Ship News Arrivals From Ports Worldwide
On Monday August 6 ships arrived at multiple ports including Holyhead Lovely Mary from Antigua and Jenny from Riga at Liverpool. Other arrivals include Nancy from Sunderland at Portsmouth Brilliant from Petersburgh and Pitt from Cork at Bristol Lydia from Boreen at Dover Paoli Hall from London at Boston Mary Beaty from ditto at St Kins Duke of Hamilton from Smyrna at Stangate Creek William Bubier from Marblehead Tyger from Whitehaven Two Sisters from Leith etc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holyhead
Lovely Mary
Cooke
Antigua
Liverpool
Jenny
Fairclough
Riga
Portsmouth
Nancy
Simpson
Sunderland
Bristol
Brilliant
Stockdale
Petersburgh
Pitt
Gardner
Cork
Dover
Lydia
Hood
Boreen
Boston
Paoli, Hall
London
St. Kin’s
Mary
Beaty
Ditto
Stangate Creek
Duke of Hamilton
Stone
Smyrna
Bitboa
William, Bubier
Marbiehead
Jamaica
Tyger, Beck
Frem
Whitehaven
Norwich
Peterson
Leith
Calamity in St Domingo Reports Earthquake Aftermath
Letters from St Domingo describe a major quake on the 3rd, extending 35 leagues with a high tide, river upheaval, and near destruction of four towns and sugar works. It notes over 400 white residents present and hints at ruined fortunes among prominent families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Fale
St. Domingo
Islland
Frontiers of Wallachia July 1: Repnin defeated at Vaffi
Russian deserters report Prince Repnin attacked near Yaffi on the Pruth after gathering remnants of Stoffeln’s army. He allegedly yielded to Ibrahim Pacha’s force, with Russian losses heavy and retreats toward Girdefty amid pursuit by Turkish and Tartarian cavalry. Confirmation awaited. Paris Gaz Leghorn July 13 also notes Corsican Banditti murders near Campile and Bastia actions. Copenhagen July 23 reports 18 ships of Russian fleet arriving from Cronstadt and Revel. Dantzick July 18 notes settlement with the King of Prussia and initial payments of 25,000 ceats, with another due next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Holland
Wallachia
Repnin
Vaffi
Moldavia
Podolia
Prince Repnin
Stoffeln
Yaffi
Pruth
Romanzow
Panin
Ibrahim Pacha
Girdefty
Paris
Gaz
Leghorn
Battia
Gavini
Campile
Caffacconi
Revel
Dantzick
Prussia
Boston Gazette Account of House Message to Lieutenant Governor
The June 28 Boston New England column recounts a June 21 joint message from a House committee to the Lieutenant Governor. They ask if letters from the Secretary of State justify delaying Parliament, and urge to move the Assembly to the Town House in Boston or return home. The Governor responds he cannot move the Court to Botton and warns of mischief if public business is refused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
New-England
Gavgrre
House of Representatives
Botton
Houses
Assembly
Council
Contention Over Assembly Proceeds in Boston Era
The text describes a political standoff involving the House of Representatives and the Council. The House resolves to adhere to votes and resolutions and refuses to proceed with public business unless the Assembly is moved from the Town House in Boston. The Council contends no votes were passed on public business, and a recess is granted. The House prorogues to July 25 at Harvard College Cambridge. Merchants in New York and Connecticut pledge to maintain non-importation until the Revenue act is repealed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ganbridge
T. Hurcutson
House of Representatives
Houe
Botton
Boston
His Majesty’s Council
Butneth
Harvard Colledge
Cambridge
New-York
Conneticut
Princess Dowager of Wales plans midmonth England return
Letters from Brunwick report the Princess Dowager of Wales in good health plans to depart about the middle of next month for England. Treasury secretary Thomas Bradshaw will resign soon and Robinson, secretary to Lord North, will be appointed in his place. The Boyne, Howard from St Kitts to Maryland is lost. Lincoln offices close with James Kearney sentenced to death for the murder of Robert Harrold at Boston. Guilford trials convict Robinson and Steers for horse and chaife theft. Robinson to die, Steers to be transported 14 years. Several others receive death sentences for house breaking and thefts. Reprieves and marriages noted in various notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunwick
Princess Dowager of
Wales
England
Thomas Bradshaw
Esg
The
Treasury
Robinson
Lord North
Boyne
Howard
St. Kitt’s
Maryland
Lincoln
James Kearney
Bland
Robert Harrold
Friskney
Boston
Guilford
John Rotinson
William Seers
Chaife
Croydon
Hatten Wall
Joseph Batt
Lee Sutton
Dorrington
Cold Bath Fielda
Mails
Mile End
Sir Robert Barling
Middlesex
Wendover
Pearl Dentifrice Essence of Pearl by Dr Hemet
JaAcOB HEMET dentist to her Majesty and the Princess Amelia offers Essence of Pearl and Pearl Dentifrice. Claims superior efficacy for teeth and gums, preserves teeth to old age, whitens, tightens loose teeth, prevents decay, relieves toothache and gum scurvy, freshens breath. Sold by W Bayley in Cockspur Street, J Price opposite the India House, Miss Fordie in Bath, J Le Brun in Paris Dauphine. Price 23 6d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaacob Hemet
Amelia
Hewiet
Fury and Liberty in Libel Trials in English Law
A letter to the printer argues that the Fury or jury are judges of both law and fact in criminal trials, notably libel cases. It contends that juries must render impartial verdicts, warns against limiting their legal role, and defends the public service’s rights against arbitrary power. The piece defends truth as a defense and condemns new legal doctrines narrowing jury powers.
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Times
Allersons
Humble thanks and new perfumery stock from London maker
Humbly addressed to the Nobility and Gentry of Great Britain and Ireland. J Richardson Warren, perfumer of Marybone Street, Golden Square, London, announces fresh stock of valuable perfumery goods including Amber and Almorid Soaps and Windsor and Shaving Soaps. Also lists Imperial Milk of Roses and other preparations sold by various tradesmen in London Margate Southampton Bath. A note mentions clarified Beard Grease from Hudson's Bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rtaly
Lanstordy
Paternofter-row
London
Hall
Margate
Baker
Southampton
Bull
Grove
Bath
N.B. Jatt
Hudsa’s Bay
Present State of Great Britain Described in 18th Century
An extensive listing and overview of Great Britain’s climate divisions inhabitants and trade. It details government powers prerogatives revenues of the King parliaments procedures in the courts of justice and the structure of offices. Also covers capitals England and Scotland descriptions of trade buildings and privileges with aims to inform readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great
Britain
Great-Britain
Great Britain
Parliamenit
England
Scotaand
J. Almon
Burlington-Hovré
Plccadilly
Mariner
Scote
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Geor¢ Barker
Golden Fleece
John Stott
Manchester
Black Swan
Coney-street
York
Thomas Howarth
Bath Tavern
Corn-street
William Barker
Banbury
Oxfordshire
Red Lion
Matthew Frott
Exeter
Berdon’s
John Transley
Ratcliffe
Middiesex
Taylor
Amerigc
London Evening Post
Ranelagh Wailstlcoates
Mattchester
West Indies
J. Lilith’s; Noi Gh
Cortier ‘of Serjeant’sa Inn
Fleet-street
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