Prussia Advances in Germany After Severe Engagements
The King of Prussia defeated French Patriots at Hamburgh then seized Franckfort, slaying 800 and taking 3000 troops prisoner. National Guards were largely destroyed, while Cusine retreated from Mayence with heavy losses. Hessians bombarded Mayence as Mollemkoff leads 35,000 Prussians toward the Low Countries.
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Prufie
Hamburgh
Franckfort
Gfise
Prusia
Cusine
Mayence
Onitzheim
Have
Prince Abérijoe
Rifbach
Rhine
Mollemkoff
Dumorrier
Turin News on War and Trade Restrictions
From Turin on December 2, reports mock resistance to the French winter, Austrian general Stradde approving Piedmontese troops but criticizing young officers, import bans on cambrics and East India textiles, and Milanese preparations with promises of 30 zecchini to citizens who take up arms against the French.
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Stradde
Waving Winds Halt Channel Mails and War Fears Rise
Wednesday in London reports high winds delaying Channel crossings as tensions mount between France and Holland. Predictions warn of war, with France pushing plans, while Britain observes French decrees against it. News notes include ships sailing from Chatham, pay talks with seamen, and a duel in Italy involving Baron d Armfelt.
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Flanders
Holland
France
M. de Ca Towne
Lisbon
Brest
Hart India Company
Bengal
Triton Indiaman
Burnycate
Chatham
Downs
Royal Charlotte
Pryce
Rodney
Captain Chatfield
Deptford
Patrick Cagnecra
Royal Navy
Admiraltyg
Greenock
Fleet
Baron d’Armfelt
Sweden
Count de Mynchen
Italy
Fashionable rendezvous promised as Parliament adjourns
A crowded week ahead promises fashion and amusements. Fashionable society awaits the Theatre and dress balls as Parliament adjourns next week. Notable performers, concerts, and card parties feature, with Mrs Bristow and Miss Hornam drawing crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardichi
Rauzzini
SBA
Rosina
Duxtonn
Peter
Teaxle
Murray
Crescent
Frarh
Fof the Garter
Mills H
Alien Bill Amendments in 1793 House Proceedings
The committee notes major amendments restricting aliens: penalties start January 1793, customs officers may seize arms and gunpowder, passports required with strict issuance rules, transport for life for false passports, exile for return. Scotland included. Aliens face firearm and lodging search limits, notices window from January 1793.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Custom House
Scotland
England
Prompted farmer held on Leigh notice charges
In Tunbridge on December 24 a Leigh farmer was arrested on an information charge for posting a violent inflammatory notice at Leigh church and publicly felling The Rights of Man. The case, fully substantiated, was brought before Lord Frederick Campbell and Edward Peach, Justices for the County, who bound him over to prosecute at the next Sessions.
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Leigh
Frederick, Campbell
Edward
Peach
Dismissal of Captain Gawser and press freedom meeting noted
Captain Joan Bettenney Gawser is dismissed from command of the Life-Guard regiment for enrolling his name and refusing to confirm it in the Constitution Society records. He may sell his commission and seeks shelter in this country. A Society of Friends to the Freedom of the Press met at Free Masons Tavern, attended by MPs, with chair Garrick Nort Egjyarps. Margailte's house was bought back at 7990 pounds, and discussions touched on democracy, Lux, and notable figures with literary comparisons. Lord Horemaine remains under Marquis Lanspawne’s tutelage amid republican chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Bettenney Gawser
Society of “ Friends
Free Masons Tavern
Gerakp Nort Egjyarps, Esq
Margalité
Southfreet
Sus- Ripan
Lord Hoirane
Marquis Lanspawne
Shelburne House
Paris
Pyitir Beartre
Richard
Reform desires unite Catholics and Protestants in Ireland
Dublin reports a broad push for peaceful reform across religious lines despite Proclamation. Catholics, Protestants, and dissenters seek radical constitutional change, including end to civil distinctions and abolition of tithes, while Catholics are warned reform will bind all in shared interest. Two women sentenced to death for robbing the Wicklow mail are to be executed. Walshes’ execution precedes the father’s, an intensely affecting scene.
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Kingdom
England
Ebe
Wicklow Mail
Unison
Walshes
Disastrous Sinking Of Greenock Quay Uncovered
In Glasgow area on Sunday last about 40 yards of Greenock quay exterior sank about six feet. The Clyde river undermined the foundation near the new quay, finished only days earlier. Royal Highland Regiment units from Fort George to Perth were recalled to Dunkeld and then marched to Aberdeen. A Magistrates and Pawn Council provided each man with a pair of shoes.
