Attacked Prince Lubomirski Defends Cracovia Village
From Warsaw April reports say Prince Lubomirski and his groom repelled eight assassins near the Hungarian frontier. The prince sustained likely mortal wounds as his detachment pursued the fleeing attackers. Meanwhile frontier notes from Italy to the Levant describe Ruffian-Greek clashes and a harsh stance toward Turks with promises of rewards for captured enemies.
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Lubomirski
Cracovia
Hungary
Sieur Pulawski
Italy
Levant
Morea
Napoli di Romana
Cadiz
Larrache
Samson
Algiers
Gibraltar
Morocco
Sailors threaten topmast theft at Liberty Pole in New York
On a Saturday night in New York four to fifteen soldiers gathered near the Liberty Pole with intent to remove the topmast and vane. Citizens confronted them, fighting broke out, and soldiers fled after Mr. Bicker defended his home with a bayonet while guards kept vigil all night. Colonel Robertson ordered confinement at the barracks and a nightly citizen watch continued until transports sailed.
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New York
Bicker
Robertson
Viscount Noailles Compliment To Dauphiness In Versailles
An 18th century dispatch from Versailles dated May 12 records Count de Noailles as plenipotentiary for the King receiving the Dauphiness from Prince de Stahrenberg, with a formal note of gratitude and eagerness to faithfully convey his Majesty’s sentiments and ardent desire.
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Versailles
Count de Noailles
Prince de Stahrenberg
Royal Birth and European News from London Market
The era of a royal birth is celebrated as a pledge of happiness for two ancient dynasties with plans for a Windsor like union. Reports from Vera Cruz note the Dragon, a Spanish man of war, carrying riches to Cadiz, while the Achilles arrives with cochineal and provisions. Cadiz also hosts the Ventura, recently damaged, and the Duke de Penthievre Indiamanis, sailing from Port-Louis. Guildhall considers a London address to the King's safe delivery and the birth of a Princess. the Lord Mayor and Council prepare to present it to the King. The Earl of Chatham resumes travel, and Londoners toast the Queen’s cake and candle, denoting loyalty. Rumor spreads of a popular minister praising restraint, while a Remonstrance affects a powerful court figure. Rochford departs for Cambridge amid Remonstrance efforts. merchants plan a Labrador fur trade society. 800 tons of ordnance are ordered for Senegal, and the Princess Dowager of Wales prepares for a Germany journey. The Duke of Cumberland is noted in the day’s dispatches.
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France
Vera Cruz
the Dragon
Cadiz
Achilles
Havannah
Ventura
Lima
Duke de Penthievre Indiamanis
Port l’Orient
Isle of France
Guildhall
Earl of Chatham
Hayes
St. James’s
London
M——S
P—L—T
Hyde-park
Earl of Rochford
Cambridge
America
Labrador Indias
Woolwich
Senegal
Princess Dowager of Wales
Germany
Saxe-Gotha
Duke of
Births and court pageant amid London crowds and arrests
Reports from St James's on a royal birth crowding the streets for cake and candle, with tightened admissions for decency. Hans Stanley takes oaths to govern the Isle of Wight as regiments prepare for a Hyde Park review. Polish nobles arrive amid Cabinet councils. pension announcements follow. Court cases include Matthew Kennedy in King's Bench, while robberies and assaults distract Westminster and Hampstead. An ox rampages through Dowgate Hill, harming a boy and damaging shops. Marriages and appointments surface in Canterbury and Calcutta notices.
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Macesty
Vail
Copenhagen
Denmark
St.James’s
Hans Stanley, Esq
Privy-garden
Southampton
Court of Chancery
Isle of Wight
Foot Guards
Hyde Park
Blackheath
Gregory Page
London
Carlton-house
Kennington Common
Society For, Encouraging Arts
Sussex
Matthew Kennedy
Court of King’s Bench
Wallace
King’s Bench
Peter
Matthew
Middlesex
Kent
Lord Spencer
Lord Palmerston
George Selwyn
Westminter Bridge
Kennedys
Baretti
Tyburn
Waide
Highgate
Hampstead-heath
John Mason
Greenwich
Peckham
Lincoln’s-Inn Fields
Holborn
Guards
Clement’s Inn
Dowgae Hill
Watling-street
Fleet-market
Bell-inn
Smithfield
Thomas ‘Dundas
Arniston
Calais
Dover
Coles
Obituary notices from an 18th century Staffordshire gazette
A list of deaths and condolences from Drumsheugh near Edinburgh to Sunbury Middlesex. Notables include Alexander Lord Colville of Culross, Rear Admiral of the White, who succeeded his father in 1740, and William Winheld of Cavendish Square. Also noted are Mrs Mary Litchfield aged 108, Mrs Hudson, Lady Hudson, and several tradesmen including Mr Alderley a glass maker and Mr Buckland a glazier.
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Aldermanbury
Marsgaret
Port and River Shipping Movements at Deal and Spithead
Sailed the Brice Muir for Hanburgh May 24, arrived Spithead from London the Blampshire Wolfe. at Deal May 23 and 24 wind varied. Vessels listed arrive and sail for the River or different destinations including St Vincent Naples Grenades and Bristol. several ships pass Gravesend and Calais.
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Cowes
Brice
Muir
Hanburgh
Portmansh
Spithead
Diamond
Addison
London
Blampshire
Wolfe
Guernsey
Deal
S.S. W
Hilton
Herbert
St. Vincent’s
Cusier
John and Mary
Clements
Lisbon
Stevenson
New-York
Friendship
Pallein
Denia
Vine
Cheeseman
Barcelona
Willing Mind
Palmers
Drake
Powell
Bristol
Bostock
Bennett
Chester
St. Vincent's
Devonshire
Webb
Naples
Britton
Holmes
London Packet
Walker
Bourdéaux
Regis
Tristram
Ancona
Cruizer
Gravesend
Eagle
Guppy
Calais
Nancy
Williamson
Dantzick
Sally
Knocker
Welling
Endraught
Maestich
Rouen
Mary Hicks
Granadeés
Coniac Brandy Jamaica Rum Batavia Arrack for Sale in London
Coniac Brandy Jamaica Rum and Batavia Arrack offered by Ashley and Son at Ludgate Hill and their warehouse on the Keys. Brandy 6s 6d per gallon, Jamaica Rum 9s, Batavia Arrack 14s. Some barrels dated and curious. Cheaper at 2s or 3s less when paid ready money. Delivery across London, minimum order one gallon. five gallons reduce by 6d per gallon.
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Ashley and Son
Ware
Ludgate
Hill
Keys
Jamaica
Batavia
London
Bill's
Round -Court
Chandos-street
Covent
Garden
Lisbon
Ato Ib
Holland
Geneva
Dorchester
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