French forces rout Austrians at Salo and Gavardo in decisive advance
A detailed battlefield report describes Buonaparte directing a major victory at Salo and Gavardo. Austrian columns of about 4000 men surrender after a frontal assault backed by 18 lights and artillery. Beaulieu’s forces press toward Castiglione while pursuing the retreating enemy to the Mincio, with 150 artillery horses and 1,800 prisoners secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sato
S Eize
Brescia
Trent
Salo
Gavardos
Chiesa
Gayardo
Lonado
Buonaparte
Gavardo
Castignone
Wurmser
Serrarier
Castiglione
Mincio
Perchiera
Wirmyer
Beaulieu
Fariere
London Letters From Bombay May 1796 News inbound
Letters from Bombay dated May 16 1796 report East India Company ships Exeter Brunswick and Bombay Castle sailing for China from thence. The Berrington Earl Howe and Henry Dundas reached the Bengal River. Admiral Cornwallis sailed for Madras and perhaps England aboard Monarch with no plan to linger near the French islands or the Cape. The Madras Courier notes French cruisers had returned with no prizes and peace was widely welcomed in Mauritius.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bombay
East India Company
Exeter
Brunswick
Bombay Castle
China
Berrington
Earl Howe
Henry Dundas
Bengal
Erewinstony
Madras
England
Cape
Benga
Ife
France
Mauritius
Royal visit to Weymouth docks and Saint Fiorenzo departure
His Royal Highness the Duke of York arrived late at ten o'clock and met the royal family and princesses returning from Sacies Rooms. The Duke dined with the royals and then accompanied the Prince of Watts to his apartments at Mr Srzwarp's. The hotel was crowded with nobility and gentry as the royal family boarded the St Fiorenzo frigate at ten, with the Earl of Uxbridge and daughters among the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of York
Sacie
Prince of Watts
Prince of Wales
Castle
Duke of Clarence
Paris
Margate Sees Fog Drift From Sea Beside Races and Balls
At Margate yesterday a sea fog swept in between eleven and twelve, enveloping Hooper's Mill and nearby areas. The Duke of Sir Alban and Lady Hearscory, staying at Kingsgate, depart Thursday. Dress balls resume at the Rooms, the theatre shows a promising new Referia, and Mr Epwards earns applause in Love in a Village season opener.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margate
Ave
Hooper’s Mill
Canterbury
Sir Alban
Sir Guizert
Lady Hearscorey
Kingsgate
Barry Mone
Percivan
Referia
Epwards
French privateers brought into Forts Mouth port
Forts Mouth fort on Aug 23 reports two French privateers captured near St Alban's. A ten‑ton open rowboat taken by Fly sloop of war and a 30‑ton cutter prize to Rose Revenue Cutter. Fly pursued a cutter and brig, possibly the Bourdeaux Trader, captured off St Alban's en route to Teneriffe. Plymouth Dock notes Hazard and La Suffisiate sailed. Captain Watson acquitted. Calypso with convoy to the Downs sails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bourdeaux
John Robson
St. Alban’s
Hence
Teneriffe
Plymouth Dock
Hazard
Ruppaea
Tomlinson
Watson
Saturdy
Surry
Downs
Richmond Festivities Honor Duke of Charence Birthday
The anniversary in Richmond drew crowds from London and nearby villages to River Thames activities. Watermen Clarke and Bell won the boat race prizes, with noble hosts many offering elegant breakfasts. The day featured bells, fireworks, and a royal salute, while political commentary warned of Jacobin threats and urged loyalty to the crown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Charence
Richmond
London
Londay
Castle Garden
Orothers
Clarke
Kew
Bell
Buccreucu
Queensberry
Jodo
Tuey
Forgery Case and Sheriff Officer Impostor Trial
John Danger, charged with forging a draft attributed to Mr Bray of Gray's Inn, and obtaining eight sovereigns in bank notes, was examined before Mr Justice Bonn at Bow Street. He claimed to be Bray's former clerk and was to be examined again after Bray attends. Charles Scaldwell, a Sheriff’s Officer, faced serious theft charges for taking money, goods, and even geese from Mr Sparling, culminating in his committal for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Danger
Bray
Gray’s-inn
Heargs
Fleet-street
Justice Bonn
Bow-street
Dublin
Rivett
Newgate
Webb
Bond
Charles Scoldwell
Sparling
Bedfort
Scoldwell
Nancy
Scaldwell
London
John Taylor
PUBLIC OFFICE BOW STREET HEARS MURDER CASE
An examination at Bow Street reviewed the murder charge against Fohs Sellers Elizabeth Fones and Footney in the Yates death case. Testimony described shots fired at Stafford Place from a back kitchen as bystanders and family members sought to protect Miss Jones and Miss Jones’s servant. The defendants claimed a right of entry, but no surgeon testified. all were remanded to Bridewell and to reappear Monday.
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Louis Xve
Arenes
Deounr
Council of Five Hundred
Drouet
Joose
Vendemaire
Drover
Lyons
Inft
Love-lane
Thames-street
Sanuel Baton
Fohs Sellers
Elizabeth Fones
Fodtney
Tomas Yates
Stafford- Place
Mary Thompson
Panton Street
No. 9
Staffordplace
Elizabeth Jones
Mr. Yates
Yates
Miss Jones
John Sellers
Footney
Sellers
Mrs. Yates
Birther
Sparti
Miss
Muss Jones
Henry Clapton
Tethil-fields Bridewell
Caution-Two suspicious visitors roam Mile End and Stepney Green
A notice warns residents of Mile End and Stepney Green about two men posing as solicitors for a Philological Society. Observers report the pair inspecting house fastenings and locks to gauge security for future break-ins. A countryman in a frock offers honey sold in jars but doors dirt and honey concealment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mile-End
Stepney Green
Philological. ‘Society 5
Orly
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Higgins
Selias
Orbady Genep
Henry
Andy
Weymouth, Ave
Ship News
Public Office
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