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Greenock
Clyde
42D
Royal Highland Regiment
Fort George
Perth
Dunkeld
Aberdeen
Magidrtes and Pawn Council
Effigy Riot And Coastal Floods Loom In England
Last week Stamford residents torched the effigy of Tom Paine amid a noisy crowd while a military band played God Save The King. Meanwhile Norfolk coast tides surged, flooding Palling Common and lowlands at Hempstead Eccles Ingham Hucknings Horsey Waxham and damaging Heigham Bridge. An Bath and West Society trial compared Leicestershire and Cotswold sheep by weight and wool value, following a wager between Mr Moore of Charlcot and Mr Peacy of Northleach.
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Tom Paine
Stamford
Lincolnshire
George
Happisburgh
Adlebridge
Cotswold
Bath and West of England Society
Moore
Charlcot
Warwickshire
Peacy
Plymouth report on royal frigate arrival and fleet movements
Fragmented notes describe the King's frigate Andi De meda under Captain LaLissury arriving from Brett water with a fleet of frigates and cutters. Details are garbled but mention of transports, watch, and expected actions near Bret Water, with market mentions of butter at 1s per lb and unclear dates.
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Andi Demeda
LaLissury
Utis
Violent North Sea Wind Disrupts Shipping
A fierce wind on the 22d drove several ships from Marque Roads and the Foreland. The Atalanta Renwick and others sailed from Shields to Jamaica, losing anchors. Robert and Tyrrell cut from cables between Operto and Londer and sought shelter in the harbour.
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Downs
Atalanta
Renwick
Shields
Jamaica
Robert
Tyrrell
Operto
Londer
Princesses and ladies land at Southwold in rough sea
On Monday morning a party of over 100 foreign nobility including a French princess and many ladies landed at Southwold. The rough weather left the women drenched in salt water until they were met at the shore by the Rev. Mr Robinson who offered hospitality and refreshment before the party continued to London.
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Southwold
Robinson
London
Newcastle News Aeter Rothe Regulating Captain Appointed
In Newcastle on December 29 aeter Rothe was appointed regulating captain to run rendezvous houses in the town and Shields for volunteers serving the crown. Two people were arrested this week for expressing disloyal sentiments. The Jenny captained by Toth left Cromer with merchants goods from London to the port, but was wrecked by an unknown ship. crew of two hours in a boat before rescue by Kingston and safe landing. Birth note records the Right Hon. Lady Elizabeth Spencer, second daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Marlborough.
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Aeter Rothe
Eaq
Shields
Jenny
Toth
Cromer
London
Tnn
Kingston
Bath society notices and peerage events of the period
The fragment records social introductions in Bath with names such as Rawdon and Wharton, mentions Edmund Thomas Waters and Miss Methold, and notes the Earl of Caffillis who joined parliament in 1776 and later declined candidacy in 1799. It also references Culdean-Cakey and a medical professor at Aberdeen.
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Wale
Eor Church
Bath
Mankey
Mincing-line
London
Tabelg Alexander
Circus
Pe Rawdon
Lord Rawdon
Appleby
F. Hall
John Wharton
Beverley
Yorkshire
Edmund Thomas Waters
Great ‘Dyamond-freet
Culdean-Cakey
Earl of
CL O‘ohie Bald Kennedy
War Navy
Fam Chalmers
Aberdgente
Ships in distress and arrivals at Dover and Hull
The report notes ships driven ashore at Black Sed and Westport bound to De with cargoes of barilla indigo and cotton. Brig Briton seeks shelter at Dover after gale. several vessels stranded or sunk near Greenick Crinan. Portside arrivals include Affifance Iphis Calypsa and Princess Mary with crews saved. Wind NW December.
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Srico
Aden
Westpott
Westport
Barilla
Lough Ryan
Galeway
Portpatrick
Scotland
Yarmouth
Shadforth
Newcastle
Ald Ile
Enny
Aires
M‘mellar
Hull
Maloga
Dover
Nixon
Africa
Liverpool
Crinan
Gibson
St. ‘Vincent’s
Arrtived
Horncastle
North
America
Downs
His
Affifance
Iphis Genia
Arid Bonetts
Calypsa
Ackburn
Lisbon
Princess
Mary
Howard
Dublin
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Alien Bill
Tunbridge
Frelant
Glascow
Deg
Plymouth
Elizabeth Spencer
Duke and Duchéss of Marlboroughy
Afons
Bollers
Ito
Bourdeaux
Bank
St Iol Alani
Pea
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