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Foreign News
March 27, 1772
The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle
Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
Sir Ralph Payne, a West-Indian gentleman of distinguished abilities married to a noble foreigner, is set to depart as Governor of the Caribbee Islands.
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Sir Ralph Payne, who goes out on Thursday next Governor of the Caribbee Islands, is a West-Indian by birth, a gentleman of distinguished abilities.& married to a beautiful foreigner of a noble family, who some time ago accompanied the King of Poland's Sister on a visit to this country.
Sunday last, at a Church at the West End of the Town, the Prayers of the Congregation were desired for a disobedient Wife.
On Friday last a whimsical trial of skill, in the art of gourmandizing, was exhibited by a journeyman glover of this city and a mastiff dog: the former had laid a considerable bet that he swallowed seven pounds of tripe in less time than his canine antagonist, which he accordingly did with great ease and decency.
Sunday last, at a Church at the West End of the Town, the Prayers of the Congregation were desired for a disobedient Wife.
On Friday last a whimsical trial of skill, in the art of gourmandizing, was exhibited by a journeyman glover of this city and a mastiff dog: the former had laid a considerable bet that he swallowed seven pounds of tripe in less time than his canine antagonist, which he accordingly did with great ease and decency.
What sub-type of article is it?
Colonial Affairs
What keywords are associated?
Sir Ralph Payne
Governor Appointment
Caribbee Islands
Colonial Administration
What entities or persons were involved?
Sir Ralph Payne
King Of Poland's Sister
Where did it happen?
Caribbee Islands
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Caribbee Islands
Event Date
Thursday Next
Key Persons
Sir Ralph Payne
King Of Poland's Sister
Event Details
Sir Ralph Payne, a West-Indian by birth and gentleman of distinguished abilities, married to a beautiful foreigner of a noble family who accompanied the King of Poland's Sister on a visit to this country, goes out on Thursday next as Governor of the Caribbee Islands.