Despatches from Europe on Fortifications and Fleet Movements
Reports from Constar Latinople and Copenhagen describe repairs and fortification expansion at Adrianople with eight workers dispatched and more to follow. Divan plans vigorous campaigns next year. Danish fleet movements toward Elfinéur and the Mediterranean readiness for April. Rome notes Carnival expansion and Jesuit expulsions. Messages from the Russian Empress urge Maltese ports and squadron unions, while Genoa cites spring preparations to widen the republic’s works near Pontus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porte
Adrianople
8Co
Copenhagen
King of
Denmark
China
Christianson
Elfinéur
Mediterranean
Porte of Fleckroe
Norway
Rome
Frescati
Cardinal York
Mala
Marquis of Cavalcaba
Rusia
Order
Genoa
Republic
Poneut
Powder magazine moved and city uses planned in Ireland
The Lord Lieutenant orders removal of the High-street powder magazine to a safe location outside the city. The current structure becomes a guard-room for grain guards and officers, with an arsenal for the city arms, while a new magazine is built near Gillaby. Dublin reports indicate promotions, new titles, and a change in Kingsale governance with Col. Browne succeeding the Earl of Drogheda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie
Gillaby
Dublin
Earl of
Col. Browne
Lord Townshend
Regiment of Foot
London Parliament to Present Addresses to the King
In London yesterday both Houses waited on the king at St James's to present humble addresses asking that the City of London Remonstrance and Petition be laid before him. Later reports say both Houses will again wait on the monarch with thanks for pledging to support parliamentary rights. Crowds gathered at the Lords while the Commons were expected to sit late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James’s
London
Robinhood Society
House of Lords
House of Commons
Mansion House
Mefiis
Beckford
Stephenson
Trecothick
Townsend
Sawbridge
Fraint
Col. Luttrell
Earl of Chatham
Hayes
Pall-Mall
Peron
Tower
Lowe's Hotel
Covent Garden
George Grieve
Charles William Bigg
Elgrs
Northumberland
Durham
Wilkes
King’s Bench
Westminster
Earl Piercy
Genoa
Calais
St. Omer’s
Pioid
India
Islande
King’s Arms
Cornhill
Jast
Guildhall
Edward Berry
Turner
County of Bucks
Aylesbury
Argyle Buildings
Buckle-street
St. Giles’s
Piccadilly
Gore
Saville-Row
Thomas Wheeler
Eig
Manchester
Sohoquare
Stephen Grove
Thomas Granger
Salisbury-court
Fleet-street
Richard Mill
Mottisfont
Southampton
John Spinnage
Turmoil in London Remonstrance and political turmoil
Extracts describe remonstrances to the throne by city officials and liverymen, fears of magistrates being targeted, and debates in Parliament. Reports note nobility dining with the Duke of Northumberland, Earl of Chatham's movements, and a rising mood amid warnings of sensational actions such as possible Tower punishment and maritime dispatches.
History and Defence of Magna Char 4 Percent and Bill of Rights
A historical publication notes on Magna Char 4% tax, the bill of rights, parliamentary origin and dissolution, sovereign duty, subject rights, and recourse to addresses petitions and remonstrances. Includes introductory discourse and observations on freedom and political evolution. Also lists plays and books with prices and publishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Bell
Exeter
Change
Strand
S. Bladon
Toluated Pectoral Lozenges by T Greenough London
An advertisement for cough and hoarseness lozenges prepared by T Greenough at King's Arms and Pestle and Monars Ludgate Street. The text touts healing virtues of tolu balms, lists other sellers, notes counterfeits and a 1769 court damages ruling, and warns only genuine boxes bear the lid inscription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Greenough
King’s Arms and Pestle
Ludgate-street
London
W. Bayley
Perfuer
Cockspur-street
Haymarket
A. Rothwell
New Bond-street
A. Joly
Verditt
King’s Bench
Peéto
T. Grarznoveny
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Frances
Vienna
Ireland
New-York
Universil
A. Tutop, and Co
Boil’s-Head
Southampton Street
Iba
D. Mathag
Ditto
Frime Colt
Put OP
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