Paris Papers Report Seventy Priests Freed Under Directory Watch
From the Paris papers dated March 26 62 priests in the Sambre and Meuse department were conditionally liberated under Directory order and placed under municipal supervision. The same issue notes orderly electors, a possible separate Swiss war declaration, and plans for theatre fire safety across the Republic. March 27 reports General Anselme named President of the Council of War to try Championnet and Baffal, plus Neapolitan Republic departments. March 28 outlines Madrid priest orders to return, Naples deputies to Vi plès, and arrests including Baron de Chronthal. Jourdan’s proclamation to Russians to be translated, Vienna Gazette shifts language toward government rather than Republic, and 10 000 Batavian troops may join Rhine operations.
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Paris
the Sambre and Meuse
Directory
Lucerne
Helvetia
Anselme
Council of War
Championnet
Baffal
Neapolitan
Parthenopean
Sia Pescara
Garighiano
Volturno
Vesuvius
Sangro
Ofanto
Selo
Idro
Brandano
Crati
la Sagra
Kingdom of
Naples
Madrid
Baron de Chronthal
Court of
Vienna
France
French Republic
Empire
Germany
German Republic
Batavian Republic
Rhine
Anarchists Triumph in Tours Primary Assemblies
A letter from Tours reports the primary assemblies closing with anarchist success in all five sections. The Tours municipality, previously dismissed as anarchist, is accused of corrupt influence through treats and calumnies. The writer pleads for the Directory to remove Bush Administrators or face renewed persecution of the Commune.
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Apaic Fk
Te France
Tours
Cresgek Bortor
Tourns
Friends of Order
Dire@ory
Revolutionary Committee
Directory
Duruisszaus
Prince of the Peace named Grand Admiral of Spain
The Vienna Court Gazette reports the Prince of the Peace receiving a newly created title Grand Admiral of Spain. The item notes dramatic political shifts and a string of distant military movements, including Russian forces under General Rosenserc at St Polten and communications about Corfu, with mentions of various ships near La Hogue and Mary Battery. It closes with potato shipments from St Helena to the Cape of Good Hope to aid famine relief.
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Spain
Vienna
Rosenserc
St. Polten
Italy
Qeslunins
Schonbrennan
Corfu
Ambasador
Berg
Oucuaxorr
St. Marcon
la Hogue
Figny
Fee
Mary Battery
Chace
St. Helena
Cape of Good Hope
Provision for Loyalists and Irish Militia Pay Debate
In the House of Commons the Chancellor of the Exchequer revisits funding for Loyalist suffering and the pay of British Militia regiments stationed in Ireland. He argues for up to 700,000 pounds for current service with possible further sums, stressing the regiments’ crucial role and the prolonged need amid the crisis.
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England
Lord Castlereagh
Great Britain
Murphys Guilty Execution for Horrific Irish Murder
Dublin April 1 Edward Murphy was found guilty and executed for the murder of Mr Elliott a 70 year old gentleman. The crime occurred during an escape from Ross on June 5 the day of the battle with rebels Murphy was said to be among the rebels. A permanent court martial was to commence fittings at the Barracks with Marquis of Bucxtenam named as president but delays due to a delicacy over English presidency. Troops and militia are preparing for encampments and issue of equipage from the Crown stores to regiments.
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Kilkenny
Edward Murphy
Elliott
Ross
Murphy
Martini
Marquis of
Bucxtenam
Ship News From Plymouth and Dover April Dispatches
The Hope and other ships report floundering near the 27th uir while the Margaret is captured and carried into Spain. The West Indian is said lost, and the Elizabeth and Margaret stranded near Portland. Leghorn packet driven into the Gulph of Spezia. Amelia and Eleanor on shore at Waterford with cargo damaged. John Carter arrives from Morlaix with exchanged crew members and notes potential reinforcement movements for General Jourdan's army. Dover reports 700 English prisoners from Arras and Valenciennes. Deal notes Admiral Peyton resigning flag, with Lurwine taking over on the Overyfel alongside the Inflexible, Dart, and Arrow.
