Grand Review at Holingbury Castle With Militia and Dragoons
A chaotic pageant unfolds near Holingbury Castle with Prince of Wales present but snubbed, four militia regiments encamped near Preston plus Royal Dragoons and Oxford Blues. Races postponed as ground crowded with fashionables. mock thefts and eccentric theatre attendance add to the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr.Dochery
Surmen
Siboh
Mercutio
C. Bunbury
Delme
J. Shelly
Holiigbury
Prince of Waizs
Preston
Royal Regiment of Dragoon
Guards
Oxford Blues
Jon
Foxes
Cain
Prince of Wates
London
Daugiter
Ceme
Rewer
Hyder
Horatio
Joux
Royal visit details from Greynse and Paice Haptford
A historical report describes the Royal Family touring Salisbury and Weymouth, meeting local authorities, inspecting camps at Monckton Hill and Ridgeway, and dining at Gloucester Lodge. It notes naval salutes, a grand fete, and arrivals of numerous distinguished peers and ladies at Weymouth and nearby sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greynse
Paice Haptford
Salisbury
Senate
Rap
Nor
Royal “Family
Doschester
Monckton, Hill
Ridgeway
Upway
Royal Lancashire
Staffordshire
Ith
16Th Light Dragoons
Weymouth
Royal Anglered
Gloucester Lodge
St. Fiorenzo
la Nymphe
Jane
Bistanade
Esplanadé-tor
Lodgs
Lezys
Carmarthen
Bercrave
Earl Pautett
Cattuorre
Granpyson
Gertrude’ Villiers
William
Prt
Dunpas
Royal
the Prince of
Wats
Dutch and British Naval Movements and City Misconduct
News item reports ships and squadrons from the Batavian Republic and Britain near the Lizard, including Minerva, Admiral Corpoxs, and Admiral Lucas. It notes a London-bound purser, a Texel force under Admiral Winter, and multiple vessels ranging from 16 to 74 guns. Also mentions a local scandal of youths throwing stones, five arrested, ordered to pay charity fines after Guildhall proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
Fez
Rosinson
Suirs
Wilson
Hereger
Minerva
Suire
Bengal
Lizard
Corpoxs
Express
London
East-Indies
Admiral Lucas
West-Indies
Braaks
The
Texel
Admiral Winter
Republic
Batavian Republic
Hackney
Patriotic Associations urged to defend public credit and unity
The Evening Mail editors urge a national fundraising plan to support credit and independence. They cite past success in 1787, propose voluntary contributions by all, and warn that foes pressuring funding threaten liberty and prosperity. The piece appeals for serious public consideration and a detailed national plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Three Kingdoms
Mont'rer
France in Crisis as Directory Faces Growing Factions
A London observer surveys France’s political turmoil as royalist, constitutionalist, and radical groups contest the Directory. The piece weighs legislative balance, fears of a new revolution, and the peril of continued instability amid military pressures and fiscal strain. It notes arrests, decrees, and the precarious future of governance between two opposing factions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Terrotus
Robespierres
Ste
Francé
Controversy Over Lord Eevox Title and Gun Accident Report
A historical report notes Lord Eevox's title dispute and his denunciation of the Senate. It also recounts an 18th century Woolwich gun accident during a test at Long Reach. A 64 gun ship, Capt Burcess, sailed from Woolwich. a siege gun breech failed after an overcharged test, killing a sentry nearby.
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Eevox
Brifay
Senate
Vesterday
Mian
Burcess
London Assize Reports and Staffordshire Trials Summary
Fragmented report covers York Asizes and Stafford Assizes cases. Includes details of Smith versus Bentley over a bill of exchange, Turner and Jones misdelivery, and indictments for burglary and transportation sentences. Also notes a fatal coal pit fire at Highgrove, with extensive property losses and potential long-term impact on local work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallahany
Liverpool
Jain
Rage Toke
Prender Smith
Bealtimore
Carathe
Panethedis
York
Smith
Bentley
Bill of
Pacheney
Turner
J. Jones
Jones
Paige
Gellusbler
Couseniel
Wasa Bois
William ‘Paddle
Charlton Mackrél
Amizes
Bas
Cuanophes Griffin
Ottie
Wells
Beemr
Jadpetett
Cathe
Shrewbury
Salisoury
Denbigh
Swith
Highgrové
Tim
bulynSomeersetshire
Pool
Gosport
Southampton
Winchester
Stockbridge
Thek
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Ae ‘Jatt
Villiers
Hamadryad
Hawksworth H
Clermont’s
Sacuyiile
Adela
Hearth
Colieas
Neal
Siport
Ship News
Evening Mail
Arpatrs
Lonk
Terchick
Welling
Gravesend
India
John Henry Gade
William, Graves
Old Bailey
New York
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