Papal illness and European war rumors spread by letter
News from Amsterdam and Paris report the pope’s fever and a moving address to his household after rites. Letters from Vienna and Paris discuss rulers’ favor and neutrality in the Britain Spain conflict, French naval buildup, and plans to sail to America, with details on ships, generals, and court factions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Venice
France
Porte
Schach Nacita Peg
Ging
Lima
Panama
Callao
Biscay
Laredo
Count de Sintzendorff
Baron de Bartenfein
de Seckendorff
Wallis
Vienna
Count Neuperg
Tuscany
Society of
Paris
Great Britain
Spain
Toulon
Rochefort
America
Mediterranean
Brest
d’Antin
Duke of Devonshire aids distressed tradesmen in hard weather
In Dublin, the Duke of Devonshire and several ladies of quality pledge funds from quadrille winnings and gifts to relieve poor tradesmen as severe weather continues. A Kil dare County tale tells of two bachelor brothers, one 77, urging resignation of the other to part in heaven, while the younger mourns and refuses. Johan English in Newry unveils a new pot ashes mill, small enough to fit a hand, promising easy grinding and potential encouragement for this useful invention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Duke of Devonshire
Kildare
Baltinglass
Johan
Newry
Charity and Benevolence Aid Somerset Town Calamity
The Spirit of Charity and Benevolence arrives in Somersethire bringing relief to the poor with aid from the Bishop, the Dean and Chapter, and private donors. Contributions total at least 18 guineas in York and 25 more guineas from three county gentlemen are paid to the Lord Mayor for the relief of the poor. Wood is ferried from the park in two carriages for the same charitable purpose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pells
Somersethire
York
John Mayer
George Barnatt
Desceas
Storg Ripon
William Aifla- Me
John Aiflabie
Royal Visit and Election Prep Stir Great Britain
Reports from London describe a visit by the Prince of Wales to the Earl of Scarborough amid calls for Commons Attendants to attend to urgent affairs. Gloucestershire election candidates stage hours long preparations for a large reception as Sir Robert Godscall and Bis hopsgate Councillors attend the Court of Common Council. A naturalization bill proceeds in the House of Lords while coal price protests resume in the City. Regency orders announce encampments of Horse Guards Grenadier Guards and three Foot Guards at Hyde Park on March 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Prince of Wales
Earl of Scarborough
Great Britain
House of Commons
Gloucestershire
Robert Godscall
Bishopsgate
Lift
Edward
Lille
Edwar Lisle
Hants
Amelia Sophia Walmodus
Magam Walmonte
House of Lords
Claude Isipropos
Pafages
House of Dominons
Leicestershire
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Holland
Rome
Fan
Petersbourg
Munich
Tastary
Amsterdem
Styalefond
Hendrick Fakes
Stralesond
Stockholm
Ter Schelling
Ireland
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