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The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
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In Corsica, rebels hanged Imperiale and his nephew for corresponding with the Genoese, executed three others (Luvione, Orezza, Oriani) for similar reasons, and Salidea for attempting to surrender Porto Vecchio. Six more imprisoned in Balagna on suspicion. They prepare bread for expected succors, concentrate strength at St. Fiorenzzo, plan a grand council, issue threats, and King Theodore erects a mint.
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The Rebels have hanged at Tamagan, one Imperiale, and his Nephew, for holding a Correspondence with the Genoese; they have also executed Three more, beyond the Mountains, on the same Account, viz. Luvione, Orezza, and Oriani, besides one, called Salidea, of the Family of Coni, for attempting to deliver up Porto Vecchio to the Republic; and at Balagna, they imprisoned Six others upon Suspicion. They are baking as much Bread and Biscuit, as will last 8 Days, for the Succours which they daily expect. Their principal Strength lies on the Side of St. Fiorenzzo. They give out, that the King will soon hold a Grand Council, either at Nebio, or Balagna. Several Billets were found dispersed here, whereby, all Persons taking Arms against the Corsicans, are threatned with Death, Confiscation of Goods, and the utter Destruction of their Families. Their King Theodore has erected a Mint to coin Money, since he wants neither Gold nor Copper.
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Bastia
Event Date
May 11
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five executed (imperiale and nephew hanged, luvione, orezza, oriani, and salidea executed); six imprisoned in balagna; preparations for expected succors; mint established by king theodore.
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Rebels in Corsica hanged Imperiale and his nephew at Tamagan for corresponding with the Genoese; executed Luvione, Orezza, and Oriani beyond the mountains for the same; executed Salidea of Coni for attempting to deliver Porto Vecchio to the Republic; imprisoned six others at Balagna on suspicion. They bake bread and biscuit for eight days for expected succors, with principal strength at St. Fiorenzzo. Rumors of King holding grand council at Nebio or Balagna. Billets threaten death, confiscation, and family destruction to those taking arms against Corsicans. King Theodore erects mint to coin money, having gold and copper.