France changes in the corps diplomatice list reshuffles
A lengthy 18th century notice lists numerous French diplomats recalled or reassigned across European courts. It names M de Vercennes at Treves, W dé Montrezan at Munich, M Be pencen at Ratifbogne, and others to Constantinople London Naples Rome Berlin and beyond. Health resignations and new appointments mark a broad diplomatic refresh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.de Vercennes
Treves
Munich
M.bepencen
Ratifbogne
le Comte Ta ”Ryvravb
Naples
Roy
Refia
M. Oheruy
Mayences
Michela Houze
Congabagen
DM. de
Cuolsevul Gouriige
England
MM. Bagtsecemt
Switzerland
MM. Higgncsa
Denimark
M. Bicot
St. Croix
Elector of Freves
M. d’Assieny
Elector Palatine
Department of
Jura
Elector of Mayence
Fe M. Pe Marzois
Ratifoonne
M. Ve
Notable Emigrant Figures and Papal Rome Rumors
News from Rome reports the Pope suffered a fit of apoplexy while other dispatches note Mornswerm disorders at Coblenz said to be measles and Gavussin lingering in Stockholm with Genest at Petersburg. Emigrants in Germany grow increasingly active in hostile preparations though no foreign power is ready to back them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nangonne
M. d’Akcon
C. M. p’Amay
National Guards
Meflis
Marthen de Montmorenti
Depelayd Agier
National Contftituent Assembly
Marecuat
Narbonne
M. Ve Bornier
Rome
Mownsrewr
Coblentz
M. Gavussin
Stockholm
M. Genest
Petersburg
Germany
National Assembly Debates and Colonial Policy
The assembly discusses a large parcel from the East believed to contain rhubarb roots. The Marine Minister cites insurrections tied to Black supporters and proposes relief funding, forts, and a colonial militia. He warns against undermining ministers as mischief. A secret club of about 200 merchants in L Mie is noted with suspicion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee of Agriculture
Friends of the Blacks
San Domingo
Colonial Assembly
Munret
L’ Mie
Royal fete constitutional issues stir December assembly
December 20 debate centers on constitutional application of the Royal Fete. UM Deleher argues decrees on Emig rants and Non-juring Priests should be extin tution without Royal Sanction. Ramond reports Brabageons taking refuge at L'He amid suspicions of ulterior aims. observers note they receive pay from unknown sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Um--Deleher
M.ramond
L' Hle
Decreed limits on guards in garrison towns
December 20 Evening reports Ex-deputy Louis Michelle Peletier urging the Augurt Diet to persist in its noble career amid emigrant threats and foreign powers. Many decrees cover pay, subsistence, and quarters for the National Guards. A Rennes cannon is accused of enlisting for emigrants and awaits confinement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Louis
Michelle Peletier
Constituent’ Assembly
France
Rennes
Assembly Decrees on Afsignats Exchange and Private Banks
On December 21 the Assembly passed decrees governing the exchange of afsignats in districts and addressing certain private banks. The measures aim to standardize procedures and regulate banking operations within local districts.
