Courts rules prizes and restorations amid global tensions
From Madrid to Vienna to Paris the March reports note prizes declared legal the Chesterfield Rachael and Oporto Merchant while Alida and Margaret are restored. Cadiz notes merchant unease over West Indies affairs as conclave changes unfold. Dispatches from Temeswar and Neunhof hint at neutrality talks and potential armament use against Britain and Spain.
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William
John M. Vander-Meer
States General
Chesterfield
Rachael
Oporto
Alida
Margaret
Cadiz
Rome
West Indies
Ottoboni
Ifini
Pope
Aldobrandini
Gort
Vienna
Sieur Pepperman
France
Prince de Lichtenstein
Marquess de Mirepoix
Great Britain
Spain
Temeswar
Baron de Su
Toulon
Brest
de Sorgues
Piozin
Caylus
Pardaillan
Albert
Crenay
d’Antin
Cologne
Baron Neunhoff
Last Friday's Deaths and Dutch Ship Arrival at Dublin
Dublin reports the death of Colonel Bellingham at Castle Bellingham and Captain Woodhouse at St Stephens's Green, with Bellingham's estate passing to his son who married Miss Henry. An East India Ship from Holland arrived at Loughswill after storms. its crew and cargo details are given. A March 14 Dublin message to Parliament urges securing peace and tranquility, with notes on arms and ammunition for the militia.
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Dublin
Castle Bellingham
Bellingham
Henry
Woodhouse
St. Stephens’s Green
Flanders
Earl’s
Holland
Batavia
Loughswill
Cape Clear
Address on Militia Firelocks and Bayonets for the Kingdom
The Lords in Parliament resolve to disarm Papists and procure twenty thousand firelocks with bayonets for the militia. A sum not exceeding 2621 10s is to be advanced, repaid from future aids, with five thousand firelocks to be contracted domestically. The Lord Lieutenant promises expedited provision and assures to preserve peace.
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House of Commons
Commons
Loyal Ardor After Vernon Victory In Portoblo Celebrations
Newcastle reports echoing bells and bonfires after Admiral Vernon's triumph at Portobello. A loyal subject Andrew Swadele burned three hogsheads and tar barrels, wielded a drawn back sword, and toasted King and British arms amid cheers. Hexham also marks the victory with a bonfire and Healths at Sir Edward Blackett’s, celebrating the same triumph over Spain.
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Newcastle
Admiral Vernon
Porto-Bello
Andrew Swadele
Kingdom of
Spain
Hexam
Porto Bello
Edward Blackett, Bart
London Debate Reflects Kings Address To Commons
London reports begin with His Majesty's reply to the Commons as he expresses readiness to issue directions on the matter. The wording suggests careful consideration and a gesture toward proceeding with Parliament's concerns.
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Addred
Fiich
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Leghorn
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Haddock
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Itis
the Hague
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America
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Earl of Waldégrave
Admiralty
Ufé
Paris
Cardinal de Fleury
Earl of Waldegrave
Tapis
Tum
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Hardales
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