Hungary War Preparations Escalate as Turko-Russo Tensions Rise
From Vienna to Bristol reports note Count Palfi's arrival and Army readiness in Hungary with regiments ordered to stand by by March first. Dispatches say Danube provisioning ships move forward, while Constantinople signals no talks with Rufia, hinting at nearing rupture. A Bristol storm tragedy follows, detailing 28 drowned aboard the Chepstow Boat Richard and a harrowing, blame-filled aftermath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Count Palfi Arriv
Hungary
Aulick Council of War
Hunary
Danube
Dahhnan
Grand Vizir
Constantinople
Petersbourg
Country News
York
Robert Waite
Raby
Deceas
Bristol
Chepstow
Richard
Thomas
Chepfow
Elinor of Derry wreck wastes passengers at sea
In Ireland a ship the Elinor of Derry bound for America was cast away near Kiltibeggs on December 27, drowning seven passengers. The Flux and Small-Pox rage continue to claim lives. A Virginia tar vessel driven ashore near Crookhaven faced mob violence. its cargo stolen and the crew fled seeking aid after witnessing abuse from locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Rogers
Abergavenny
Bristol
Welch
Virginia
Ireland
Derry
Kiltibeggs
Elinor
America
Bandon
Glasgow
Crook
Haven
York
Marriage Treaty Near Conclusion in Cheshire
Reports from London note a near concluded marriage treaty between John Crewe junior of Cheshire and Lady Catherine Barry daughter of the Earl of Barrymore. In Essex the Rev Mr Long, vicar of Clavering, died. Elections in the City of London wards favored those defending liberty from court influence. News from the Admiralty and the Prince of Wales shows health and royal dispatches. Promotions include a baronetcy for Darcey Lever and potential candidacies for Mansell Powell and Captain Cornwall. Richard Lindsey named South Sea Company Fatters at Buenos Ayres. John Burt, master jeweller, died in Philpot Lane aged sixty four.
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London
Cheshire
John Crewe
Catherine Barry
Earl of Barrymore
Kingdom of Ireland
Wigan
Lancashire
Long
Clavering
Langley Anneféd
Essex
Cornelius
Newcourt
St. Thomas’s
City of London
Royal
the Princess of Wales
Charles Philips
Saddlers Company
Admiralty
Sir Charles Wager
Helvoerfluys
Carolina Watchr
Charles
Princes of Orange
Mansell, Powell
Wellington Court
Hereford
Curriror Baron Birch
Deceas
James Cornwall
Weobly
Baron Birch
The
South Sea Company
Richard Lindsey
Buenos Ayres
Spelman
Philpot-lane
Fenchurch-street
John Burt
Company of
Joyriers
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London Evening-Post
Holland
Vienna
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