Parliament opens as Lords and Commons debate finance
Friday notes a busy session with the Lords and Commons committees on supply and the national economy. Letters hinting at European princes aiding France stir cautious optimism, while the Emperor and King of Paul-subjects move troops toward Luxembourg, likely for broader protection of their realms.
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House OF Commons
Supply and Wes
Paul- Ssa
France
Spain
Luxemburgh
Jay
Brabant
Resignation and Court Appointments Stir Early Rumors
The Earl of Ailesbury resigns as Lord Chamberlain after a dispute with the Lord Caaxéerion over the Great Sexton appointment. The Earl of Delaware succeeds him, with other shuffles including the Earl of Errisc HAM as Lord of the Bedchamber and Mr Jisney Martin parse Messenger appointed. Reports mention royal finances and delays at Parliament, Admiralty petitions, and a Paris claim about forests sold to English merchants.
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Earl of Airéspury
Ailesbury
Earl of Ailesbury
Earl of
Delaware
Lord
Earl of Guildford
Errisc Ham
Carleton-House
Jisney
Martinparse
Lord Cuancellor
Harry Harmoon
Martinpace
Laxven
Joan Muercatrey
Magdalen College
Oxford
Maggsty
Whitehall
Hastiges
Leo
Witzpram Pitt
Board of Admiralty
Admiralty-office
Charing-cross
Portsmouth
Plymouth
Chatham
Portmouth
Court of Exchequer
Thomas Barney Bramston
John. Bullock
Eigrs
County of
Essex
M.tarleykanp
Paris
France
London
Bath
Piccadilly
Pristol
Commotion in Madrid Over Printed Sedition
A letter from Madrid dated January 26 reports public unrest in the capital. The court seized printers and copies of a scarce book printing the French Constitution after a few thousand copies circulated, provoking a mob and prompting fears for the minister Florida de Blanca and authorities.
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Madrid
Spain
Coungerpor
Washington fort siege report mentions Major Clark and relief
In a dispatch from Fort Washington Major Clark and his troops are cited as having covered the retreat. Wounded men arrive from Fort Jefferson and Pilambrigo as Hadre returns with his Chickasaw warriors. Supplies and artillery were ample at Washington mid November, with hopes for an Indigenous militia action.
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New-York
Fort Washington
Aida Catholio
Fort Warlington
Clark
Fort Wathington
British captives at Nootka and Franco-Dutch reports
Correspondents discuss British captives at Nootka. Claims of liberation from St Blas, payments before departure, and expected Canton cargo. a counter view argues captivity in Mexico mines and Parliament debate. Dutch press notes abdication at Anspach Bareith, Prussian sovereignty shift, and military oaths. France faces political strife with minister resignations looming, sweeping emigration, and a court case in Edinburgh over a beating at a playhouse.
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Nootka
Cotyet
St. Blas
Mexico
Coalnell
Spain
Sandwich, Islands
América
Neays
Canton
Ewlis
Marerave
Anspach
Germany
Bareith
Prussia
Baron Hagpengie
MinAseap
France
Strasbureh
Yag
Mons
Larry Torrespan
First National
Aristocrate
Burke
Sterne
Edinburgh
George Ramsay
Macrae
Baying
Kentucky Victory Spirit Drives Scott Toward Maumee Town
In a Kentucky letter to Philadelphia friends, news of Governor St. Clair's defeat by Indians stirs vengeance. General Scott advances toward Fort Jefferson with mounted militia and rifles, confident in native warfare knowledge and avoiding artillery, hoping to seize Maumée town before winter.
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Kentucky
Philadelphia
St. Clair
Maumée
Barbad o es letter warns of revolt in St Domingo and Jamaica
An officer of the 4th Regiment of Foot reports misery in St Domingo, notes troops sent to Tortola, and describes rising black unrest. Meetings discuss measures as the 4th regiment prepares to depart for Jamaica. Foresees great confusion once only one regiment remains, with possible drastic consequences.
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of Foot
Tortola
Curzery
Wilber
Jamaica
Delayed Swedish Diet Opening and 18th Century Notices
The Dutch Mail reports the Swedish Diet opening delayed due to Finnish deputies absence. In New York, January 8 resolution urged a full length portrait and marble bust of George Washington to be funded and placed as the Legislature deems fit. The Recorder’s report was postponed, and Trusty Harford to Sierra Leone dealt with damage en route. shipwreck rescue near Cork followed by repairs to the East Indiaman Silivan and Ripper-hulk at Plymouth.
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Sweden
Finland
House’of Representatives
New-York
Senate
George Washington
Law Lords
Harford
Bristol
Sierra Leone
Atlantic
Ireland
Trusty
Féa
Cork
Silivan East Indiaman
Pouncey
Plymouth
Hampagre
Soap inventor seeks manufacturing rights and endorsements
A fragmentary historical notice extols a soap product, its inventor, and patent rights. It claims long use and protection, praises qualities like gentleness and whitening, and promises a single bar lasting three months with daily use.
Ship News From Feb 26 Log of Sailed Vessels
Fragmented ship notices list vessels sailing from various ports including Liverpool Cadiz and Havana. Entries mention ships such as Eleator Kelly, Flora, and Rachel Du from routes to Dominica and Bliga with remarks on wind and sailing days.
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Fee
Iral Petaiw
Flora
Holmen
Madras
Theatrical Report From Evening Performance
An evening show features principal characters such as Mrs Lewis Mr Jo Stone Mr Farren and Mrs Eften with cast members including Mis Web Mis Eften avitia Oscar and Malvina. The performance includes Arion with Blue Beard and other listed players across a program featuring Sultan Connier Gaden and a mix of actors from names like Bundiller Fens Kellys Parsons and Bannister.
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Theatric
Wren Shits Davry
Ymca
Mertin
Bundiller
Cymon
MiKellys Dony
Parsons
Lingas Au ‘Bannister
Urgandan
Grouch
Sylvia Gles
Buttinay
Fragmentary Bride Notices From Derby and Surrey
Incomplete announcements describe marriages or betrothals: Bart of Herne-Hempttedy to Thomas Koy in London. Mills Frances Alexandery to an unspecified groom. Pole’s daughter to MiG Pole of Raubourn. Prodi to Me washes. Hilcox Carmast of Hlckneye. Mass Surrey to King's Same day Pershai Lombard-lrstt. various dates and places scattered across Derby, Haecy, and Surrey.
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Bart
Herne
Haecy, ME
Hlckneye
Wednefila
Fragmented OCR Notice from Berwick Area Remains
A garbled OCR entry with scattered names and places in Yorkshire and Berwickshire mentions deaths, relatives, and local notices. Readable fragments include Mrs Isabelle Se Biron Rigke hilwicks and Eyeing wae, plus references to Port and Pockington. The text is fragmented and contains unrelated lines about stock, bonds, and lottery tickets.
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Fredee
Berwick
Hariis
Waalfes
Montays Wight
Isabelle
Hilwicks
neae-Pockington
Yorkshire
Bargigh Newby
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