Plot to incite slave insurrection in Saint Domingo
A suspected conspiracy is said to have originated with an ex inhabitant of Havre and now in Philadelphia who purchased enslaved people and shipped them to Saint Domingo. Slaves reportedly received instructions from leaders to revolt as France reels from political upheaval. The notice warns of possible sudden changes impacting the island.
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Domingo
Havré
Philadelphia
St. Domingo
France
Royal appointments and legal patents reported in Gazette
From the London Gazette Carleton House August 22 the Prince of Wales appoints the Earl of Clermont to his Bedchamber. Dusclin Castle August 19 letters patent pass under the Great Seal of Ireland naming Hon Joseph Hewitt as Second Serjeant at Law and Henry Dupuerv as Third Serjeant at Law. War-Ofres Dublin Castle August 19 letters patent grant Henry Lawes Earl of Carhampton the office and place of Lieutenant-General of his Majesty's Ordnance in this kingdom.
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London
Carleton House
Prince of Wales
Earl of Clermont
Kingdom of Ireland
Dusclin-Castle
Ireland
Joseph Hewitt
Henry Dupuerv
Dublin-Casle
Henry Lawes
Earl of
Carhampton
Ordnance
Loyal King greeting and French unrest from 1789 tumult
Reports on officers kissing the King aboard the Southampton, widespread Irish rejoicing on the Prince of Wales birthday, and Paris clamor over nobility cruelties. Also notes on Bastille letters, French retrenchments, and stock transfer schedules for late 1789 with naval payments pending.
Remarkable military respect shown to Capt Batwell by 46th Grenadiers
The 46th Grenadiers privately and unanimously presented Capt Batwell with a silver cup on parade to honor his constant care for their interests as he leaves the army. The gesture, arranged by the oldest lieutenant and officers, reflects mutual gratitude and may spur similar acts of appreciation from troops.
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Batwell
Raymond Indiaman
Smedley
Downs
Asia
Foulks
China
Portland
Canton
St. Helena
Dublin
Smith
Bengal
Airley Castle
Bencoolen
Vanfirtart
Earl of Mansfield
Earl of Oxford
Cape
India
Dover
Hythe
Whitehaven
Banbury
Friday
Heavitree Gallows
Exeter
Stephens
Richard Ford
Geo. Turner
Ford
Thomas Dudderidge
Royal Tour to Plymouth Landing at Orefton and Mount Edgcumbe
Their Majesties and the Princesses arrived at Orefton by eight thirty, then at Mount Edgcumbe by ten thirty, greeted by nobility and bays of flowers. They viewed ruins, the abbey, and the surrounding scenery before a formal dinner. The excursion continued with barge travel and salutes, ending at Saltram. The Duke of Clarence’s birthday coincided with the day.
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Mount Edgecumbe
S. Valletort
Earl
Edgecumbe
Valletort
Hamoaze
Hafr
Saltram
Duke of Clarence
Royal progress and weddings in a Devonshire tour
A description of elegant entertainments and royal excursions including a palace ball at Long Rooms, a boating trip on the Tamar, and a divine service visit. It lists several clerical appointments, marriages, and notices from Ipplepen to Colchester, with minor obituaries and a Bengal regiment mention. The piece blends pageantry with local ecclesiastical and social notices.
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Felo
Saltram
Boringdon
Leigham
Sundbay
Monobay
Mr. Heywood
Maristow
Princesses
Fuite
Saltash Passage
Tamer
Pontilly
Cothill
Carew
Cornwall
Drops Cure Eruptions Says London Lady Publicized
To Mr SPILSBURY Caymish Soho Square London August 11 1789 a lady with a yearlong curly eruption and severe itching found relief after using three five shilling bottles of your drops her hands regained color and health the letter notes delicacy but urges others to try the remedy sent by M B R Haydon booksellers printers for delivery across Plymouth Bristol and Bristol vendors of medicine
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Spilsbury
Caymish
Soho Square
London
Ouen Defies Paris In Normandy City Council Clash
Paris faces turmoil as Rouen refuses Parisian superiority over transport aid. Ouen proclaims independence, citing that provincial towns need Rouen more than Paris. Paris had claimed control over corn boat deliveries and overawed the assembly with its stance.
