Brussels Uprising and Namur Fall Reported in Detail
The dispatches describe Brussels rioting after an orderful approach to liberation, including barricades cleared by Trautmansdorff, Dalton’s stance, and mass civic demonstrations. It notes Namur’s fortress falling to Patriots on November 6, with General Beekman among prisoners of war and attention turning to potential further moves toward Louvain and Tittemont.
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Garay
Potemkin
Che
Dunprin-Castre
James, Chatterton
Rd. Jackson
Dominick Trant
High Court of Admiralty
Gaz. Brussris
Bargesles
Monsieur Trantmansdors
Peris
Dalton
Brussels
St. Gudule
Miriflers Houle
Mons
Trautmansdorff
Jardin de St. Jean
Place de Grand Saison
Moon
Montaene de la Cour
Alton
Maison de Rot
Bradbuys
Grande Marche
Luxemburg
Magistracy
Vandermersch
Comite Renat de Pays
St. Gudile
Namur
Beekman
Flanders
Prince Edward to Gibraltar for military schooling
London reports Prince Edward, fourth son of King George, will be sent to Gibraltar for military education and remain there for some time. The French National Assembly signals approval of liberty movements, praising Britain while noting tensions with France. An American law excerpt fixes exchange rates for gold and silver coin, including French and British coin at specified values. A notice about Sir Francis Sykes and his brother in Yok details a leatherwork shop and a refused annuity offer.
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London
Prince
Edward
Gibraltar
French National Assembly
Revolution Society
France
Aix
Hichen
Great Britain
Prussia
Liege
Prince Bishop
United States of America
England
Spain
Portugal
Francis Sykes
John Sykes
Sir Francis Sykes
Crifpin
Battal
Wade
George the Tir
City of
Bristol
King-street
King-treet
David
St. Michael’s Hill
Worrall
Godbold's Vegetable Balsam hailed as cure for consumptions
A 18th century advert claims Godbold's Vegetable Balsam cures deep consumptions and asthma, with certificates from nobles and notable figures including Lord Dudley and Ward and the Marquis of Lothian. Testimonials describe dramatic recoveries, urging trials across Britain and Ireland.
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Godbold
Gor Ta
Mich
Satterthwaite
Lord Montford
Montford
Lord Dupre
Dudley and Ward
Sir John Coghill
Coghill
P. Baker
Seven-Oaks
Kent
Moir Noble
Marquis of
Lothian
Lord Fortescue
Lord Dudley and Ward
Viscountes
Falmouth
Fortescue
Viscountess
Lord Macdonald
Appreece
John Coghill
Bloombury-quare
London
Bristol Court Orders Fire Safety at Quays and Back
At the General Quarter Sessions in Bristol the court orders strict fire bans on ships and quays with penalties. Officers must enforce rules forbidding flames on vessels and quays, except at Merchant Venturers stations, and levy fines for breaches. The Quay-Warden and Water-Bailiff must deliver abstracts of orders and report violators to the Mayor and Justices.
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Bristol
William the
Avon
Froome
Eiry
Brittol
Society of Merchant Venturers
Great Britain
Worrall
Fragmentary European political unrest reported in Prague
Friday's and Sasma's post summary describes discontent with the emperor's government in Prague. Officials are blamed for injurious caprices, public support shifts toward reform, and calls for a new constitution, provincial army, and popular conventions gain traction, with the army reportedly involved.
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Sasma
Prague
France
Flanders
Royal Return to Drixry Lane Theatre Delights London Crowd
The royal family attended a performance of The Haunted Tower at Drixry Lane Theatre, with the curtain unveiling a new scene. Their Majesties and three princesses were dressed finely as crowds filled the venue, while public notes on debt and politics, from the era, hint at unrest and reforms across Europe.
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Alte
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George the Third
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NEW Bristol Fire Office
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