Naval and Public Notices From The London Gazette
The King appoints Samuel Barrington to General of Marine Forces and Alexander Bridport to Light General, both in the White, succeeding the deceased Howe and Barrington. ADMIRALTY OFFICE reports a letter on Cadet Boorder’s success with L Espiegle Pylades and Courier cutting out and burning vessels. details of captures, casualties, and recommendations follow. Also lists surrender notices for various traders and a series of dividends with names and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Barrington
Earl Howe
Alexander Lord Bridrt
Admiralty Office
Dickson
Evan Nepean
Admiralty-Office
Yarmouth
Boorder
l’Espeigle
Pylades
Joseph
Birmingham
Wiliam Niels
Marple
Chester
Old Angel
Acclesfield
Ifram Dickson
Stansford
Lincoln
Guildhall
London
Peret Newlyn
New Alresford
Richard Hawkins
Hereford
Mason
Thomaas Mantuirs
Bristol
John Priggs
Borough
Taylor
Francis Benbow
Revins
Salep
Thomas Jones
High Holborn
Carver and Gilder
Encampment and arms shipment hint Royalist ties
Monday morning from London reports an encampment between La Hopue and Signy River with few troops. Portmouth ordered six field pieces and 30,000 stand of arms for shipment, seemingly for Brittany Royalists. Also notes pressed Kent road stage coaches and a Naval action near Naples involving the Mary Ann and Lord Nelson's fleet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Pittt
Walmer Castle
St. Marton
la Hopue
Signy River
Portmouth
Brittany
Kent Road
Naples
Lord Neeson
Linsey Smire
Alexandria
Toulon
Acre
Nelson
St. Vincent
Lord Netson
Palermo
Minorca
Sardinia
Boxee
Monniteka
Mer
Boxer
Mary Ann
Genoa
Lord Kerra
Goth
Lord Nelson
Seck le Tigre
Dover Ship News From August Gale And Fleet Movements
Dover reports a cutter arrival from the North Seas convoy, and the Leeward Island fleet with over 100 ships under convoy the Santa Margarita frigate and Childers. Dispatches from Folkestone describe a severe gale dispersing 56 of 150 ships near Dogger Bank. Weather improved to fair winds toward Fluthing, with 6000 men to embark on transports from Barham Downs in the coming days aided by Deal boatmen.
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Dover
North Seas
Santa Margarita
Childers
Isles
France
Berry
S. W
G6th
Barham Downs
76Th
63D
Deal
Royal party sets sail from Portland Castle on frigate
Morning sequence shows Mayors and princesses aboard the St Fiorenza frigate. Royal standard hoisted then the party dined aboard before shore return. King inspects picquet guard and issues counter-sign. A child is run over by a servant on horseback. king orders infant looked after. Later August 24 and Dorchester road ride noted. Royal dragoon field day precedes review. Queen with princesses and ladies dine at Carne.
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Mayusry
Kina
Avcusta
Sorata
Sopnia
C. Bertasyse
Caracart
Garth
Dorchester
Gotpswoxtuy
Paincesses
Countess of Pourert
Neave
Somenser
Mr. Damer
Carne
Dames
Diamond 38 gun ship Diamond dispatches from Brest Harbour
An express from Cove reports the Diamond of 38 guns with dispatches from Lord Kerrn dated the 14th off Brest Harbour. The Combined Fleet is blockaded by a squadron under Lord Kerrn, suffering heavy gales. Militia Yeomanry and Loyalists prepare to defend the King with 300000 loyalists, 70000 currently in country.
