Rumors of Plot and Trials Stir Paris Amid War News
The article reports on alleged conspiracies tied to the Orleans faction with claims of grand designs against France Spain and Naples. It notes police raids at the Rue de la Slarpe and Rue de la Rochechouard, arrests of disbanded officers and seditious proclamations, and mentions Ministerial reshuffles including Laine and the Chancellor. The piece also cites a Dutch rumor about the Abbe de Pradt fleeing Paris and notes Spaniards arrested in Paris remain detained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amiens
Orleans
France
Spain
Naples
Bertrand
St. Helena
Voyage of ships and King interview with Buonaparte at St Helena
Report from the India coast notes thirteen ships sighted near land as government purchases of corn amount to large quantities. A rise in the price of corn is linked to imports from France and impending competition restrictions. The Owen Glendower arrived at Portsmouth after leaving St Helena with Captain Hodgson. Buonaparte, visited by Captain Jodeson and Colonel Pigot, appeared in good health. He answered few questions and bowed to depart, showing a wary expression rather than a smile. An officer’s letter from St Helena details Buonaparte’s new routine and limited social dinners since arriving, with remarks on his comfort and daily habits. Worries about Sierra Leone’s colony fate arise from recent reports.
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India
Chia
France
Boovaranrr
Owen Glendower
Brian Hodgson
Portsmouth
St. Helena
Jodeson
Colonel Pigot
Buonaparte
George Cockburn
St.elena
Buo- Niparte
Cape
Sierra-Leone
Irregular War News and Notes From March Letters
March letters from Senegal and Goree report rumors of a massacre exaggerated by officials. Troops readied at Oneida to quell unrest as the Indian warrior Skevandone died aged 110 after aiding British and American sides. A Kent magistrate’s carriage incident sparked debate on public order while a French deputy mocks brandy as the true drink. Bank note forgery values listed with dated tallies through April 1816.
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America
Senegal
Goree
Sierea- Leone
Skevandon
Ovatpa Cine
India
Oneida
Dramatic Review of St Aldobrand Tragedy and Byronic Echoes
A lengthy review praises a St Aldobrand tragedy as richly dramatic with Byronesque moodiness. It details Bertram’s wreck scene, Imogene’s role, and Conrad’s vile piracy, noting strong acting by Wagan and Ku as well as Miss Somenvilly and others. The piece critiques language, pacing, and stagecraft while hinting at Covent Garden competition and public reception.
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Lord Byron
Bertram
Tle
Conrad
St. Ansel
Hgert
Lnogene
St. Aldobrand
Ertreon
Long Ware
Imogene
Bertrant
Augene
St. Aldebrand
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Dramatic Review
Drury-Laine Theatre
St. Anselor
Wagan
Heriav
Kua
Somenvilly
Mr. Porn
Almast
Miss Boyer
Madani
Covent Garden Theatre
Murray
Warning Chronicle
Mathenin
Walter
Drury-lane
Covent-arden
Teelse
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