King appoints Hood Rear Admiral of Great Britain
From the London Gazette Whitehall April 6 the King pleased to grant to Alexander Hood Knight of the Bath the office or place of Rear Admiral of Great Britain in the room of George Darby deceased.
10 Apr 1790
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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Apr 10, 1790
Page
1
From the London Gazette Whitehall April 6 the King pleased to grant to Alexander Hood Knight of the Bath the office or place of Rear Admiral of Great Britain in the room of George Darby deceased.
The city faces renewed unrest as rumors spread of a Counter Revolution plan financed by Spain, Naples, and Sardinia. Paris authorities investigate. the Count de Maillebois is implicated, but evidence shows only a sketch by his secretary. Paris remains calm as inquiries continue. In Europe, Moravia Bohemia and Austria request abolition of land tax, while Galicia reports a 42,000 man army with 44 artillery pieces causing shock. Vienna notes Hungary’s reform decree reception. nobles elsewhere resent acts of land survey rectification.
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A 1790 Paris correspondence shows GREGOIRE the President of the Committee of Reporte addressing Grover Geapon at Newgate Prison London. The letter expresses regret at not interpreting a more favorable decision, yet vows to aid and grant freedom if possible.
A fragmented report voices turmoil over fundraising methods in cantons. Debates favor coercive or purely voluntary schemes, with a middle ground adopted requiring quarters revenue declarations printed at primary assemblies. Concern grows about national crisis, guarding by the National Guard, and fears for the kingdom's fate.
Dublin messages recount Westmorland's support for Irish industry, with prints ordered for garments. A Friday sessions summary covers rescues, robberies, and multiple capital sentences, including transportations and hangings.
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