Prussian Victory Report and Exeter Address to the King
A Thursday morning account from the field of Bate notes a Prussian attack on the Russian forces ending in a decisive victory with 15 000 Kuthans left on the field and the French naval actions and British expeditions tied to Louisbourg and Cherbourg. An Exeter city address conveys joy at royal successes and urges continued support for ongoing wars, praising the navy and urging firmness for peace terms.
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Kalsten
Prussia
KisBngtin
City of
Exeter
J. Kasorr
Llys Myor
Europe
J .A
Louisbourg
Bruin
Mediterranean
Snegal
Newmarket Race Entry Notice for Four Year Olds
Newmarket October 1758 riders race for One Hundred Twenty Guineas over the Beacon Course on the Saturday after the first Thursday in October. Four year olds owned by a subscriber may run eight stone seven pounds. Entries due day before race at the usual entrance, five shillings to Clerk of the Course, certificates of age and qualifications to Mr John Deards. A thirty guinea entrance fee paid to Mr Deards at entrance adds to the subscription. Disputes are decided by the majority of subscribers present.
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Harvey
Hague
Prince of Isenbourg
Prince Soubise
London
St. Paul’s
Moore
Bartholomew Farr
Timothy Edwards
Elq
Worcester
Richard Gem
Joseph Mullington
Thomas Spilsbury
Chamberlins
M. Bougier
Peru
Paris
Hunt Mill
Wotton-Baffect
Wiltshire
Butler
London Bridge
Compter
Wisbech
Isle of Ely
John Harnfun
Thomas Oliver
Saul Searle
Richard Walpole
John Thompson
S&s
William Stevens the
Willam Stevens the Younger
Little Trinity Lane
John Evans
Carmarthen
Barton Hofe
Addle-street
George Parker
Sunderland
Durham
Chapman
Robert Warter
Bradford
York
Money Scrivener
Thomas Bradford
Woodtreer
Haberdasher
Newmarket
Ocober
John Deards
Brentwood
Parsley- Wood Common
Essex
D&g
Surrender News Sparks Joy in Dublin and Armistice Talks
News of the surrender of Louisbourg triggers a royal salute at Birmingham Tower and a joyous display in Stephen's Green with rockets, guns, ringing bells, and illuminations. Also reported are clerical appointments, Admiralty court determinations on two captured ships, a London banker’s marriage, and obituaries from Scrabby and Limerick.
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Irelan
Dublin Castle
Louisbourg
Birmingham Tower
Stephen’s Green
His Majesty’s Park
Phamix
Dublin
Theodore Martin
Dysert
Armagh
William Martin
St. Sebastians
Bristol
Londondury
John Paget
London
Miss Dunn
James Dunn
Scrabby
Cavan
John Stoyne
Derry
Hosse
Willam
Ely
Gen. Pole
Regiment of Foot
Fire damages sugars in Cannongate Sugar-house
Edinburgh August 29 reports a morning fire in a Cannongate Sugar-house slave store. Workers and firemen prevented spread, but substantial damage occurred to the sugars. Loss amount not yet fully known.
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Cotland
Edinburgh
Cannongate
Yarmouth Mayor Elected For Upcoming Year
In Yarmouth on August 29 the inquest unanimously declared Giles Wakeman, FQ, as mayor for the ensuing year. He previously served as mayor in 1752. In Exeter on August 30, the city chamber met in the Council Chamber and addressed his honor.
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Country News
Yarmouth
Giles Wakeman
Wear
Exeter
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Three Kingdoms
Ramipate
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D. Tarvey
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Renglish
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Henson
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Black Mage
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Blossom
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Royal Exchange
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