Volcano and Earthquake Devastation at Ternate 1770 Report
Extra from Ternate dated August 23 1770 describes a prolonged volcano eruption and relentless earthquakes since mid July. Homes damaged or destroyed, inhabitants displaced, King and strangers taking refuge, Governor aboard Le Nord Nieuwland. Updates note diminishing tremors after late explosions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ternate
Molicca
Clove Islands
Man
Sidangoeli
le Nord Niewland
Alderman Plumb
Alderman Kirkman
Wilkes
Bull
Lord Mansfield
Home
Baron Smythe
Norfolk
de Grey
Baron Adams
Midland
L. C. B. Parker
B. Perret
Northern Circus
Justice Gould
Justice Willes
Oxford
Just. Afton
Jut
Askhurst
Western
Justice Blackstone
Junce Nares
Duke of Northumberlland
Earl of Chatham
Loch Camden
Lord Linton
Sion House
Brownhill
New Foundland
London
Plymouth
Common Council
Court of Common Council
Aldermen
Goldsmiths, Weavers
Wilkes Denied Honor In Whisperer Publication
The London printer rebuts Middlesex Journal claims about Mr. Wilkes and the Whisperer. He asserts the pamphlet by Mr. Horne did not come from Wilkes, denies involvement, and accuses Wilkes of publishing Horne’s pamphlet and using misdirection through the Whisperer and a young girl managing the shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Evening Pot
Chancery Lane
Fune
Middlesex Journal
Wilkes
Horne
The
Whisperer
Logoxia
William Moore
Mr. Wilkes
Moore
Deserters from 1st Regiment Sought by Reward
A London notice describes three soldiers William Marwood of Devonshire age 29, John Nolder of Hants age 32, and Henry Edwards of Shropshire age 28, all deserters from No. 19 regimental buttons. They were last seen in Bridport Andover and Exeter. A reward of twenty shillings each is offered for apprehension and delivery to a jail, via George Ross, Agent to the regiment, Conduit Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salisbury
William Marwooud
Aghcrough
Devonshire
Bridport
Exeter
John Nolder
Taccem
Hants
Andover
Henry Edwards
Giwestry
Salop
South Wales
N. B
His Majesty
George Ross
Conduit Street
London
The Dispensary for the Infant Poor reports stately findings
An 18th century inspection at Dr George Armstrong’s home in E2 alt-frest near Re Ion gare shows from April 1770 to April 1719 that 1296 poor children were treated with 62 deaths, roughly one in twenty. The charity’s supporters are praised as virtuous, with mothers bringing clean children and tutors and subscribers listed in Pall Mall, Charing Cross, the Strand, and Paternoster Row. Subscriptions: one guinea or more per year, two guineas for two. attendance times and ticketing details are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thurfay
George Armstrong
Alt-Frest
Re. -Ion-Gare
Carcely
Persins
J. Dodsley
Houkfeler
Pall-mall
C. Marth
Charing-cross
J. Cadell
Mr. Millar
Strand
J. Johnston
J. Payne
Pater-nofter-row
H. Parker
Races at Cirencester July Free Plate Entries Open
Cirencester Gloucestershire races announce a free plate of fifty pounds for six year old and older horses in three day event from July 2 to 4. Heats, weights, entry fees, and conditions list age, breed, and ownership rules with penalties and subscriber requirements. Steward Powel Snell warns exclusions for certain owners, with local authority and club dues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cirencester
Gloucestershire
Thomas Bell
Perret’s Brook
Haverfordwest
Sal
Richard Philips
Bart
William Fasrickes
Ely
Pembroke
Carmareth Sn
Ceardizza
N.B
Carnardenshire
Cardiganshire
Fane
Pembrok
Carmarthen
Cardigan
van Siiuca
Bey Cour
Bartlet Allan
George Bowen
Eig
Moses Pehill
Clerit
Monmouth County Address From Piercefield May 21 1771
A dated notice from Piercefield in Monmouthshire dated May 21 1771 addresses the gentlemen clergy and freeholders of the county. The fragment indicates a formal appeal or communication to local leaders and authorities. The readable portion preserves the period tone and names a local audience of property holders and clergy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piercefield
Monmoauthshiré
County of Monmouth
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Alex. Wedderburne
J. Glynn J. Dunning
T. Nugent
Smithfield Market
Brentford
Lord Holland
Mrs. King
Theatre Royal
Drury-lane
Britannia
Falkner
Philadelphia
Greacy
Tofeme
Ceward
Ayne
Nancy
Jamaica
Carthal
Tuve
Liverpool
Clarenson
Asi
Emery
Foo
Hart
Atne
Oporto
Jpertos Vieiron Gailey
Milles Ar Catolina
Candy
Seven Brothers
Gatav
Vom Seuval
Mercury
Gaven
Amsterdaa
Jary - Dorothea
Blacker
Fruay
Caever
Telemachus
Olivier
Trizite
India
South Sea
Bank Ann
Consol
London-Bridge
Navy
Viet
London-Tavern
George Hayley
Frebeas
Frederick Bull
Brass Crosby
City of London
Hankey and Co
Lowry and Co
Halliday and Co
Leadenhall-street
Usk
Val. Morris
Miss Thoughtfull
Mots Serling
Prattl
Mater Goodwill
Matter Poplin
T. Carnan
St. Paul's Church Yard
Femalje
Prince Frederick
Ofmaburg
Walker
Dobey
Hudson
White
England
Great Britain
Ireland
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