Obituary and reflections in a London periodical
The piece notes the death of Cuartus Wipsore in Lambeth and memorializes his service as Secretary to the Corporation of Trinity Howse and Governor of the English Copper Company. It recalls political alarm about Europe, praises the public’s adherence to the Constitution, and laments stage changes and civic concerns reflected in 18th century journalism. The article also mentions colonial reports from New South Wales, Edinburgh population growth, Tom Paine, and theatrical news about Lord William Mureau and Mrs. Merry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walcot Place
Lambeth
Cuartus Wipsore
Trinity Howse
Europe
France
Sweden
Germany
Livonia
Rusia
Russia
Denmark
Norway
New South Wales
Phillies
England
Port Jackson
Edinburgh
Tom Paine
Lorp Clamserlain
Jaconins
William Mureau
Carey-street
King’s Bench
Munpen
Harris
Merry
King Gustavus III Assassination Reverberates in Sweden
Reports describe the king’s assassination and the swift move to govern with Regent Dakene under Gustavus III’s appointed council. Oaths were taken by departments, regiments, and citizens as the two princes, uncles, and officers pledged allegiance. Rumors of a vast noble conspiracy were discussed but remain unverified, while the king’s death prompted reconciliation efforts with old allies and a clear insistence on a limited monarchy.
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Hamburg
Berlin
Dakene Isudermanta
Aindy
Gustavus
Gustavus III
Sudermania
Farge
Anderstrom
Taube
d’Armfeldt
Baron Ruuth
M. Fakanson
Liljehorn
Stockholm
Prince Royal
Count de Brahe
Charles de Geer
Gustavus Iit
Dalhberg
Wallquist
Borgenstierna
Court and Commodities Amid Curious Times
A fragmented notice quotes Lord Macartney and new commissioners aboard the Tuetis with CraThorne aboard to view the Chinese wall. It laments arbitrary wealth power over life via a thirty thousand pound prize linked to a Lady, and notes a town-area house of intrigue profiting from false servant profiles. It mentions the late Bristol bishop’s riches, prebendal lease gains, and Madame Guimarge’s Paris mansion sale via lottery.
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Lord Macartney
Tuetis
CraThorne
Tom Paine
Plutus
Carip
Bristol
Finsbury
London
Madame Guimarge
Paris
Adqgirers
Duke of Orleans
Prince de Soubise
M. de la.Borde
France National Assembly Debates War and Power Struggles
Mayhem in the Southern Departments prompts calls to curb Jacobin influence as factions clash over royal prerogatives. Reports cite banditti, chateaux burnings, and arrests. speakers urge dissolution of factious societies while debating finance administration and King’s control.
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National Assembly
Aman
Department du Gard
M. Genty
M. Maublanc
France
Jacobins
Committee of Twelve
Justice of Peace
Toulon
M. de Coincy
Arles
M. la Source
Constituent Assembly
M. Duranthon
M. Rolin
Official letter from M de Noailles to M Dumourier
The text records an official missive by M de Noailles to M Dumourier discussing March 16 dispatches, amnesty granted to Vienna notes, and the Court of Vienna's conduct. Noailles laments insulting Austrian publications, questions possible negotiations, and states intent to resign credentials if needed. He cites nine years in Vienna and urges cautious, honor-bound action.
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du Clos
Vienna
National Assembly
Leopold
M. Deleffort
Léffart
March
Chancéry
Hungary
Bohemia
Floods Ravage Roads Across Dunstable to Newport Pagnel
Reports from several towns describe floods and road inundations after heavy rains. A waggoner drowned near Wallingford when a boat helped save nearby horses. Leicester sees river overflow, flooding kitchens and homes. Lovenscroues opens a new meeting house as rivers swell. Lincoln reports suspended city communications after long rains, with drownings near Kates-bridge.
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DowsTaste
Dunstable
Newport Pagnel
Stoney Stratford
Wallingford
Leicester
Fhurfany
Fride
Lovenscroues
Stamrorp
Kates-bridge
Floods and Fires Rally in England and Nearby Regions
A sequence of calamities from Baltinglass Wicklow to Todmorden Yorkshire reports a mill washed away and a family killed, two girls struck by lightning in Yorkshire, a severe fire at Mrs Kine’s house in Wangford Suffolk with extensive losses, and widespread urban crime. The piece also notes insurance gaps, patrols needed, and local disturbances with robberies and assaults in London districts, plus a Derbyshire death and a bridal rumor involving a Bedford Square attorney and a noblewoman.
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Laffey
Baltinglass
Wicklow
Todmorden
Halifax
Yorkshire
Kine
Wangford
Brandon
Suffolk
Eacre
Eacze
Hohfé
Thomas Hott
Redgrave
Dufk
High Holborn
Atkinson
Tottenham-Court-Road
Partley-Common
Ingram
Grosvenor-quare
Newman-street
Mary Batz
Beighton
Irb
Derby Hire
Trevex
Bedford
Bedford-square
Habion
Lan
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Sam
Uwaulid
M. DE Noailles
M. Dumourier
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