Notable Lady Prisoner in Luxembourg Affair
An illustrious female prisoner, detained since the 15th, is described as fully guarded and visited. Alleged to be Mad. Therogne, she claims papers were seized in the Emperor's name. She asserts conspiracies were gallantry, praises French Revolution actions, and notes vast influence. sent to Kuttin fortress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Therogne
Luxembourg
Wader
Will
Bej
Vandernooth
Liegé
Kuttein
Artois
French Colonel Arrives mediating in St Pierre crisis
pM Artinico de Bouille, Colonel of the regiment de Vi ennois, arrived from Dunkirk with family and cousins to mediate between Gros Morne and St Pierre inhabitants. He soon joined the Colonial Assembly, angering locals with an insolent letter. Enemies atop a hill shell the town, forcing a sortie to dismount their batteries. The community laments delays of European aid and vows decisive action to defend French interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regiment de Viennois
Dunkirk
Gros Morne
St. Pierre
Colonial Assembly
France
Europe
Levee at St James and political tensions in London
Friday afternoon reports a Levee at St James's at one o'clock and a Board of Ordnance meeting in Palace-yard. Duke of Richmond held a private audience in Downing Street while Pitt presses Prussia for restraint. Stock jobbers and large bets boost funds and Port’s majority is noted as higher than prior. The article discusses ministers concealing positions, the balance of power, and parliamentary debate pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krxe
St. James's
Board of Ordnance
Palace-yard
Duke of Riehmonn
Pri
Downing-street
Pitt
Prussia
Port
Irs Kobe
Siar
Parliamentary proceedings and petitions in the Lords and Commons
The excerpt details motions and petitions in the House of Lords and Commons including the Orkney and Zetland representation claim involving J Balfour, alleged corruption by his agents, and related bills such as the Quebec Government, the Roman Catholic Dissenter Bill, and Bank Dividends. It mentions General Smith, Earl Cornwallis, and Mr Baker, with committee actions on Supply and Ways and Means.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House OF Lords
Orkittey
Siig
Fuomis Dutpas
Calorel’ Chridas
J. Balfouir
Orkney
Zetland
Faidij
Balfour
Petidon
J. Balfour
Quebec
Smith
Earl Cornwallis
Baker
Leftwithiel Borough Member George Syuts in Cornwall
A report notes George Syuts, Eq., being returned as Member for the Borough of Leftwithiel in Cornwall. The text also covers parliamentary conduct on Scotch Election Business, discussions on royal alliances, theater openings, indictments at Hicks’s Hall, jury concerns at the Old Bailey, and various local criminal cases including forgery, window theft, unlawful impressment, and a poisoning arrest near Tewkesbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Syuts
Leftwithiel
Cornwall
Inverkeithing
Prove
Texel
Lord Hoad
My. Pitt
Emraess
Russia
Catherine
Petruchio
France
Princess Royal
Prussia
Royal
Dénmark
Lord Barrymore
Wargrave
Palace of Wares
Pappy
Grand Jury
Hicks S Hall
Clerkenwell Green
James Kelsey
Old Bailey
Justice Heath
Middlesex
Lord Kenyon
London
Chatham
Bridewell
Rochester
Operi
Vaughan
Fristone Mill
Bath
Tichester Stone
William Birt
Tewkesbury
Gloucester Gaol
Sarah Powel
Bank Post Bill Payment Question In Court
In Lincolns Inn Hall the Lord Chancellor and Mr Solicitor General debated when a bank post bill creates the indebtedness. The solicitor argued the acceptor’s liability begins after seven days. the Lord Chancellor held that the default estimate begins when the bill becomes payable, not when accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincolns-Inn Hall
Duel at Bodmyn in Cornwall Leaves Captain Wounded