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Dublin Castle
Castletown
Conorty
Admiral Kineas- Mill
Cove
Lord Kerrn
Brest
Wexford
Cork
Canada
Jersey
East Looe and Bécralfton MPs Returned in Parliament
Sir Joan Mirroro returns for East Looe in place of Joan Suits Rsq. Lord Louvaine elected for Bécralfton in place of Sir John Mitford. Sir W. Grant of Belderney re-elected for Baniff after accepting Steward of the Chiltern Hundreds. Military orders direct regiments to select 76 quality horses per Fencible Cavalry unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Mirroro
East Looe
Joan Suits
Lord Louvaine
Bécralfton
John Mitford
W. Grant
Belderney
Shire of Baniff
Chiltern
Cribbiters
Canterbury Sporting Intelligence Racecard Page notes
Turgoar and a sweepstakes of ten guineas each draw entries including Mr Macreaenine c Gillebert and Princess by Sir Peter. Several 20 guineas events feature Lord Romney, Durand, and Baldock, with stakes and horses listed. Wednesday includes King’s Plate of 10025 won by Belliffima, a later match for Logs, Maiden Plate and City Plate. Two hard heats delivered strong racing across Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Macreaenine c. Gillebert
Durand
Peter
Baldock
B. c. Telegraph
Lord Romney
Rus
Watfor
Hyde
Elizabeth
City Plate
Sol
Ladbroke
Durand'sc
Trompaor
Ooko
Mr. Watson
Widespread Floods Hit Several English Counties
Reports from Worcestershire Gloucestershire Warwickshire Oxfordshire and surrounding regions describe extensive inundations from prolonged rains. Rivers Derwent Trent and Markeaton Brook caused farm and hay losses with bridges washed away and roads submerged. The Manchester coach faced flooding at Hanging Bridge as towns like Ashbourne saw severe rising waters and impassable routes.
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Birmingham
Worcestershire
Severn
Ludlow Road
Martley Road
Gloucestershire
Warwickshire
Oxfordshire
Staffordshire
Derwent
Markeaton
Derby
Trent
Sawley
Callon
Ashbourn
Manchester
Hanging Bridge
Cardiff
Congleton
Stone
Newcastle
Devastating Storm Strikes Manchester Area Causes Widespread Damage
A severe weekend storm battered Manchester and surrounding districts. Winds and rain collapsed bridges on the Mersey and other rivers, washed away mills and damaged dye houses along Irwell and adjacent canals, with aqueducts failing near Chorlton Brook and Afton Canal. A driver faced peril atop a chaife near Cheadle as horses pulled the vehicle on the road.
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Mersey
Thame
Medlock
Irwell
Duke’s Canal
Chorlton Brook
Stretford
Afton
Ashton
Cheadle
War Office reform report on paymasters and funds
The War Office replies to the Treasury on new paymaster rules and a proposed general fund. It outlines improved regimental account flow, separation of recruiting charges, and the abolition of deputy commissaries. It notes saved costs, the need for strict management of cloathing funds, and cautions against broad changes without wider military reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tavasuny
SeGeErany
Sogcett
War Office
Payaiaiters Commissaries
Royal House
S&c
Election by ballot elects apothecary for St Bartholomew's Hospital
The last fleet of India ships at St Helena lacked fresh provisions and pork priced at 2s 6d per pound. Thursday's ballot elected William Nicholson as the apothecary for St Bartholomew's Hospital, with Mr. Naprenotson and Mr. Taomat Wieerer among the other candidates and a declared majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
St. Helena
St. Bartholomew’s Ospital
Wa. Nichollson
Wa Nrenotson
Taomat Wieerer
Countermeasures Praised by Physicians for Scrofula Drops
A promotional text touts Drors as a remedy to counteract dangerous diseases such as Sentry, Gout, Rheumatism, and nervous affections. It argues nature fights eruptions and claims the Drops aid relief during Sea Bathing and Spa Waters courses, with references to a new edition of Spilsbury’s Treatise and patent medicines.
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Ihg
Spilsbury
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Papusas
London Gazette
L'Kewise
Themen
Crath
Sam, Sir
Admiiral
Dirksou
Jas
Boorver
Ship News
B. M
Leeward Island
Pcoreghouth
Dublin
Sporting Intelligence
Canterbury
Turgoar
Manchester, Ava
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