Projected Commercial Revolution Outlined in Paris Dispatch
A Paris dispatch relays a sensational outline asserting Britain and the United States are to be excluded from European commerce. It describes a continental confederation spanning Europe to Asia, with inland roads and canals, and a plan for Indian goods to move via Astrabad and Hamburg. The report warns of military-backed measures to seal off maritime trade and shift East-West routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
Napoleon
Westphalia
Baffora
Hamburg
Hindostan
Crimea
Caspian Sea
Astrabath
N. W
Hindottan
Don
Volga
Asaph
Kirfon
Constantinople
Astrabach
Prince Regent of Portugal retreats to Brazil after French arrival
Paris reports from Bordeaux that upon learning of French troops at Abrantes the prince regent decided to retire to Brazil. Junot entered Lisbon on November 36, was greeted by locals, and commerce remained steady with confidence in the French.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Bordeaux
Girond
Junto
Portugal
Abrantes
Brazil
Junot
Lisbon
Emperor Napoleon Seizes Hanover Properties in Decree
The imperial decree from Palace of St Cloud dated 4th Aug 1804 orders sequestration of all Hanover and Hanau private property, estates, woods, and possessions, with an inspector to inventory and report to Paris. It states the seizure in Napoleon Bonaparte's name as protector of the Rhine confederation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanover
Principality of Hanau
Napoleon
Italy
Confederation of the Rhine
Paris
Ragusa Joined Italy Report Reaches Constantinople
Gen Sebastian reports from Paris that Ragusa has been incorporated into Italy and conveyed the news to the Ottoman ministry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Sebastian
Paris
Republic of Ragusa
Kingdom of Italy
Virginia and national affairs sweep through the assembly
Richmond reports a major bill creating superior courts in each county with twelve circuits and twelve judges. A sales of property bill, tied to embargo relief, passes after amendments. Jefferson’s presidency notes on papers from 1803 and investigations into foreign funds, with confirmation of some documents found and discussed.
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Richmond
Gholson
Brunswick
General Assembly
General Court
Senate
House of Delegates
Charleston Port Folio News and Diplomatic Briefs 1807
Charleston reports a U S Consulate notice announcing amicable settlement with Algiers and the release of three American ships after annuities were paid. It also notes Baltimore flour inspection for 1807 reaching 497,624 barrels, a record high, with remarks on local officials and a stray street accident fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
United States
Intrepid Captains Arrival Amid Portugal Blockade News
Norfolk reports Captain King of the Intrepid arrived from Waterford after being boarded near Lisbon. French control and Portugal blockade forced his vessel to alter course as Sir Sidney Smith’s fleet aided the region. Also notes John Randolph’s hip injury delaying his return to Congress and hopes for recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portugal
King
Tagus
Sidney Smith
Brazils
Rufsian
Washington
John Randolph
Randolph
Key
Panay’s Bridge Exhibit Promises Iron Wood Hybrid
A notice announces Paday's Bridge by B O'Connor and E Southworth at 12 o'clock at the tontine coffee house. It describes a hybrid wooden and iron bridge with independently replaceable sections, capable of cementing the iron portion in place and tested under 1100 feet of span. Piers and arches built without scaffolding use machinery raising materials from a central cavity. arched spans defended by triangular ice blocks.
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B. O’connor
Tontine Coffee Horse
U. S
B. Oq’. Connor
E. Southworth
Greenwich Street
N. B
Letter from Congressman Reveals Seamen Demand Abroad
An early 19th century letter reports capt. Decatur demanding three seamen for the Statica, with one sailor having resided six years and another fifteen in the United States, both with families, seen as a poor omen for ongoing negotiations. Also notes pensions granted and refused by Hamburgh Gazette, dispatches from Mr. Pinkney to Norfolk, and amusing anecdote of an American general mistaken as a spy in Quebec.
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Wilhem
Kopper
St. Ubel
United States
Lifoon
Tobias Lear
Algiers
William Jarvis
Charleston
Axeters
Cath
Congrest
Decatur
Quebec
Qachec
Fateful European Shifts and British Interests Abroad
The dispatch discusses Portugal’s royal house, Braganza, and Brazil’s wealth in gold diamonds tobacco sugar and cotton, amid European power moves. It notes England’s stake in Brazil and South America, monetary pledges for Fox’s widow, a bizarre Dublin birth tale, naval price hikes, a Botany Bay asylum suggestion, Burr and Brannerhaffett indictments, Austria mediation for peace, Liniers promoted in Spain, and a Danish treasure claim.
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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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Hohar
Sourna de Paris
Hanover, Nor. Se
Lancaster
Abraham M‘kinney
Aaron Borr
Herman Brennerheffett
Creighton
Dawnret Cranne
New Orleans
Office of State
Baron de Carondelet
Clarke
Jefferson
Norfolk
Paday's Bridge
Nates
Bonaparte Wias
Prince
Princess of
Orange
Prince William of Brunswick
Elector of Heffe Caffel
St. Catherine’s Lane
Benjamin
Augusta
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