London society notes and royal movements in December
London society reports a royal audience with Mons. Barraeremy, travel plans for the Duke of York, and a sequence of courtly events at Whitehall Melborne House Pall Mall and St James Square. It notes Pleyel arrival, Haymarket performances, and rising sugar profits in Jamaica with Bank of Ireland charter discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mons. Barraeremy
the Levens
Paris
Duke
Duchess of Yar
York-house
Whitehall
Melbourne-house
Piccadilly
Earl of Delaware
Lord Dover
Mr. Wallen
Duchess of Comportand
Pall Mall
Macclesfield Street
Duchess of York
Pleyel
London
Joshua Reyolps
Barrinerow
Ducaess
York
Kercurzus
Big Sam
Haymarket
Covent Garden
Westminster Hall
Grenada
James Johnstone
Becktorp
Jamaica
French West Indies
Bank of Ireland
Jostpn Porter
Hatton Garden
Foundling Hospital
Patch
Thomas Timmimatana
O'Neeheon
Sandwich Islands
Prince of Wales
Colnet
Meff. Etches
England
John Etches
America
Nootka
King George’s Sound
Cook’s River
Mr. Etches
China
Etches
Northampton
Cornet
Nootka Sound
Don J. Martinez
St. Bartholomew’s Hospital
Francis
St. James'square
James
Theatre at Covent Garden A Duchess in State Amid Crowds
The Duchess of York attended a Covent Garden performance in State with Prince of Wales and Duke of Clarence present. Royally colorfully dressed, she greeted notable guests while the audience roared with cheers and pocket-picking jests filled the hall. The show featured Harris and Bare Beard, with Harrequin’s Flight and Pursuit drawing lively applause and the town buzzing at the refined stagecraft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince of Wales
Duke of Clarence
Prines
Duke of York
Duke of
Yorx
Harris
The Etymology of Christmas From Catholic Misdeeds
In this piece written in a voice claiming historical verity, the author traces Christmas terms to Catholic practices. He argues JEs from Latin Azts and a Christ Mass Box funded by gifts to priests, claiming ship, Nativity, Easter, and Whitsuntide boxes evolved into Mass money for sins. The narrator asserts modern use shifts from spiritual aims to bodily pleasures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Jves
Lert
Paris Jacobin unrest and foreign intrigue forewarned
Fragment from December reports describing Kine's visit to Paris alleys, loyalty shown by citizens, and a tense climate with feverish pamphleteering. References to Anglo-French tensions, the ark of alliance, Nazonne's ministerial move, and a dire warning about Jacobin influence and universal dominion schemes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
London
France
Con
Fofjaert
Dunkirk
Brussels
M. de Nazsonne
Marechal de Camp
M. de Boinien
National Assembly notes on fire at Puy en Flay and ministerial denouncements
December 22 report from Paris recounts a house once used by department directors burned to nothing with suspicions of involvement. Ministers defend actions, debate twelve new articles for High National Court, and address pension fraud and harsh denunciations amid travel and carriage abuse concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puy En Flay
M. Lagrevol
M. Delmas
High National Court
M. Difrefille de
Assembly
Inverior Deparrtment
Villefort Citizen Petitions Over Youth Assault Claim
A Villefort resident in Lozere presented a petition alleging his son was insulted by a proselyte of the refractory faction. The report notes a public grievance and calls for inquiry or remedy.
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Villefort
Department
Lozere
Cleray and the National Guard Heroic Trial
A defender named Cleray mortally wounded a fanatic during National Guard service. The assassin was captured but escaped with help. The Mayor mocked the bereaved father and refused life-saving intervention. The condemned assailant was recaptured, to be hanged, and a petition sought punishment for his supporters. The executive power referred. A 12,000 livre relief for a St. Sauvour fire, abstracts of petitions, and relief measures for the poor were noted. Marine aid of 10,000 livres was granted to explorers and to search for La Peyrouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleray
National Guard
Affflin
Toturfice
Furest
St. Sauvour
Goffin
M. Biyant
South Seas
M. de la Peyrouse
French Treasury Records and Refugee Affairs December 23
On December 23 the Treasury Commissioners reported assets of 76 million in assignats and specie. The Assembly ordered issuance of 40 million in 10 sou notes, 60 million in 15 sou notes, two million of 2 cent pieces, and 109 million of 50 fons. Reports from M Emery covered Brabant refugees moving to Orchy amid suspicions and counterclaims involving Vidal and Montieur. The Lower Loire sought a decree against Coliniere for tax refusal without state consent, prompting questions about his sanity and the Assembly then moved to the order of the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palais Royal
London
Germany
France
Louis XIV
M. Emery
Brabant
L’ Isle
Orchy
Presidest de de Coliniere
Britanny
Evacuation of Oran Prompts Diplomatic Movements
In January next Oran will be evacuated and the Bey of Tunis will be free to act as circumstances allow after earthquakes, while the Dey of Algiers appears content with recent demands. A new Moroccan envoy has arrived, signaling a likely definitive peace soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oran
Iairtes
Algiers
Morocco
Parisian Fashion Plates Describe Hair and Gown Details
The description outlines a Parisian hairstyle with two rows of curls and a turned up chignon, a handkerchief tiara bound across the forehead, gold jewelry, and a puce satin corset. The gown features a white crape robe, a blue embroidered girdle, sky blue sleeve ties, and puce or blue shoes with lace edging and an elaborate cap rose taffeta headpiece.
Ball and supper hosted by Mrs Bankes in Kingston Hall Dorset
On Monday fortnight upwards of 150 ladies and gentlemen attended a ball and supper at Kingston Hall Dorset shire hosted by Mrs. Bankes. Notable guests included Lord and Lady Strafford Lord Craven Mr and Lady A Trenchard Lady Digby Lady Matilda Wet The Mites Hasham Sir James Hansum Lord Cathill Lord Belgrave Hon Mr and two Misses Grosvenor Mr D and Lady Grosvenor and members of the County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingston Hall
Dorsetshire
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Christi
Frange
National Assembly
Madrid
Lord Cathill
Belgrave
Ths County
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