Mediation Talks Between Emperor and Grand Signor Questioned
The piece notes suspicions amid the States General that the French mediation may mask broader aims. It cites M. Van Hoey's letters and fear that Prince de Lichtenstein's negotiations could harm the Republic's interests. Reports speak of a French proposal offering the Emperor a past for Austrian Low Countries, though truth remains uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Republick
M. Van‘Hoey
States General
Prince de Lichtenstein
Low Countries
Leicester Magistrates Publish Testimony on Treason Papers
The Leicester magistrates release an attested account detailing their inquiries into treasonable papers found in the town, naming individuals such as Norton and others, and describing the process, rewards, and communications with the Secretary of State. The document traces how papers were spread, who delivered them, and the sequence of events leading to charges and investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leicester
Joel
London
Pajesty
Norton
Secretary of State
F&nham
Stephen Cronstone
Farnham
Ricard Peers
Queenhirh
Naverlock
County of Essex
Rumford
Brentwood
Ongar
Caffan
Temple-Exchange
Fleet-street
Brentford Butts
Middlesex
Bicknell
John Bicknell
Tanfield-court
Tample
Treason accusation and market gathering noted in historic column
Examination concluded with Norton seen in Market Place around midnight carrying a candle lantern and papers as treasonable notices appeared. The report lists financial prices and a fire insurance notice, plus notices of the General Quarterly Meeting of the Sun Fire Office and arrangements for the Sons of the Clergy feast and Stepney feast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finisi
Norton
Royal Exchange
London
Craig’s- Court
Charing-Cross
Great Britain
Abela
Merchant-Taylors-Hall
Threadneedle-street
St. Pauls
Wil' S
Tom's
Cornhill
Guildhall
Kingstreet
Rainbow
Temple-Bar
Bedford
Covent Garden
Oliver's
Westminster
Green
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William Lee
RicHagko Goodall
Samuel Simpson
South Sea
South Sea Annuities Rtl
New South Sea Annuties
Tcgs Half Bank
Bank Circulacion
Prem
India
Royal Exchange Assurance
Mane Adventure
Stepney
Duke of Marl
Joseph Ayloffe
Bartborough
Chaloner Ogle
John Charlton
Carpenter
James Creed
Henry Fitzroy Lee
John Hyde
N. B
Kensington, &c
Kensington
Chelsea
Fulham, &c
Crown Tavern
New Palace Yard
Theatre Royal
Drury-Lane
Milton
Ludlow-Castle
Quin
Milward
Mr. Cibber
Mills
Hull
Mrs. Cibber
Mr. Arne
Beard
Clive
Arne
Mr. Haughton
Mons. Mailment
Walter
Thompson
Creed Church
Richard Burkin
Grighby’s
Sweeting’s Alley
Essex
Chelmsford
Edward
Ipswich
Suffolk
Anthony Holbrooke
Little Waltham
Henry Nowell
Symond’s Inn
Chancery-lane
Wexham
Uxbridge
Windsor
Slough
Clifden
London Road
Paris
Tyrat
N.S
Duke D’estrees
Japan
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