Turbulent dispatches from Minorca and Constantinople clash in letters
An extract from The Hague reports Panin's cautious manipulation of troops near Bender to surprise a 4000 strong Turkish Tartar force. It notes heavy Turkish casualties and Cossack prisoners, then shifts to denounce hostile crowds harassing foreign ministers in Constantinople. Minorca letters mention a rushed frigate arriving with wounded soldiers from the Morea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asto
Panin
Hague
de Weyler
Ottoman Porte
States General
Constantinople
Svere
France
Prussia
Russia
England
Britain
Archipelago
Minorca
Rushan
Morea
Hagdl
Dublin Bakers and Brewers settle price dispute
In Dublin on August 14, disputes between bakers and Brewers over the price of harm were settled under the city’s chief magistrate. Bakers reportedly used damaged flour the prior week as part of the incident. Orders were issued to provide quarters for three infantry regiments awaiting embarkation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Cork
Portmouth Report on Navy Yard Fire Cleanup Progress
Aug 18 records examination of several individuals by a Navy Board at the Dock-yard regarding a late destructive fire. Workmen repair masts and fixtures, with two completed and three more in progress for first to third rates. East Country ships bring fresh masts and timber to the Dock-yard. Canterbury Aug 1 18: Wilkes arrive at Bell-Inn Maidstone en route to Tunbridge, bells rung. Rev Mr Randall of Ashford weds Miss Rutter of same. Northampton Aug 20: Duke of Devonshire’s Derby visit funded venison and a town ball at the King’s Head and George.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portmouth
Canterbury
Miss Wilkes
Bell-Inn
Maidstone
Tunbridge
Randall
Ashford
Rutter
Northampton
Duke of Devonshire
Derby
Everal Inns
King’s Head
George, &c
Portsmouth
Mott
Blackwall
St.Mauritius
Oxford Road
Leek
Iband
Wiigmore
South Bartows
Erroni
Bromléyi
King’s Arms Inn
Leadenhall
Chester
Flo
Bow-street
Tothill
Fields Bridewell
York
Fleet-street
Bridewell
William
Saundersy
Mrx Saunders
theyPied
Kent
Sutherland
Greenland
Scarborough
Sunda
St. George’s Church
Elvabeth Bryant
King-street
Bloomsbury
Transported for theft at Norfolk town trial
Fragmentary report notes implied burglary and theft involving John Bong Tony and Joseph Tomfan of Putham. It mentions a sentence of death, then reprieve and transportation after the judge left the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedingfield
Norfolk
Jon Balea
Richard Druthing
Lamb
John Bong Tony
Joseph
Tomfan
Putham
Disgraced Nobleman and Ottoman War Rumors at Sea
Readers learn of a nobleman’s disgrace tied to a Danish court intrigue over French interests. Reports also claim Russian advances alarm the Grand Signor and inspire heavy fortifications around Constantinople. Turkish plans include 15 000 troops with heavy artillery to guard the Dardanelles while Admiral Elphinston eyes action against fortifications. European observers discuss Dutch Caribbean trade, colonial imports, and British naval movements amid ongoing hostilities.
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Hamburgh
Constantinople
Moldavangi Pacha
Dardanelles
Elphinston
Air Perfists
Afserting
New York
England
America
Grenadat
Curacoa
St. Eustatia
Boston
Agia
Cadiz
Ian
Davis
Spithead
Bury
Spain
Portsmouth
Humber
Mad dog bites, fires, and a strange child tale on record
A fragmented notice collection reports a mad dog bite scare in Bromley. an East Indiaman foundered near Blackwall. a royal court tale of a great person’s alleged child. police proceedings on theft and assault. and shipping, wind, and market notes. Names and places include Bromley, Blackwall, East Indiaman, Oxford Road, York, and Eclipse. The item blends crime, maritime, and society notes with irregular spelling and garbled phrases.
Parlor Magazine Promotes Fashion and Needlework for Women
An 18th century issue advertises KEUMBER S LAD MAGAZINE for the fair sex, offering engravings of head covering and fashion, patterns for embroidery and dress, and essays urging refinement through dress and decor. It invites subscribers and lists Cambridge Dublin and London vendors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Embelli
Arichi
J. Wheble
Meil
Fletche Fon
Cambridge
Etherington
Wilson
Dublin
Great-Britain
Ieland
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Irelan
Country News
Rox
Bert Walpole
Paris
Earl of Harcourt
Rickinenadiey
Lord Camden
Burnaby
Alderman Wilkes
Pipcoe
Hehriétta
Syvret
Jersey
Guéinsey
Deal
Herbert
Quarto Deverture
Gibraltar
Advigua
Savage
Enterprize
Cobb
Lisbon
Thomas
Hopewell
North
Providence
Sitar Dutchman
Zackary’ Bailey
Hodge
Ipswich
Robinson
Jamaica
London Packet
Walery Frame
Bourdeaux
Triwards
Neptune
Simond
Elizabeth
Magrielsi Haagbnge
Elives
Cadig
King Vof
White
Fett
Hannah
Seatons
Iver
Eke
Boulogne Packet
Merfiteny
Eppdonderry
Speedwell
Dale
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