London Postscript on Prices Stocks and War News
London market update reports 4 percent consols at 49 and daily price movements. Dispatches from Dustin and Lisbon describe Irish Commons decisions, naval preparations at Portsmouth, and possible French expeditions to sea. Reports note St Vincent’s actions near Cadiz, prize captures, and Portugal France peace prospects. Social events at the Mansion House and military movements at Yarmouth and Ashford Common are mentioned alongside a late 20,000 pound lottery prize.
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Dustin
House of Commons
Ireland
Portsmouth
Lord Errofoft
Portssmouth
Brett
Spain
Brest
Cadiz
Joan Orpe
Leeward Islands
Falmouth
Jane Packet
Tilley
London
O'Connor
Tagus
Belem
Lisbon
Portugal
France
Madrid
East India House
Dublin
China
Madras
Melville Castle
Bombay
Zhetis
Bengal
Bencoolen
James Rees
Sweden
Germany
Co Benzel
Guelders
Ernest
Lorp
11Th Regiment of Foot
North Devon Fencibles
Yarmouth
Coromandel East Indiaman
Ramsgate
15Th Regiment of Light Horse
Ashford Common
Trial of O Connor Fewey Binns and Allen Opens
The court opened the special commission for the trial of O Connor Fewey Binns and Allen after seals were broken. Divine service occurred at the court. Tomorrow at 11 o'clock Sir Francis Bates will deliver a charge to the Grand Jury, who will then find indictments. Likely arraignments Thursday with a ten day adjournment to prepare defence materials.
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O’connor
Fewey
Binns
Allen
Francis Bates
Notice to surrender arms under threat of troops in 1798 Ireland
Dublin April 7 Twelve thousand copies of this notice urge residents to surrender concealed arms within 16 days or face military reprisals including quartering troops and severe measures. Names of local executions and arrests follow, listing convictions at Carrickfergus Carlow Waterford Kilkenny and Crumber. Iron gates near Liffey bridges are prepared for erection.
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His Majesty
Kildare
Freep
Mairftlranp
Carrickfergus
Orange
Crumber
Carlow
Pope
Waterford
Hearn
Kilmurry
Kelligar
Kilkenny
Castle-Comer Cavalry
J. B. O'Flaherty
Cattlefield
Liffey
British Army in Lisbon and Royal Orders Reported
News item cites last advices from Lisbon praising British health and discipline. General Orders commend badges gifted by the Pope to 12th and Prince of Wales's Light Dragoons, while accounts describe military movements, coastal fortifications, and Windsor camp preparations. An incident near Hampstead ends amicably after a pistol duel.
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Lisbon
Prince of Wales
Light Dragoons
Earl Temelle
Buckingham Supplementary
Lee Common
Appleby
Westmorland
Suffolk
Essex
Monarch
Ganges
Veteran
Lancaster
Ardent
Glatton
Proserpine
Echo
Permagant
Speedwell
Harpy
Coates
Bruiser
Yarmouth Roads
Monmouth
Agamemnon
Hazely Bay
Watlet
Windsor
Warfield
Gwynn
Lascettus
Staffordshire
Hampstead
P. W
Lord Camelford and the Fatal Duel at English Harbour
Circumstantial reports from Antigua describe Lord Camelford in a January 13 court martial over the shooting of Lieut Peterson at English Harbour. Peterson refused orders, a confrontation ensued with marines, and Camelford fired, killing Peterson before surrendering and being acquitted. Peterson, a Nevis native, was noted as a youth with two brothers seeking civil action.
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Leeward Island
Indies
Lord Camelford
Fort Royal Bay
Lieut
Peterson
Antigua
English Harbour
Duartes Petersown
Perdrix
Lord Camel- Ford
Camru Fforp
Harvey 5
Mr. Petersen
Lord C
Vengeance
Fahie
St. Kitt’s
English
Mr. Peterson
Matson
Beaver Sloop of War
Nevis
General orders on troop subscriptions at Lisbon 18th ult
The General informs soldiers and non commissioned officers that he has signified to His Majesty's Ministers their loyal offer to contribute a portion of their pay to the State's service. He will transmit papers to England for the king's information. At Salisbury and other fairs cheese has fallen 10s per hundred.
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Lisbon
England
Salisbury
Ship News from Madeiras to West Indies in March Convoy Movements
Ships Voyage notices detail Sedhorse and Syren frigates from Portsmouth toward the West Indies off Madeira on March 24 with convoy. Eliza and Venus bound to Charleston and Barbadoes. Discovery from Jamaica to Charleston captured and brought to Havannah. Privateers seize industry from Oporto to London and ships to Martinico. A loaded vessel taken near Whitby. Jong Margaretta captured into Jersey by Sea Flower privateer. Boon foundered off Durham coast. crews saved. Arrivals and sailings at Plymouth Portsmouth and Deal with various warships and convoys. public notices of captures and refits.
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Sedhorse
Syren
Portsmouth
West Indies
Madeira
Eliza
M*neal
Charleston
Venus
Lancaster
Barbadores
Parry
Jamaica
Havannah
Colley
Oporto
London
Vigo
Williamson, Kelley
Martinico
Worth
Guernary
France
Whitby
Jong Margaretta
Klaffen
Amsterdam
Brest
Jersey
Seaflower
Boon
Scarbro
Durham
Insurrection Rumors Put Guadaloupe Region On Edge
From Guadaloupe, the brig Fuso arrived with news of a three day old uprising near Pont Peire. Some 1500 enslaved and some Whites formed encampments as Victor Huaves sent troops, 50 captured were to be executed, including three chiefs. White soldier defections rise. vigilance urged amid unrest.
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New London
Fuso
Farxcuitp
Guadaloupe
Charles Camppete
Guadalouse
Marigallanre
Pont- Peire
Victor Huaves
Privateers sail from Dunkirk and a fraudster at Bow Street
On Monday night ten privateers left Dunkirk for the North. The lead ship Mauwrear captured three collars off Whitby but were recaptured. William Moore alias Lieutenant’s mirk was tried at Bow Street for defrauding the Duke of Leeds of two guineas claiming a commission to solicit subscriptions for a lordship publication. An itinerant preacher addressed the East London Militia near Whitehall and was escorted out. A gig accident at Kingflaid-road injured Mr and Mrs Okey seriously, their companions escaping. two other riders caused bystanders to assist. Obits note Mrs. Gregson, Rev Henry denber, and Winifred Efg, among others.
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Dunkirk
Whitby
William Moore
Mirk
Bow-street
Duke of Leeds
Lord Strangford
York
Ironmonge Filmshouses
Biife
Okey
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Yesters
Granville
Bernard Cuddeville
H. Trottore
C. Srirg
Pompée
Phaeton
Medufz
Cowes
Vanguard
Admiral Neuson
Flora
Hercules
Baltimore
Hambro
Marlborough
Prince
Glory
Edgar
Sasturn
Lion
Mermaid
Pomona
Success
Portsea
Ling
Deal
Perlast
Earl of Marchmont
Hutchins
Quebec
P. S
Champion
Lord Mulmgrave
E.N.E
Lord Mulgrave
Sans Pareil
America
Bregton
Gregson
Jun
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