Fort erection attempt in Biffau ends in defeat
Reports from May describe Captain Kinsay and his party failing to erect a fort on the island of Biffau after local inhabitants forced them to retreat. The governor seeks 800 soldiers for a renewed assault, while dispatches reveal unrest in Saint Remo and preparations for broader military actions across Europe.
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Aptain William Kinsay
Africa
Biffau
Cachieu
Genoa
Fune
Saint Remo
Republick
Milan
M. Augustine Pinello
St. Remo
Warsaw
Long Street
Francfort
Nova Scotia
Germany
Brusels
Vienna
Charles of Lorrain
Hague
Charles Hanbury Williams
Dresden
London
Inclosure Bill for Charity Schools and Civil List
IRELAND Dublin June 26 next Session to present a Bill to inclosure of all the Commonage of the Kingdom with part for Protestant Charter Schools and remainder for the Increase of the Civil List. A horse race at Curragh of Kildare, Hill's Mare winning heat. Wicklow officers fire on smugglers, killing a man and seizing Brandy and goods. COTLAND Edinburgh June 26 His Majesty’s Commission arrives naming Capt. Alexander Sirapaud of Lord
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Irelan
Dublin
John Fill Foster
Cornet French
Kildare
Mr. Hill
Wicklow
Observations on a late naturalization debate in London
The letter presents arguments about King James I era naturalization laws, noting the Introduction of Jews and other infidels, their status as aliens, and differences between colonial and domestic naturalization. It contrasts Acts that permit residence and land purchase with broader fears of religious tolerance and national policy changes.
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James I
Wit
Cam
Will
Fes
Lord Coke
A&t
America
England
Manassen-Ben-Ispaen appeals to Electors of Great Britain
A Victorian style letter urges electors to support a “naturalizing Jews” bill, praising Hebrews’ supposed national loyalty. It attacks adversaries and mockingly references the Watch for Non-attendance, with digressive commentary on political factions and the state of the contest between parties. The text blends satire with political persuasion, naming figures and public figures to illustrate contemporary debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manassen-Ben-Ispaen
Great Britain
Opposition to the Jews Naturalization Bill in Parliament
Debates critique naturalization of Jews and fears they will flood parishes with “lazy unbelievers.” Arguments invoke religion, prophecy, and political influence, with claims that wealth could sway the poor, and concerns about elections and national welfare.
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Vomerica
France
Craigt
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Ninian Young
St. Leonard’s College
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Hence
Shetland
Yarmouth
Spurgeon
Cambridge
Warren
Caius College
Cott
Corpus Christi College
Jesus College
Batchelor
Holme
St. John’s College
James Essex
Miss Thurlbourn
Ms. Thurlbourn
Cotlan
Jacob
Joseph
Brera
Paslion
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