Atlantic News Roundup From Bristol to Lisbon and Caraccas
A Bristol letter notes Captain Fabre on the Fyger engaged a 28 gun frigate offshore near Cape Finisterre, with 66 leagues west south west of Cape Finisterre, and reports sixty killed. A Dreadnought privateer arrived with two prizes, the S Peter and another vessel from Ferrol to St Domingo. A Serraleone letter recounts a sea encounter with Raspert How wounded, Captain How struck near the shoulder, and crew suffered mutilations and captures. Other items include ships sailing from Lisbon, gunpowder shipments to France, Barnet races, game laws impact, forthcoming marriages among noble families, and local deaths and an inquest verdict of lunacy.
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Bristoh
Hufsar
Carkitt
Cape Francois
Fabre
Fyger
Danae
Bristol
Charles Town
Webb
South Carolina
How
James’ Thomas
John Kelly
John Rawlins
Thomas Price
Stephen Bayly
Cooper
America
Raspert How
Bernard M‘cann
Quebec
Dorsdale
Portsmouth
Virginia
Gosport
England
Chesterfield
Lisbon
Spain
Black Prince
Barnet
Enrat
Archer
Patent Jesuit Drops Promoted From Old Bailey Warehouse
Public urged to trust Patent Jesuit Drops sold at the Old-Baily warehouse and other towns as a genuine cure for greeds and seminal weaknesses. Claims of no mercurials, simple dosing, and universal sale across major towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mackinder
King-street
St. James’s Square
Horton
Portsmouth
Brown
Bankfedier
Bristol
Jordan
Perice-maker
Plymouth-Dock
Brice and Spencer
Scoré
Exeter
Rlis Kingdom
J. Wessels
Postscript to the London Evening Post criticises Pitt supporters
A London Postscript argues the Auditor Brairon and allies forged against Pitt. It defends Pitt’s leadership and denounces reflections on losses to French actions in Newfoundland. It asserts compensation for West of England merchants and fishery workers, urging depopulation controls and colonist resettlement as national policy. David Downricht.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brairon
Brett
Halifax
England
Famerium
Great-Britain
S. E
Germany
St. John’s
Lam
David Downricht
Settlement of Newfoundland and future conduct urged
A letter praises Fore sight's plan for a decisive settlement program in Newfoundland. The writer argues dismantling Louisbourg hurriedly led to French raids, and calls for rapid, effective action to establish a strong colony on St John's. He proposes encamping troops after Newfoundland recovery and sending vagrants and abandoned women to support the settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Evening Post
Foresight
Louisbourg
Newfoundland
St. John’s
Acrostic Elegy for Rev. Tuomas OrPE Vicar
A 1677 elegy by his son laments the death of Rev. Tuomas OrPE, Vicar of Stanton upon Hinde Heath. It blends religious reflection with biblical parallels, noting his illness, long service, and ultimate death. The poem invokes Elijah, Noah, David, and Peter while praising his spiritual leadership and Christ’s consolation. Warrington, Aug. Q, 1762.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuomas Orpe
Stanton Upon
Hinde Heath
Salop
Holy Ghost
Heaven
Job
Man
Jacob
Adam
Abraham
Moses
Joseph
David
Peter
Paul
Noah
Elijah
Christ
Lazarus
Jesus
Warrington, Ag. Q
Bedford to France and peace talks rumored in London
In London speculation swirls over the Duke of Bedford racing to France and the Duke de Nivernes preparing to visit, aiming to finalize a peace. Observers warn that the truth remains uncertain and crucial for the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Duke of Bedford
France
Duke de Nivernes
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Duke of Marlborough
Caroline Ruffel
Duke of ‘Bedford
Charles Spencer
Miss Beauclerk
Lord Vere
Earl of
Bishopsgate Street
Samuel Craghead
South-sea-house
Sherman
Golden-square
George Doughty
Warriner
Southwark
Richard Russel
M. D
Dr. Speed
Great Britain
W. Owen
Fleet-Screet
Pyrmont
Sp2
Séltzers
Malvern
Wall
Ruffel
Commissioners of Excise
Excise
Richard Ramsbottom
the Excise
T- Longman
Paternofter-Row
Robert Walker
The
London Evening=Post
Paork
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