French Assembly Decrees on Libraries and Salaries
The National Assembly decreed reforms to centralize libraries, unite the Depot de Legislation with the King's Library, and separate historiographer appointments for pensions. It also abolished 95,500 livres of royal effects and ended payment for rendering jurisprudence uniform in tribunals. M Salicetti defended Paoli against claims of English protection, stating Corsicans favored union with the French Empire and obedience to Assembly decrees.
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France
Lat
Thi
M. Salicetti
National Assembly
Paoli
England
Venetians Defeat Barbary Corsairs Near Tunis
A Corsair squadron of four galleys and two xebecks attacked two Venetian galleys and a blocking xebeck near Tunis. Venetians, led by Admiral Condaminer, sunk or burned most enemy vessels with 300 slain. A Venetian xebeck also sank a Bi Serve galley with 66 men. Cagliostro is gravely ill in prison and being bled to prevent complications.
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Condaimer
Biserve
Cagliostro
Hia
Revolt Mesmerizes Brabant As Austrian Forces Clash
In Brabant the Brabancons split into hostile factions amid a Freedom mania. Amidst battles at Herve and Olne, eight thousand Austrian-aligned troops encircle the Patriots while villagers suffer burning and shootings. Leopold’s loyalists falter as discord hampers unity and timely aid.
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Fultsin
Arme
Leopold
Limbourg
Avidus
Austria
aGir
St. Catherine
Bioflels
Vandernoot
van Bupen
Heaven
Bardn d'Aspre
Herve
Olne
d’Aspre
Russia and Sweden at Viborg naval action summary
An exam account details the Viborg encounter between Russia and Sweden. It states Russia lost five ships of the line and three frigates, while Sweden had seven ships of the line, three frigates, and several armed vessels affected. It notes Russian losses include four large frigates and multiple gallies, with one frigate sunk and several others likely lost.
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Viborg
Sweden
Jati
Line
Flceta
Rufsia
Swedish Fleet Described in Fragmented Letter
The report notes a small Swedish force with a gun boat and mail runes, a total of 203 vessels of various kinds, and expectations of 25 more. The Prince of Nassau is said to be alive though not harmed. The grand fleet rests at Sweaburg with 14 ships, Revel hosts 12 Ruffian ships and one more cruising near Sweaburg.
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Sweden
Nafsay
Sweaburg
Revel
Fleet Sails From Torbay In Quick British Muster
The Queen Charlotte leads a 43-ship fleet as captains signaled for weighing anchor in Torbay. By 3 PM the entire force was clear of the bay with sails drawing. witnesses crowd the shore while an offing vessel reports a large Spanish fleet sighting near the Bay of Biscay. The wind shifts to the north as the fleet steams down the channel in a strong fresh breeze.
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Lord Howe
W.N.W
Grafles
Bay of Bistay
Birthday of the Duke of York Observed on the Level
Royal observances at Brighton celebrate the Duke of York with hospitality and festivity. An ox roasted, a hay cart ride for eight, and a cricked match among the royals and guests mark the day as the Duke and his brother enjoy town life with Mrs Fitzherbert and Mr Barty in attendance.
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Duke of York
Royal Highness of Wales
York
Duel Between Meff Barnave and Cazalas In Paris Gallery
A clash following a heated debate on Tocfiay lattice leads to a duel between M. Cazales and M. Barnave. Shots graze and strike near, one man declares himself dead, and both fight with seconds in a wood near Paris. The incident highlights tensions among Assembly figures and a disrupted Tarare performance.
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Meff
Barnave
Cazalas
Tocfiay Latt
M. Cavales
M.arnave
M. Barnave
M. Cazares
Patis
M. Cazales
M. Barnaves
Qrick M. Cazales
M. Cavates
Barnave Wan
Tarare
Prunes
Appies
Bramins
Aristocratie Hiffen
Lieberty
Paris
London
M. Caron
European tensions and royal repairs as seasons shift
Amid reports of naval moves and potential European conflict, Spain, Britain, and France await Paris Parliament’s session. Letters from Cadiz hint failed expeditions, while the Duke of Orleans’ Park Lane house undergoes repairs ahead of September. Godfrey Parrant dies leaving vast wealth and a long inheritance, including funds, estates, and high court posts.
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BRM
Blacey
Nefa
Duke of Orleans
Parklane
National Assembly
Mornig
Cadiz
Slater
Court of
Spain
Madrid
Fitzherbert
London
Europe
Godfrey Lee Parrant
Bromley
Kent
Gardner
Gardiner
High Court of Admiralty
England
Lord Egremont
Perrant
Scala
DeGore Commons
Quaker Marriage in Edinburgh Between Reid and Milne
A Friday Quaker wedding in Blackfriars Wynd, Edinburgh joined Andrew Reid, a local teacher, and Mary Milne, daughter of the late Robert Milne of Montrose. The ceremony, simple and silent, featured mutual vows and parchment records signed by the couple and many witnesses.
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Edinburgh
Andrew Reid
Mary Milne
Robert Milne
Montrose
Blackfriar
Wynd
Mary Milney
Prices and stock listings from August financial page
A fragmented August market note lists prices for stocks and securities including South Sea Stock at 89, India Stock at 198, Excheq Bills at 608, and Navy Bills at 85. It references various annuities and bonds and mentions per cent quotations such as 6 per cent for India Scrip and a Tontine at 97 per cent.
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India
Bonda
Roos
Distressed Woman Seeks Benevolent Help for Family
A distressed female orphan with parents of property and esteem faces dire need as no means allow her to buy bread. The plea appeals to benevolent ladies and gentlemen to aid. benevolence will be gratefully received by the printer of this notice.
Witty-Yle We Weather and Transit Odds in Dublin
Fragmentary OCR notes show a sporadic listing of times and locations in Dublin with references to days and numeric codes. The legible items point to schedule fragments for a period spanning a weekend, with unclear events and no coherent narrative or identifiable persons or organizations.
Proclamation Offers Reward in Burglary Case at Glanbrack House
A Dublin proclamation dated January 28 1790 offers a reward for apprehension and conviction of persons implicated in a burglary at Glanbrack House in County Galway. It details stolen items including a silver ware set and firearms, names several suspects, and declares measures to pursue and prosecute the felons with one hundred pounds sterling for each apprehended offender. The proclamation, signed by Fitz-Gibbon and other officials, calls for aiding discovery of further conspirators and is issued from the Council Chamber in Dublin.
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Ligutanast
Babu
Tuely
James
Glanbrack
Seleay
Soho
Baloni
Bennie
Boney
Hynes
Roger Bys
John Clay
Horfe
Mate Ware
Jean Glidbrath
Ireland
Spordhena
Rogernes
Stip
Pande Hye Hynes
Huon
Yan
Perion
Pian
Sterling Tor
Thal
Proclamation on Limerick mob riot of May 1790
A proclamation from the Lord Lieutenant and Council of Ireland vows rewards for information leading to apprehension of those who attacked Sir Richard De Burghe's estate in Limerick City. It promises a five pound reward for early culprits and pardon for informers, urging magistrates to maintain peace and prevent further disturbances after a violent mob damaged homes and property following a parliamentary vote.
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Lierick
Limerick
Orokeard
Richard de Barghe
Steves
Richard de Burgle
Elstion
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