Extraordinary narrative of the Preranper and the Prince
The article recounts Voltaire style adventures after Cantonen defeat. Prince Edward and a small band flee through Scotland, hiding in caverns and islands. They endure hunger, pursuit by Cumberland, and perilous disguises aided by Miss Macdonald and allies, seeking refuge first on Storaway then Benbecula before continuing perilous escape toward the continent.
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Cantonen
Voltaire
Lewis XV
Inverness
Prince Edward
Seford
Sullivar
Sheridzn
Fort Augustus
France
Sheridan
Sullivan
Charles the Second
Worcester
Culdoden
Arizaig
Scotland
O'Neal
Storaway
Duke of Cumberland
Elase
Isle
Escape of the Prince and Miss Macdonald in servant disguise
The article recounts the Prince fleeing with Miss Macdonald after danger in an island hideout. Disguised as a maid, he travels with her, then seeks refuge in a hostile area, aided by a faithful ally, before eventually returning to Scotland and signaling to his Moran clan. He learns friends and aides are arrested and faces continued peril as news arrives of attainder against his officers.
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Edward
Miss Macdonald
Parlui
Tinea
O'Neal
Perfort
Betty
Scotland
England
Moran
Lochabar
Badenoch
News of Turkish and Russian Fleet Actions Near Coron
Letters from Constan tinople and Paris report Osman Bey lifting the Coron siege with 3000 troops and expect clash between Turkish and Russian fleets. Pacha of Erzerum defeats Russians and Georgians, gaining control of the region. Porte informs foreign ministers. Corsican letters say Count Marbeuf heads Grenadiers to crush banditti before national assembly as Royal Italien regiment moves from San Fiorenzo.
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France
Flanders
Vienna
Constantinople
Pacha
Napoli di Romania
Jaffer Bey
Coron
Osman Bey
Erzerum
Asiatick Turkey
Tottleben
Vicory
Porte
Paris
Antibes
Fune
Corsica
Marbeeuf
Regiment de Royal Italien
San Fiorenzo
Earthquake Shakes Kingston and Florida Port News
An evening earthquake in Kingston Jamaica last Sunday caused dizziness but no reported damage. In Amelia Island East Florida a new port of entry is established by the Treasury. Four companies of the 31st Regiment return to St Augustine from Pensacola, and General O Reily reportedly left New Orleans with many troops later deserting.
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America
Kingston
Jamaica
Charles Town
South Carolina
South Carolina, June 22. the Lords Commissioners
His Majesty’s Treasury
Amelia Island
St. Mary’s River
Florida
St. Augustine
Pensacola
New York
O'Reily
New Orleans
Death sentence in Chelmsford robbery case reprieved
A report from Chelmsford on July 27 notes Thomas Hills was condemned to death for robbing Mr Smyth in Tolleshunt Darcy but later reprieved. Separate Northampton dispatch dated July 30 states William Brooks and William Lord were sentenced to death for horse stealing, then reprieved before judges departed. An extracted Hague letter July 24 mentions a Bena ie Placa advil and the Gini Ruffian army led by Count de…
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Country News
Chelmsford
Thomas Hills
Smyth
Tolleshunt Darcy
Northampton
William Brooks
William Lord
White
the Hague
Count de
Robotic notes on military moves and market prices dated 1769
Readable items report Romanzow marching toward Magna to press Bulgaria affairs, Ruffian squadron sailing from Cronstadt for the Humber en route to the Mediterranean, and a Paris incident with the Countess de Grammont. Also a French Angers sword quarrel, naval guard doublings, and grain prices at Bear Key with assorted Tower and Bank Stock entries.
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Romanzow
Magna
Danube
Bulgaria
Bender
Copenhagen
Cronstadt
Humber
England
Mediterranean
Paris
Countess de Grammont
Countes de Barry
Angers
France
Carabineers
Brentwood race meeting in Warley Common Essex 1770
Long notice details two plate races for four-year-olds and older horses on Warley Common Brentwood Essex with weights and entry fees for subscribers and non subscribers. Rules cover stables ropes roped off stalls and dog ban. Subscriptions and ball tickets offered at Crown Inn Brentwood and Mr Freemans Brentford.
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Brentwood
Essex
Warley Common
Allhorses
Smiths
Crown Inn
The Dramatic Censor volume two preview and critique
A 18th century notice for the Dramatic Censor number one of volume two. It highlights illustrated pieces including Julius Crefar and the School for Rakes with critical remarks on plots, characters, and performers. Praises the work as entertaining and informative and promising plates by Garrick.
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Jalius Crefar
J. Bell
Exster-Chan
Buach
C. Etherington
York
Mr. Garrick
Shakespeare
Hamlet
Remarkable Patient Letter and Mineral Drops Advertisement
A letter to Dr Lowther from Wheby, Hatton-Garden, dated Nov 7, 1769, testifies that nervous disorders and general weakness were cured by his medicines, praising the doctor and noting public belief. The text promotes cleansing and strengthening drops for female and renal disorders, miscarriages, and various ailments with a long sales pitch and locations in London for purchase.
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Dr. Lowther
Hatton-Garden, Str
CAS &E. T
Sam
Ant
Wheby
Ratcliffe
West
Ji ‘ Son
Clare ‘Market
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