Parliament Monday Afternoon and Contested Bills
The House of Commons meets for the week with third readings and second readings on multiple bills including Land Tax, Newport Canal, and Bankers Fines. Reports note dispatches about Sweden's king's death and Austrian troop movements toward France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Land Tax Commissioners Wame
Flint Glass
Consolidated Fund
Newport
Weimringer
Wionespay
Sxpriban
Royal Burghs
Scotland
Newfoundland
French War Plans and Prussian Caution Reported
Private information from France suggests Jacosius intends war against the King of Hungary soon. France plans two grand armies, one toward Brabant to incite revolt in the Austrian Netherlands, the other via Strasbourg. Observers doubt the Republicans will execute the schemes, while Britain and Prussia tighten surveillance as fears of rebellion and assassinations ripple through European centers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Jacosius
Hungary
Prince Kaunitz
M. Pa Noarrtes
Brabant
Netherlands
Strasburgh
Europe
Ppr Sspan
Petersburgh
Berlin
Prutha
Prussia
Diplomatic Arrivals and Shipping News from London
Morning arrivals in Portman Square bring letters for Monf Hetsznerr amid a changing French legation. Monf de Cuavvelly and M. de Pericory arrive as new secretary. France to send no ambassadors, appointing Plenipotentiary Murn rsTER. The Alfred from China is announced at the India House with dates from Macao to St Helena. Other ships, including Ocean outward bound, General Coote, Brittannia, Bop pam, and Avston, are noted at St. Helena along with cargoes and arrivals near the Cape and Canton. A seizure at the Post-Office-Gallé involves two large packets allegedly containing lace for a passenger from the Marl Coach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portman Square
Vécal
Monf. Hetsznerr
M. Barthelemi
Monf
de Cuavvelly
Court of
France
London
M. de Pericory
Legation
Murn
Alfred
China
India House
Macao
St. Helena
Coote
Brittannia
Boppam
Avston
Middlésex
Gallé
Dover
The King of Sweden Death and Conspiracy Rumors
The article reports the death of the Swedish monarch in his 40s and discusses court intrigues and conspiracies. It names the regent Duke of Sudermania, details the attempted plot led by Baron Bret and others, and notes arrests and exhumed evidence. It also mentions a Russian Austrian treaty, vacancies, and local English legal cases.
Worries Rise Over King Sweden Wounding News
Copenhagen reports on March 23 arriving expresses from Stockholm with news that the King of Sweden was dangerously wounded on the 16th night. The Swedish ambassador passed through on the 26th to Stockholm. An estafette from Corfeer marked the event. The mail was saved but two passengers drowned. Scania’s craft is lined with troops and only couriers may depart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
Sweden
France
Charles de Heffe
Holstein
M. de Stael
Helsingbourg
Germany
Corfeer
Scania
King’s Condition Update From Hamburg Bulletin
Reports from Hamburg detail the Swedish king’s improving condition with reduced fever and pain after several days. Wounds show pus and swelling trends, dressing changes, and intermittent rest, with nourishment resumed. By the 23rd he slept well and swelling abated, though fever persisted slightly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburg
King i
Envoy Franckstein Arrives for Elective Imperial Election
Baron Franckenstein arrived as Envoy Extraordinary from the Elector of Mayence and held a public audience with the Elector of Bavaria on March 23 announcing the emperor's death and urging dispatch in electing a new head of empire. A farewell audience followed on March 27 as the Vicariat of the empire opened with Baron De Tler to chair as Chancellor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munich
Baron Franckenstein
Mayence
Bavak
