War News From Europe and Ottoman Relations
The dispatches describe diplomatic tensions between the Porte and Russia, with the Empress wary of Grand Signor claims and Tartars. Refuges seek protection in Poland, hospitality laws clash with demand for surrender. Reports from Caminieck note a Russian minister amid Ottoman troops. Vienna reports clerical moves toward a general assembly on papal tenths, while France and Spain sides appear near treaty. Two Hungarian armies are anticipated under Wirtemberg and Count Paifi as tensions rise with the Turks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Porte
Kouli-Kan
Warsaw
Fan
Caminieck
Constantinople
Su.priz
Vienna
Gran
Hungary
Paris
France
Spain
Loss and Mourning In Dublin and Kilbrew Accidents
Dublin mourns Sir Gerard Aylmer second Baronet of the kingdom and notes his widow, Lady Aylmer, daughter of Admiral Sir John Norris. A fatal pistol duel near Kilbrew ends with Henry St Lawrence dying. Gorge forgives him and seeks no revenge. News from Mayo reports a ship from Spain found afloat near Galway after a violent storm, all hands safe, thanks to John Brown of Westport who saved the vessel and cargo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Dublin
Gerard Aylmer
John Norris
Lisbon
Gerard
Kilbrew
Meath
Gorge
Henry St. Lawrence
Lord Heath
Hamilton Gorge
Newport
County of Mayo
Spain
Edmund Comerford
Martin Kilkelly
John Ray
Gallway
Fryer's Island
Borlin
Clagin Bay
John Brown
Westport
York elects Sir John Lister Kaye Lord Mayor for the year
From York we learn that on Saturday last Sir John Lister Kaye was unanimously chosen Lord Mayor for the year. Great preparations are planned for February 3 when the new mayor will take oaths and assume office. Citizens praise his punctual parliamentary attendance and devotion to the true interest of the country.
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York
John Lister Kaye
Johnn
Notable Figures and Trials Highlight Late 18th Century News
Reports recount the death of Lord Chief Justice Reeve and a shift in the Common Pleas, with Lord Sidney Beauclerc gaining his estate. Other items note escapes from Newgate, royal appointments to the Royal African Company, and naval admin changes. The gossip covers governors, attorneys, and clerical appointments, alongside ship Refits and Letters Patent pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Thompson
Irish Revenue
London
Pamp-Court
Temple
Reeve
Sidney Beauclerc
Richard Topham
Windsor
Tower
Lord Sidney
Court of Common-Plécas
John Willes
James Birmingham
Newgate
Lawrence Wedgborough
Hammersmith
Mr. Saunders
Cheam
Surrey
Jack Sheppard
Ingram
Birmingham
Kingston
Southwark
Biby Laké
Charles Hayes
Royal African Company
India House
Lyell
Adon
Bombay
Sheerness
Ewers
Earl of Winchelsea
Lovat
Deceas
Matthews
Navy
Chatham
Kempthorne
William Bigge
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Jarke
Newcastle
Charles Clarke
Gray’s Inn
William Quilter
London-Bridge
Bridge-Ward
Goodchild
Pattick
Charter-house School
Pres
Great Britain
Carter
St. Margaret Pattens
Prince of Wales
Antigua
Jamaica
Also Mentioned on This Page
Petcefcourt
Duke of
Wirtemberg
Count Paifi
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