Political allegations and testimonies on Mr. O'Connor
The piece compiles statements from Irish and English figures about Arthur O'Connor, his links to the Directory and Opposition, and testimonies vouching for his loyalty. It cites reports from the Irish House of Commons Sector Committee and state trials, with endorsements from Fox, the Duke of Norfolk, Lord Suffolk, and Tierney, questioning the invasion claims and highlighting O'Connor's reputed integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
Maidstone
Axthur O'Connor
Encutsa
Fox
O’connor
England
Ireland
Earl of
Sutvorx
Duke of Norfolk
Joan Russert
O'Connor
Mr. O’connor
Lord Oxfom
Warracear
Tieaney
Tiexney
Apd
Characer
Irish Union
Distria Court Condemns French Privateer Le Groyable
Reports from New York papers say Distria Admiralty Court condemned the French privateer Le Groyable taken by the Delaware troop of war under Capt. Decatur. The decree orders forfeiture of vessel apparel guns and all onboard effects not claimed by U S citizens and sale with proceeds to be distributed by law. The note adds Senate adjourned and strategic naval movements including Bri tish reinforcement and Portuguese squadrons to the Malabar coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Distria
Admiralty Court
Delawaré
Decatur
United States
Senate of the
Brenervy
West Indies
Iftis
Straits
Babtlman
Red Sea
Indian Ocean
Ricueau
Buona
Branxer
Malabar
Wien
Brigands and Armies March Toward Dunkirk and Ostend
Reports from Dunkirk describe sudden troop departures and guard reductions as French and Batavian forces move to the coast. British naval operations threaten Vleffingen, with cannonades near Brussels and Ghent. Prussia increases numbers while the French government readies for further conflict as Rhine armies amass.
Sweden Awaits Russian Threat and Court Power
In Stockholm on a July day, Russia is said to threaten Sweden. The Swedish court leans toward Moscow, while the Ruffian party holds sway within the court, suggesting Stockholm may be governed by Petersburg. Rumors place Gustavus Adolphus in line to seek personal and national freedom at Petersburg's court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
Ruiffia
Sweden
Moscow
Miay
Petersburgh
Gustavus Apotonus
French General Cyn Recall and Russia Trade Order Mentioned
An 18th century note recalls General Cyn from the Directory to restore assets of a nobleman. A Milan prisoner bishop shifts toward Liberty doctrines, while a Petersburg letter reports a June order easing Russia trade for foreigners with introductions and consul attestations. India Company ships bring exotic feeds for Banks’s garden. Fox reviews the 16th Foot in Newport before sailing to the Cape and Madras. Ancient horses travel from Venice via Greece and Rome, Constan tine to Constantinople to Venice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sr. Cyn
Prince
Dogia
Hoft
Derry
Milan
Apostles of Liberty
Petersburgh
Russia
Tesides
India Company
Joserx Banks
Majely
Greece
Rome
Constantine
Constantinople
Venice
Adulterous Affair in 1790s Ends in Divorce Ruling
Details of a court case where Miss Campbell sues Major Archibald Hook for criminal conversation with her husband Captain Campbell's wife. The narrative covers marriage in 1786, separations, Hook's alleged seduction, quarrels, and journeys to Swansea and Eastbourne, leading to damages of 3000 pounds and a divorce finalised by the High Court of Delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastie Cambell
Campbell
Miss Campbell
Archibald Hoek
Capte
Caplin
Kirk of
Hilfea Barracks
Archibald Hook
East , India Company
Major Hook
Swansea
Eastbourne
Sussex
England
King’s Bench
Court of Arches
High Court of Delegates
Affair of honour ends in Scindea service clash
Letters from Polonah report Captain Tone and Mr Lawter of Scindea fought over an affair of honour during which Lawter was killed. Advices from Bombay say De maun garrison mutinied, fled the town with arms, and encamped near the fort while attempts to seize a young woman failed. The mutineers returned and the Governor pursued coercive power to recover his daughter. A new harbour sluice at Havre advances rapidly. 1.8 million cubic feet of water drawn in ten days, and the work is being faced with stone. French journals hope completion before winter. On Saturday Townsend, a cloth broker in West Smithfield, fell from a West Indiaman at Limehouse, died despite efforts. A large press galley on the Thames abducted several watermen and their clothes. On Monday at the Mansion-House an Italian seaman named Fon Anthony was accused of breach of contract after absconding from a voyage. he admitted signing articles at Gravesend and later ran away citing ill treatment, but claimed no complaint against his captain. He was committed to Bridewell for a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polonah
East, Indies
Tone
Lawter
Scindea
Bombay
Demaun
Signor
Anetto
Virginius
Havre
Townsend
A. West
Limehouse
Snm
Thames
Temple
Somerset
Fon Anthony
Gravesend
Himélf
Januaica
Bridewell
The World’s Saviour Calls on Hope Amid Shameful Tales
A dramatic monologue condemns lust and folly and exhorts resilience in virtue. The speaker rebukes seduction and sexual arrogance, laments a fallen beloved, and pleads for moral reform as punishment and hope contend. The piece centers on themes of temptation, chastity, and social judgment within a historischen moral frame.
Trippy v Chaplin at Bristol Affices suit verdict shows officer debt
At Bristol Affices a suit between Robert Trippy an Army Taylor as plaintiff and Chaplin the younger now a Lieutenant in the Royal Bucks Militia as defendant concerned a balance of 13s 11d for regimental clothing and necessaries. The defence claimed incapacity and non‑necessity but the jury sided with the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Robert Trippy
Chapllin
Royal Bucks
Chaplin
Holden
Appleby
Westmoreland
Peter Lufat
Aberdeen
Barton Mills
Suffolk
Thomas Archer
Eriwell
Robinson
Patith
Leicestershire
Spiesbury Antiscorbutic Drops Advertised Declares Global Use
An 18th century advertises SPIESBURYs Antiscorbutic Drops as a remedy for nervous, rheumatic, and scorbutic ailments. It claims a long successful run of cures and notes authenticity requirements on bottles, with sales at Soho Square and patent medicine vendors nationwide. It touts public benevolence with free advice for the poor and cites relief to over 17,796 patients from various afflictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spiesbury
Spilsbury
Soho Square
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A. O'Conn
Trishman
Bigan
France
Arthur O’connor
Edward Fitzgerald
Hamburgh
Switzerland
Franckfort
Hocke
Brussells
Onders
Dunkirk
Englih
Ugys
Meffertzer
Vleffingen
North Holland
Texel
Holland
Rhine
Germany
French Republic
Prussia
Lahn
Sieg
Neuwied
Malines
Ghent
Mons
Ostend
Bruges
Neuport
Stykens
Suz
Bonnard
Flanders
Zeland
Middelbourg
Goree
PMR
Heaven
Numidia
Corp
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