French Plan for Egypt Colony and Trade Hub Draws Debate
The debate centers on a French expedition to Egypt as a path to control a Mediterranean Red Sea canal and to found a colony. Proponents argue it would enrich the Republic, unite East and West trade, and bolster Adriatic and Mediterranean ports. Critics warn of envy and risk, but the plan emphasizes liberty and reciprocal comfort rather than tyranny.
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Bugsaek
Ion
Egyp Yay OL
Joeneral
Council of Five Hundred
France
Fuch
Alexander
Europe
Mediterranean
Red Sea
Levant
India
Persian Gulf
Arabian Desert
Egypt
Suez
Nile
Indies
Arabian Gulf
Paris
Royal Academy Critics Highlight Windsor Prophecy Portraits
The President West showcases biblical light and shade in a Prophecy of Zacharias piece for Windsor Chapel. Beechey’s royal review scene with the Prince of Wales and York figures captivates, though the Duke's likeness is imperfect. Lawrence supports celebrity status, while Cogley and McQuire display varied mastery in historical pieces. Sir Francis Bourgeois offers two excellent works, including The Friar expiring before the Cross.
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West
Acharias
John the Baptist
Windsor
Beechey
Duke of York
R. Lawrence
Romano
Mc Qrie
Francis Bourceors
East India and Newfoundland convoy ships sail from Portsmouth
Ships arriving and sailing from the Downs are listed including Bridgewater Contractor Fort William Dublin Walpole Airly Cattle. Intrepid 64 guns to sail for the East Indies. Latona 38 guns sails for Newfoundland with convoy. Hydra frigate arrives from Margon. No shore news from that quarter yet. Lord Huca Seymour hoists flag on board the Stag frigate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
Downs
Bridgewater
Fort William
Dublin
Walpole
East-Indies
Latona
Newfoundland
Hydra
Margon
Huca Seymour
Burglary and theft trials at Old Bailey
John Humphries was indicted for burglary in James Clarke’s house on April 4 and stealing 78 pounds 15s 6d.. guilty, death. Augustus Seaton, Thomas Clifton, and Hannah Lyons faced charges for a Nicholson house burglary. Lyons not guilty while the two men were found guilty, death. William Harriben was convicted of stealing lamp oil from Lucas Spencer and Tuckey. John Pittman found guilty of receiving knowing it was stolen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Humphries
James Clarke
Augustus Seaton
Thomas Clifton
Hannah Lyons
John Nicholson
Hannah’ Lyons
William Harriben
Lucas, Spencer and Tuckey
John Pittman
Public Office Suspect Named In Shooter's Hill Robbery Trial
George Thorpe and four others stood trial on suspicion of involvement in a March 16 robbery near Shooter's Hill. Henry Tawton testified he recognized Thorpe as one of three assailants after gunfire wounded Mr Giles, who later had his leg amputated. The defendants remain in custody as witnesses identify two suspects.
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George Thorpe
William Soames
John French
Henry French
John Haines
Thorpe
Henry Tawton
Deptford
Shooter’s Hill
Tawron
Maidstone Asizes
Sepewick
Me. Giles
Friday Saylor tried for stealing Covent Garden coat
Friday Charles Saylor a Covent Garden Theatre barber faced trial at Session House for taking Mr Holman of Covent Garden Theatre coat from his dressing room last Thursday. The coat found in his bag at the stage door. jury acquitted claiming motive to keep for Mr Holman. At Winds or Quarter Sessions a female servant was sentenced to twelve months in Reading Gaol for robbing Mrs Bavertock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Saylor
Covent-garden Theatre
Session House
Clerknwell, Green
Mr. Holman
Holman
Tne
Windsor
Riots Suspects Detained in Glasgow and Nearby Towns
In Glasgow on Friday two persons were apprehended in Thornbank and three in the Shaws on suspicion of sedition. They were conveyed to Paisley Gaol by volunteers. On Friday and Saturday similar arrests occurred at Kilbarchan and Bridge of Johnstone, with five taken to Paisley Gaol under a strong military escort. In four weeks about fifty people in western Scotland were examined for sedition.
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Thornbank
Shaws
Scotland
Militia ballot figures and legal cases from Scotland
In Edinburgh April details emerge on militia balloting with 24,340 men retained and 542 allotted for service. Dumfries Circuit Court hears cases including William Hastie outlawed for theft and a riot at New Galloway. Rothsay businessmen offer vessels to support troop and store movements along the coast for royal service.
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Scotland
Court of Justiciary
Dumfries
Swinton
Dunsinnan
William Hastie
Waterbeck
Thomas Canan
New Galloway
Kirkcudbright
Corner
Gorpon
Kenmure
Lawang
Redcastle
Anstrut Taek
Buis
Rothfay
French lugger chases Eagle of Shields in Sunderland harbor
On Tuesday at Newcastle a large French lugger chased the Eagle of Shields into seven fathoms water in Sunderland harbour. After one shot was fired from the battery, the lugger dropped pursuit and sailed away, with cheers from her crew.
