Fragmentary Atlantic dispatches and curious Montafia boy tale
Reports from Tunis to the Dardanelles remain uncertain due to winds or blockade. In Montafia, two hunters find a twelve year old boy claimed by a woman as her child from 1762, with marks and a diet of grass. Paris gossip notes Privy Councils, ministry reshuffle hints, and King’s financial intrigues amid coinage changes.
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Constantinople
Tunis
Dardanelles
Morea
Milan
Turin
Montafia
Aiti
Cunic
Montferrat
Choify
Sophia
Victoire
Paris
Duke de Nivernois
M. de Maurepas
M. de Sartine
Isis
Duke d’Aiguillon
Fune
Mail Arrived from South Carolina via Earl of Sandwich Packet
From South Carolina GAZETTE, news of May 7 sailing and June 6 arrival at Falmouth. Also reports North Carolina early April on Governor’s speech to the Assembly opposing a Superior Courts bill, urging loyalty, and dissolution of the General Assembly amid militia concerns. Capt. Russell brings frontier fears of Cherokee and Shawnee unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
Earl of Sandwich
Kelley
Falmouth
Nearbern
North Carolina
House of Assembly
Superior Courts of Justice
Thad
General Assembly
William Burgh
Virginia
Russell
Fincastle
Upper Atsembly debates bills and royal events amid long list
The Assembly read a first time on redeeming annuities and establishing a lottery, plus a bill for a Quebec import duties fund. Court cases include Elizabeth Darly v Langworthy. Royal birthday notices for Princess Amelia. Founders’ petition on standard weights for coin, Artillery review on Blackheath, and tidings of Sir William Codrington. Fete Champetre at the Oaks features elaborate decor, music, and dancing. Coroner’s inquest on a coal man who cut and hanged himself. warnings of a scam on wagon drivers. Ascot races listed with entries and weights for four-year-olds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
Elizabeth Darly
George Vincent Langworthy
Botton
Amelia
Gunnersbury
Company of Founders
City of London
House of Commons
Royal Regiment of Artillery
Blackheath
Court of Exchequer
William Codrington
Bart
Tewkesbury
Lord Stanley
Oaks
Surry
Barthelemon
Vernon
Fgnrantes
Lepie
Fitzpatrick
Hymen
Hamilton
Stanley
Messrs
Adams
Flatton Wall
Green
Ascot Heath
Duke of Gloucester
Windsor Forest
Mr. Blare
Brown
Marcchal
Mr. Bret
Lord Milfington
Gr. m
Mona
Mr. Vernon
C. Marius
Mr. Stroud
Mr. Cumberland
Mr. Hedge
P. P
Rold
Horse Races and Local Notices From Wokingham Area
A long listing of horses and owners for a plate race for five to six year olds and older at a racecourse, with names such as Arbustine and North Star. Also notes a highwayman’s capture near the Wokingham stage, and clerical appointments and marriages in London notices. Died and remarriage notices follow, including Capt. Emerson and other local figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Sp. Hamilton
Jerry Sneak
George Hanger
O*kelly
Br. c
Mr. Gott
Turf
Mr. Vernon
Mr. Foley
Lord Mifingon
Mark
Sir C. Bunbury
Herod
F. Evelyn
Miranda
Mr. Martindale
Ch. c. Aimwell
Mr. Williams
Cataline
Mr. Johnson
Young Tartar
Windsor
James King
Durnsford
Surry
Robert Pye
Rochester
Courtenay
Mathias Thomson
Great Bell-asley
Coleman-street
Eleanor Falkner
The
Strand
Edward Pickard
Lime-street
Miss Jeffer
College-hill
Virginia-street
Ratchit Highway
Tho. Emerson
Streights
Angel-street
St. Martin’s le Grand
Wm. Pandin
Gerard Street
Soho
Peter Welcker
Quebec Government Bill Debated For Jury Trial Clause
In Commons on Friday June 10 the Quebec Government Bill was discussed after amendments. A proposed jury trial option led to a lengthy debate and division 41 to 83. Other clauses on temporary duration seven years and notices of laws failed or passed. A Habeas Corpus clause for Canadians was defeated 21 to 76, and the House adjourned until Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tes House
Charles Whitworth
Quebec
Mackworth
T. Townshend
Glynn
Dunning
Byng
E. Burke
Lord North
Attorney
Ambler
Jenkinson
Tus
Mr. Dempster
C. Fix
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France
London
Council
House of
London-Bridge
HOUSE
Windygap
Lord Grosvenor
Berthda
Prestatin
Denbighshire
Yr Og
Celumeriadog
Denbigh
Carnarvonshire
Beddgelert
Llanberris
Peamorva
Llanvihangel
Llanilufni
Gwydir Nants
Llanrwf
Anglesey
Rhofmanach
Llanfliana
Monmouthshire
Machen
Rifca
Cardiganshire
Penforddgoch
William Bridge
Furnance
Conway
Cornwall
Josephy Hill
Golden Lion
Penryn
N.B
Strong
Allen
Clement’s Inn
Meif. Davis
Warwickshire
Birmingham
Evesham
Alcester
Stratford-upon.Avon
Buremingham
Dudley
Wolverhampton
Shrewsbury
Port Chailes
William Palmer
West Heath
Northfield
Worcestershire
Payton
White-Lion
Stratford -Upon Avon
N.E
He Medical Magazine
G. Kearfly
Fleet-street
Great Britain and Ireland
Charles VI
William Robertson
University of Edinburgh
Scotland
W. Strahan
T. Cadell
J. Balfour
Edinburgh
L RD North
L. Philip Dormer Stanhope
Earl of Chesterfield
Philip Stanhope
Dresden
Eugenia Stanhope
J. Weodsley
Pall-Mall
Benjamin Webb
Bridgewater Gardens
Alders
T. Carnan
F. Newbery
St. Paul’s Church- Yard
Westminster
Southwark
Bank
South Sea
Royal Exchange
Sun Fi
London Assurance
Ftherhithe
Thames
Limehouse
the &Reets
Oxford-street
T, Lowndes
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