King appoints Envoy Extra to Copenhagen and Minister to Warsaw
London Gazette reports Daniel Hailes appointed Envoy Extraordinary to Copenhagen and William Gardiner named Minister Plenipotentiary to Warsaw. Also notes Ottoman ConsTANTINOPLE plague abates but accidents persist. Prussia names Count Arnheim envoy to Dressen. several army officer promotions listed. Bankruptcy superseded filings cover merchants, tradesmen, and trades in London and provincial towns with surrender dates at Guildhall and other inns.
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Daniel Hailes
Copenhagen
William Gardiner
Warsaw
Prussia
Count Arnhim
Dressen
Royal Week Schedule and Fashion News From Town
Public days at St James's crown the royal week with King’s Levees on Monday and midweek and Friday drawing rooms. Windsor to January 4 after a Thursday no drawing room, Prince of Wales meets Parliament members at Carlton House, then dines with the Duke and Duchess of York. Duchess Gordow’s arrival stirs fashion as Bridey de la Grace calls at York House. Lord Cutham travels for Christmas. buckle-makers clash over shoe-strings, while a counter-memoir defends ties. Burke’s son visits from Coblenz as French nobles notice. George Thomas appointed Clerk of Survey at Plymouth and takes over at Chatham dock-yard. Folnstone weds Miss Bolton at Covent Garden. elopement becomes fashionable as the ceremony’s public rehearsal.
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Windsor
Prince of Waters
Carlton House
Duke
Duchess of York
Duchess of Gordow
York House
Cuatham
Cheveley
Prince of Waxes
Duke of York
Burke
Coblentz
Admiralty
George Thomas
Plymouth Yard
The Duces of York Queenly Matchless Dame of Greece
Poetic tribute praising a royal name and virtues. A Tudor era style romantic ode invokes beauty, love, virtue, and fate. The verses speak of shielded hearts, joyful hours, and a crown of untroubled bliss, with references to Troy Elyfia and heavenly favor.
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Greece
Troy
Theatres in Town Vexed by Caravan Plans at Haymarket
A capital file at the Haymarket Theatre discusses Cyren and the Sylvia Mrs Harris and hints at Mrs Sitexs possible return to the stage. The Caravan is debated with talk of an Aly suite and comparisons to Drury Lane plans as managers weigh economy and audience appeal.
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Cyren
Haymarket
Sylvia
Harris
Sitexs
Drury Lane
Cylon
London Livery Fashion and War News Chronicle
The Livery of London plans a dule to the Duchess of York while officials study fashionable dress for the event. Reports mention military appointments, potential treaties, and court rumors about France and America, with commentary on royalty and emigrant leaders. Two suspects are in custody in Scotland for the Warrington Post Boy murder.
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London
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Maestricht
O'Conner
Switzerland
Suitx
Fr. Adams
High National Court
France
Perpignan
Orleans
Count de Provence
Count d’Artois
de Bouille
Marshal Broglio
Prince of Conde
Rigcht
Caira
Scotland
The Noesay of April Flowers and a Tragic Return
In April a man buys a nosegay from a gentle girl to comfort a sick wife named Jenny. The flowers reach a desperate husband who believes they may revive her, but at the bedside a leaf falls and Jenny dies. The observer tries to locate the man and Jenny’s home, but with no success, leaving a lingering somber impression.
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St. James ‘S Freet
Feason
Aiman
Jenny
Last Weekly Bill of Mortality Notes 100 Year Old Death
The weekly Bill of Mortality records the passing of a centenarian aged 100 years. No other details are provided in the fragment.
Address to the Gentry and Yeomen of Corke County
Arthur O'Connor High Sheriff of Corke issues an address urging restraint, praising Catholic unity, urging recollection of past animosities for peace, and thanking Lord Lieutenant for military orders. A Tuesday deputation of Roman Catholics commends his temperate stance and pledges continued loyalty to a liberal government.
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Arthur O’connor
Hink Shevit
Corke
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