London News Roundup on Rome, Hamburg, and Finance
The Hamburg Mail arrives with updates on the Rome insurrection, French demands to extend France to the Rhine, and government plots. Rome’s revolt allegedly spurred by French agents faces doom, while Hamburg remains calm. Danish and Prussian moves may shield Hanseatic towns. In Britain, royal levees proceed, court appointments loom, and Bank of England funds rise as subscriptions and charitable loans fund Pitt era finance.
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Hague
Rastapl
France
Rhine
Brench Republic
Rome
Hamburgh
Bouxpen
Denmark
Prussia
Germany
Krxo
St. James’s
Earl of Chesterfield
East India House
Hocwes
Hawss
Caledonian
Eomeans
Malabar
Bombay
India
Enouanp
Pitt
Earl of
Carursce Wood
Lircareup
Coventry
Manchester
Peeve
Ocol
BucxinaHam
Mott Nobie
Bucxinanam
Hamuonin
Cuxhaven
Brigington
Yorkshire
Eniungen
Manheim
Palatine
Plymouth Squadron Passes Westward With Fresh East Breeze
The squadron under Vice Admiral Tuomsson from Torbay sailed westward this morning. The Anson of 44 guns commanded by Captain P C Durham set out on a Westward cruise. At Spithead outward bound East India ships and store ships for the Cape anchored again due to calm. Dover reports a Neutral vessel sailed to Calais with passengers and the returning Prussian Envoy convoy remains absent.
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Plymouth
Tuomsson
Torbay
Anson
P. C. Durham
Portsmouth
Cape
Spithead
Stoke’s Bay
Dover
Calais
Volunteer Contributions Sweep the Army and Navy
The text notes widespread voluntary gifts to the state across services, including the Srag frigate crew under Capt. Yorke and the Suffolk Regiment led by the Earl of Euston, with other donations from the Archbishop of York’s servants and the Bank’s governor. It outlines a proposed 16 million loan plan, French decrees affecting shipping, and reports on American and Belgian responses to French influence, plus naval innovations by Mr Crasx and pump developments for ships.
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Srag
Yorke
Argonaut
Old England
Sta. Argonaut
Roseach Mian
John Mitchell
Alex. Hern
P. Hie
We Suffolk
AL Iia
Earl of Euston
Susex Regiment of Militia
Johnson
Leeds
York
Pitt
Parnsee
Half Indies
Paris
Republic
England
France
Brussells
Belgium
United States of America
Genet
Baltimore
Adams
Congress
United States
India
Charlestown Bar
South Carolina
London
Spithead
Joan Craax
Crasx
Negotiations at Rastadt Open as Proposals Lie Ahead
Private correspondence reports the Rastadt talks now begun after fruitless disputes. Ire m and Bonnier present proposals demanding French territorial expansion to the Rhine and cession of provinces on the river's left bank to France. The expectation is the measure will soon be granted.
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Rastadt
Irelhard
Bonnier
France
Rhine
French attack on Rome triggers Duphot death riot
Rumors that the Jacobins planned a decisive strike led to clashes in Rome near the Spanish Square and the Garden of Medicis. General Duphot was killed, a magazine seized, and rebels dispersed after fire from patroles. The ambassador fled Rome as Pope’s health faltered and an edict banned seditious utterances.
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Spanish Square
Garden of Medicis
Corfivi
Zeeps
Buonaparte
Liberty
France
Duwuphot
Rome
Corfini
Duphot
Fremch
Ponte Sixfino
Naples
Church of St. John
France and German Empire Peace Talks at Rastadt
Objections by Count Metternich on the French plenipotentiaries powers were settled by a note. A conference in Citizen Zreibard’s rooms followed with Metternich where terms of peace were presented, mainly cession of the Rhine left bank to France. Couriers arrive from Berlin and are sent by the Prussian Embassy.
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Count Metternich
Zreibard
Rhine
Count Metternich’s
Berlin
Unclear Duke remarks prompt demand for clear apology
The Duke of Nor Folk faced criticism for vague statements at a Waic Civ meeting. Opponents argue his remarks at the Crown and Anchor Tavern showed intent misaligned with Parliamentary Reform and demand a sincere retract but he delays action. A Milford Haven wall collapse and a scaffolding project at the Royal Exchange are noted alongside upcoming meetings.
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Duke of Norfolk
Waic Civ
Fox
Crown and Anchor
Milford Haven
Royal Exchange
Viennese, Rastatt dispatches on Franco Austrian advances
The Vienna report dated January 17 notes French troops evacuating Venetian territories per Campo Formio and Austrian forces seizing Adina Cividale Palma Nuova Citriopo Resoluto amid growing loyalty. Rastatt dispatches January 16-19 discuss Metternich Minsters negotiations delays and eventual congress opening. Francefort January 19 reports Lucca democratized and troops redistributed due to provisioning shortages.
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Vienna
Campo Formio
Wallis
Adina
Cividale
Prince Xexis
Palma Nuova
Citriopo
Resoluto
Rastaety
Mentz
Baron Adiat
Count Metternich
Ratifboh
Baron Albini
Francefort
Milan
Republic of
Lucca
Protests on Cork and Waterford saltpetre import relief
A Privy Council meeting in Dublin considered Cork and Waterford petitions seeking larger saltpetre imports due to higher consumption. A proclamation ordered a general fast March 7. In Swords, Henkes Gonne Bent’s residence was attacked at 2 am by armed men. Mr. Bell and his relatives repelled the assault for over an hour with family firearms. Lieutenant Barry and Coolock Cavalry praised for pursuing suspects.
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Dublin
Fes
Privy Council
Cork
Waterford
Henkes Gonne Bent
Litten Halls
Swords
Bell
Iavine
Barry
Coolock Cavalry
Three Men Charged With Footpad Robberies at Fulham
John French, Jim London, and Geo Thorpe were brought before the Sitting Magistrate after a night attack at Waltham Green. Navy man Mr Druce identified one suspect as the robber who demanded money from Mrs Druce and others, and all three were committed for further examination next Friday.
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Fablic Office
Bow Street
John French
Jim
London
Geo. Thorpe
Yohn Druce
Navy-ethice
Fulham
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