Fantasy of a Continental Trade Conspiracy Outlined
London reports an outline from a French visitor claiming a grand commercial confederation to exclude Britain and the Americas. The plan envisions vast canals and railways, a north to south European network, and a strategic Indian trade route via Astrabad with Russian and French aid to seize India. The piece notes opposition and calls the scheme romantic and impracticable.
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London
France
Sweden
West-Indies
Europe
Asia
Norway
Lapland
East Indies
Gibraltar
India
East
Persia
Turkey
Rusiay
Armenia
Black Sea
Danube
Germany
Russia
Elbe
Maine
Necker
Rhine
Venice
Prince Regent of Portugal Retreats to Brazil as French Enter Lisbon
Dispatches from Bordeaux report that upon learning of French troops at Abrantes the prince regent decided to retire to Brazil. General Junot entered Lisbon on November 26 with a cordial welcome from locals amid stable commerce and uninterrupted business.
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Paris
Bordeaux
Girond
Junto
Portugal
Abrantes
Brazil
Junot
Lisbon
Imperial Decree Seizes Hanover Property Under Napoleon
The 1804 decree from St Cloud orders sequestration of all Hanover and Hanau private property including lands forests and holdings. An inspector is sent from Paris to inventory assets and report back, with control over these territories placed in French hands.
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Hohar
Sourna de Paris
Hanover
Principality of Hanau
Napoleon
Italy
Confederation of the Rhine
Paris
Ragusa Incorporated into the Kingdom of Italy Reported
Gen Sebastian reports from Paris to Constantinople that Ragusa has been incorporated into Italy and this event has been conveyed to the Ottoman ministry by a courier.
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Constantinople
Sebastian
Paris
Republic of Ragusa
Kingdom of Italy
Virginias General Assembly Passes Superior Court Plan
The Virginia legislature approves a plan creating a superior court of law in each county, with twelve circuits and additional judges, to begin January next. Another law restores the old writs of replevin for property sold under executions, with debtor indulgence of sixty days post embargo. The impeachment question against the governor is postponed. Jefferson’s message to Congress notes found papers from 1803 and discusses letters about foreign influence.
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Richmond
Gholson
Brunswick
General Assembly
Senate
House of Delegates
United States
Dawnret Cranne
New Orleans
Office of State
Baron de Carondelet
Clarke
Jefferson
Charleston Port News and Harbors Grew Amid Foreign Affairs
Charleston reports from February 18 recounts the Wilhem’s arrival from St. Ubel and Tobias Lear’s embassy note confirming amicable adjustments with Algiers. It also details a Dey settlement freeing three American vessels and a record 1807 Baltimore flour inspection totaling 497,624 barrels, amid a stray anecdote of a street incident with a halted man.
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Wilhem
Kopper
St. Ubel
United States
Lifoon
Tobias Lear
Algiers
William Jarvis
Charleston
Axeters
Cath
Baltimore
Intrepid Arrives After Lisbon Blockade and Royal Departure
Norfolk notices Captain King of the Intrepid arriving from Waterford after being refused entry to St Abes due to Portugal blockades. The French advance forced the fleet to Brazils, with Sir Sidney Smith aiding. Also reported is Mr. John Randolph’s injury from a fall, delaying his return to Congress.
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Portugal
King
Tagus
Sidney Smith
Brazils
Rufsian
Washington
John Randolph
Randolph
Key
Paday’s Bridge Exhibition by B OConnor and Southworth
A curious 19th century demonstration advertises a hybrid wooden and iron bridge at 12 o’clock on Greenwich Street. It claims detachable sections for quick replacement, sectional piers raised by machinery, and arches designed to withstand ice and even support a small battery of cannons. Interested parties are invited to inspect and call for explanations.
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B. O’connor
Tontine Coffee Horse
U. S
B. Oq’. Connor
E. Southworth
Greenwich Street
N. B
Captains Demand Three Seamen Raises Aboard In 18th Century Letter
Letter from a member of Congress to a friend reports Captain Decatur demanding three seamen on the Statica. One has lived six years in the United States, another fifteen, and both have families. This omen unsettles pending negotiations.
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Congrest
Decatur
United States
Royal house of Portugal fates and Atlantic strategy
Augusta February report discusses the Portugal royal house in European power balance, prospects in South America, Brazil’s riches in gold diamonds and tobacco, and Britain’s aim to control Portuguese trade. mentions Fox friends supporting his widow, debt repayment, and a digress: marriage scandals and indictments in Chillicothe.
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Portugal
Qieas
Troy
Anchifes
St. Salvador
Brazil
South America
England
House of Braganza
Atlantic Ocean
Rever Amazon
Plate
Paraguay
Europe
Charles Fox
London
Fox
Bentley
Wiage
Dublin
Botany Bay
Burr
Brannerhaffett
Chilicothe
U. States
Austria
Liniers
Spain
Denmark
France
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Hamburg
Hindostan
Crimea
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Astrabath
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Hindottan
Don
Volga
Asaph
Kirfon
Astrabach
Hanover, Nor. Se
Lancaster
Abraham M‘kinney
Aaron Borr
Herman Brennerheffett
Creighton
Norfolk
Paday's Bridge
Nates
Bonaparte Wias
Prince
Princess of
Orange
Prince William of Brunswick
Elector of Heffe Caffel
Quebec
Qachec
St. Catherine’s Lane
Benjamin
Augusta
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