Royal spectacle and dispatches from Windsor to Barbadoes
The royal party travels from Windsor to Buckingham Palace and St James's for a Levee and Covent Garden appearance with princes and dukes. Dispatches report the Proserpine and Fairy reaching Barbadoes, slaves aboard two ships from Africa, and letters from the Leeward Islands. Commentary praises Mr Pitt's finances, notes on French nobility, and French aristocratic sympathy amid continental politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princesses Royal
Augusta
Exhzsbeth
Windsor
Buckingham-house
St. James's
Ecenpy
Covent Garden
Prince of
Durchess of
York
Hincarnesrook
Gre Ville
Burnkham-field
Salthill
Lower Lodge
Earl
Daniel Peters
America
Africa
Torbay
Sie
Falmouth
strEeDiNe
Winchester
Nogra
Monsieur Barthexemr
France
Pitt
Votner
Catharine
Russian Empire
Terrest presents elder Banxestre in a first return
The Terrest theatre opened with elder Banxestre making a first appearance in five years despite Bills claiming a prior outing. The veteran actor drew a respectful, if not full, crowd. When “HIMSELF” appeared, Cattsan’s return sparked hearty applause, as the Prince of Wars and Duke of York joined the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banxestre
Cattsan
Prince of Wars
Duke of York
Treaty reported uniting Russia Prussia Sweden Denmark
In Coblenz December 3 accounts claim the treaty among Russia Prussia Sweden and Denmark to free the French king and aid princes. They reportedly threaten to oppose the Emperor unless he joins the confederacy. The Emperor frees Madam Theroline and covers her travel expenses after she was detained at Kufstein Tirol and brought to Vienna for examination of a plot against the Queen of France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Prussia
Sweden
Denmark
Theroigne
Kuffsteim
Tirol
Vienna
France
Royal Gratitude Fete Prompts Prints and Buckles Gift
The Birmingham manufacturers celebrate royal favor with prints of the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of York to adorn their homes and toasts to royal patrons. A pair of exquisite buckles is promised to the Prince and Duke of York to set winter fashion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince of Wales
Duke of York
Birmingham
Duchess of York
Prince
Rosext Vaucuay
Nanney
Merioneth
Roger Massey
Exeter Cathedral
Parnstaple
Hastings
Bank of Ireland
Stortins
Tyrreel
Abingdon
Cambridge
Bank of England
Doo
Plymouth
Ross
Thomas Coates
Fetter-lane
Orly
Charlotte
Schultz
Stettin
Bourdeaux
Treptowe
Rosalie
Fauquex
Riga
Barcelona
Cherbourg
Elizabeth
Foster
London
Calais
Boulogne
Tool
Dublin
Rowe
Tennymouth
St. Michael’s
Catharine
M‘cormick
Chepstow
Cornwall
Norfolk
Paley
Lynn
Liverpool
Norfolk Packet
Port Portsmouth December 26 H M ships sail for Downs
Port Portsmouth reports December 26 that HMS Juno under Captain Hood and a cruiser along with the Liberty cutter sail for the Downs. The St. Miguel sails for the River. Speedwell cutter arrives from Milford to refit and Roebuck cutter returns from a cruise. December 27 Ann Cook and Nancy Foothery sail for London Providence Thompson and Commerce Reed for Sunderland and Endeavour Ellis for Shoreham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
His Majesty
Juno
Hood
Downs
River
St. Miguel
Speedwell
Milford
Roebuck
Ann
Cook
Nancy
Foothery
London
Providence
Thompson
Commerce
Reed
Sunderland
Endeavour
Ellis
Shoreham
Arrival and sailing notices from Plymouts harbor
On December 26 the Catherina with crews from Rotterdam Barcelona Leahy and Patriot Roy arrived from Havre de Grace. Alliance Carlisle departed from London. The Queen of Portugal Snow sailed for Guertie fey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouts
Catherina
Pole
Rotterdam
Barcelona
Leahy
Roy
Havre de Grace
Alliance
Carlisle
London
Portugal
Snow
Guertie Fey
New Brill Cubins Driven Ashore Near Cadgwith
A 36 gun Dutch frigate New Brill Cubins bound from the Texel to Demerary was driven on shore near Cadgwith four miles before Lizard Point last night between nine and ten. Six men drowned. Winds shifted to the north, raising hope some stores and materials may be saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fatmonts
