Convention of Britain and Denmark over Steinhorst dispute
Report of a 1700s accord between the Kings of Great Britain and Denmark regarding Steinhorst with mutual promises to withdraw troops, restore fortifications, settle possession, and pursue amicable or legal solutions. The piece also notes racing results, a possible replacement for a minister, and recent marriages and appointments.
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Great Britain
Denmark
Steinhortt
Steimhorst
Steinhorst
Holslein
Stenherst
Razbourg
Death of John O'Neil Esq at Sheans Castle Antrim
Ireland Dublin April 7 reports the death of John O'Neil Esq at his seat Shean's Castle in Antrim. The obituary notes a very advanced age and mentions his estate and status in local society.
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Ireland
Dublin
John O'Neil
Shean’s Castle
Antrim
Edinburgh News Highlights The Marquess of Lothian Appointed Lord Register
Edinburgh reports that the Marquess of Lothian takes the role of Lord Register of Scotland replacing the late Earl of Selkirk. Proclamation indicates Earl of Morton likely to be elected as a peer and Earl of Finlater may be the king's high commissioner to the next Assembly. Also notes deaths of Michael Lumisden, Jean Stirling, and Lady Sootie, with a public whipping ordered for a body snatcher suspect at several sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
Edinburgh
Marquess of Lothian
Earl of Selkirk
Earl of Morton
Earl of Finlater
Michael Lumisden
Jean Stirling
John Campbell
Royal Bank
William Stirling
Herbertshire
Balpowny
Sootie
James Sootie
Balgoway
Cross
Bowhead
West Port
Poctsburgh
Shipwreck Rescue Near Yarmouth Claims Five Lives
A vessel outward bound from Yarmouth was driven back by weather. After ballast was shot, it sank. Twelve aboard, including two Norwich magistrate’s sons, sought lifeboat rescue but faced a devastating storm. A sloop later saved the crew. five perished from cold and fatigue, one lad buried in Norwich.
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Yarmouth
Norward
Norwich
Taunton Affizes Condemnations and Clearal of Transportation
Bristol reports from Taunton Affizes Somerset detailing death sentences for Whitehill Wadman alias Trice for horse stealing Philip Turner a boy for burglary and multiple felonies from which five were reprieved for transportation. Acquittals and lighter sentences follow including a rape case and four month imprisonment for Thomas Brock. Others sentenced include Thomas Afton for beating wounding and attempted murder of Sheriff's officers with two years plus fine and good behavior bonds. Further capitally convicted are John Kimmerly for murder and John Phillips for burglary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Taunton
Somerset
Whitehill Wadman
Trice
Philip Turner
Robert King
William Tarrant
William Whatley
Pearce Cary
Thomas Brock
Thomas Afton
Thomas Roades
Thomas Roades the Younger
John Kimmerly
Young Burgess
John Phillips
Ann Swymmer
Royal News and Obits From Across Britain and Jamaica
London dispatches note several Scottish MPs arriving in Edinburgh from London while Kinsale, under Captain Parry, is sent home from Jamaica damaged by worms. Lancashire reports the marriage of Thomas Percival to Miss Gregg, daughter of Captain Gregg, and Captain Thomas arrives from Gibraltar, last in Holland with his wife. Kendall records the death of Anthony Askew, a physician and justice of the peace, in advanced age. Shorne Cobham notes John Horndby, a young sportman, died of a consumptive illness and was buried in Cobham Church wearing riding gear and his whip in hand.
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Edinburgh
Wortthy
Scotland
London
Kinsale
Wm. Parry
Jamaica
Lancashire
Thomas Percival
Miss Gregg
Benjamin Gregg
Chamber
Thomas
Sophia Keppelle
Gibraltar
Holland
Kendall
Westmorland
Laft
Anthony Askew
Shorne
Codham
Kent
John Horndby
Barham Downs
Cobham
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London Evening-Polit
France
Hanover
Charles O’neil
Currough
Edward O'Bryan
Philum-Laddy
Merry-Andrew
Thomas Pigott
Esquire
Infant
Mr. Place
Darcey Esquire
Marmaduke Wyvill
Mr. Murphy
Marmaduke Coghill
William Henry Pigot
Capt. Pigot
Dawson-street
Miss Riggs
Edward Riggs
Revenue
Thomas Howison
James Howison
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