Leore Yp II
Empire
Count de Linance, Gowrersscum
Baron de Tler Tis
Spilsbury's Drops offered for sale in 18th century London
An 18th century advertisement proclaims Spilsbury's Drops as a safe purifying remedy to strengthen digestion and blood purification. It promotes cures for gout ulcers and rheumatic pains with claims of pleasant taste and a single wine bottle trial. Sold by venders across Britain and Ireland with directions included in folio sheets. The note dates from 2 January 1792 and lists the Proprietor's Dispensary in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Shipping News From New York and Halifax Arrives at Falmouth
Saturday arrival from New York brings reports of HMS ships Adamant Penelope Triton Sphinx and Rattle with many merchant vessels. Halifax and Jamaica mail packets, Pallas and Nelly also noted. A Spanish ship seized with provisions and crews. a Bachelor lost near Hoyle Bank. Welhhelmina Steele left near Cape Mary. Unanimity crew saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Office
New-York
Falmouth
Duke of Gy
Deak
Halifax
Majesty’s
Penelope
London
Chatham
Queen
Wwife
Sandy Hook
Nelly
Barton
Liverpool
Gork
Bachelor
Shimmins
Ileman
Hoyle Bank
di Pie Welhhelmina
Steele
Dublin
Cape Mary
Bailey
Norway
Britain
Piternofiers
Ships Arrivals and Birth Notices From A Dublin Chronicle
The shore report lists ships arriving at Clyde and London routes including Joseph Mzittex Ardainan St Domingo Amis Anne Guadaloupe and General Washinston Susan Duplex Union M’Leod from Nov. April 16 at Hambrough Clark London April 13 wind S W sailing Thomas Webb to Derminica Nereid Dixon to Genoa April winds E. in Downs no ships. Birth notices report Lady Ann Lambton delivering a son at Berkeley Square. Mrs William Smith in Kilmarnock gave birth to three children neglecting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iif Ta
Clyde
Joseph
Mzittex
Bourdeaux
Pacarean
Ardainen
St. Domingo
Adlive
Guadaloupe
Londonderry
Washinston
Susan
Duplex
Union
M‘leod
Pete
Hambrough
Clark
London
Dear
S. W
Thomas
William Smith
Kilmarnock
Ann’ Lambton
Lambton
Berkeley-square
Marriages Mentioned in Essex and Portland Place Notes
Fragmentary notices report marriages: Joseph Boulderson of Surry to Miss Mofley of Eat Ham Essex. Dougal Maclachlan of Duke-leets Portland Place to Miss Kitty Whitehead of the same. Mr Layton of Lime Street to Miss Kella Way of Shaftesbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Boulderson
Surry Fg
Mofley
W. Mofley
Essex
Dougal Maclachlan
Duke-leets Portland Place
Kitty Whitehead
Mr. Layton
Lime-street
Kellaway
Shaftibury
Obituary notices and market prices from a late 19th century paper
Died notices chronicle several deaths including Captain James Williams of the Royal Navy former commander of HMS Prince George, aged 74 at Radley Berkshire, and Jenny Blenkinsop M D of Reading among others. Also listed are stock prices and financial rates with Consols and Lottery terms, reflecting a mixed notices page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
James Williams
Royal Navy
Prince George
Radley
Berks
Regines Stonehouse
Red House
Cheveriil
Wilts
Yarmouth
Majetty
Foo
Jenny
Blenkinsop
Reading
George Norman
Ely Brimon
George Carey
Army
Gd Regiment
Also Mentioned on This Page
House OF Commons
Holland
Austria
the King OF
Russia
Furnith
Mediterranean
Sudermania
Duke of
Ankerstroen
Alsafsin
Lizjensparr
Baron Bret
Council of War
Shis
Lotpensorn
Count Hoan
Rebbing
Biokkmanh
Stodkhioln
Wark’ Strerna
Ghee Peco
W’e de Woaizes
Vienna
M.de Lessart
Baron Bryerkr
King of Sw
Tellhurst
Sussex
Canterbury
Gwytthorp
Little Corfard
Suffolk
Little Bromley
H. Croffman
Nasu
Grosz
Gloucester
Carmarthen
David Evan
Richard
Hopkin Llewellyn
Margam
County of Glamorgan
Copenhagen
Tee
Oakshire
Jacob Spe
Taki i Fops
Bane Staex
Flanders
Hollan
Waterford
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