Turbulent times as battles and treaties swirl in Europe
Reports from Alexandria to The Hague describe rebel movements and a planned march against Bey with 15 000 troops. A Dutch peace effort edges toward mediation between Prussia and France while commercial talks with France hint at favorable terms for Britain and a broader trade boost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
France
Manchester
Hague
Marquis de Verac
Sacpacs
Reme 3 Des Uence
Princ Stadtholder
Lord Howe
Texel
Brest
Holland
Prussia
Aranchey
M. de Goertz
Prusian
Gueldre
Stadtholder
Province of
Hattem and
Elbourg
Joseph York
States General
Great Britain
Joseph
Yorke
Public rights and royal finances debated in memorial
A faction aims to influence policy on the East India Company through a memorial to the Lord Mayor. The piece praises the Company’s finances and argues commutation will boost revenue, reduce debts, and strengthen imperial wealth while criticizing courtly appearances and motives surrounding royal favor and the Heir Apparent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peters
Raikes
Harman
Winchrope
Badia Company
India
Wales
Prince of Wales
Balloon tragedy letter details deadly ether-filled ascent
Extract from a letter dated Neviafile-upon-Tyne describes a balloon accident where a crowd aided by a rope cable caused a fatal fall. A young man about twenty fell when the crown separated, dying after speaking to his parents and surgeons. The writer laments the loss and shock of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luwantt
Failenaa
Thad
Mite Braxton’s Arrival Amid Storm and Escape
The notice reports Mite Braxton arriving from Dublin and nearly being killed at a gate on leaving the ship near a storm bound voyage. The crew and passengers, including Bannister, remark on the providential escape and the passengers’ concerns over the fate of women confined in nunneries abroad. A country gentleman loses a poker-book at St James’ containing bankers drafts totaling 290 pounds not endorsed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braxton
Dublin
Bannister
St. Janes
Theatricals Preview at Covent Garden and Inchbald Farce
A theatrical notice discusses the French and English operatic scenes, praising Inchbald's performance at Covent Garden and noting a forthcoming farce by Mrs. Inchbald. It mentions a siege and winter campaign context, with remarks on vocal strength and acting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Thy Poe
Rendy
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Vavile
Ton Don
Rawal
Constantiane
Cowal
Livia
H G. Plegher
Hachem
Bibourg
Guelders
Zutphen
G Plegher
Fusgery
Shialgol
Welntafer Abbey
London
Europe
Plymouth
Stratford
Tenducci
Devonshire
Confensa
St. Martin
Palermo
Abu Abhafan
Muftapha
Sicily
M. le Bailli de Suffrein
Paris
Scotland
Highlands
Drury Lane Theatre
Aixy
Pef
Duke of Milan
Brussels
Brussels Gazette; and: Drotya
Amsterdam
Cacreipeoden
Cargill
Sporting Intelligence
Leicester
C. Wyndham
Little Antony
Motcropt
Intrepid
Los Duke of Beilfrd’s
Wyndham
Martin
Sashanter
Simm
S.boh
Douclas
Hobha
Mestle
Harolde
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