Crisis with France Threatens British Support Amid Dutch Navigation Standoff
The article reports Britain backing the Dutch in resisting French efforts to open the Scheldt navigation, with fleet deployment ordered and diplomatic dispatches sent to the Hague. It notes political maneuvering in Britain, debates over Pitt leadership, and public confidence returning as government measures and associations rally support for the constitutional order. It also covers courtly and administrative actions, refugees discussions, and a detailed glimpse into royal household expenditures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Hotlanp
Hague
States General
Court of
Great Britain
Scheldt
Couvcil
Brabant
Lord Loucascrouen
Mr.Pitt
House of Commons
Holad
Pitt
Fleet Ready at the Downs for Scheldt or Holland
A strong fleet moves to the Downs prepared to sail to the Scheldt or to Holland if an emergency arises. The Afifiance with guns and seven smaller vessels are ordered to the Downs to await further orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Downs
Scheldt
Holland
Arrival of the Dutton Arrives from Madras via St Helena
Intelligence at the India House reports the Dutton India man returned to the Downs from Madras where a prior voyage failed August 1. The ship, under Captains Homer Austin Mairtain Euskine and officers Mepowts Barris Dur Youer, with Dr. Fercuson aboard, brings home a large company of passengers and crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India House
Downs
Madras
St. Helena
Mepowts
Barris
Dur
Homer
Austin
Captin Mairtain
Euskine
Haraid
Youer
Fercuson
Linen export rises for staple industry in Dublin notes
Dublin reports a growing export of linen, the staple manufacture, with shipments expected to increase in coming days as markets respond to demand and prices.
Law Report: Howson and Ball Acquit After Trial
Friday last Baron Eyre presided over a case involving James Howson and J B Ball as principal witnesses. The defendant was charged with unlawfully using a still and after a short examination of witnesses Mr Baxter was honorably acquitted before Baron E. Rex.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacaule
James Howson
J. B.ball
Baxter
Baron Exrg
Emigration, unrest, and market news in a troubled era
The report details distress among French emigrants landing at English ports near Hay Market, with fear of repatriation to France. It notes Spain’s preparations and armed populace, a surge in canal and water-project investments, and bustling livestock markets in North Wales and Yorkshire amid political tension. It also mentions a public hanging of Thomas Patni’s caricature and a grand jury action over a historic legal dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Frederick of Deariail
Bergen
Norway
Gisay
M. Neckar
Lausanne
Zerland
Brile
Basingstoke Canal
Reading
Basingstoke
Thames
Haymarket
Duke
Duchese Dz Harcourt
Harwich
France
Croydon
Surrey
Thomas Patni
Pound Street
Liewtenant
Saeed
Acers
Engateston
Wales
West Highland
Galloway
England
Extract from ship log with missed orders and names
Fragmentary transcription mentions a near port and a Spitfire reference. It lists a Masley as captain and notes an order to dispatch a hired crew. The legibility is poor and many words are garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulksy
Masley
Fragmentary 19th Century Notices and Deaths From London to Colchester
A garbled late 19th century compilation lists scattered ship routes, ports, and names, followed by scattered obituaries and family notices. It mentions London, Havre de Grace, Liverpool, Portsmouth, Philadelphia, Dunkirk, and Colchester among others, with scattered dates and mournful references to individuals such as Miss Susanna Shere and Mrs Dorothy Rowe, all presented as fragmented notices with minimal context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havre-de-Grate
Barri
London
Lyhn
Liverpoal
Ocean Wall
Tmelville
Philadelphia
Devere
George Barclay
Collett
Ayrymouth
Fairy
Lawreice
Lifton
Deal
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Op - Ng Prls Sp
Ademiralty
Charing Cross
Sehen
Ordnance
Duke of Riehmonn
Woolwich
Emain
Earl of Haxen
Dover
William Pepprell
Jenkinson
Metcalf
Downing Street
Burke
Duke-street
St. Oir
William Pepperell
Briffot
Mirabeau
Pantheon
Aulur
Deleffort
Chapeliers
Saint Fay
Coumil “General
Commons
Aix Intendant
Bistler
Louis XVI
Louis
Lewis XVI
Dutton
Dublin
Reite
Golchester
Colchester
Kinlale
Hoy
Douglas
Bney
Evita Scallind
Thrgay
David Batry
Zof Hailes
Bart
al Ste Alice
Kent
Epsom
N. Srv
Witte Short
Ma Soh
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