Prince Elector Chancellor Seeks Coadjutor and Lucca Decree Seizures
Regensburg reports the prince elector chancellor requested the pope appoint cardinal Fech as coadjutor and successor. Lucca issues a decree under Bonaparte authority seizing church and monastery property and ordering inventories and seals of religious archives across the principality.
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Regensburg
Baron of Albini
Fefch
Lucca
Bonaparte
Situpftriens
Napoleon
Pius VIII
Hialy
Public Worthip
Lucez
Signec
Felix
Paris Peace Talks Hope With Russian Evacuation Report
Vienna reports M. Van Oubril formerly secretary to the Russian legation has arrived from Petersburg confirming the evacuation of Cattaro by the Russians and signaling readiness to proceed to Paris for general peace negotiations. M. Reffin, consul at Petersburg, traveled via Berlin to Paris on May 31, a courier with pacific aims.
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M. van Oubril
Petersburgh
Cattaro
Paris
M. Reffin
Petersburg
Berlin
St. Petersburgh
French Troops Repel Raid At Le Gina Island
Gen Molitor reports Ruffian ships and boats appeared off Le Gina on April 76 from Admiral Bailey's squadron. Captain Guyard's 23rd Regiment repelled the attack at the Greek church of St Veneranda, driving raiders to the water with 45 killed 193 prisoners and one armed boat captured.
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Molitor
Dalmatia
Italy
Baily
le Gina
Guyard
St. Veneranda
Britain and Prussia War Efforts Expand Across Navies
London reports orders to capture and destroy Prussian vessels have been issued, signaling a broader war system with Russia Sweden Britain and possibly the Porte joining France and Prussia. The admiralty orders eleven ships to be fitted at once. A cartel brings Elgin and Yarmouth to France. Portugal’s neutrality is guaranteed by a Madrid treaty. Boyle French Burrows and Canning fail, stopping payments in London May 4.
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Admiralty
Mejerly
Russia
Sweden
Britain
Porte
France
UNE
Elgin
Yarmouth
Lisbon
Portugal
Madrid
Bonaparte to Impose Dutch Constitution Crowned King
Intelligence from Holland aboard a neutral vessel confirms earlier statements on Bonaparte imposing a new Dutch constitution. Prince Louis is to be King of Holland, signaling a major shift in the Dutch nation.
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Holland
Downs
Bonaparte
Louis
Despotic Elements in Proposed Constitution Emerge
The text argues a hereditary dignity and a Legislative Body plus a Council of State will stay, religion retained, but no popular ratification. It warns the new constitution resembles French despotism and will offend a people long devoted to rational freedom.
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France
Opposition to Barlow Recall and Bengal Governor Appointment
The Court of Directors approved by eighteen to four the recall of Sir George Barlow and the appointment of Lord Lauderdale as Governor General of Bengal. His Majesty has been advised to appoint the Noble Lord. The move has provoked universal discontent at the India House and among East India proprietors.
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George Barlow
Lord Lauderdale
Bengal
India House
East-India
fRock
Fraud and government abuses in the West Indies exposed
Reports to the Treasury reveal forged bills and false receipts, with government merchants and contractors colluding to keep prices high. Bribes of 87 cool and 35 090 were noted to cover the scheme, while a London society debated what defines man and paid tribute to a joke tax paying animal definition.
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West Indies
Treasury
Max
Plato
Diogenes
Arisotle
London
Fan
Speech on ministers pacific stance and fair terms
In Boston a spirited speech cites royal ministers ready for peace but refusing unjust terms. The speaker notes Britain’s ally interests and urges duties per England expects every man to do his duty. Trafalgar garters worn by belles accompany the scene.
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Fox
Pacific
Great Britain
England
Swedes Blockade Oder as English Fleet Aids Stralford
From Hamburgh advices the Swedes began the blockade of the Oder while English ships prepare to close the Vistula and Munelo mouths. General Moore leads an English corps to Stralford under Swedish king orders. Francis Henrietta arrives from Rotterdam. Schimmelpenick resigns. Vos Van Steenwyck to lead until Prince Louis Bonaparte and his princess arrive.
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Hamburgh
Rith
Oder
Vistula
Stralford
Moore
Sweden
Juriy
Francis Henrietta
Skinner
Rotterdam
Schimmelpennick
Vos van Steenwyck
Louis Bonaparte
War talk and decree echo through Atlantic letters
A Norfolk extract relays a Charlerton letter noting Fox’s speech in the House of Commons declaring war with much of the world and America’s uncertain role. Charleston reports an Imperial decree changing French soldier uniforms to royal white and mentions improvers in French and Caribbean agriculture and imports.
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Norfolk
Charlerton
New Providence
Charleston
Isgain
Marquis de Casa Yrujo Letter Provokes US Debate
The Daily Advertiser publishes a long letter from Marquis de Casa Yrujo accusing American figures of dishonor and recounting a plea to Col. Smith to reveal all details of Miranda's plans. The editor notes strong public interest and cites an appeal to save a grandson of Mr. Adams from punishment as a pirate.
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United States
Major Jackson
Spain
Marquis de Casabrujo
Col. Smith
Col. S
Puruapetpura
Carraccas
Miranda
Smith
Adams
Cay
Colonel Smith
Mr. Adams
Fervante
Carracas
Sam
Remec
W. S. Smith
Correspondence from Marquis de Casa Yrujo and Smith trial notes
A late 18th or early 19th century letter from Marquis de Casa Yrujo to W S Smith discusses protecting Adams' grandson and Miranda’s plot. It describes requests for information and potential political shelter, followed by a New York district court trial of Wm. S. Smith with witnesses including James Madison and Dearborn absent, leading to a commission proposal and discharge of jurors.
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New-York
Marquis de Casa Yrujo
Requet
Carraces
Miranda
Smith
Adams
Carracao
Miranda Hiad
Marquis de Casabrnjo
Washington
Leandg
Sanford
Pierpoint Edwards
Harrison
Hoffman
Euremet
Colden
W. Morton
James Madison
H. Dearborn
Circuit Court
District of New Yorks
United States
Distrit
New York
Wim
S. Smith
Samuel G. Oder
Wm. S. Smith
Samuel G. Ogden
S. Wm
James Madiso
R. Smith
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Junz
England and
Prussia
Baltimore
Boyle, French, Burrows and Canning
India Affairs
Boston
Department
Vaucluse
M.cataglixi
Inpico
Mr. Dupoy
St. Domingo
Dax
Corton
N.Y
Marquis’ DE Casa Yrujo
Daily Advertiser
Col Smith
Ieft
District Court
Patterson
Tallmadge
City of Washington
Medison
New You
Madison
Morrow
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