Weekly Remarks On Poli Igs And Britain’s War Readiness
A reflective piece praising Mr Pitt for diverging from past ministerial neglect in arming Britain. It credits Britain with deterring French and Russian aggression through decisive armaments and diplomatic interference. The article argues historians will applaud these actions and warn against ministerial negligence that could invite universal dominion by rival powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitt
Europe
Holland
Britain
Russia
Porte
Catherine
Turkey
Asia
Constantinople
Damaged accounts of court damages and naval happenings
The report notes Sir Burke’s Windsor appearance and a royal audience, a near mishap involving Lord Campen and Lord Hoop on the Victory voyage, and Lord Hoop’s London-bound departure. It mocks the River Niefler as a potential theatre of injuries and suggests a river tribunal to prevent quarrels before they spark broader wars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Las Heras
Span
Meares
Losfe
Neo Za
Paris
Rawen Woovrory
Burke
Windsor
Sirissury
Lord Campen
Spithead
Lord Hoop
Lordsiip
Lord Princeraip
Lord Cawpen
Portsmouth
London
Niefler
Five Villains Stop Wicklow Mail Robbery On Circular Road
August reports detail a Wicklow Line mail robbery halted near the circular-road by five villains who seized all bags. Two gang members were captured after a local merchant, Mr O’Neil of High Street, recognized their bill negotiation and alerted authorities. A subsequent seizure of counterfeit bills and a wheat sale at Market House, Thomas Street, is noted alongside arrival of Spanish agents buying linens and calicoes for both Spain and domestic markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wicklow
Wicklow Mail
Mir
O’neil
Yeftaraen
David Latouche
Thomas-street
Spanish America
Count de Mercy arrives in London amid European crisis talk
The Count de Mercy, a close confidant of the Emperor and veteran diplomat, has been in London for a few days. He is linked to France affairs and negotiations with Britain as Europe's powers weigh steps against France. The piece notes Britain and Prussia's potential roles, with Mercy visiting Pitt and Hawkesbury figures and possible aims to secure neutrality for Prussia and Hanover while Spain Naples and Swiss cantons back the Emperor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Count de Murcy
Kauss Tz
France
Netherlands
Hague
Count de Marcy
M. de Caronne
Pirr
Berlin
Austria
Prussia
Hanover
M. de Mercy
Spain
Naples
Count de Mercy
Lord Hawkisbury
Addiscombe
Petersburgh
Horsham
Robert Warwick
York
Robert Cooke
Ruffell
Showelgreen
Birmingham
Richard Pittaway
Droitwich
Red Hill
Worcester
Horse Races at Fripay August Exhibition
Fifty pounds offered for all ages and qualifications in three mile heats. Ga Tipot, a four year old filly by Apothecary, ridden by Wr. Tyndale, 37. Daisey Cutter, a four year old mare, 2 to 1. Chambooe and Gailipot contesting with Evén betting. Four miles, stakes 6 to 9. Burgundy and Gift, four years old, both horses running. Burgundy defeated Gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fripay
Serle
Apothecary
Tyndale
B.c. Chambove
Gygarsold
Ld Courtenay
Daisey Cutter
B. H. Fhalane
Eged
Gailipot
Chambooe
Chichester
Smith
Gogs
Chichester. ‘Mr. Sturt’s gree c/Burgundy, by Bourdeaux
Sit
Rolbe
Mr. Cauty
Birthday of the Duke of Clarence celebrated in Richmond
In Richmond on August 22 crowds celebrated the birthday of the Duke of Clarence with a river boat race from under the bridge to Mile End and back. Winners received a silver cup and guineas. a castle supper and dancing followed with a large noble and gentry turnout and about five thousand visitors in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menpay
Duke of
Duke of Montague
Cabdidates
George Kitchen
Vun Michel
Roland White
Ichard Love
Obert Fisher
Theos Downes
John Mitchell
Richard Love
Robert Fisher
S. Bell
Downes
Robert Spencer
Diana Beauclerk
Mr. Bouverie
Bunbury
Richard Lowe
John Mitchel
Robert Fifer
Richmond
Duke of York
His Highness
Farmers Harvest Weather Lifts Cumberland Northumberland Westmoreland
The current hay harvest across Cumberland, Northumberland, and Westmoreland counties benefits from exceptional weather, offering farmers a brighter outlook than in years past. The European Magazine notes praise for a medical pamphlet by Spirssury, highlighting practical advice on diet, exercise, and remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
Northumberlana
Westmoreland
Wilkie
Paternofter Row
E. Newberry
St. Paul's Church-yard
London
Soho Square
London Magazine
Fire at Newcastle Warehouses and Exchange Fire
About twelve oclock, warehouses owned by Alderman Rupant behind the High Crane caught fire, quickly spreading to Nichole and Ludlow, burning their wharf, and damaging the Exchange roof. The Bank and offices of Alan, Robinson, and Co. suffered. flames were checked by engines. Investigations suggest deliberate arson with substantial rewards offered for offenders.
