26 Sep 1760
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Newspaper
Public Ledger
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Sep 26, 1760
Page
1
The author satirically describes French people and customs, noting women in broad dress, painters on faces, and social polish. He contrasts French civility with deceitful beggars, French self admiration, and odd religious roadside imagery, while mocking European pretensions and curiosity about foreign languages and manners.
The Empress Queen writes to General Laudoln praising the corps under his command for their conduct on the August 15 setback. She declares confidence in their loyalty and courage, promises gracious remembrance, and urges continued fidelity during the campaign. Reports note financial strains, subsidies, and diplomatic moves across Europe, with Lisbon, Paris, Vienna, and Berlin dispatches.
A Madrid dispatch reports a survey and valuation of Spanish lands, with plans for a real and proportional tax on landowners and a poll tax on those without estates. It notes tensions over revenue methods, possible court reshuffles, and rumors of Wall as Navarre viceroy while Portugal sinks into political turmoil and Italy and Germany see shifting strategies in the war.
Port News notes Sept 24 winds in the Downs. His Majesty ships Yarmouth and St George remain, with Admiral Pocock and Commodore Brett. South Carolina bound merchants’ ships under Lyon convoy depart for the river. Vessels Edward and Jane sail Guadalupe, Manchester and Jento for Bermudas, Two Brothers for Exeter. Gravesend lists Palley Dove Suffeild King George, Thresher Messenger from Gibraltar, Mariana from Lisbon.
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