Swedish Prince Successor Gains Swift Popularity
Extracts describe Sweden's new ruler after a contested election, his rapid consolidation of power, and the key minister Count Teffin who defied attacks from rivals and Russia. It notes court intrigues, Czarina influence, and the plan to send Prussian chancellor Pleiffen to Berlin for mediation, with warnings about dangerous political expedients and peace risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Lubeck
House of Holstein
Friends of Russia
Petersbourg
Arriv
Sweden
Teflin
Prattis
Count Teffin
Czarinas
Rufia
Count Teflin
Czarina
M. Pleiffen
House of Nobles
Berlin
Hague
Fienne
Hoffman
Ferber
Spandau
Regenstein
d’Obrisland
General Wentworth to Lead Forces in Scotland Campaign
York December reports anticipate General Wentworth arriving to reduce the Regiment of Horse at this place before proceeding to Scotland to command His Majesty's forces there in place of the Earl of Albemarle. Also noted is the death of Timothy Sterne, Esq, a West Riding magistrate, buried Bradford Parish Church. and the passing of Towne, Esq, former city Alderman, aged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Wentworth
Scotland
Earl of
West
Bradford
Towne, Esq
A Call for New Year Advice to the Author
A London writer urges the AUTHOR to use the New Year season to give public guidance on national interests. He laments absence of respected gentlemen at the current session, notes how that absence fuels speculation, and affirms faith that true friends of the country will perform their duty despite trials.
Despair and Duty in Parliament’s Call to Service
The author urges a renewed session and two months of public service after a long recess. He warns that political despair weakens virtue and public spirit, cites courage in adversity, and appeals to lawmakers to stand firm, rallying like disciplined mariners to bring the country safely through challenging times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sion
Republica
London Affair of the bad V and religious quarrel
London reports stir over V- and N- dispute with calls for redress. Proposals surface to reassess pensions and service terms for Lifeguards, amid Catholic Protestant tensions in Hanover and Prussia. Micro- notices include staffing changes for Micajah Perry and a Kent marriage between James Huntley and Charlotte Edwards.
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Germany
Hanover
Pruffia
Court of Common Council
Micajah Perry
Eng
Aldgate- Ward
James Huntley
Kent
Charlotte Edwards
Eltham
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