Exmouth Parish Plans and Smuggling Threats Across the Thames
A coastal city council seeks repeal of hawker and pedlar protections after acknowledging severe hardship in their trades. French smugglers led by St Fall are reported as captured with goods valued at 100000 livres. Letters from France allege Jesuit agents plotting with ship carpenters and officers to migrate to Fa isauay in South America. Residents of St Peter le Poor in Broad Street contemplate raising funds to pull down and rebuild their parish church while considering annuities and taxation. Reports of a fire at Fakeyng and Co Callico Prinveis in Middlesex, and varied local incidents including a public house owner's actions and a police officer’s death. Maritime news lists English ships arriving at Lisbon and various sailings, with stock prices and bond rates shown for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exeter
St. Fall
Bel- Jeifle
Paris
France
Fa‘asuay
South America
St. Peter le Poor
Broad Street
Fakei’g
Edmond
King
Lombard Street
Ms. Harrop
George Yard
Wilt
Buifie
Cuifa En Street
Moorfields
Lisbon
Mary
Thomas White
St. Lucar
John
Stephen
William Dowling
Branley
James Power
Cork
Moris
Alicant
George Noble
Bergen
Falmouth
Hanover Packet
Tazus
Hampden Packet
Yetterday
S.2
Sulebay
Phoenix
Thundeer
Deal
Downs
Tweed
Capitulation and pillage at Manila during 1762 conflict
Fragmentary historical account describes Spanish capitulations with Arch bishop and Governor, then the 1762 sack of Manila by British forces. It details forced terms, ransom demands, and differing views on legitimacy, noting the city endured four thousand troops and losses, while debates over capitulation persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beran
Drapes
Cohn
Manila
Mapistrates
Draper
General Draper
Admiral Corns
Burt
Fryar
Spaniards and the capitulation at Manila in 1762
A critical account defends the capitulation terms after Manila fell to British forces on October 6 1762. It argues against punitive treatment of the city and defends the conduct of officers, noting the complex mix of troops, subsequent robberies, and published orders promising harsh penalties for looting while outlining the ransom payment and protections for religious sites.
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Francis
Pavia
Spain
Asia
Draper
Tom
Marine Department
Manila
Rimes
Offaber
Mazila
Christmas Morning Proclamation of Messiah’s Birth
Fragmentary early morning verse proclaims the birth of a savior born of a virgin. Shepherds are urged to rejoice as peace and goodwill descend to humankind. Bethlehem is invoked and praise to God on high is emphasized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ehold
Messiah
Ode to Grace and the Saviour’s Immeasurable Love
A devotional poem extols the triune God and the Redeemer, praising grace beyond mortal song. It contemplates heavenly praise, human devotion, and the hope of eternal salvation through Christ, urging pious living and avoidance of earthly temptations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wareata
Aras
IFR
Tyre
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India
South Sea
India An
Amsterdam
Pitro
Sizht
Rotterdam
Antwerp
Slyate
Bourdeaux
Mexico
Gatehall Bk Ap
Cine Ditto
C.consol
Navy
Navy & Via
Aif
Ann. Thur
Change, &c
Cadiz
Madrid
Bilboa
Leghorn
Genoa
Venice
Putco
Dublin
St. James’s
Lontan Bridge
Morus
Ritz of the Lights
St. Anthony
Cory
Aneailes
Christ- Feniks
Fenales
Whersehire
Mania
AY MN
Father
God
Ein
Bardana
X. Hill
Baldwin
Bookfeler
Pater-pofter-Row
Jackson
Bookfeller
St. James’s Strees
Edinburgh
London
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