New Brill
Cubins
Texel
Demerary
Cadgwith
Lizard Point
French Noblemen Sailors Arrive at Fowery from Roscoff
A small fishing vessel from Roscoff France arrived at Fowery with ten French gentlemen including four nobles two priests and three navy captains who fled midnight secretly. They planned to sail to Ostend next day to join the French Princes at Coblenz. One man carried 1000 Louis d or.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roscoff
France
Ostend
Coblentz
Louis D’ors
Several Vessels Stormbound and Wrecked Along British Coasts
The Cholmley Cayley from Wyburg rests on the Baltic shore while the Sabrina Molyneux from Limerick to Liverpool lies stranded near Conway. The Vale Hodgson from Grenada to Liverpool is on shore at Beaumaris, and an unnamed vessel on Goodwin sands, thought from Marseilles, saves some soap and cargo. An unnamed brig from Ireland rests on Chester river. The London Cook from Rotterdam to Liverpool is wrecked on Ayres point with some cargo saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cholmley
Cayley
Wyburg
Baltic
Sabrina
Molyneux
Limerick
Liverpool
Conway
Vale
Hodgson
Grenada
Beaumaris
Goodwin Sands
Marseilles
Ireland
Chester
London
Cook
Rotterdam
Point of Ayres
Ship News Arrivals and Departures at Various Ports
Arrivals and sailings listed for December 26 to 28 at Dover Londonary Jamaica New Brunswick Norways Dublin New York Barbadoes Africa Dominica Jamaica and related River traffic ships including Londonderry Thomas and Cyclops with routes to Jamaica Cork Africa Liverpool and Hamburg. Wind conditions noted as N W with several ships remaining or sailing for orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover
Londonderry
Adams
Jamaica
Prince of Wales
Gitches
New Brunswick
Thomas
White
Bilboa
Hannah
Thompson
Richmond
Peterson
Norway
Harriott
Ann
Wilkins
Dublin
Liverpool
Witham
Anverton
New York
Barbadoes
Cyclops
Threlfal
Africa
Dominica
Nelly
Haughton
Barton
Dear
Resolution Tanton
Wildman
Hayes
Cork
John
Fraser
Louisa
Harrar
Unity
Oliver
Straits
Pallas
Rattray
St. Michael’s
N. W. Beaty
Fenny
Allen
Latana
Zoreman
Charante
Thips
East Bird
Hamburg
Blanch
Hunter
Yare Mouth
The Tempest and The Confederacy Theaters Night
Theatrical reports list Drawry Lavse Company presenting The Tempest with cast including Benfley Ferdinand Kelly Callihan Bannister Hippolita Miranda Dorinda and Dorinda. Don Juan shown with The Confederacy featuring The Dottor and Apothecary. Essex Earl and associates in Essex with Blue Beard and The Duenna with Blue Beard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drawry-Lavse Company
Benfley
Ferdinand
Kelly
Callihan
Bannister
Sen
Hippolita
Goodall
Miranda
Crouch
Dorinda
Bill Farren
Don Juan
Confederacy
Dottor
Apothecary
Covintt Garpen
Earl of Essex
Essex
Herman
Burleigh
Harley
Southampton
Farrell
Rutland
Eften
Queen Elizabeth
Pope
Marriage at Bethnal Green Church
Married Saturday at Bethnal Green church Henry H. Goodhall from the East India House weds Miss Newton of Bonner's Hall Bethnal Green in a ceremony attended by local society figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staurday
Bethnal-green
Henry H. Goodhall
East-India-house
Newton
Bonner’s Hall
Obituary notices and market prices from Covent Garden to London
A series of death notices across London and near Chelsea including Rev Benedict Bourdillon, Mrs Sarah Coggs, Sir Cecil Bishop, Dr W Pearson, and others with ages. Additional items report CORN EXCHANGE grain trading, with prices for Wheat, Malt, Barley, Oats, Rye, and Pease, and mention a modest wheat supply and dull sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruffel-street
Covent Garden
Mas
Benedict Bourdillon
Chelsea
Sarah Coggs
Kew Green
Pen Hawkins
Hertford-street
Bisho
Lace
Bristol
Alexander Campbell
Ballochyie
Ballochyle
Moore
Barningham and
Rekeby
Mars
Suffolk
Todos
Tugis
Tog Peate
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Paris
Corps Diplomatique
National Assembly
Theatre
Pmory-Lane Company
Port Smouth
Ship “News
Waterford
Holland
Flanders
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