Asiatic Register and translations from Kotzebue theatre works
A long scanned advertisement lists several plays translated from German by Benjamin Thompson, including The Happy Family and The Shape. It promotes Asiatic Can ngual Register with a history of Hindustan, politics, commerce, and a detailed plan. Subscriptions are led by notable figures such as the Earl of Mornington and Lord Hobart, with a lengthy list of subscribers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augustus von Kotzebue
Benjamin Thompson
Augustus von Kotaxhue
Géeman
Aveul
Us von Kotzebue
Asiatic
Henry Dunpas
Board of Coromulsiorers
India
Permissor
Court of ‘Directors
the East India Company
Pegaeena
Hincustan
South India
Nist
Asia
Hindustan
Europe
Foitit
Min
Irirett
Bengalan Bahar
France
British
Ndiz
Wirhout
Agaric Annual Register
Dekrett
Piccadilly
Asiatic Register
Earl of Mornington
K P
Bengal
Lord Hobart Thewa Rannie
Teignmouth
Reb. Abebie
Warren Hastings
Lord Ankerville
Earl of
John Meheus
T. N. Wittever
James Cuming
E.q. Coleonel
Diram Thoms Henchman
J. H. Frere
Richard Johnson
Mark Wood
Capper
Hartley
I Sauch Barthy
William Young
Eiq
James Pringle
Enoch Sarkha
Nathan Ej Fidelcion
Fan Law
Fla
Jamies Brogden
Edward Baker
Henry White
John Peachy
Jams Mackintoth
William Gifford
J. L. Lucadou
John Renkin
J. Brisco
Cerotain Symes
Royal Excursion at Weymouth Attends Theatre and Voyage
Their Majesties and nobility toured by sea off Weymouth and Lulworth, with three cheers from sailors, a royal dinner aboard, and dancing. The King, Queen, and Princesses visited Portland sands and the Esplanade, and a new pier passage was cut for easier water access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krag
St. Fioenza
Anson
Mayresty
Durnam
Earl and Countess of Pauteri
Caratcart
Somerset
Suotey
Mansritto
Lacy’. Drruau
Nzare
Damer
Mify Fowxsuenn
Parce
Ameta
Ireland Circular Letter Spurs Yeomanry Union Debate
In Aug 1799 a circular to Yeomanry commanders records Lord Lieutenant Castlereagh's note that Castle Otway Corps actions favoring a Legislative Union misconstrue military regulation. The piece cites about 425 Yeomanry in Ireland, Welch Cavalry dwindling, and a recent Dublin Militia court martial ending in acquittal. It also mentions a Jerusalem wager on rain and the planned execution of Byrne of Ballymaning in Wicklow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingdom
Duslin Castle
Palle Otway Corps
Yeomanry
Great Britain
Castle Otway
Ireland
Cuancellor
Welch Cavalry
Parliament House
Dublid
Coronel Jackson
Mayo Regiment
WuHacey
Jerusalem
St. Swithin’s
Byrne
Ballymaning
Duel Delay in French Officers Encounter
A duel between two French officers was to be fought. One arrived to find his foe fencing against a tree. The opponent explained he was déring time while waiting, provoking a terse exchange about the improvised stopgap.
Court Martial on board the Gladiator acquits Captain Jenkins
A three day court martial aboard the Gladiator in the harbour acquits Captain Jenkins and his officers of misfortune during the raid on the enemy vessel. The judgment notes a rapid succession of damaging events including a mizen mast loss a broken wheel and a blown stern. Though some crew are censured for lack of intrepidity the ship’s company is fully acquitted. Captain Jenkins shows grave wounds and looks ill. The Lancaster will signal for Cape of Good Hope at dawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misserty
Henry
Roger Curis
Bart
Ruseel
Kuiur
Favixyer
Srosronp
Fraser
Graves
Liecom
Brackwood
Morrgs
Burerton
Jenkins
Bing
Penny
Mahony
Hadzson
Will
Inngcert
Lancaster
Rocur Curtis
Cape of Good Hoye
Ship News From The Atlantic Trade Routes
Ships and cargos are reported under danger from French privateers and fleets. The Nancy and The Mirta Carolina are captured and sunk or driven ashore near Dublin. The Courtney, The Resolution, and The Two Friends are seized or sunk or retaken in various Atlantic crossings. The Eagle privateer transports information from Jersey while other vessels endure French interception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy
Grindley
Grutay
Guernsey
Oporto
Dublin
Courtney
Parr
Newfoundland
West Indies
Cork
Gibraltar
Friends
Baltimore
Cadiz
Willian Eiaod
Liverpool
Plymouth Aug 26 Naval arrivals
Plymouth reports arrival of the Zeiribie a 74 gun ship under Capt W Wotts ey and Magnanime a 44 gun ship under Capt W Tayor from forbay and the Kangaroo an 18 gun vessel under Capt E Bracs from Ireland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
Zérribie
W. Wottsevey
Magnanime
W. Tayor
Forbay
Kangaroo
E. Bracs
Ireland
Ganges Man of War Arrives At Yarmouth From Texel
YARMOUTH August 27 The Ganges man of war under Capt Macpouatt arrived from the Texel fleet where flags of truce were exchanged. Also Deshin packet Capt Flyn brought passengers, and a transport with troops, damaged and separated from the fleet, has not been sighted since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yarmouth