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Hope
Martin
Plymouth
London
Margaret
Wilson
Newfoundland
Portugal
Spain
Leofon
Bristol
Antigua
Elizabeth
Williams
Dublin
Guernsey
Portland
Leghorn
Pridra
Spezia
Stedland Bay
Amelia
Eleanor
Morlaix
John Carter
Sryereton
John Kelly
Joseph Golder
Thomas Colley
Daniel Odoualt
Peter Kelly
Joh Allerige
Brian Martin
Donegal Bay
Bei An
John
Brett
Brest
Rhine
North Country Coal Colliers Seek London Market
News from the North reports about seventy colliers departing various ports for London Market. The large exodus, coupled with improving weather, is expected to ease coal prices nationwide.
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London
Naval dispatches and appointments from London and Dublin Gazette
The issue notes enclosures from Lord Bridport regarding captures at sea, including the Golondrina and Le Debut. It records appointments for the Cape of Good Hope governorship, Irish barracks commissioners, and various surrender notices with dates in April and May 1796. Sugar prices and multiple local surrender hints close the item.
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Lord Bridport
Evan Nepesny
T. My. Lora
Mermaid
Corunna
A&c
J.N. Newman
Windsor church service and royal fox hunt report
The article notes Monday morning church at St George's Chapel Windsor with Rev Dr Boosworth preaching. It recounts a royal hunting outing at Ascot Heath crossing into Buckinghamshire, with the king and attendants pursuing a deer toward Datcher near Iver. It also covers various court and public notices, crimes, and sensational incidents across the realm.
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St.George’s Chapel
Windsor
Boosworth
Ascot Heath
Thames
Buckinghamshire
Horton
Iver
Datcher
Majestic Rose in the Day’s Burnished Tide Drama
A fragmentary verse scene unfolds on a deck where Henry and Rosa share a charged moment amid the sea’s glow. The pilot’s lament and hush of evening set a somber mood as Rosa waits, while Henry contemplates the flood and fate.
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Mrs. Jordan
Majestic
Henry
Rosa
Epigram on Cream and Town Fools
A clipped verse fragment questions what cream is and mocks a clown. Jacky asserts an answer as an “ive One” provokes Hodge who declares any fool in town could name it. The brief humorous exchange captures satirical street dialogue.
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Jacky
Hodge
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Paris Papers
Odeon
Ines and
Marcu
House OF Commons
Ship News
Dover
Carters
Arras
Valenciennes
Deal
Peyton
Lurwipce
Fabri Rus
London Gazette
Admiralty Office
Bourdeaux
Cayenne
Sroop
Cape Ortegal
Jam
Lord
Bridport
K.B. Ge
J.C. Waite
James
Grerce Yonc¢z
Bath
South Africa
Roffice
Dublin-Castfle
Heine
James Lord Baron Tyrawly
Ponsonby Moore
John Francis Cradock
Frederic French
John ‘Townsena
Elgis
Hugh O’reilly
Bart
Arthur Cole Hareiion
Nicholas Cope
C. E
Wm. Holder
Painswick
Gloucestershire
Clothier
Lodge Inn
Minchinhampton
John Yardington
Lumbercourt
Seven Dials
Guildhall
Lebbeus Ranson
Cannon
Charing-cross
John Hughes
Allwich
Anglesea
B. Cook
Cheshunt
Herts
J. Ellwood
Brisco
Cumberland
Calico
Sarah Nash
Chipping Sodbury
Draper
C. Oldroyd
Rea Lion-street
Apothecary
Thomas Grainger
W. StoFoe
Neltclofe-quare
Mariner
J. Ashwell
Birmirehsm
J. Jones
Gosport
Jones
Sheerness
Flopfellers
T. Standerwick
Broadway
Somersetfire
T. Weaver
Thames, Street
Cheesemoneer
W. Stewart
Sloane Square
H. Wood
J. Hurluck
Southwark
Oilmen
Lord Cuancettor
Lincoln’s Inn Hall
Glasgow Courier
Greenock
Edinburgh
Hay
Ralpu Abircrcomby
Ireland
Rutland Light Dragoons
Ruan
Perth
North York
Gourock
Ramsay
Fort George
Sylvester
Scott
Smith
Dragoons
Hamilton
Landing
M‘nevin
Town Hall
Paisley
Glasgow
Belfast
Frances E
Wm. Penn
Uxbridge
House of Commions
Gland
Grenville
Jersey
Barrow
Hacan
Mr. B
Lee
Cuapwick
Wimbledon
Kingston Road
Clerkenwell
John Vincent
Ann Barnett Baynes
St. Clement Danes
Nurse
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