Naval dispatches and arrivals at British ports in August
Shipping news from Portsmouth and Liverpool details ships sailing for Mar cou, the West Indies fleet, and Yorktown era vessels. The Peggy from New York arrived after being taken and recaptured, while Dover reports dispatches for the government and a lone passenger aboard Captain Bax’s arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Otter
Gkrexson
Demarara
Tortola
Loss
Queen
Port-au-Prince
Hall
Mercury
Mills
Wilcock
Carmont
Speculation
Taylor
Fortitude
Grenada
Richardon
Hawke
Tindall
Pilgrim
Lucretia
Jeff Demarara
Magras
Soguns
Euras
Grierson
Fl Ct
Clashipy
Amares
Yong
Cape Nichola Mole
Cape Clear
Jamaica
Grisssont
Oe Ee Renton
Creafdel
John
Bennet
Sarah
Kids
Ellis
Reyolds
Belioda-Nichelson
Recovery
Whaley
Alithea
A Anderson
Alixe
Braithwaite
Word Rodney
Johnson
Supply
Harison
Sebastignay
Frankhind
Grange
MiRentie
Eybes
Parker
Jack Parky Welch
Nereus
Williams
Cambridge
Whydaa
Iland
Kernan
Fitzpatrick
Hear
Robinnett
Sally
Weeds
Bipmall
Hewitt Mary
Mur-ray
Alice
Calan
Benson
Callan
Cottle
New York
Jersey
Collins
St. Thomas’s
Lancaster
Dover
Bax
Gravelines
Captures and Letters From Admiralty 1798 News Summary
Reports from Captain Robert Hall aboard Lynx and Admiral Bridport relay captures of two French privateers Le Labelle and Le Mentor near the Atlantic, plus the recapture of the American ship Liberty bound for Liverpool. Sir Charles Hamilton describes the Melpomene led assault on the corvette Aveinturier off Aberacks with Lieutenant Shortland’s voyage, noting strong action, casualties, and praise. Also lists various names and dividends from creditors and trustees in Hampstead and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiralty-Office
Robert
Hall
Mauder
Magesty
Evan
Chace
Porto Rico
América
Liberty
Philadelphia
Liverpool
Delaware
Lord Bridport
Evan Nepean
Augustoth
Charles Hamilton
Melpomene
L’avanturier
Aberack
Corigion
Childers
Shortland
Aveinturier
Raffy
de Vaiffeau
Lieuitenant Ross
Marines
Boomley
Pankrupts
Fire destroys cottages and out-buildings at Eggington Derby
A blaze originating in a cottage chimney at Eggington near Derby destroyed four cottages a newly erected farm house and out-buildings along with livestock cheese and hay. No insurance covered the losses and the fire occurred Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Every
Eggington
Derby
West Canterbury
Salemm
Windsor Review Preparations Show Cavalry Drills
Mon day morning reports from Windsor describe four regiments of dragoons drawing up along the Forest edge and at Walton Common. A grand sham fight was staged to prepare the royal review, while the Prince of Wales reached his thirty sixth year with nobles paying respects. The Queen’s servants welcomed newborn twins and a daughter at Lady Cathart's residence, with nurses arranged. Lord Yaamoura moved into the Exning house formerly occupied by Mr Marvin near Newmarket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Winkfield Plain
New Lodge
Walton Common
Reviow
Prince of Watts
Windsor
Brighton
William Summerfield
Lady Cathart
Lord Yaamoura
Marvin
Exning
Newmarket
Rebellion turmoil and executions in Ireland county notices
Reports detail continuing disturbances in Wicklow and Wexford counties with rebels, yeomanry actions, and a slain Caledonian Ranger serjeant. Notices describe government measures, court proceedings, amnesty discussions, and troop deployments across Ulster, Wicklow, Cork, and Ennis, including executions and prisoner reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Aus
Wicklow
Tima
Rathdrum
Arklow
Covaty
Crysis
Caledonian Rangers
Townslend
Reet
Filen
Trial of John Scott Ends With Transportation For Life
In Londonderry yesterday John Scott of Donagh was tried for seducing an officer from allegiance to the United Irishmen. The court sentenced him to transportation for life. A naval squadron of ships of war including Repulse and Diagonal arrived at Lough Swilly, with more vessels joining aimed toward the Orkneys to confront a Dutch squadron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Scott
Donagh
Bahowen
Martial
Jobo
Stain
Irisimen
Cvure
Lough Swilly
Repude
Burns
Diaga
Faulkner
Doris
Lord Rate LaGu
Shaaner
Fraser
Cerberus
M'Namara
Melampus
Mooré
Orkneys
Fal and True at Haymarket Theatre in three acts
A satirical review of the Haymarket premiere Fal and True by Mr Movtray. Cast includes Count Benini, Marquis Caliari, Barrymorey, and Lealo. The plot centers on Leako, a trusted servant cleared of theft and murder attempts, with critiques noting lack of originality, predictable suspense, and mild musical passages despite pleasant overture and some tasteful acting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haymarket
Count Benini
Minorn
Marquis Caliari
Bovine
Janetta
Braxo
Leako
Florenzi
Bravos
Marquis Galiari
O’réffarnr
Ating
Munpen
Johmys
Lealto
Buono
Griffiths
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ship-News
Peggy
Baird
Bilboa
Cape. Spinas
St. Andero
Blymouth
Ava
Tomlinson
Lyde
Portsmouth
Sir R. Strachan
Yarmouth
Lord Duncan
Prince of Wales
Surron
Lady Fitzckratp
Fuite
Diamond
R. Strachan
Adamant
Otham
Beaulieu
Fayerman
Argo
J. Bowen
la Pomone
Arethusas
London Gazette
Felicity Nicell
Grove House
Hampstead
Charles ’Birchenough
Henry Sidebotham
Stockport
Charles Birchenough
Bredbury
County of Chester
Radford
Mercer and Draper
Frances Antoinette
Bond-street
J. Watkins
Holywell-street
Shoreditch
Power
Charles-street
St. James’s Square
Johm Redford
Feltham
Middlesex
Phas
Patterson
Eat Grinstead
Sussex
J. Bell
Plymouth
H. Andrews
Petworth
Shadrach-Jones
Bartholomew Close
Bullcock
Union-street
Bishopsgate-street
Merchhant
John Haffey
Walthamstow
Essex
Joseph Straphan
Hanley
Staffordshire
London
Irelane
M‘nevin
House of Commons
Peter Finegry
Wexford
Nucent
Northern
Belfast
Northern District
Esmond Keane
Cork
Yeomanry
Persors
Exert
Dastor M‘nevin
Arthur O’connor
Joan Sweetwan
House of Commins
Gonfrey
Kilmaintam
Munster
Ennis
Baron Georos J
Justice Day
Gust
Myers
James Stewart
Fey
Lehaustown
Enniscorthy
Scarawarth
Monart
Gorey
Ferns
Frage
Igne
Amberty
M.carthiy
Londonderry, Faiy Af
Theatre
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