Congress of Europe Peace Hopes Amid Broad Negotiations
From the London Gazette a forecast that the Aix la Chapelle congress may yield general peace in Europe if plenipotentiaries show moderation and disinterestedness. Ministers are arriving from France and Spain while Berlin may send a mediator to secure Silesia. Notable issues cited include Cape Breton, Silesia, Don Philip indemnities, and Genoese troubles, with fighting in the Nice region and Genoa incursions by Austrians.
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Europe
France
Spain
Berlin
Congress
Poland
Portugal
Silesia
House of Brandenbourg
Cape Breton
London Gazette
Turin
Tourneaux
Barcelonette
Briancon
Provence
Dauphine
Nice
Genoa
Parmesan
Plaisantine
Ultra Po
Botta
Races at Eyre Court Galway and a Sheriff’s marriage
In Eyre Court Galway on Monday the 11th instant the 201] Plate was won by Mr Daly’s horse Elgis after horses of Col John Eyre Richard Despard John Dillon and Charles Daly competed. On Wednesday five starters vied for another 201 with Mr Miller’s mare securing an easy win. Friday saw Mr Daly’s horse win the 201 Plate amid some difficulty. Last Saturday Thomas Taylor Esq late Sheriff of Dublin married Miss Beresford. A poor drawer and his money scandal ends with a man saying he found the money in a bitch near Cromlin and fleeing. the Royal Carbineers regiment was noted yesterday.
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Ireland
Dublin
Eyre Court
Galway
John Eyre
Richard Déspard
John Dillon
Charles Daly
Elgis
Mr. Miller
Mr. Dogherty
Mr. Butler
Mr. Dillon
Mr. Moore
Four Courts
Peron
Cromlin
Regiment of Royal Carbineers
Horfe
Wats
Savage
Gates
Rowe
William and Mary
Caroline
Holland
Duke of Cumberland
Guildhall
Robert Ladbroke
William Benn
Vintners-Hall
Grocers-Hall
Westminster
Exchequer
Black-Fryars
Balloden
Charles Dalton
Barker
Lombard-Street
Langbourn-Ward
Bridge-House
Southwark
Duke of Bolton
Hampshire
Parham
Thomas Baldwin
Steple Bumfted
Essex
Diocese of
London
Rother
Kent
Appledare
Sussex
Guilford
House of Commons
Constantinople
Venice
Persia
Shah Nadir
M. d.Allion
Russia
Marquess de Puysieux
Count Gronsfeldt
Prince of Orange
Berlin
Tha
Prussia
Francis Drinkell elected Kendal mayor for year ahead
Newcastle reports Francis Drinkell E elected Kendal mayor for the ensuing year. A deserter named Serjeant Smith from the Guards, who joined the French Foot Regiments, was captured in Edinburgh after the Fontenoy battle. The Duke of Cumberland offered guineas for his apprehension and plans to transport him to London. A second deserter of the same name reportedly remains in the Highlands after Culloden, seeking a route to France.
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Newcastle
Francis Drinkell
Kendal
Smith
Fontenoy
Scotland
Duke of Cumberland
Edinburgh
East-India Company
London
Culloden
Highlands
France
War of 14th Instant Commentary and Public Notices
The piece weighs French English naval strength and questions the balance of firepower amid six more French sailors on the right wing while Hawke commands thirteen ships. It notes Admiral’s uncertainty, praises Admirals Anson and Warren, and previews a Commons address for Onslow. It then lists court life tidbits: royal journeys, civic ceremonies, vacancies, appointments, marriages, sewers, and foreign intelligence from Constantinople and Persia, plus a French envoy letter on Prussia talks.
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London
Kent
Fox
Anson
Warren
France
Commons of
England
Arthur Onslow
Seaford
Sussex
Commons
Kensington
St. James's
Duke of Richmond
Lord Delawar
His
Colley Cibber
Laurent
Dr.Greene
Golden Lyon
Devil Tavern
Temple-Bar
Mefl
Beard
Mence
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Aix la Chapélle
Phineas Bowles
Regiment of Foot
Folliot
Deer Park
Regiment of Horse
Parker
Lord Molesworth
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