French successes in Naples threaten renewed war in Europe
The Dutch papers through February 8 confirm ongoing French advances in the Kingdom of Naples and a fortress surrender. Russian troops enter Austria, raising hopes Germany can still delay renewed conflict. A Royal drawing room at St James’s and naval promotions mark domestic events as weather and shipping news filter through.
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Rotterdam
Enna
4Usria
France
Rufria
Germany
Paris
Storm losses and ships salvaged near St Loe's Bay and Cork
Reports from various ports recount a storm off St Loe's Bay where a Beckford Brig and other vessels were wrecked, eight saved. The Lurcher cutter reached off the Lizard after aiding crews. The Swedish brig near Coverack and the privateer Foudroyant were noted, with Phanix capturing prizes near Cork. Plymouth ships suffered damage in a gale. Triumph and Ariadne arrivals noted. Convoys remain detained at the Motherbank due to winds.
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Harpy
Faro
London
Janson
Cardiff
Lynn
Bristol
Ilfracombe
St. Loe’s Bay
Falmouth
Fes
Bates
Admiral Thompson
Lizard
Coverark
Gottenberg
Ireland
Portsmouth
St. Helen’s
Triumph
Seccomme
Charles Thowrsox
Spithead
Ariadne
Beavy
Downs
Portugal
West India
Motherbank
Voyage of News From a Turbulent Europe and Ireland
Reports show unsettled Cork County outrages and county Clare confusion amid Irish Parliament adjournment. Dispatches detail Naples royal flight, treasure escape, and Neapolitan officers defecting to France. Naval moves include Spanish ships near Palermo and India stock jitters as Lisbon and Cadiz communications fade.
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County of
Cork
Clare
Dublin
Holyhead
Chester
Edinburgh
Glasgow
Lisbon
Lord St. Vincent
Cadiz
Video
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Maura
Martinique
Leeward Island
M. Bantheelens
Witxier
Europe
Harvey
India
Naples
Palermo
Sicily
Norwich
W. Hamilton
Leghorn
Alcemene
Quicksilver
Naples Revolt Turmoil Influences French Armistice
Letters from Milan and Florence report Mack's capture and send him to Milan while Armistice terms suspend again. In Naples the populace presses for a monarchy or republic as English forces spike cannons and burn vessels to quell riots. A constitutional shift appears possible as factions debate future government.
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Paris
Fis
Championpé
Mack
Naples
Champiganet
Capua
Championnet
Milan
Florence
Nelson
Acton
Chevalier BoLocny
Prince Frederickx of Orxance Dies of Fever in Italy
Report from Italy via Vienna states Prince Frederickx of Orxance, Austrian Army commander in Italy, died on the 6th from contagious fever. Rumor says General Bellegarae may assume command. Russian forces advance in four columns reaching Creminz and to halt at Linz for orders. Despite peace hopes, war preparations continue in our dominions with renewed activity.
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Vienna
Jano
Italy
Frederickx of
Orxance
Bellegarae
Creminz
Linz
Messenger from Vienna signals possible progress in peace talks
Jan 22 Rastadt reports The Imperial Majesty praises the Empire Deputation for handling a French question about Russian troop movements. A final Diet resolution awaits. Private letters claim Russian forces halt at Austria Bohemia frontiers with Italy negotiations looming. a messenger from Vienna sought passports to Naples, suggesting ongoing peace talks.
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Vienna
Rastadt
Paris
Iznna
Austria
Bohemia
Italy
Roverédo
Verona
Joubert
Reggio
Naples
Ehrenbreutzia fortress cuts ties with Thai and blocks aid
On January 21 wall reports Ehrenbreutzia fortress fully severs contact with the Thai. Commandant Faber orders lower gates closed and tells inhabitants to seek help from the French, which they refuse. Mistry and deprivation spread. the fortress still holds some provisions but meat is exhausted while peas bread and wine remain.
