Death of Buonaparte reported with cancer finding
The Courier notes Buonaparte died Saturday May 5 after a six week illness. The body was opened and a stomach cancer confirmed, with ulceration. A private letter from St Helena dated May 7 confirms the cancer cause, with details of his death, will, and orders. Dispatches reached ministers. Lisbon papers discuss Portugal’s king and Brazil, while Hydro papers update on River Plate threats and broader European constitutional matters.
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Buonaparte
St. Helena
Helena
Croat
Lisbon
Mazesty
M. Sixrviz
de Piaeiro Ferreira
Rio Janeiro
Prince Roya
Brazil
Europe
Troppau
Laybach
Naples
Spain
Portugal
Russian Fleet Sails to Mediterranean Amid Turmoil
Extracts from Cronstadt and Paris journals reveal Russian fleet preparations for a rapid voyage to the Mediterranean. Reports mention Greek and Turkish forces near Moldavia, unrest in Jassy, and rumors of battles and fires. Paris notes cite Lord Egerton’s accident and market prices while Hanover details royal reception prep and church ordination reforms affecting colonial clergy.
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Fockshany
Yrstzanri
Moldavia
Jassy
Jamaica Insurrection Rumor Denied In Early May Dispatch
Morning Jamaica papers carry no evidence of the alleged insurrection on the island. A letter dated April 25 counters a Reuters style rumour, noting the claim originated from a Greenock source. The report, dated April 28, discusses colonial relief measures, trade pressures, and petitions to the Crown.
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Jamaica
Greenock
Yingston
London
Honourable
House of Assembly
Hinserr
Lord Castlereagh
Mr. Robinson
Spain
Portugal
Charles Bagot
St. Petersburgh
Robinson
Sir Charles Bagot
Elis
Russia
House-of-Assembly
West India
Lord Liverpool
Board of Trade
Lord Bathurst
Downing-street
George III
Coronation preparations fill Westminster venues with ordered crowds
Westminster Hall and Westminster Abbey welcomed distinguished visitors from nine to three with tickets issued by Lord Chamberlain and the Earl Marshal. Peers and Privy Councillors are told to wear ruffy for the Procession. Banners will depict royal arms on angels figures, and a window transparency of the Royal Arms may be delayed. Final decorations will begin after public satisfaction is ensured.
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Westminster Hall
Westminster Abbey
Lord Grean
Earl Marshal
Abbey
Great Cluimberlain
The King Holds Privy Council and Ireland Visit Preparations
His Majesty yesterday held a Privy Council at Carlton Palace from noon until about two. Present were the Duke of Wellington, the Marquis of Londonderry, the Earl of Liverpool, Lord Sidmouth, W. W. Pole, F. Robinson, with the Marquis of Hertford as Lord Chamberlain. The King then dined at Hampton Court and returned to Carlton Palace. Preparations for an upcoming Ireland visit include transporting twenty coach horses to Liverpool for Dublin, with fourteen saddle horses soon to follow, amid a planned two-week journey schedule.
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Carlton Palace
Duke of Wellington
Marquis of Londonderry
Earl of Liverpool
Lord Sidmouth
W. W. Pole
F. Robinson
Marquis of Hertford
Marquis’ of Headfort
A. Barnard
Dukes of York
Clarence
Privy Council
Town
Stud-house
Hampton Court
Sir B. Bloomfield
Ireland
Enadom
His Majesty
Royal Stables
Liverpool
Dublin
His
Shipping News From Havannah to Antwerp and Local Arrivals
Shipping reports from July note theGebroeders en route Havannah to Antwerp passing Goodwin Sands. Favou rite from Belfast and Ocean from Liverpool arrive. Active Quarine from Penryn to London driven ashore at Sandwich Flats. Christian Gadie from Teneriffe arrives with loss of anchor. Marchioness of Queensbury packet from Jamaica and Crooked Island. Lady Arabella from Lisbon, Regret from Bombay. Arundahl and Hopes Anchor to Longsound. Pigmy schooner at Eddystone captures 105 kegs brandy. Aire from Dantzic and Athol to Spithead. San Antonio from Cadiz to Corunna captured by privateer. Fanny from New South Shetland to Rio with mutiny confinement.
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Arundahl
Paris
Plymouth
Garland
Dartmouth
Eddystone
Quebec
Portsmouth
San Antonio
Cadiz
Corunna
M‘nally
New South Shetland
Rio Janeiro
Contempt and theatre amid 19th century London court and crimes
The Court of King’s Bench renews a motion for the defendant in Tue Kine v W. Claike to go on recognizances after an amende affidavit claims no sales of the alleged blasphemous poem Queen 2a. The judge rebukes conduct and requires good behavior bonds. The report then covers a Don Giovanni performance La Foire de Smyrne and La Paysanne Supposée ballet, noting crowded houses and aristocratic attendees. Also listed are executions at Canterbury and local wheat market updates with prices and crop notes.
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W. Claike
Court of King’s Bench
Justice Best
Clarke
Kine
Smyrne
D’eevinie
Smyrna
Miranie
Menei
Nosuer
Don Giovanni
Duchess of
Kent
C. Haile
Robert Holden
John Snape
Navy Victualling Office
Suffolk
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Peter and
Paul
Lord Townly
Mr. Conway
School For Scandal
India
the Courier
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Buenos Ayres
Ramserez
Entra Rio
Antigas
Paraguay
Himburgh
Copenhagen
wuLy I
Lord Egerton
Journal de Paris
French Fonds
Opessa
Danube
Hanover
West Indies
United Kingdom
Benry Goulburn
G. Hibbert, Esq
Foreign Office
Earl of Harrowly
Viscount Sip Mouth
Duke of York
Colonel Stevenson
Mr. Crocker
Board of Works
Lord Chamberlain’s Department
Palace Yard
Cockpit
Whitehall
Quueen
Braxam
Iin
Hampton
Moulsey Hurst
Fitzclarence
Watson
Rutiano
Grarton, &. &c
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Lonp
Guildhall
Anthony Brown
Billingsgate
W. Leveuron
Brown
Huang
Lister
Bassishaw
Junta of Commerce
Sepulvena
George-street
Westminster
M. A. Taylor
Queen Square
Guanvinng
Sewarp
the King
Ais
Strand
J.P. Wanless
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