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Sunderland
Members of the Commons Vote Against Land Tax Redemption Bill
A list of MPs including Barclay-Bridport, Blackburne-Lancashire, Bouverie-Northampton, Coke-Norfolk, Denison-Wooton, Dickinson-Northamptonshire, Exerton-Newcastle, Harrison-Thetford, Heathcote Sir G Lincolnbh Halshouse-Bethenley, Hloward-Gloucester, Huffey-Salisbury, Kemp-Lewes, Tangston-Minhead, Lanton-Somersetshire, Lemon Sir W Cornwall, Lloyd-Montgomeryshire, Lygon Worcestershire all noted as tellers. additional names Jolliffe-Petersfield, Pierrepoint-Nottinghamshire, Martin Tewkefury, Milford Latd Pembrokeshire, Miller York, Nicrol-Tregony North Banbury, Park-Devonshire, Plumer-Hertfordshire, Porter-Stockbridge, Pulteney Sir W Shrewsbury, Rashleigh-Fowey, Ridley Sir M Newcastle, Roffel Lord W Surrey, Rufeil Lord J Tavistock, Shieffield Lord Bristol, Shuckburgh Sir G Warwickshire, Sinclair Sir J Petersfeld, Tierney-Southwark, Wyner-Lincolnshire. The Surveillant Paris Paper notes motives for the Prince’s Peace retreat. A Lady wrote verse after a discussion, Canterbury April 20. Deal April 16. Richard Selth died after injury to the breast while aiding the mail from a French privateer.
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Barclay
Bridport
Devonshire
Blackburne
Lancashire
Bouverie
Northampton
Coke
Norfolk
Denison
Wooton
Baffst
Dickens
Northamptonshire
Exerton
Newcastle
Harrison
Thetford
Heathcote
Lincolnbh
Halshouse
Bethenley
Hloward
Gloucester
Huffey
Salisbury
Jones
Denbigh
Kemp
Lewes
Tangston
Minhead
Lanton
Somersetshire
Lemon
Cornwall
Lloyd
Montgomeryshire
Lygon
Worcestershire
Jolliffe
Petersfield
Pierrepoint
Nottinghamhire
Martin
Tewkefury
Milford
Pembrokeshire
York
Nicrol
Tregony
Banbury Park
Plumer
Hertfordshire
Stockbridge
Pulteney
Shrewsbury
Rashleigh- Fowey
Ridley
Roffel
Surry Rufeil
Tavistock
Shieffield
Bristol
Shuckburgh
War_wickshire
Sinclair
Petersfeld
Tierney
Southwark
Wyner
Lincolnshire
French Privateers and Spanish Gun-Boat Scare Off Havana
A historical bulletin lists armed vessels captured or destroyed by His Majesty's squadron on October 2, 1797, including French privateers Le Petit Resource and Créple, a Spanish gun-boat near Havannah, and several schooner privateers. It notes other captures by various ships and mentions bankruptcy notices and dividends for June and May with a roster of names and trades.
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Cape Nicola Mole
Matel
Oulett
Fortunée Feencti
Jamaica
le Petit
Levailon
Ceres
le Brus
Feeriely
la Magiciane
Regulis
Diligence
la Maxi
Valiant
Hamilton Barony Bill Divides Lords Over Child Names
In a Privilege Committee session on the William Hamilton Baronial claim and Stinton’s divorce bill, peers debated including all children’s names. The Chancellor demanded removing Buttardy’s clause, a motion carried after division, with Norfolk and Rochester opposing. The committee adjourned.
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House OF Lords
Araik
William Hamilton
Belhaven
Stintons
Pwisleton
Duke of Norfolk
Rochester
Uffingham
Petition on Fishery Privileges and Alien Debate in House
The House referred a petition from the Duke of Athol seeking Fishery privileges for the Fishers of the Isle of Man to the Herring Fishery committee. The Alien Bill faced committee scrutiny. Mr Windham defended Emigrants, praising their loyalty to the Monarchy and cautioning against misjudging their allegiance amid fears of republican France.
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House OF Commons
Tussnay
Arere
Hawtins Srosvne
Duke of Athol
Herting
Cecy
Percival
Switzerland
Hous
Led
Windham
Francé
Whitch
Quiberon
Leméreuil
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Wait
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Royal Academy
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England
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Winter
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Vaile
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Nicholas Ck
Butcher-row
Ratcliffe
Carpenter
Moses Moses
Swan-street
Minoriss
Jeweller
Rd. Tynda
Judith
Minchinhampton
Clothiers
J. Bennett
Littleford
Essex
Wm. Rowland
Lambbeth-dock
J. Mayhew
Queen’ssrow
Islington
Nottingham
Whites
E. C. ‘Philips
James Marthal
Bath
Join Shearer
D. Troitin
Goodman's-yard
Minories
Alex. Ross
Great Rudal-street
Army-clothier
J. Welton
Shelton
Staffordshire
Powter
J."ward
Tean
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