Parisian Plans and Corsican Prospects Raise European Stakes
The London Evening Post reports that France may build a 1800 yard canal from Gravelines to the sea with a 1 million livre budget and several battalions, while Genoa may yield Corsica to French control to ease Mediterranean trade and counter English and Dutch shipping. Talks hint at a French troop plan from Béarn, Beauffigny, Auvergne and Aunis regiments plus Queen and Noailles units, totaling 7,000 to 8,000 men, with Brignole expected to secure powers.
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Assur
Corsica
Chevalier de Brignole
Republick of Genoa
Republick
Bearn
Baffigny
Auvergne
Aunix
Noailles
Provence
France
Fuort
Mediterranean
Genoa
Leghorn
Levant
Spain Madrid Naples accord to unite Catholic powers
Rome Sept 28 news from Spain reports the Catholic King approved the accommodation between this Court and Madrid and Naples. The next day Cardinal Acquaviva informed the Pope in private and a long conference with Spinelli Corsini Firrau led to signed articles of accommodation and dispensation bulls for marriages among noble families. Cardinal Ciesfueges to surrender Montreale to the Pope for disposition in favor of Car.
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Spain
Madrid
Naples
Acquaviva
Spinelli
Corsini
Firrau
Merchants of Cork grant two and a half discount on notes
Dublin reports Cork merchants agreeing to a two and a half discount on outstanding notes. Rioters threaten the Custom-house as Wool raids are described. Lisbon trade is predicted to decline. A marriage, a fatal coach accident, and a murder verdict are noted. An English candidate opposed by locals sparks borough tension. City announces new Lord Mayor and sheriffs. A curious tale claims a man aged 77 wedlock with a 19 year old. Galway reports seizure of wool and rising unrest.
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Ireland
Dublin
Cork
Lisbon
Dawson
Munster
Maynard
Deceas
Kilkenny
Newgate
William Walker
Robert Ross
Charles Ruffel
Dawson-street
Duke of Devonshire
Dean Swift
Andrew Newton
Larabryan
Manooth
Galway
Woolf
General Button
Election of Mayor and officers for the ensuing year
Newcastle OG reports that on Monday last the election of mayor and other officers of the corporation was conducted for the year ahead, with the following results and declarations recorded.
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Country News
Newcastle
Election of Mayor and Officials in Durham City
Gentlemen chosen for city offices include William Carre as Mayor, Jonathan Scribie Sheriff, John Ifac son Recorder, Robert Makepeace Sword bearer, William Peareth Chamber Clerk, Francis Marshall and Richard Easter Coroners. On last Monday George Dale was elected Mayor by a majority of 75 against Alderman Gelfon.
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William Carre
Jonathan Scribie
John Ifacson
Robert Makepeace
William Peareth
Francis Marshall
Richard Easter
Durham
George Dale
Gelfon
London Robberies Multiply as Transportation Backfires
In London last week Chelsea Coaches were robbed near the Turnpike with Sir Yelverton Peyton, Bart defending his purse but losing a guinea. A second attack near the Workhouse at Hlington saw Mr Tooke relieved of about four shillings. Observers blame rising robbery on the growth of transportation, with offenders returning to threat prosecutors. Kingston reports the Surrey Quarter Sessions discharged many prisoners, while others remain, and royal festivities marked the Coronation anniversary with fires at the Park and Tower.
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London
Chelsea
Yelverton Peyton
Bart
Sir Yelverton
Mr. Tooke
Hlington
Holloway
Queen’s Head
Kingston
Surrey
St. Margaret’s Hill
Prifod
Prince and Princess of Wales
Carteton House
Kew
Vienna
Khévenhuller
Widding
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