National victory raises hopes for swift peace in war
The piece notes rapid recent events favoring the British cause, including Ostend and Antwerp changes, and the Dutch restoration. It discusses Dumourier's move against the Paris faction, the possible outcomes in France, and urges prudence, warning against peace without solid, lasting terms and warning Ministers to seek lasting satisfaction before ending hostilities.
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Ostend
Antwerp
Austrian Netherlands
Breda
Gertruydenberg
Imperial
Buffels
Helle
Paris
M. Dumourier
Spes Ultima Gallia
National Convention
Dumoutier
France
Dumourier
News of Dumourier mutiny and Paris retreat reaches market
Stock markets fell as rumors spread that Dumourier’s troops showed mutiny near Paris and General Dumourier returned to Lille with two regiments. The National Convention reportedly offered a large reward for Dumourier’s head as the situation unsettled investors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dumonsier
Paris
Lille
National Convention
Duimourier
Proclamation of Louis XVI as King in French towns
Reports from France indicate broad public support for a monarch. The Lion of Louis XVI is proclaimed King of the French at Lisle Valenciennes and Douay, signaling a unifying royal restoration across coastal regions.
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France
Flanders
Louis XVI
Lisle
Valenciennes
Douay
The Dumourier Movement and Continental War News
A late burst of dispatches describes General Dumourier’s advance from Lisle toward Paris with White Cockade symbolism, garrison placements, and Austrian actions at Longwy and Nantes. Reports note arrests in Paris, possible congress plans at Fitzwerp, and warnings of potential chaos from Egalité while hoping for loyal citizens to resist.
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Saxe
Beaurisu
Longwy
HoneyLone
Mamer
Prince de Couroure
Joas
Clair- FaiTat Tourzat
Mayence
Kancxsuth
King
Prussia
Rhine
Cuffiine
Nantes
Brittany
Mrranpa
National Convention
Dumonaer
Antwerp
Botany
Madame Silvery
Ecarite
FitzGeraLp
Warence
Aire
Mowryou
Dumouriers
Dumourier
Fitzwerp
Prince of
French and Dutch Capitulations and Naval Movements
Intelligence reports three line ships and seven frigates returning to Brest after a storm, with rumors of a wound to the Admiral and questions over Dumourier’s conduct. The letter covers capitulations of Breda and Gertruydenberg, Dutch terms, and troop evacuations, plus fleet movements in the Downs and Rotterdam.
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Brest
M. de Gale
West Indies
Richard Cromwell
Oliver
Uccess
Manx
Duartes
Secorp
Hague
Dord Avckiano
Antwerp
Duke of York
Lake Cosoure
Breda
Gertruydenberg
Dumourier
Prince of Conoure
Gai'ds
Bergen-op-Zoom
Racing at Newmarket Craven Meet Details
Saturday’s Craven meeting at Newmarket features Class races with fillies and colts, including St George and Speculator, plus several stakes like sweepstakes of two pounds, three-year-olds, and contenders such as Neriffa and Skylark. The Judge may place only the first three in some races amid long odds.
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Mr.Taylor
St. George
Clermont
Grosvenor
John Bull
Prince of Wales
Pharamond
Duke of Bedford
Saltram
Highflyer
Lucifer
Speculator
Cavenner
Ship News from 1793 Home Waters and European Seas
The Hunter Customhouse Cutter reports a 40 ton rng smack from Dunkirk to Yarmouth. The Ceres Frigate notes a Swedish corn ship into Cromarty. Maria from Ancona to Genoa and Lisbon was captured by a French privateer and taken to Nice. Letters from Rouen April 2 1793. An India Company ship homeward may be taken by a privateer. Leghorn March 18: Maltese advice says a French cruiser seized four English vessels near Malta and Zante with currants. A Ba frigate guards Leghorn Roads for quarantine protection.
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Hunter Customhouse
Yarmouth
le Fruit de la Mer
Dunkirk
Ceres
Cromarty
France
Maria
Ingram
Ancona
Genoa
Lisbon
Sige
Nice
Rouen
India Company
Se. Malas
Brest
Leghorn
Malta
Zant
Smyrna
Dover Sailors Embarked For Asia Man Of War Marines
A party of 150 privates from the 2d or Queen's Regiment were put aboard at Dover. The Asia man of war arrived in the Roads in the morning to receive them as Marines, with the remainder expected to go on the morrow.
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2D Or
Queen’s Regiment
Asia
Masquerade group plans Thursday evening entertainment
The same Ranelagh party from last year invites the Right Hon Earl of Viscount and Hon J T to liven the gathering next Thursday at that venue. A rumor suggests a dramatic metamorphosis as a playful prototype of a major legal figure.
Marriages and Deaths and Sailings Reported in London
Married announcements for Craven and Miss Porter of Sout Audley Street appear alongside the death of Sir James Esdaile, formerly Sheriff Alderman and Lord Mayor, with details of his offices. Also noted are church notices of Revs Henry Mayo and another clergyman, followed by ship movements including Ferret and Audacious, and Jamaica bound vessels. The Corn Exchange reports wheat supply, grain prices, and market activity with various staples and stocks listed.
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Colonel St. John
Craven
Richard Sutton
Miss Porter
Sout Audley-street
Bunhill Row
James Esiaite
Wellclose Square
Henry Mayo
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