In a midnight confrontation at Bodmyn Cornwall a duel occurred between Capt John and Capt Simmons both of the Cornish Militia. They fired as arranged and Simmons's shot struck the opponent in the abdomen, who is reported in extreme danger. A five guinea wager on the hit is alleged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bodmyn
Cornwall
John
Simmons
Preliminary articles of reconciliation between Duke of Norfolk and Sir John Hongywoop
A compilation outlines the preliminary articles forming the reconciliation between the Duke of Norfolk and Sir John Hongywoop. It records apologies for missteps, mutual respect restored, and reflects on political tensions, ministerial responsibility, and naval orders. The text also covers Ireland wheat exports, breadfruit transplantation plans, and royal travel notices involving the Duke of York and Admiral Dalrymple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Norfolk
John Hongywoop
Joan
France
Pitt
East India Company
Alderman Macaulay
Botany Bay
Ireland
Lisbon
Dictator
Chatham
Sheerness
Sandwich
Nore
Dalrymple
Octakow
Cherron
Turkey
Russia
Oczakov
Europe
Charles II
England
Louis XIV
Prussia
Paris
America
China
Kiatcha
Bhackfriars-bridge
Collingwood Forster Lindsay
County of
Northumberland
Thomas Lindsay
Irish Parliament Ordered to Report Indictment List
In the House of Commons the motion by Crofton passed to require Clerks of the Peace to report by the first day of the next Parliament session a list for the ten years showing indictable meat found in each county. The report must include the names of persons against whom found and not tried, along with the prosecutors’ names and residences. Adjourned to Monday.
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Ferman
Aera Crofton
Portsmouthish April 12 Frigates press ships on the Sound
Reports from Portsmouth describe the press frigates Syren and Circe patrolling the Sound while revenue cutters Ranger and Buty cruise. Winds hamper escape from Harnoaze as ships like Impregnable and Carnatic stay grounded. A cutter arriving with 600 anchors of brandy and spirits was seized by the Aquilon. A drowning infant is found in Francis's Square. Notables from St. John’s College and Sarum receive honorary or church appointments. A Newport Isle of Wight farmers’ meeting funds corn sales and opposes associated buyers. A lurid Liverpool ad offers a woman at auction with a buyer’s title to be assured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syren
Circe
Impress Service
Ranger
Buty Revenue
Carnatic
Cumberland
Orion
Bombay Castle
Harnoaze
E.S.E
Newport
Wight
Liverpool
Fithstones
N.B
SHIP NEWS APRIL ARRIVALS AND ROLLING STOCK MARKETS
Ship news from April items lists arrivals at various ports with ship names and origins including Beatrice from Bristol Thames from London Flora from Virginia Prince William from London Dispatch from London and other vessels. A death is reported in Highbury Place John Ward late Paymaster and Lady Margaret Stewart noted among obituaries with mail arrivals at Waterford and stock market quotations for various bonds and annuities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Andero
Beatrice
Agee
Bristol
Oparte
Thames
Hutchins
London
Falmouth
Flora
Moore
Virginia
Dublin
Prince William
Bland
Offord
Dispatch
Balmer
Mermaid
Johnston
Kitty Stuart
Dover
Swallow
Lyon
Oporto
Arriles
Prince of Orange
Mills
Rotterdam
Cook
Triton
Denitch
Concoria
Lendberg
Gottenburgh
Dear
Union
Bennet
Chester
Swan
Ardent
Nemedis
Barracouta
Nemesis
Northumberland
Highbury-place
John Ward
Gibraltar
Margaret Stewart
Charles Fourth Earl of Traquair
Kncl
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PRUCK
Artinico
Sr Pregre
Bank Post
Vrad
House OF “of Commons
Portsmouth
Jane
Footner
Tartar
Haure-de-Grace
Amster
Bremincham
Francis
Campriner
Marquis of
Huntley
St. John’s.college
Duke of Gordon
Thomas Noel, Hill
Lord Berwick
Jesus College
Price
Sarum
Melktham
Newton
Edward Goddard
Cliffe Pypard
Wilts
Waterford
Inpta
India
Prom
SanTa Sea
Holland
Flanders
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