Count Bonneval exiled by Grand Vizir amid Ottoman intrigue
Letters from Constantinople report Court intrigue over Count Bonneval's alleged designs. The Grand Vizir condemned him to exile after a Divan, with the Grand Signor himself swaying the verdict. Bonneval chose Natalia as his exile destination, with his household to follow. Reports also note tensions with Hungary, speculation of Belgrade campaigns, and maritime quarantines affecting France.
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Constantinople
Bonneval
Ottoman Empire
Hungary
Bashaw of
Boshia
Bonseval
Counc
Ragaitki
Sophia
Adrianople
Vienna
Belgrade
Temeswar
Transilvania
Sclavonia
Croatia
Ortova
Parakin
Shen
Condi
Hurricane damage and local news from the kingdom
In Dublin and parts of Ireland the hurricane caused major loss. Stacks of hay and corn were blown away threatening farmer ruin. Also reported: William Campbell preached in Limerick, and Edward Bailie, second son of Sir Edward Bailie, wed widow Savage last Saturday.
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Dublin
Limerick
William Campbell
Edward Bailie
Savage
Price of Professor of Humanity in Aberdeen College
A notice from Scotland states the Price of Professor of Humanity at the Old College of Aberdeen goes to Mr. Thomas Gordon, a Philosophy professor and nephew to the former holder. A recent terrible fire at Clackmannan caused great damage and ruined several house proprietors unable to rebuild.
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Edinburgh
College of
Aberdeen
Thomas Gordon
Clackmannan
Anniversary of King Charles the Martyr Observed in London
London observes the anniversary with decency. Notices report deaths of Mrs Nares and Mrs Bulstrode, a fatal boating accident, and civic matters including election scrutiny, council summons, and anticipated parliamentary actions. Lord mayor announces votes for Cheap Ward alderman. Marlborough’s generosity praised. Count de Cambis receives the Order of the Holy Ghost. Westminster Bridge foundation ceremony held with noble attendance.
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Bulftrode
Richard Bulftrode
Hounslow
Marshal’s Court
St. Katherine’s
Cheap
Joseph Eyles
Richard Hoare
Common Council
A& Rr
City of London
St. James’s
House of Peers
Duke of Marlborough
Marquess of Blandford
Duke of Malborough
Lord Walpole
Norfolk
Viscount Townshend
Raymond Arriv
Lady Northey’s
Essex Street
Count de Cambis
Order of the Holy Ghost
Westminste Bridge
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France
Holland
Fannday
Council of War
Paris
Marine
Levant
Sc. Germain En Laye
Joyenval
Tilliers
Dreux
Abondam
Hamburgh
Nish
Ireland
Scotland
London
Charles the
George Richards
Ely
Rafely Stirverd
Long Breedy
Dossetshire
Albury
Thame
Oxfordshire
Nares
George Narés
Gerit
Hatton- Garden
Middlesex
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