Diplomatic Woes and War News From Europe and Colonies
Letters from the Hague report Holland delaying decisions on European affairs while pressuring for Dutch support for the Queen of Hungary. Reports from Paris note court intrigues, promotions, and favors. Prussian campaigns in Bohemia near collapse. potential shifts toward Saxony and German principalities due to French moves. Copenhagen Stockholm and Hamburg wires discuss Sweden, Prussia, and Prussian Prague garrison. Dublin proclaims a fast for royal arms. local notices include marriages and ship prizes in the Caribbean and Atlantic trade.
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Holland
Europe
England
M. van der Heym
London
Vienna
Poland
Cologne
France
Spain
Charles
Bohemia
Prussia
Hungary
Russia
Saxony
Germany
Fas
Paris
Annapolis Royal
St. John’s
Newfoundland
Cape Breton
Port Porient
Brest
Africa
Sweden
Versailles
Hague
Prague
Pruffia
Glatz
Upper
Eutatii
Rhine
Franconia
Thuringia
Dufseldorp
Juliers
Bergates
Palatine Court
Empire
Chateauroux
M. de Maurtepas
Duke de Richelieu
Count de Maurepas
Cythera
M. de Maurepas
Provence
Metz
Madam de Chateauroux
Madam de Lauvagnais
Duke de Lauvagnais
de Chateau
Marshal Broglio
M. de Chatillon
M.de Broglio
M. de Broglio
Cardinal Tencin
Copenhagen
Stockholm
Francfort
Moscow
Schmettau
Bathiani
Burkhausen
Inn
Deaths in Scotland Affected Earldoms and Dignities
Edinburgh reports the deaths of Col William Dalrymids ple, brother to the Earl of Stair, and the Right Hon John, Earl of Selkirk and Ruglen. By failure of male issue, the Earldom of Selkirk and estate pass to Dunbar Hamilton Esq, while the Ruglen dignity and large lands descend to the Countess, eldest daughter of the late lord.
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Scotland
Edinburgh
William Dalrysmis Ple
Matthal “Earl of Stair
Earl of Dine
Fries
John Earl of
Selkirk and
Ruglen
Earl of
Late 18th Century Bristol News Clip Highlights Robbery and Privateering
The report describes a highway murder attempt near Bridlington with a fleeing suspect who later died from a throat wound. It notes a prior crime on the suspect and a suicide intention. It also covers privateering actions off Barbados, ship retentions by the French, and naval press gangs in Bristol.
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Newcastle
Dees
Leith
Bridbingtons
Mason
Withich
Ferrybridge
Leeds
Ouley
Bristol
Prince Charles
Gwyn
Resolution
Elworthy
Carolina
Ireland
William and Mary
Donald
Boston
James
Antigua
Bayonne
Union
Turner
Barbadoes
Knowles
Martinico
Isis
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the Hague
Trelan
Dublin
Henry Usher
Balfoon
Meath
Richard Badvin
Stephen’s Green
Richard Allen
Capt. Allen
Temple-Bar
Tyrrell
John Tyrrell
Post Office
Kinsale
Robert. Raitt
Liverpool
Johnr Robinson
Cork
St. Kitt’s
Shorehart
Robert Miligan
Cotantainder
de Griy
Gail