Reward Offered For Robbery Suspect On Turnpike Route
A post from Tuesday details a robbery near the Pratt's Bottom turnpike gate toward Riverhead. A horseman on a bay horse with a white face rode away with a pair of small saddlebags and a London Rider, pursued by a constable. The escape route included Lamberhurst Rye and Tunbridge. The reward amount is stated in pounds, with authorities promising a pardon to the offender. Francis Freeling, Secretary at Port of Ber Gul, issues the command.
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Ber Gul
Francis Freeling
Stee
Irish Court Martial Reports and Civil Unrest
Reports from Ireland across June note William Shaw and Patrick ONeill tried by Court Martial for burglary and theft linked to firearms and tools, with sentences to transport or life service. James Watson faces treason charges for aiding rebel forces at Cruimlin Antrim. Headlines declare executions planned at Downpatrick and notable beheadings at Carrickfergus Market-house, amid broader rebellion coverage. Patrick Burgesse commits to Carrickfergus gaol for stabbing John Bell.
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Patrick ‘O'Neil
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James Watson
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Antrim
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Donegal
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Story
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Downpatrick
Dublin
Patrick Rurgess
John Bell
Rumors of Nelson’s Defeat Circulate in Hamburgh Mail
Reports spread in London and Berlin claiming Admiral Nelson fell in with Toulon’s rear fleet and captured a line. Officials deny such intelligence while noting private letters cite general rumor. Prussian politics and coalition prospects also feature in the chatter.
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Dispatches From Constantinople Mention Large Turkish Movements
A letter from Mr Tooke, India Company's Constantinople agent, cites a Captain of the Port report stating Ruonapanre disembarked at Alexandria around July 8 with up to 70,000 men. Buonarazrz’s fleet with hundreds of ships is said to be nearby, meeting little Turkish resistance. The information, sent from the India House for Lloyds and the Stock Exchange, notes uncertainties and a lack of confirmation.
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News From Lisbon and Alexandria Fleet Movements
Dispatches report Captain Corrin arrives in town from Lisbon aboard the Walsingham Packet with no news. Intelligence from the Mediterranean suggests the first French division reached Alexandria, the second may march toward Euphrates via Syria, Aleppo, and Malabar. A third division’s fate is uncertain amid Nelson’s actions. Alexandria’s water shortages hinder French operations as they fortify the port.
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Indian Sea
Malabar
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Neson
Egypt
Saxove
Royal Court Actions at St James and Windsor
Yesterday the King arrived at St James's Palace from Windsor Lodge in a post chaise. A Council of Cabinet Ministers met, lasting half an hour, with Pitt Duke of Portland and others present on business until four thirty. The King then returned to Windsor. An engraved drawing of a cannon from Malta, presented by Earl Spencer, accompanied the King in his carriage. In Hyde Park, the Duke of York reviewed the St George's Volunteers, commanded by the Earl of Chesterfield, with thanks from the Royal Household.
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Danish Frigates Guard Trade Across Mediterranean
Private correspondence notes Danish naval deployments protecting trade routes. Two ships of war stationed in remote areas to shield East India traffic, with two frigates and a brig or schooner guarding West India routes. Baltic patrol includes one frigate while Elbe bases hold two gunboats and two brigantines. Additional ships poised to convoy Fleckeroe traffic to the Mediterranean at set intervals.
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Fleckeroe
Dutch Directors Await Arrival and Petition In Amsterdam
Report from The Hague notes newly elected Directors have not yet arrived. Citizen Van Hafelt of Amsterdam petitions the first Chamber to be excused from the Director role, with a decision due tomorrow. The second Chamber approves a decree on privateers. General Harry arrives from Mentz to lead the Batavian army. Former Representatives Bikher Hahn Marle Van Beyma and Bere are released.
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Bere
Sworn Unionists Relegated From Channel Fleet Reach Plymouth
About 40 persons suspected to be sworn United Trishmien releged from the Channel Fleet, arrived at Plymouth in the Defiance to face trials. Portsmouth reports two cutters from Marcu bearing news that Sir Richard Strachan bombarded the Baron at Havre de Grace with notable success, and the Thames frigate entered harbor.
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English and French Fleet Reports Stir Late July News
A Raglan Captain claims arrival and examination by three English ships and two frigates and a denial of joining Nelson. Rumors say Admiral Norton engaged near Candia and Alexandria, capturing transports. L Orient's crew, Buonaparte aboard, is said to have been sunk or forced to surrender. Sweden and the Poles reportedly concluded peace on June 28. The Swedish frigate Thetis carried the news from Tripoli. An English privateer reports a major battle with French fleets, claimed as a clear English victory between Candia and Gerigo. Authorities doubt the tale due to missing dates. A ship of the line and three frigates cruise near Cape Corso with indistinct allegiance. an English squadron seen off Toulon.
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Alexandria
L’orient
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Tripoli
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Cape Corso
Toulon
Prince of Waves visits Windsor and campaign news
The Prince of Waves arrived from Windsor and will reside there until Saturday next, then depart for Canterbury to join his regiment. The camp breaks up September 3. The Royal Family will visit Weymouth September 1. Various officials and international reports follow, with some sensational gossip debunked and details of drownings aboard the Princes Amelia.
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Hamburgh
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England
Alexander's
France
Constantinople
Brunn
Porte
Vienna
Russia
Turkey
Winttsam Russellz
H. Tu Hornton
Surry Roads
Croydon
Italian Gazette Hints Toulon Fleet Destination
An Italian Gazette claims new proof about the Toulon fleet’s destination. It reports a Swedish vessel encountered it on July 5 near Ceriga south of the Morea, suggesting a voyage toward the Black Sea to join a Turkish fleet and proceed to the Danube mouth or Crimea coasts.
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Toulon
Ceriga
Morea
Grecian
Black Sea
Danube
Crimea
Taking of Malta Rumor and Greek Alarm
From Corfu a July 1 report notes a June 14 Buonaparte letter announcing Malta's capture and promising Mediterranean victories. The memo directs informing Corfu's inhabitants and Morea Greeks and to report the French fleet's course, fueling speculation Buonaparte may target Greece.
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Buonaparte
Mediterranean
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Corcyra
Morea
Buon
Greece
Milan News On War Preparations And Neutral Policy
From Naples letters July 17th, 20 000 regulars and 30 000 militia will defend Sicilian coasts with ships and bomb-ketches. Meifetto to reveal armed neutrality. French Directory pressures Liguria to close ports against England. About 200 detainees released in Naples for political beliefs. Over 100 monasteries seized in the Romany Republic.
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Naples
Meifetto
Rumors of French Landing in Morea and Divan Conspiracy
In Brunn Aug 8 a report circulates that the French fleet landed troops in the Morea and seized the Castle of Coron. A Constantinople courier allegedly reached Bucharest on July 5 with word of a discovered conspiracy implicating the Divan. An ambassador left abruptly and English and Russian influence rises, with Divans unsettled as Grand Seignia troops reportedly maneuver near Widdiffay.
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Morea
Coron
Constantinople
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Widdiffay
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