Monarchy Wins Truce as Emperor Proposes Peace
On the 8th in the morning the King with the Pring of Brunswicks reconnoitered near Jarowitz in Bohemia. Artillery preparations were made for an immediate attack but that evening the Emperor sent a flag of truce offering to settle Bavarian affairs on Prussian terms. The King ordered his ministers to meet and negotiate, yielding a path to peace. May divine Providence grant us the enjoyment thereof for many years to come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Count Finkenstein
Baron de Hertzberg
Jarowitz
Bohemia
Ship News From Deal and Arrival of Vessels
Deal reports August 1 wind E N E. several ships remained outward bound including Buffalo, Savage, Helena, Greyhound, a large Dutch ship, and three transports. August 7 wind S W. New Recovery, Tristram, Marquis of Granby sailed for Newcastle Providence Moorey Angie’s Regard Fodd Townes End Leek for Portsmouth. Arrivals include Liberty from London to Cork Sarah from Unes to ditto Nicy Goldsmith Emanuel Destiny George and Maris from London to Gibraltar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deal
Wind E. N. E
His Majesty
Buffalo
Savage
Helenachooner
Wind South West
Recovery
Tristram
Marquis of
Liberty
Davis
London
Cork
Sarah
Kingstop
Ts Unes
Ditto
Nicy
Goldsmith
Gibraltar
Emanuel
Destiny
George and Maris
Smith
English and French naval actions widen in postwar tally
London reports a heated late engagement between English and French fleets with higher casualties than first thought. The piece compares historic battles off Cape Mola Lagos and East Indies actions, noting English gains in many encounters yet stressing limited captures or destructions of enemy ships. It mentions Lord Cavendish aboard Keppel and public reaction, including ministerial jubilation at Coxheath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byng
Gallifio
Cape Mola
Elliot
Thurot
Pocock
D’aché
East-Indies
Keppel
Duke de Chartres
Richard Cavendish
Duke Devonshire
Plymouth
Mulgrave
Faulknor
Kepel
Coxheath
Naval battle echoes and Irish trade turmoil headline
Reports from Plymouth Sound describe the 1778 action between the British Victory and French fleets off Brest, with Ville de Paris praised for its role and Bretagne damaged. The scene shifts to Ireland's Parliament debating a drastic port-opening measure to salvage trades amid embargoes and famine pressures, while local London news recounts a marriage tragedy and grain prices in Smithfield.
Camp at Coxheath Hosts Howe with Pict and Regiments
Saturday morning Jalt General Howe and his party visited the Coxheath camp. He spoke with the Royal Irish and 65th regiments, who served under him in America. The troops expressed joy and regret at his departure. Also, on Friday, Edward Sparhauke of Chesfield, Captain in the Hertfordshire militia, died after a long illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howe
Pict
Royal Irish
America
Coxheath
Edward Sparhauke, Esq
Chesfield
Hertfordshire
The Gypsies and Bonvuca at the Theatre
A note on the first performance of The Gypsies a two act comic opera after Bonvuca. The cast includes Marquis Elifet Lelto Brot Clarin Carlo Griffin Edwin Gardner Spinetta Tsabella Laura Violetta and Miss Harper Twist Hitchcock Hare. The plot centers on a double love match with disguises and a gypsy prince unmasking the deception. The air sung by Mr Edwin pleases, audience applauds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonvuca
Lena
Habella
Lelio
Carlo
Mr. Edwin
Spinetta
Miss Karper
Bankrupts and Enlarged Bankruptcy Notices in London
A list of bankrupts including James Glover the elder of Liverpool shoemaker and John Wood of Tottenham Court stone mason with surrender dates in August September at Guildhall Liverpool and London. Also William Hatfield vintner Chandler street Thomas Prior vic tualler surrender dates. Bankruptcy enlarged for Benjamin Johnson cardmaker with surrender date at Guildhall London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Glover
