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Foreign News December 21, 1759

The New Hampshire Gazette

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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Daily news updates from October 1-13 report on a cartel between Prussia and France, Prussian successes against Austrians near Dresden, expected battles with French under Prince Ferdinand, Spanish fleet arrivals, naval movements and losses in the Leeward Islands, French invasion preparations, reports from India of British victory at Madras, and Spanish royal succession declarations.

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October 1. A cartel is settled between the king of Prussia and the French— The Prussians have destroyed some of the Austrian magazines, and are endeavouring to retake Dresden, in which some reports say they have succeeded. — A battle was expected between prince Ferdinand and the French, provided the latter did not soon retire.—The parliament is to meet the 13th of November.— The bounties to seamen are continued.— Tis said admiral Callis is to command a squadron.

2. The Spanish fleet arrived at Naples the 5th.—The Leeward Island fleet was separated in a gale of wind the 8th of September, in latitude 49.

3. The Kennington man of war, from Cork, is arrived with the convoy at Gibraltar. - Three French men of war attempted lately to sail from Brest but were driven back. into the Downs two Dutch ships, having The Portmahon man of war has bro't on board 11 large pieces of cannon and 50 rounds of shot. The Expedition, Fear, and Prince of Prussia, Herbert, both from St. Kitt's, the True Briton transport, and a sloop from Guadaloupe, all for London, foundered at sea.

5. The Burford man of war is arrived at Plymouth. -- It is said the Leeward Island fleet have been seen off Mount's Bay -- Some overtures for peace are said to be sent by the court of Spain.

6. The Success, Glarman, from Newfoundland, and a sloop, from New York to Venice, are carried into Vigo. -- The king of Spain was proclaimed the 9th past at Madrid.

8. There has been a smart engagement between the Prussians, (under Generals Finck and Wunch) and the Austrians near Dresden, in which the Prussians had greatly the advantage. -- Prince Henry has destroyed several of the Austrian magazines. -- The West India fleet is arrived. -- Letters from Holland say, the French are full of the intended invasion.

9. Com. Reynolds, with three ships of the line and seven frigates, are cruising not far from Port L'Orient. -- Orders are sent for a large number of troops to be quartered along the coast. -- The Fountain, from Carolina, is arrived at Lisbon, being ransomed for £1250.

10. The Admiral Watson, from Bengal, is arrived at Spithead; she left the Worcester, the True Briton, Bombay Castle, and Prince George, at St. Helena the 8th of August. The French had besieged Madras 66 days, but were obliged to quit it with all their cannon, small arms, &c. They lost 300 officers and 1500 Europeans; and, it is said, Adm. Pocock had again beat their fleet, which was obliged to sail for the isle of Bourbon, and that their affairs in India were very bad. -- Prince Henry was marching to besiege Dresden, and had defeated a corps under General Wehla.

11. There is a report, that prince Henry has defeated another body of Austrians, under M. de Valles, and taken 2000 prisoners.

12. Orders are sent to Woolwich to get ready 60 pieces of cannon, with a sufficient train. -- The new king of Spain's eldest son is declared not capable of succeeding to the throne, his second son is declared prince of Asturias, and his third to be king of the Two Sicilies.

13. It is said the French have 313 boats at Havre, to carry 300 men each; but that several regiments had mutinied, and refused to embark.

What sub-type of article is it?

War Report Military Campaign Naval Affairs

What keywords are associated?

Prussian Austrian Engagements Dresden Siege French Invasion Plans Leeward Island Fleet Madras Besiegement Spanish Succession

What entities or persons were involved?

King Of Prussia Prince Ferdinand Admiral Callis Prince Henry Generals Finck Wunch Com. Reynolds Adm. Pocock General Wehla M. De Valles

Where did it happen?

Europe

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Europe

Event Date

October 1 To 13

Key Persons

King Of Prussia Prince Ferdinand Admiral Callis Prince Henry Generals Finck Wunch Com. Reynolds Adm. Pocock General Wehla M. De Valles

Outcome

prussians advantage in engagement near dresden; french lost 300 officers and 1500 europeans at madras; 2000 austrian prisoners taken; french fleet sailed to isle of bourbon; french affairs in india very bad.

Event Details

Reports detail Prussian military actions against Austrians including destruction of magazines, engagements near Dresden, and advances under Prince Henry; expected battle between Prince Ferdinand and French; cartel settled between Prussia and France; Spanish fleet at Naples; Leeward Island fleet separated in gale; various ship arrivals and losses; French invasion preparations with mutinies; British success in India at Madras; Spanish royal proclamations and peace overtures.

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