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Paris
France
Ouen
Normandy
Rouen
Victory near Fockfan and Wallachia reported by Vienna
Reports from Vienna recount a major victory by Prince Mauroyeni in Wallachia after a fierce battle on August 11 near Fockfan. The Christian army, including 12,000 troops with 4,000 Romanians, routed the Turks. heavy losses on the Turkish side and notable Austrian officers fallen. Prince Mauroyeni may be among prisoners. scouts describe immense booty and a disciplined pursuit to Fockfan. Additional dispatches note further Turkish defeats in Transylvania andLiege privileges gained without bloodshed.
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Admiralty Board
Marine Pay-Office
Paikte ‘de Cobourg
Wallachia
Vienna
Fockin
Virktth
Fockfan
Maurojeni
Kenmayer
Kenmaycer
de Caslle
Givat
Vistors
O'Reilly
Cousit de Aversperg
Liege
Europé
Spain
National Assembly of
France
Arnuil
Dabs de
Louis XVI
National Assembly
Counci Board
minGtor
Shea& For
7REU Busiels
Gozatamist
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England
Europe
Esfl
M. Neckar
Hotel de Ville
Hell
Dion
Cies the Centry
Argentan
Marquis de Falconnet
Bastile
M. de §E
Lieutenant-Geneal
Police
M. de Launay
Fune
de Launay
M. de S
Navy
Plymouth
William Cofens Clerk
Ipplepen
Devon
James Beebee
Bredwardine
Brebury
Hereford
Henry Williams
Great Kedwin
Wilts
Markiep
Axminster
Matthew Lidden
Weycroft House
Mirs Ann Warden
James Warden
The
Strand
Eleanor Meredith
Knightsbridge
Wright
Market Bosworth
Leicestershire
Dilke
William Dilke
Maxtock Castle
Edward Patton
Appleton
Norfolk
Miss Havers
Bury
Thomas Havers
Thelveton
Thomas Hadley Osborne
76Th Regiment
Honourable East India Company
Abraham van Neck
Burgomatti
Amsterdam
Esther Macalpin
John Macalpin
87Th Regiment
Bristol-Turnpikes
J’rutteés Tor
Stapleton
Mangotsfield
Toghill
Bitton
Shipley
Downend
Jer. Osborne, Cler
Bristol
Hallier’s-lane
Michael Miller
Thomas Cocke
Hilbury
Glocester
Hotwells
William Helps
Queen's Square
Corporation of Bristol
Gol
Benjamin Davies
William Langley
Davies
Langley
Robert Linden
Wixliam
Queen Squars
Amugust
Thomas Bawn
Somerset
Ivelcheller
Ohn Dowling
Chenimagna
Ivelchester
Peter’ Layng
Exchange
Bristol-Bridge
Redcliff
St. Thomas Street
N. B
Thomas Hembury
Exchange Coffee-House
Austin and Lewis
St. Philip's Parish
Cure and Hunt
Mitlom Street
Bath
W. Gayner
J. Stephens
Jack
Corn-Street
Josern Weeks
Redland
Durdham Down
Henbury
Weeks
Harry Erperton
Smallstreet
J. Alexander
Stoke’s Croft
Redsland Road
Kingsdown
James George
Joan Crowzerry
AsHéx
Thames and Severn Canal
Brimscombe
Thomas Bagnall
Christopher Chambers
Mincinglane
Thomas Hayes
St. James’s Square
James Perry
Wolverhampton
Staffordshire
Samuel Smith
Kempsford
Fairford
Glocestershire
John Baxter
St. Peter
Wm. Driver
His Majesty
Newgate
Cox
Christopher Cox
Ohn Baxter
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