Liverpool
Ure
George’s ‘Cottre-house
John Wood
Tottenham Court
St. Pancras
Turtender
Guildhall
London
John Herman Ayckbowm
Back Lane
St.George’s
Ae William Hatfield
Thames-street
Thomas Prior
Chandler-street
Hanover-square
Benjamin Johnson
Mortimer-street
Lond
Certificates and attendees at Guildhall and various inns
A garbled 19th century notice lists names and places in London and surrounding counties. It mentions DaviDEND to meet with Adgott at the Guildhall London Thomas Coward of Curzon Street May Fair, notes about inns and certificate dates, and several individuals with addresses in Covent Garden Bristol Stratford upon Avon and other places, all tied to August 22 or September 10 with references to trades and occupations. The fragment references inn holders, upholsterers, merchants, and money-cribbers in a list-like notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guildhall
London
Thomas Coward
Curzon
Chester
Mary Hughes
Holywell
Giantex
Ferdinand Gilliard
James-Street
Coventgarden
Eae
Cornhill
Waretouleman
William Fleming
Milk-street
Cheapside
Chinaman. Co
James Ore
Watling-street
John Cocking
Tottenham
Middlesex
John Law
Stratton Grounds
Westminster
Money-Crivenere
Gunter
Hereford
Haven
Dilwyn
Richard Bradford
Swilliam Lawton
Worceltes
Edward Colsmany
Racy At-Law
Leocaiaster
William Vac
Kington
Leem
Nster
Weebley
Deer shot near Rockingham Park at Cottingham
July 28 1778 report from St James's about an attack on Richard Tookey keeper at Rockingham Park Northamptonshire. A deer hunter fired upon him between nine and ten at night. Tookey was wounded with one ball through the back and another breaking his jaw. The Crown offers a pardon to any accomplice who aids in discovery except the shooter, with a reward on conviction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James's
Einshard Tookey
Lord Sonics
Rockingham Park
Northampton
Cottingham
Richard
Richard Tonkey
Guo
Lost bill incident from January 22nd notice
A ten pound Basic Pett Bill was lost on January 22. The finder may claim by describing particulars to 18 M. Datcon, Mo. 143, Fleet Street. The finder is urged as a poor person, and some gratuity is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fleet
Toll road trustees advertise lease near Staines
The trustees of the Battesy Division of the Turnpike Road from the Powder Mills on Hunslow Heath Middlesex to Kathgtone near Bag Lor Windletham Surrey give notice of a meeting on August 19 for a three year lease of tolls at Bedont Gate. Bids start above five hundred and fifty pounds yearly. For details contact James Turner at Egham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battesy
Powder Mils
Hunslow Heath
Middlesex
Kathgtone
Bag Lor
Windletham
Surry
Bath Inn
Staines
Chadlmas
Bedont Gate
James Turner
Egham
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Porrign Thtellese Nee
Berling: Fily
Ship News
Boscawen
de la Clue
Lagos
Bawls
Conlans
Gazette
Ville de Paris
Brest
Formidable
Berwick
Prince Georg
le Bretagne
Orger
Prince Grorge
Plymouth Sound
Prince George
Iocan
Peggy
Shields
Helvoetays
Penzance
John Clarke
Admiralty Office
Sir Henry Clinton
North America
Nova Scotia
West Florida
Virginia
Godan
Bourdeaux
House of Commons of Ireland
Heron
Daly
Grettan
Forbes
Ireland
Prime Serjeant
Bondstreet
Smithfield
Barney
Ferday
Bear-Key
Cox-Heath
Haym
Marke YF
Mr N
Mr. Griffin
Mr. Gardner
Spinetta, Tsabella, Laura, Violetta
Miss Harper
Miss Twist
Rome
Weymouth
Tereby
Beere
Hertford
Hexton
Capha
Ardot
Lind
Helen
Chancerylane
Ariham
Hitchin
William Wilhere
Vocal Magazine
Marth Y
Beaucita
Miss Abrams
Silvia
Cymen
Ikené
Mr. Matteks
Ajollo
Midas
Walker
Dorchester Beer
Vauxhall
J. Harrison
J. Bew
Fico
Garcen
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