Unclear political conflicts and papal hints in European notices
Observer notes unrest in France with the Estates General debate and Bretagne opposition. Rome reports Pope’s public gestures and a grandiose St Andrew festival funded from the papal purse. An Anacreontic Society event celebrates music and loyalty to the King amid political speculation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coan
Berlin
Pruia
France
Coun: de Provence
Ageiathc
Roya
Count de Provence
Martel Prince de Beava
Duke de Chatelet
Coust de Montboilier
Lewis XIV Tre Gommens
Coperane
Tours
Lyons
Rou
Bretagne
Ploerme
Mayo of
Vince
Emae
Wentz
States Geneal
Phoermel
Poland
Prufia
Czartory Fr
Poucki
Agintai
Rome
Trent
Pau
Ancrew
Ubiaco
Honost
Luther
Calvin
Ganganelli
Peter
England
Scoland
Lord George
Aurora Borealis Observed and Electric Fluid Theories Debated
A memoir by Count Giulio di Vianu describes a hot dry summer in 17X20 followed by frequent auroras in late September and October. Observations detail the colors, spiral beam, and twilight glow, with theories attributing the phenomenon to electric fluid and highly rarified air. The piece also notes regional improvements and public works in Liverpool Manchester Newcastle and Durham, urging civic action and collaboration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giulio di Vianu
Ocober
Kirwan
Elevrick Park
M. de la Metherie
Cod Bank Discovery At Sea Sparks Whale of Trade News
An English letter from Southampton reports a Dutch vessel wrecking on a cod bank six leagues southwest of Portland. It notes vast catches supplying ports and markets, with drying houses built in Purbeck and Christchurch. The piece also mentions a hunting meet with long distances and a Westminster Abbey communion cloth theft by church thieves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southampton
Portland
Portsmouth
Ile of Wighy
Mever
Stratfond Bay
Christchurch Head
Purbeck
Trut
Chridcherch
Westminster Abbey
Edinburgh execution day thwarted by Japarniued hat incident
A chaotic scene on execution day involved an attempted introduction of a hat linked to Japarniued at Edinburgh. Jack Ketch conducted the proceedings amid the disrupted ceremony with condemned officers present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edinburgh
Jack Ketch
Indecent fashion and student customs stir debate in England
A scrambled passage notes widespread use of a questionable dress in England among late attendees and students. A Scotch lady's condemnation surfaces as a notable critique, mentioning prison conditions and pawned buckles as symbols of hardship. The text hints at a festive setting tied to academic degrees and social excess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Bac
Lighlander
Ambulator Defies Lambet Road Surveyors Over Footpath Use
A RK Dr demands removal of offerings from the narrow footpath from Westminster Bridge to Stanhope. Footpath largely used by pedestrians, occupiers convert it to a dirt road. The case cites paving expense by the parish for foot passengers and occupiers resisting usage. A stranger’s councillor notes boisterous antagonism from locals and urges enforcement to protect pedestrians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lambet
Sc. &c
Weiminster-bridge
Stanpate
Newington
Surrey
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Angcreontic Society
Fietu Megetine
Ana¢reantic Society
Wwaz
Cramer
Fey
Srem
Bernard
Covent Garden Theatre
Mots
Hurley
Rock
Hokt
Sedgwick
Kansas
Darcey
Knielt
Potrcki
Zartositei
Senate
Contaderai
Mizaca
Edie
Nore
Taiscone
Bray
Pitt
Counry
Lord Thurlow
Ays
Lord North
Rochester
Grant
Pall Mall
Andrew Millar
Cadell
Sir Archibald
Srant
Newgat
Avatan Bortatis
Alsat
Kennet
Avon
Ae Marlborough
Lowe
Smith
Corporation of Liverpool
Gatesead
Durham
N.S
King’s
India Dock
South Sea
New South Sta Anna
Knoelsa
Welttminder
Feiter Lane
London Bridge
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