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Alderman Rupan
Messrs, Nichole and Ludlow
Exchange
Mesis
Alan, Robinson, and Co
Rudman
Peitile
Gosis
Nichale
Ludlow
Cailo
Tyne
Igor
Portsmou fh August 29 Duke and Hector men of war arrive
Portsea harbor receives the Duke and Hector men of war from Spithead to set guard ships, with payments due prior. Chatham and Plymouth slips fail. Spithead flags mostly down except Lord Hood. Hon. Capt. Finch hosts a ball on the Lion for Lord Fitzroy and Admiral Pigot’s family. many invitations issued. Nobility and gentry attended visits and dinners, including the Duke of Richmond and Lady Palmerston. June man of war Hood arrives from Jamaica. Three Sisters Johnson passes. Victory, Saturn, Magnificence call at harbour to be paid off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke
Hector
Spithead
Chatham
Plymouth
Lord Hood
Finch
Lion
Lord Fitzroy
Pigot
Lord
Duke of Richmond
Amerit
Lord Camden
Hodson
Charles Fitzgerald
Drummond Smith
Finley My
Palmerston
Banks
Radnor
Partridge
Hankey
Stratton
Burch
Charlie Lord
Shrewsbury
Southgate
Hood
Jamaica
Johnson
Admiral Hood
Saturn
Lindzee
Onslow
Plymouth August 22 Arrival of His Majestys Ships
Arrived, his Majesty's ships St George Im pregnable Illustrious Colossus Cumberland Bombay Castle Carnatic Hannibal Orion Iphigenia Druid Perseus from Portsmouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
His Majesty
St. George
Impregnable
Illustrious
Colossus
Cumberland
Bombay Castle
Carnatic
Hannibal
Orion
Iphigenia
Druid
Perseus
Portsmouth
Theatrical Revolt in Hay Market Surrenders
Yesterday the surrender of Gatais occurred with the manager in distress. This day King Richard the Third plays with the mayor of Gorrat in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gatais
Richard the Third
Gorrat
Ships Arrivals and Notices From August 22 to 24
Arrivals at Portsmouth include Three Sitters Johnson and a June man of war from Jamaica. The Thetis Bremer from Petersburg at Falmouth. In the River Pegey from Archangel and Charlotte Heaton from Norkerling. Sailed August 22 Mary Ann Loten for Tul Remain London Packet Bulfinch for Amsterdam India pilots. Aug 23 London Packet Alterdene Ark Waltham Halifax Tom Richie Lancaster for the Riveree India Pilot. Married John Thelwall Lincoln's Inn to Susannah Vellum Manor House Oakham Rutlandshire. Died Charles Pigaty Elys 81 Peplow Worcestershire. Miss Crawfurd Creufurd. Thomas Coare Reading. Charles Martyn. Mrs Jane Green Bristol. ARRIVED Dublin Marts. Waterford holiday. stock exchange no business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
Sitters
Johnson
Jamaica
Falmouth
Thetis
Bremer
Petersburg
Pegey
Archangel
Charlotte
Heaton
Norkerling
Mary Ann
Loten
Tull
London Packet
Bulfinch
Amsterdam
India
Wind N.E
Dear
Wind
Alterdene' Ark
Waltham
Halifax
Tom
Richie
Lancaster
Riveree
Peplow
Worcestershire
Charles Pigaty Elys
Trinity House
Miss Crawfurd
Sir Alexander Creufurd
Thomas Coare
Reading
Newgate-street
Lambeth Terrace
Charles Martyn
Jack’s Wells
Bristol
Jane Green
Drury Lane
Covent Garden
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Poli Igs
Stockport
Srey AN
Sporting
Intelligence
Ax Ter
Portsmou FH
Oakham
Rutlandshire
John Thelwall
Lincoln’s Inn
Susannah Vellum
Dublin
Waterford
Stock Exchange
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