Arrangements in Bohemia and imperial appointments noted
From the London Gazette dated July x Vienna June 26 details new grande maitresse to the Empress Madame Vasquez. Hatzfeld named Great Chancellor of Bohemia. Furstenberg to quit Imperial Commissary role at Wetzlar, Colloredo’s eldest son to succeed. Colowrat and Kevenhuller linked as Chancellor of Bohemia. Lady North named Keeper of Bushy Park near Hampton Court during the King's pleasure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Vasquez
Count Hatzfeld
Bohemia
Prince Furstenberg
French troops suffer heavy losses in Corsican clash
Two mails report a bloody engagement at Fiumalto where French forces under Count de Marbeuf clashed with Corsicans after a mountain crossing. The cavalry reportedly captured and executed several rebels as French casualties mounted. Also news from Venice and Paris notes the Spanish ambassador’s death and priests securing entry under new laws with Jesuits returning and an archbishop using members in parish ministry.
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Flanders
Count de Marbeuf
Fiumalto
Cafinca
la Tavagna
Venice
Fune
Duke of
Monteallegro
Spain
Paris
Conflicts Over Ambassadors and London Street Brawl in Westminster
The Times reports on diplomatic talks between the French Ambassador and Lord Rochford, plus a late night disturbance at Feathers alehouse in Angelcourt, Westminster where Count de Guignes’s domestics clashed with constables and were carried to Bridewell. Also covered are trials at Old Bailey, admissions to joiners, shipwrecks, prison transfers, and public notices including political warnings about Parliament reform and the push for triennial elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Lord Rochford
Count de Guignes
Feathers
Angelcourt
Westminster
Roundhouse
Kelynge
Bridewell
Hussar
Canada
Manilla
George Grenville
Wilson
Worshipful Company of Joiners
Viller
America
Dauphin
Old Bailey
John Kilbert
Thomas Jenkins
Francois Toynant
Red Lion
Tottenham Court Road
Stephen Clements
Nathaniel Hickman
Schoormaster
Islington
Mary Barnes
Eleanor Snapp
John Johnon
John Gordon
John Brands
William Saunders
Ann Caton
Elizabeth Johnson
Sarah Smith
Thomas Smith
George White
William Crocker
Mary Harris
Joseph White
Lawrence Wallace
Sophia Ibbetson
New Prison
Clerkenwell
Hampstead
Highgate
Moore
Canterbury
North. Green
Birmingham
John Wyrley
Miss Lane
Bolston
New-England
R. Tyler
Mitcham
Sarry
King-street
Cheapside
William Mangles
Miss Caryl
Caryl
Strand
John Baker
Country News
Ship News Arrivals From Ports Around the World
Vessels reach destinations including Villa Franca with Jupiter and Destiny from London and Topsham. Hermione and Troplong from St Domingo arrive at Bourdeaux, Hops Arbuckle from Koningsbergh at Rochester, Rofe Fotter from Lisbon at Liverpool, Tristram Shand from London at Rhode Island, Sutton Cooke from Africa at Barbadoes, Hope Williamson from London at Senegal, Hope Wilf from Campiere at Waterford, Charming Nelly Darcy and Nelly Brown from Antigua, Union Ogilvie from Rotterdam, Alice Ridley and Hampshire Wolf from London at Dublin, King of Portugal Bulks ey from Lisbon and Philadelphia at Bilboa, Minerva Scott from South Carolina at Cowes.
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Villa Franca
Jupiter
Destiny
London
Topsham
Bourdeaux
Hermione
Troplong
Rosette
de Verne
St. Domingo
Rochester
Hops
Arbuckle
Koningsbergh
Liverpool
Rofe, Fotter
Lisbon
Rhode Island
Tristram, Shand
Barbadoes
Sutton, Cooke
Africa
Senegal
Hope, Williamson
Waterford
Hope
Wilf
Campiere
Dublin
Charming Nelly
Darcy
Nelly
Brown
Antigua
Union
Ogilvie
Rotterdam
Alice
Ridley
Hampshire
Wolf
Bilboa
Portugal
Bulksey
Philadelphia
Cowes
Minerva
Scott
South Carolina
Declaration for shorter Parliaments and reform in England
Letter to the Printer of the London Evening Post argues for a public oath from future MPs to vote for a bill shortening Parliament's duration and reducing placemen roles. It urges frequent Parliaments as a constitutional right and calls for enquiry into civil distractions during the present reign. It insists electors require assurance of conduct before choosing representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
House of Hanover
House of Lords
House of Commons
Val Morris Calls for Independent Vote in Monmouth Election
To the Gentlemen Freeholders of the County of Monmouth Piercefield June 26 1771. He urges an independent choice for Sheriff election on July 18 at Monmouth, declining promises or costly bribes, and asking voters to judge him by conduct rather than promises. VAL MORRIS signs as the humble servant.
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County of
Monmouth
Piercefield
Val. Morris
Cory
James Cole
Caldicot
Canbridge
Mc. Marnall
Christ-church, Cambridge
Calério
Burrows
Dr. Burrows
Princess Orange
Hay-mrket
G. Kearfly’s
Ludgae-street
Capel-court
Royal Exchange
Fletcher and Hoilton
Cambride
Essence of Pearl and Pearl Dentifrice Advertisement
A dental remedy by Acob Hemet claims superior effect for teeth and gums. It promises enamel preservation, decay prevention, gum health, and fresh breath. Sold wholesale by Hemet's appointment and retail by Bayley in Cockspur Street and Price near the India House, with other outlets in Bath and Paris. Price 25.64 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acob Hemet
Amelia
Hemet
W. Bayley
Ckspur-Street
Hay-market
J. Price
India House
Leadenhall-street
London
Miss Purdie
Bath
J. le Brim
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Ludlow
Bankrapes
John Atkinson
Ripon
Yorkshire
Sarah Haddon
Richard Tallis
Richard Hemming
Copartners
White Lion
Stratford Upon Avon
White Swan
Warwick
William Hewetson
Penrith
Cumberland
the Swan
John Winsor
Bradninch
Devonshire
Phoenix Inn
Exeter
William Inwood
St. Sepulchre
Lucretia
London Evening Post
Ermons
Thomas Secker
L.L
Berray Pontius
Georges Slinton
Horatio Walpole
J. and
F. Rivington
St. Paul’s Church Yard
B. White
Horace
Uch
Oxford
Secker
W. Nicoll
St. Paul’s Church-yard
Richardson and Urquhart
T. Durham
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