Mysterious Moorish Figure and Geneva Bread Riots
A traveling correspondent reports on a strange four mile Moorish shaped object near the Downs in White Hill, described as perhaps a living creature. An authentic Geneva letter dated Feb 24 recounts a bread price riot in 18th century Switzerland, where foreigners formed a regiment and measures led to clashes, executions, and eventual amnesty.
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Geneva
Paris
Republic
St. Gervais
Raosi
Marett
Place ‘du Bel-Air
Ienant
Izta
Trev
Feme
Greatramber
Senate
Etichiutia
Beides
N.eker
Nepars
Military Council
Duchess of Wurtemberg Education Sparks European Alliance
A historical notice discusses Duchess Maria of Wurtemberg adopting a mixed religious education for her daughters. The plan aims to avoid bias amid marriages to German and Russian royal houses, allowing daughters to adapt to future spouses' faiths without personal loss. It notes alliances with Russia, Austria, and potential ties to the Ottoman realm, highlighting liberal court philosophy and evolving religious symbols.
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Europe
Germany
Muscovy
Russia
Co Wrom
Rusia
Elizabeth
Francis
Tufany
Te House of
Austria
Viena
Studyard
China Trade and Ship Arrivals Reported in Foreign Journal
A foreign journal notes sixty nine ships arrived near China in the Road of Waimea last year, including Boxlith, Dutch, French, Spanish, Swedish, American, Prussian and Italian vessels. Twelve European ships reached Macao. Trade in 1756 used fifteen ships, with Dutch, English, French, Dune, Swede and Profan de Chinete pratt. Tea prices fell from 244 tales per pecal to 36 tales, while English bills to the Chinese rose on credit.
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Wamea
China
Macao
East India Company
Concert of Ancient Music Under the Earl of Sanowren
The concert drew a large audience with Mendel Pascal Avison Grave Morley Habe and Bend among the principals. Vocalists Harrison Mills Cantelo Abrams delivered notable solos and Miss Cantelo impressed in an aria from Elaile Or che salva. the overall performance was marked by grandeur and correctness.
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Mendel
Pascel
Avison
Grave
Morley
Habe
Bend
Harrison
Mills Cantelo
Abrams
Scorace
Miss Cantelo
Dramatic Theatre Review of A Damatic Play at Covent-Garden
The Thursday night performance at Covent Garden featured the Orv Bacastor by C. myreve with praised acting by Abingcon and Mrs Pope. Highlights included Letitia and Belinda with Belmour and Quick, praising contemporary manners and the ensemble’s refinement.
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C. Myreve
Letitia
Lewis
Sir Joseph
Nell Bius
Blanward
Cubitt
Irismuch
Opera House Contention Between Gallini and Noverre
A recent scene at the Opera house shows a brewing clash between Sir John Gallini and Noverre over admission orders and a new ballet Les Jatousies au Serracl. Both are expected to appear, one to accuse and the other to respond, amid public tension and discord.
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Jona'Gallini
Noverre
sits—Gathoar
No. Verre
Verre
Mech
Font
John Gallini
Pirit
Federal Constitution Debate Divides States on Representation
A regional survey reports Federalists in Pennsylvania Delaware New Jersey and Connecticut favor open elections and broad representation while Anti Federalists gain in South Carolina Virginia Massachusetts and New Hampshire New York Rhode Island and North Carolina seek reconsideration. A correspondent notes a majority sentiment across western and northern counties and discusses pamphlet dissemination and political generosity.
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North America
Pennsylvania
Delaware
New Jersey
Connecticu
South Carolina
Virginia
Massach
New Fashions From Paris Hats With Turkish Turban Influence
Five new ladies hats and a new satin girdle are described in a Paris fashion spread. Hats include Crapean au Pacha with white satin crown and rose ornament, Bonnet au Papa with gauze crown and two wings, Argusy with peacock eye embroidery and blue tassels, J Eaminid in black satin with red rose embroidery, and La Vilitenh bonnet with a celestial blue bow. A new white satin girdle with arabesque embroidery and gold edging completes the ensemble.
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da Argusy
Argus
Payne's bid at auction sparks liability question
In a case before Lord Kenyon, the defendant, after bidding forty pounds for goods, retracted and refused to buy before the hammer fell. The auctioneer later sold the goods to him for 321, and a suit sought the difference. Lord Kenyon held the defendant not liable, as he had indicated he would not purchase the goods before the sale concluded.
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Payne
Adios
Lord Kenyon
Spencer versus Field. Worcester Lat Indian Purser suit
Lord Kenyon presided as the jury awarded 3931 damages in a case where Mr Spencer sued the Worcester Lat Indian Purser for suspending him from office and harshly treating him. Officers testified no ground for the actions were evident though the pursor defended the dismissal as due to neglect by the purser.
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Spencer
Worcester
Bdail
Tae Flin
Kenyon
Witnesses Test Grain Warehouse Dispute Against Barge Case
In a 18th century trial, plaintiffs claim grain owed to be warehoused while defendants argue otherwise. Lightermen testify against warehousing. judges emphasize matters of fact and commerce. Verdict reaches for the defendant. Mr Raikes, a Rudia Merchant, purchased an estate via Christie’s sale for 1960 guineas.
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Apaisit
Lord Kenyon
Mr. Raikes
Christie
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