Ganges
Macpouatt
Texel
Flyn
Speedwell and Nautilus Arrive at Dover From Distant Ports
Reports from Dover note the Speedwell from Falmouth and the Nautilus from Bourdeaux to Bremen arriving well. Sir Peter Parker may retain Portsmouth command, while 300 plus of the 1st Northumberland Militia join Regulars for a Continental expedition. The Princess Royal requests dock repair after a leaky voyage. a Stockton meadow farm rents publicly with milk production covenants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover
Lean
Falmouth
Schriever
Bourdeaux
Bremen
Peter Parker
Portsmouth
Northumberland
Colchester
A&t
Sunderland
Princess Royal
Mediterranean
Stockton
Rowtanp Byapvon
Bfy
M. P
Lisbon Aug 14 Dispatch on Immediate Embarkation
An advice post from Lord Kerry ordered the convoy to depart at once. General City ordered Roll and Dilion regiments to embark, but an apparent attempt to obstruct the mission failed. A Swiss officer in Portuguese service appointed Quarter-Master-General caused disruption before the baggage and troops sailed. The Commander in Chief refused further relations with him and replaced him with a Portuguese lieutenant colonel. Major-General Tan Leton renewed the army with joint infantry and cavalry drills. troops, though impressive, lacked space to deploy the regiments in the city avenues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Kerry
Soth
Roll
Dilion
Dreer
Jadgkin
Switzerland
TanLeton
Manasr
Fashions for August Morning Dress and Apparel Details
The listing describes August morning dress styles featuring village hats with flowers, black net cloaks, and white cambric mufflin robes. a Grecian bonnet with straw or mufflin fabric, a printed border Jersey jacket, pale blue gloves, and straw cords. appears to include apparel items like apparen glass and veils, with lace trims, feathered bonnets, and mufflined robes in lilac or white, plus belt and sash decorations and jeweled or gold elements. overall emphasis on headpieces, gowns, and accessories suitable for a fashionable daywear collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey
Public Office Bow Street Child Enticement Case
Mary Newell appeared at the Sitting Magistrate on a charge of enticing away a infant with intent to steal its clothes. Sarah Page testified she observed the prisoner lure the child from a Bear-yard window with a halfpenny offer. The child was taken toward Lingold’s inn fields. bystanders followed as Newell allegedly promised a narth penny if the child joined her. The prisoner was committed for trial on theft of the child’s clothes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bow-Street
Mary Newell
Sarah Page
Bear-yare
Clare
Bear-yard
Lingeoli
Botanical Restorative Letter From Edward Howes to Dr Brontus
A 1799 extract quotes Edward Howes thanking Dr Brontus for a botanical restorative aiding his recovery in India after naval service. Howes details symptoms prior to treatment, describes a rum and water regimen, and credits the tonic with restoring health. Includes addresses and vendor names for the remedy and related products in London and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Prirate
Gardner
Amy Hitt
Chan
Ace
England
Edward Hope
Noggs Alsiun-street
Rotinfor
Ur Bridge- Ware
York Howley Piccadilly
Newberry
St Paul's Churchyard
Ward
Su. Hoshgra
Jebomit
Hgin
Sheppard
Brithal
Easter
Fa ‘Burgh
PetDonald
Ciafece Chiaterg
Aberdeett
Qeinam
Drueaili
Aie
Ut. Brady
Sunderland
J' Pate
al Beenie
Wikia
Becfamers
Path Mall
ahiBory
Bath
Butland
Porrsea Shaw
Berceyy
Koro
Spudeesane Co
Marys
Mhpwile
Ws Magee
Emai
M. Dawes
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Alane Darc
J. Ramsay Cuthbert
Cart
Henry Scott
Roberts
James Archdckin
Robert Biddulph
Humphry Howorth
Macleod
Chaplin
S. Achmuty John Forbes
Alexander Oswald
W Oranze
Hugh Bailie
J. Cameron
Richard Digtton
Stewart
David Haliturton
Charles Gould Henry Shirey
Clarke T. Proadhead
Hunter
William Duncan Minchin
Francis Hargrave
Charles Acnott
James Scott
Madras
Campbell S. D' Aguilar
Pegler
Torrens
J. Baillie
Jas. Pierson
S.P. Dalrymple
Affleck
W. Coffin
L. Neville
Towers
47. Mandeville
George Smith
Peter Moore
James Perry
William Mac George
James Fraser
James Woodmalen
William Jackton
J. Monckton Hale
J. du Pre Percher
George Powney
W. Fraser
Francis Strake
J. Morrison A. Paxton
George Haare
Cobh
J. Rattray Crow
Stiboere W
R. Ryan
A. P. Anderson
A. G. Gebhardt
Kenneth Mackenzie
George Purline
J. H. Martin
A. Mackenzie
W. Lushington
James Law
John Cote W. Cleland
James Grant
Hugh Grant
Macpherson
Robertson Capt. Campbell
Gift
C. Anker
Danish. East India Company
Cepsnnagen Jatut
Cel, Cox
Weymouth, Aue
Aus
Castlereagh
Court-Mar Cial On
Captarn’ Jenkins
Wepwrepay
Aberres
Ship News
Lisbon
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