Court Struggles in Madrid Amid Talks of Change
Madrid reports ongoing court strife as the Queen seeks backing for one creature in power while the King pushes for a broad cabinet shake. Prime Minister Carvajal is tied up with social diversions, delaying business as plans surface for a four million yearly fund to discharge debts owed to late royal servants. Messages from Berlin and The Hague discuss Prussia’s stance on Silesia and Gelderland, noting shifting alliances and the Parisian mood of alarm amid the Saint Domingo fleet’s losses.
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France
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Guelderland
Republick
United Provinces
the Hague
Zealand
Boifleduc
Paris
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Saxe
Noailles
d’Argenson
St. Louis
Call’d Quinze Vingt
Dublin Coal Discovery Spurs Royal Encouragement
Ireland. Dublin Society reviewed a parcel of coal by Thomas Williams and Partners from Rathmayden Meath near the River Boyne. Nine tons burned well with little ash and no smoke, akin to Kilkenny coal. They received 20 pounds to continue sinking and seek deeper veins for future use near the sea.
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Ireland
Dublin
Thomas Williams
Dublin Society
Rathmayden
Slane
Meath
Boyne
Kilkenny
Parish Laborers Surrender to Justice for Smuggling
Canterbury July 22 John Juddery of Aditham Wittualler and Andrew Judgery of Ash surrender to Justice under A of Parliament for Smuggling and are committed to St Dunstan's Goal. On Saturday Jaft another commitment followed. William Marchant confessed to a Sussex robbery with William Piercy on the 14th, taking 6s 6d and a silver-buttoned whip near Brighling.
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Country News
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Aditham
Andrew Judgery
Ash
St. Dunstan’s
Maidstone
William Marchant
William Piercy
Brighling
Sussex
Rumors and notices from London and beyond on unrest and events
London gossip discusses a steward's threats to the heir, Admiral Warren's absence, and possible distant expeditions. It notes peace rumors, electors speaking in Southampton, naval orders, court visits, marriages, deaths, and pay for troops. Reports from Prague and Paris cover rent relief, finances, and merchant schemes. Devon earthquake shocks precede a devastating Honiton fire.
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Galicia
Bay of Biscay
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Great Britain
Aix-la-Chapille
Lewis Kiv
Flanders
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