany
Bouton
New York
Bullman
Oporto
Bank and Stock Prices From Aged Market Ledger
A fragmented market page lists various stocks and bonds with percentages and years, including Bank Reductions, India Annuitants, Old and New Annuitants, and several government and Navy bills. Prices show values around 69, 86, and 18s with differing per cent yields and years purchase. The scattered entries reference Conf. 69 1 half, 1760s, 1762, and 1761 long annuities, indicating a late 18th century or early 19th century financial ledger vibe.
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South Sea
India
Bank
Long Ann
General naturalization bill urged to avert depopulation crisis
An English commentator urges printers to publish a plain defence of a proposed general naturalization bill. He argues the measure is the sole remedy to stop depopulation caused by war and recruitment strain, warning against palliative fixes and urging clear, public persuasion to win support for national safety.
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Westminster Journal
England
Letter on naturalization and policy from Monitor era
A unsigned English voice in The Monitor argues against broad naturalization, warning it would invite “worthless scum” and burden parishes. It condemns grants of protection and free trade to colonies of enemies, urging a vigorous war policy, unity, and steadfast pursuit of victory to secure Britain’s dominion and peace.
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England
Britain
Radical cure for national ruin by labor tax and reform
The writer argues against compulsory population policies and importation of foreign workers. He urges reducing luxury taxes, easing police, and punishing vagabonds by employing them in the army and navy. He proposes taxing unnecessary retinues and reducing servants to fund war efforts and public works, claiming workmen should be paid fairly without heavy taxation. He ends as a real Englishman addressing the political reader.
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