Royal appointments and European notices in brief
Postscript reports a British mail arriving yesterday and a proposed appointment of Barthol Harcourt as Master of the Horse to the Queen. Vienna notes the Emperor’s funeral rites in Capuchin Convent and six months of mourning. Archduchess’s newborn daughter improves, and Hungary’s crown moves to Buda amid national elation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen's House
Barl Harcourt
Earl Waldegrave
Vienna
Finyperor
Shiasity
Terength
Archduke Regent Claim Amid Belgian Court Moves
Foreign intelligence from Vienna reports a council declaring Archduke as Regent with royal authority after the Emperor’s death. The Belgic Princes appoint envoys to Berlin and Paris while the army’s size and funding rules are outlined, with a standing force of 142,000 at home and 100,000 deployed if war comes.
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Vienna
Archdtchefa Biliesbeth
Capiachin
Congress of the
Antwerp
Duc. de Geave
Council of
Brabant
Berlin
Cofste de Thiennes de Lombire
Hainault
National Assembly of
France
Declaration and unrest in Brussels amid oath ceremony and riots
The piece notes a declaration in Brussels observing a manish fee and sovereignty, plus a 1799 date. It describes five oaths, volunteer troops under arms, and clashes between aristocrats and democrats on February 28. It ends with church support for the minister and a Guildhall prize draw list.
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H. C. N. van der Noot
Brauent
Vary Eupen
Bruxelees
Archbishop of Canterbury
Perfor
House, of Commons
Test and Corporation
Guildhall
Petition on Murder Charge of Captain Williams
Major Scott presented a petition from Captain Williams accusing a British officer of cold blood murder in the East Indies without lawful process or authority. Williams, long abroad, was examined in the House but no inquiry into the murder occurred, prompting his plea for official redress.
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Scott Saidy
Wiliams
Mustapha Caw O
Williams
East Indies
Hartinge
Histings
House
Petitioners Question Hastings Trial Delays
In Westminster Hall a heated debate centers on a petition linked to Captain Williams and the Hastings impeachment. Major Spot proposes testimony to prove murder context, while critics question why the petition surfaces now. The Speaker notes House rules bar late petitions. motion to receive is defeated.
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Prancé
Williams
Hatinga
Fatia
Willamis
Jah
Moftapfia Khan
Westinister Hall
Hepow
Wales
Warren Hastings
Scott
Dublin Ball and Supper at the Castle on St Patrick’s Day
A notice from March 1790 invites Dublin society to a Ball and Supper at the Castle on Wednesday 17 March. Newcomers are asked to arrive in the Manufacturer of Ireland dress. Ladies wishing to dance country dances should come without court hoops and send names for minuets to the Office by March 5 and 16. No attendance after 2 o'clock on St Patrick’s Day. A Drawing Room will be held at the Castle on Thursday evening 25 March. No public Night during Holy Week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duscim
St. Patrick's
Ireland
Levees at Dublin Castle Begin Sundays
Dublin Castle issues notice dated January 7 790 announcing Levees on Sundays until further orders. His Excellency the Lord Lieutenant will hold audience on Tuesdays and Saturdays from eleven to two. On Thursdays military business will be transacted at eleven o clock.
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Llesen
Notice to Traversers Adjourns Dublin General Quarter Sessions
Notice to traversers for the County of the City of Dublin advising adjournment of the General Quarter Sessions at the Tholfel on the Saturday in April for trial of traversers and others out on bail. Recognizances of nonattendees will be entreatable. Allen and Greene clerks peace.
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City of
Dublin
Tholfel
Allen and Greene
Lords adjournment delayed as appeals heard in eight days
In the House of Lords several bills remain, with appeals to be heard, delaying any adjournment for eight or ten days. Col Vallancey and Lieut Taylor ordered to attend on the Down survey bill. Barrington resumes controversial operations. pickpocket activity rises around churches and theatres. Earl Charlemont robbed of six guineas. Miss George arrival looms large for fashionable society. Raffetta engagement on Tuesday expected to draw a large, stylish audience.
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House of Lords
Col
Vallancey
Lieut
Taylor
Barrington
St. Mary
Earl of Charlemont
James Vaughan
Kilmalgham
Joseph Watsam
Rvace
George
Raffetta
Celebration Day In Dublin As Townsends Mark Anniversary
Lord Townt anniversary festivities in Merrion Square Dublin feature the Lord Mayor and leading gentry toasts to the King Queen Prince of Wales and Townshend lineage. A grand fountain display at Leinster House facade to be installed, with scholarly notes on architecture and public institutions. The era’s woollen industry revival and a recovered actor Campbell Browne praised for Iago at the theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Townt
Prince of Wales
Insland
Margie Townshend
Marchingers Townhend
Earl of Leicester
John Townshend
House of Townshend
Lees
Dublin
Duchess of Rattind
Countess of
Campbell Browne
Jago
Roderigo
Caffio
Browne
Napper Tandy and reform era chorus in Irish politics
A poetic historical piece rails at Napper Tandy as the driving force behind reform, praising his ability to place compliant MPs and condemn unfit ones. It references Billy Pitt, the Parliament, and a revolutionary mood. Includes brief obituaries and marriage notices noting March birth, Rose–Longfield union, and Lady Augusta Fitzgerald’s death.
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Caillegar
Fike Mahon
Bedive's
Ronadd Rose
Richard Longfield
Aramayle
Mife
Charly Alcore
Stephen Moa
Barn
Lethfershont
Augusta Fitzgerald
Graces
Leinier
Teas For Sale At Carh Noigis With Reduced Prices
ERESGH TEAS This Day landed for sale at CARH Noigis Dawersrgaat Caren EusTaensTaaers Qne Hundred Chefts of Gaga Hivdeny and Bion vand Concoue at very reduced prices for ready money. Prices range from 6s 0d to 3 0s per set. Plain Green types and Landon Green offered with claims of quality. Encouragement to buyers to resell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carh Noigis
Dawersrgaat
Caren EusTaensTaaers
Gaga
Bion
Landon
Carr
Dublin Market Prices for Corn and Grain Feb 9 to Mar 6 1799
Abstract of returns listing prices and quantities for corn meal flour oats and bran in Dublin and surrounding areas. Includes measurements in stone and barrels, with figures for barley wheat oats and bran and notes on averages for corn and oats per barrel and per cut. Data covers February 37th to March 6th 1799.
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Dublin
Bavunday
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