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Ehrenbreutzia
Faber
Fall of Ehrenbreitstein Ends Protracted Siege
Cologne report dated January 25 notes Ehrenbreitstein fortress surrender after protracted shortage of provisions and failed relief. Capitulation reportedly signed with terms including evacuation in three columns on January 27 28 and 29, defense in war, arms surrender, and a one year ban on service against France or allies. Wagons to transport wounded and baggage ordered amid dire misery.
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Coblentz
Ehrenbreitfein
France
Germany
Disorderly characters examined after riot at Black Dog Public-house
Yesterday a number of disorderly persons were taken to the Black Dog Public-house in Drurysdane and examined before the sitting Magistrates. Several were sent on board the tender, others admitted to bail. Patrick Sullivan and his wife were charged with involvement in the December riot in St Giles's in which a patrolman was murdered and committed for further examination.
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Black Dog
Drurysdane
Patrick Sullivan
St. Giles’s
Continental war measures and merchant house crisis in Cork
Advices yesterday in Waterford Mails report ships Europa Haerlem and Philas sailed from Cork on the 31st for Portugal protection. The Born Bewrretp Co mercantile house dissolves amid internal quarrels after public pamphlet by Mr Boyn. Proceeds mention government demands on the firm, security interests in Shaftesbury and Woodhall Park, and losses from bills drawn for the navy. General Kosciuszko linked to French schemes. Lord Maven named president of a benevolent institution. A Westminster hall action concerns a gun maker over a damaged musket stock. A robbery at Greville Street, Hatton Garden, steals plate worth 30l.
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Europa
Haerlem
Philas
Cork
Portugal
Born
Bewrretp, Am Co
House of Boys, Ben- Field, and Co
Paul Benrteep
Madras
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London
Benrreto
India
Bop
Kosciusxo
America
Poland
Paris
Lord Maven
Benevolent Institution
Duke of Leeds
Westminster Hall
Temple Asseciation
Fleet
Greville-street
Hatton
Garfen
English State Lottery Fourth Day Draw Summary
The 34 day lottery No. 11,958 and No. 33529 share prizes with misread values. Tickets sold at Mesirs Hazarp Bosgne and Co s Office, Exchange 2 quarters 2 eighths and 4 sixteenth hours. Fourth Day results include Nos 18,117 and 12,088 with prizes of two shillings and five shillings and other amounts. numbers 40,1675 48,31 yield prizes of one shilling.
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Toeok
Mesirs
Hazarp
Bosgne, and Co
Ae Exchange
Marriages and Obituaries From a London Notice Page
Marriages announced include Samuel Jones Watchell of Bromley to Mrs Milward, and William Barnard of Deptford to Miss Hinrich Goodwyn, with further nuptials in Madras and Hanover Square. Died notices report Dr Charles Morton, librarian at the British Museum, and others including George Anthony Ely, Peter Dunkley, Mrs Sykes, and Charles Bretti. Also recorded are a Truro master of Lloyd’s Coffeehouse Edward Trebilcock and Edward Beavoir of Farnham estate.
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Samuel, Jones Watchell
Bromley
Middlesex
Milward
John M Milward
William
Barnard
Deptidrd
Hinrich Goodwyn
Henry Gyny
Blackeath
Madras
Robert Sherfon
M.f. Taylor
Benjamin Roebuck
Presidency
St. George's
Hanover Square
Jamis Moore
Sirwelly Bigs
Bernay
Ball
Salop
Ann Hardy
British Museum
Charles Morton
Brith Museum
Barl-Steet
Blackfriars
George
Anthony
Ely
Barnstaple
Devon
Peter Dunkley
Fenchurch-street
Aldgate
Sykes
James Sykes
Arundel-street
Charles Bretti E.q
New Street
Spring-gardens
Warthamstow
Elizabeth Peck
Truro
Cornwall
Edward Trebilcock
Lloyd’s
King’s Bench Prison
Edward Beavoir
Farnham
Surry
Hersee
Maria Carr
Celtton' Ge
Ealing
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