Royal Marine Department orders fleet buildup in Mediterranean
From Madrid letters Paris reports the Royal Marine Department will equip ships to block the Ruffian squadron through the Straits of Gibraltar. The move counters Czarina’s Venice alliance plans and aims to prevent Mediterranean penetration. Trieste trade stalls as Emperor ships risk Turkish rovers in the Gulf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
Madrid
Royal Marine Department
Gibraltar
Czarina
Republic of Venice
Dey
Algiers
Mediterranean
Trieste
Neutrality issue over Russian fleet transports in Baltic
London readers learn that Britain refused to allow fifteen to eighteen ships of 400 tons to serve as Russian transports amid tensions with Russia. The Ministry cites neutrality between Russia and the Porte, with couriers sent to Petersburgh and potential Franco-Spanish pressure noted. Additional notes cover royal marriage gossip, ministerial debates on tobacco, and various commercial and diplomatic items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Thornton
Russia
Baltic
Mediterranean
Ruffa
Porte
Spain
France
Petersburgh
Denmark
Hompesch
Germany
Downing-street
Vienna
Eden
Madrd
Pruffa
Yorkshire
Lord Cornwallis
Bengal
Fitzherbert
Duke of Bedford
Richard Henry Lee
Virginia
Congress
Algiers
Barbary
Humane Society Dinner Celebrates Rescue Efforts
A large Humane Society anniversary in London praised rescues by Medical Assistants, with 350 attendees and a generous charitable response. A procession of 30 to 40 young people followed, saluting the lifesaving work amid a festive dinner and ample wine.
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France
Bullock
Rockingham
Lord Barrymore
Kingdom
Nimble
Mr. Vernon
Fool
Lord Clement
Kent
Richard Hardinge
Manship
Charles Gregorie
Bengal
Madras
India House
Shrewsbury
Humane Society
N. Bond
Bow-street
David
Daniel Clarey
Elizabeth Gombert
Imray
Pulteney-street
Soho
Newgate
Old Bailey
Salisbury Journal
Caverhill
Hamlin
Offenses and trials at Hereford and Lewes assizes
Monmouth March 27 two released prisoners attempted pocket picking leading to a knife wound and one man’s life despaired of. Lewes March 31 two prisoners convicted capital crimes, plus a formal trial over verbal sheep contracts at Cliff fair ending with the jury finding for the plaintiff with twenty shillings damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monmouth
Hereford
Lewes
William Darlinler
Richard Tollhurst
Nifi Prius
Alexander
Richard Comber
Merchant and tradesmen listings in March update
Bankfurts March 29 list names several traders including David Sandiman and Andy Graham of St John Street merchants Joshua Watson of Standrop Durham apothecary and druggist James Winterbottom of South Shields surgeon and apothecary Edward Harris of Stokenchurch butcher and Christopher Beddingfield of Needham Market yarn maker all noted in the regional directory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bankfurts
David Sandiman
Andy Graham
St. John-street
Joshua Watson
Standrop
Durham
James Winterbottom
South Shields
Edward Harris
Stokenchurch
Oxfordshire
Christopher Beddingfield
Needham Market
Suffolk
Obituaries and Marriages From Wiltshire and Beyond
A cropped notice lists May events including Edward Rose of Witshire, Reuben Cleverly of New Sarum, and John Wyatt of Oxford, with final entries and various marriages. Notable marriages include George Harrison to Mrs. Bishop, Julian Nicholas to Miss Hayward, and Rev. Mr. Scraggs to Miss Bowering. Also noted are deaths and a long list of regional clerics, lawyers, and tradespeople with locations across England including Bristol Worcester Bath Bridgwater Axbridge and Oxford.
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Edward Rose
Witordshire
Staple-hall Inn
Witney
Reuben Cleverly
New Sarum
Wilts
Parade Cottee-house
John Wyatt
Oxford
Wheatsheaf and Anchor
George Lewis
Bristol
Marrien
George Harrison
Norroy
King of Arms
Bishop
George Bishop
Sydenham
Brinkworth
Julin Nicholas
Hayward
Rogers
Birmingham
Mathews
Worcester
Webb
Earl-ftreet
Chathamplace
London
Brown
Wincanton
Somerset
William Blunt
Springfield Place
Sussex
Mills Glanville
Catchfrench
Cornwall
James Harrop
Manchester
Greaves
Axbridge
John Boak
Mary Rawlins
Thomas Browne
Salperton
Eliz. Kirkhim
Mr. Scraggs
Bridgwater
Bowering
Knight
Theatre-Royal
Bath
P. Farren
Farren
Drury Lane
Charles Bishop
Elkstone
Radford
Glocestershire
George White
White
Place
Onslow Barrett
Thomas Chapman
Navestock
Essex
Cullercoates
Northumberland
James Mills
Bamborough
Adm
Ch. Knowles
County of
Eomunp Rack
John Collinson
Clanfield
North Cadbury
Chard
Brewton
Huith
Doulting
Crewkerne
Wintcombe
Yatton
Kingsbury
South-Petherton
Yeovil
North-Curry
Taunton
Curry-River
Wedmore
North- Petherton
Burton-Pynsent
Chatham
Kelnelton
Caesar Hawkins
Hatch-Court
John Collins
Montacute
Edward Phelips
South-hill
John Strode
Lady Miller
Bath Abbey
Sir J. Miller
Town Hall
Ilminster
John Smith
Sydling
Backwell
Lord Viscount Wey
Martocurch
John Butler
Frome
A. Crocker
Marston
Cork
Nettlecombe
John Trevelyan
Hellercombe
C. W. Bampfylde
James Langham
Bart
Monkton
Matthew Brickdale
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Foreign Affairs
Mitchell
Black Sea
Country News
Powell
Joan Street
J Stephens
John Harris
Horford-Downing
Haraxts
J. Stephens
Maryport-street
Tugspay
Wennesday
Houshold
Titces
Brito/ LIBRARY SOCIETY
Casberd
Bristol Gazette
Rudhall
Thomas Johnes
Taylor
Paivare
William Taylor
Pearson
Rot- Lalon
R. Barpwith
Paternoster Row
William Browne
Tolzey
Corn Street
Jamaica
Rotterdam
Geneva
Thomas Comes
Corn-street
Prince’s-street
Hanvec
Queen Anne
Zadoc
Amsross
Norris and Martuews
Davies
Bann
Cyprus
Norris
M. B
Bush Tavern
Exchange
Howell
John-street
Burcum
St. James's Church-Yard
Princes-Street
Thomas Martyn
King Street
James Grorce
James Cuuss
St. Nicholas
R. Jacobs
Queen Square
Jacobs
Mr. White
Oldland
Bitton
Gloucester
John Stibbs
Barr’s Court
Batu
Hope
Amsterdam
England
Privy Council
Meadows
Bombay
Winterton
Fort St George
Walpole
Lascelles
Ditto
Royal Admiral
Rose
Houghton
Ofterley
Fitzwilliam
Hawke
China
India
Manilla
Ravensworth
Prince of Wales's Island
King’s
Company
Stewart
Maitland
Ftates
Holland
Europe
Poland
Moldavia
Choczim
Tanride
Alexis Orlow
Greig
Rufia
Crimea
Ocrakon
Caspian Sea
Bender
Bessarabia
Dardanelles
M. de Bulgakov
Seven Towers
Bussarabia
Morea
Catherine
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