Mail from Holland reports plague decimating Ortova garrison
From Belgrade to Vienna and Stockholm dispatches describe Turkish forces near Mendia, the plague killing much of Ortova's garrison, and court intrigues in Constantinople and Turin. Reports also note Count Bonneval banishment and disquiet in Genoa as Piedmontese troops push toward Final. General Baron de Reifenstein died in Vienna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turky
Ortova
Mendia
Baron de Reifenstein
Vienna
Wallis
Transchin
Upper Hungary
Constantinople
Bonneval
Narolia
Savanna
Fan
Turin
Genoa
Stockholm
Steinhorst
Denmark
Copenhagen
Steinworst
Hanover
Bourgstorff
Paris
M. Bernard
Marquess de Mirepoix
Count de Coubert
Madam la Touch
England
Shipping Damage Reported From Clyde Harbour Storm
A detailed Scotland account describes heavy shipping damage along the River Clyde during the late storm. The Mercury and several vessels, including the Molly and Nelly, were driven ashore or sunk in Port Glasgow harbour, with crews saved or lost. Wrecks, destroyed churches, and real estate losses are noted across the region, plus reports of an earthquake shock felt by witnesses in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde
Port of Glasgow
Mercury
Castle
Port Glasgow
Prince William
Friendship
Eglintoun
Sophia
Molly
Bay of
Nelly
Castle of Glasgow
Renfrew
Amity
Martha
St. Andrew
Dumbarton
Thomas
Dublin
John Carnegy
John Knox
Burt
Crawfordsdyke
Irvine
Graham
Robert
Lamlafh
Holy Isle
Salicoats
Roseneth
Glasgow
Maybole
Carrick
Air
Ballantire
Merse
Dysart
Perthshire
Aberbrothwick
St. Thomas
Dundee
Dumfries
Leith
Violent storm hits town causing roof and chimney damage
A Sunday morning storm in Newcaste and Exeter Fan wrought heavy wind damage. Roofs were blown away and chimneys toppled while a wet nurse died from injuries in a gentleman's house. In Salcomb, master builder Mr. Roberts drowned after falling from a boat. A prince's birthday was celebrated with bells and a bonfire at the Guildhall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tig Town
Exeter
Roberts
Salcomb
Slait
Quakers
Godfrey
His Royal
the Prince of Wales
Madam Valmonte Expected to Be Naturalized This Session
From Ostend comes a note that Madam Valmonte is to be naturalized in this parliamentary session. It reports that the recent hurricanes have left Fortifications and the Harbour of Ostend damaged beyond easy repair, with sterling efforts unlikely to quickly mend the harm.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Holland
Belgrade
Scotland
Country News
London
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