A Political Mirror on War and Peace in Europe
A reflective essay reviews the European conflict, praising no single power, and argues all sides have plausible motives. It covers France, Vienna, Spain, Genoa, and the Dutch, critiques Machiavelli, and calls for a fair Aix-la-Chapelle settlement. It notes Dutch internal tensions and Dutch leadership changes while outlining England’s strategic aims and policy considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christendom
Europe
Milton
France
House of
Bavaria
San@ion
Charles the Vith
Vienna
Versailles
Machiavel
Prussia
Saxony
Spain
Don Philip
Worms
House of Austria
Provence
Sluys
Sas-van- Ghent
Hulste
Bergen-op-Zoom
Great Britain
Rhine
Danube
Meuse
Scheld
Sis
Republick
United Provinces
England
Cain
Arees
Congress
Halcyon
Aix-la-Chapelle
Hague minister's letter notes growing Stadtholder power
An extract from a minister's Hague letter dated November 30 reports swift court affairs and alignment with London's views. It says the Stadtholdership has become hereditary across Holland and the provinces, boosting the prince's authority. The prince contemplates sovereignty but hints he would renounce power if offered, while acknowledging unknown future governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Hague
Holland
Sewarden
Avas
Assassination Attempt Reported and Nairn Death Noted
Edinburgh reports a murder attempt on John Grant of Bellimore in his bed at night with two bullets lodged in the bolster piece. No culprits yet named. Also reported is the death abroad of John Roy Stewart and the passing of Margaret Lady Nairn at 79, widow of Lord Nairn, mother to John Nairn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edinburgh
Strathpey
John Grant
Bellimore
John Roy Stewart
Margaret Lady Nairn
Nairn
Robert Lord Nairn
William Murray
Lord Nairn
Duke of Athole
Conquerant Privateer Brought In After Two Hours Engagement
London reports the Conquerant Privateer from St Sebastian's with 26 mine-pounders and 230 men is taken to Bristol by the Tyger Privateer captained by Siex after two three hour engagements. The ship had been at sea five days and had previously captured the Sally Meynard 60 leagues west of Scilly. Also noted are political and social items including appointments, marriages, and deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conquerant
St. Sebastian’s
Bristol
Siex
Bayonne
Meynard
London
Philadelphia
Scilly
Viscount Dupplin
Cambridge Town
Charles Floyer
Ely
Sonto
Col. Floyer
Hind
Madrass
Hon. East India Company
Meffieurs
Pigou
Hyde
Shore
Burrow
Goddard
Sands
Blunt
Hume
Fead
Torin
Garland
Gordean
Court
Appleford
Philip
Herbert Packington
Packington Hall
Hampshire
Earl of Halifax
Louisa Sutton
Lord Sutton
William Dowderwell
Tewkesbury
Fleet-Street
Ruffineaux
St. Anne’s Lane
Jones
Medley
Mediterranean
York
Hulfe
Canterbury
St. Michael’s Arlington
Kent
Allen
Deceas
Morden College
Desay
Amsterdam
Royal Exchange
Poveyame Ote Gandey
Cnoieg
Also Mentioned on This Page
Andon
Evening-Post
Ahieepaer
Esc
States of Holland
Rotterdam
Leyden
Gouda
Delrrous
Count Collyer
Maurice of
Nassau- Overkirk
Scotland
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