Royal Review and Dispatches Mark Windsors Summer
London August 18 reports His Majesty reviewed the 7th Regiment of Dragoons at Winkfield Plain, with the Prince of Wales and generals present, then entertained at Sunninghill before attending a Windsor Theatre. Dispatches for government claim prisoner exchanges will proceed. News weighs Count Cosanzo's Dresden Berlin Petersburgh mission as a peace omen or risk. Indiamen sail with 16th Foot under Sir Sydney Smith. Telegraphs link Ireland to Britain via Brett. Civil war lessons in Ireland spark reflection and reform. Reading-rooms converting to political clubs.
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Earl of Cuesteerieip
Attlee
Winkfield’ Plain
Prince of Wales
Duke of York
Prince of
Roya
Earl of Uxemipage
Sunning-hill
Earl of Cuésmaarretp
Earl of Harrindton
Dun Pas
Windsor
Sclaier
Count Cosanzen
Dresden
Berlin
Petersburgh
Campo Formio
Steves
Petersburg
Bengal
Stock Exchange
Rafads
Rhine
France
Austria
French Republic
Germany
Italy
Directory
16Th Regiment of Foot
Lisbon
Sydney Smith
Brett
Trecano
Ireland
Lord Barpport
Europe
Wicklow
Wexford
Carlow
Kilcare
Princess Ame tia Sail Day At Worthing Harbor
Worthing reports Princess Ame tia and entourage board the sloop at noon. The royal standard is raised but no salute. After three leagues to sea they return and land at 4 thirty. Her royal highness is improving yet lame. The day marks the Duke of York’s Birthday with preparations for the Archbishop of Canterbury’s reception.
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Ametia
Duke of York
Canterbury
Public opinion drives Finns fate amid European intrigues
A broad sketch of international events notes public opinion in Finland as the main driver of life there while contrasting it with political motives. It references French troops towards St Domingo, Prussian movements, Dantzick merchants, and political discourse in Rome and Paris. The piece also covers New York’s July 4 revelry, coroner’s inquest into Watson’s death, and maritime fundraising in Newburyport and other cities.
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Bourdeaux
St. Domingo
Repnin
Pausia
Berlin
Dantzick
Koningsbergh
Breslaw
Elbing
Constantinople
Bararuevemi
PrcHeGru
Italy
Rome
Paris
Folpati
Baracuay p’Hituiers
la Senfiéle
Seahorsz
Father Roach
Newburyport
America
Philadelphia
Baltimore
New York
Saldin
Portsmouth
Falmouth
Providence
Newport
Norfolk
Alexandria
Richmond
Charlestown
Savannah
United States
Congress
New-York Society of the Cincinnati
Tauneyarano
Batson
Cornhill
Watson
West India
West-Indies
New-York
England
Deputation debates response to French note amid fortress dispute
The Deputation of the Empire debated the response to the latest French note on Austrian and Saxon claims and the Ehrenbrechststein fortress. Ministers expect a decision on the Rhine passage, while speculation grows that Paris will issue an ultimatum outlining definitive intentions on remaining points.
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Austria
Saxony
Ehrenbreirstein
Shipping News From Charleston To Antigua and Beyond
Maritime notices report the Greenlaw Bell from Charleston to Demerara taken and retaken arriving at Antigua. the Josiah Collins from Liverpool to New York in distress at Ribaldo Spain on July 13. a French privateer capturing a brig off the Isle of Wight. It notes ships Severn and Sans Pareil at dock, Chapatra sailing with convoy, and the Galcutta carrying nearly 800 Grit regiment to the Cape of Good Hope.
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Greenlaw
Bell
Charleston
Demerara
Antigua
Josiah Collins
Blair
Liverpool
New York
Ribaldio
Spain
Isle of Wight
Diana
Kirkbride
Philadelphia
Bourdeaux
Portsmouth
Tromeson
Lisbon
West Indies
Hype Parker
Severn
Craycraft
Downs
Brow Ell
Penrew
America
Galcutta
Spithead
Guernsey
Grit
Cape of Good Hope
Court Martial Suspends Major Watson for 12 Months
A late court martial finds Major Watson of the 7th Regiment of Dragoon Guards suspended from rank and command for one year. The court disapproves of his arrest by Lt. Col. Lord Pacer and reprimands Lord Pacer. The piece also notes honorary membership ballots, parades by Mile-End Volunteers, and a humorous episode at Massion House. It reports other military proceedings and local curiosities including illnesses in Chatham and Brompton.
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Watson
7Th Regiment of Dragoons
Lord Pacer
Wmnpham
Lord Matmessuay
Gzorce Cannine
Gzorce Hammonn
Wm. Wick Ham
Evan Nepean
Wm. Huskisson
Elqrs
Pimlico Association
Old Town
Bethnal-green
Duke of York
Sheriff Liptrap
Thursiday
Bishopsgate
Portfoken
Richard Care Gus
Shaws
Massion House
East India Company
Lupton
Guards
Barrow
Wheel Barrow
Chatham
Brompton
General of the Army of England in Paris to discuss Brest squadron
A Paris dispatch reports the English general staff meeting with the Dictory and the Marine minister to address the Brest squadron's failure. A Brest letter dated August 4 notes Bomperd division ready for Ireland, led by General Hardy aboard the Hoche and eight frigates with several thousand troops. The engagement near Malta sees the Sensible frigate surrender after heavy casualties. Baraguay d’Hilliers wounded, many French dead, and Maltese sailors refusing to replace fallen crew. Prisoners sent to English ships, exchanges negotiated, and conditions tied to parole, with London and Portsmouth involved.
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England
Paris
Brest
Bomperd
Ireland
Hoche
Hardy
Ciurrier
Baraguaya
Malta
Baraguay d’Hilliers
Azores
Portsmouth
Italy
Duke of Norforx
Admiralty
France
Dover
London
French Prizes and Privateers Curb Decrees Issued
The Executive Directory reports that colonial and continental news show French cruisers have violated prize laws and neutral rights. It orders stricter limits on letters of marque and armaments in American colonies, forbidding privateers or armed merchantmen without explicit authorization.
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Executive Directory
America
Republc
Cayenne
Antilles
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Worthing
Ship News
la Pomone
Beaulieu
Argo
Ricwago Strachan
Marcon
Havre-de Grace
Adamant
Gravelines
Rotterdam
Neptune
Fisner
Virinia
Dominick Derry
Leming
Hamburg
Isle of May
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