Maritime News and Fleet Alerts From Various Ports
A late 18th century style dispatch reports rapid telegraphy aids Admiralty in London and Deal with swift fleet movements. Paris Vienna noting a royal marriage alliance, while Grantham politics and Lady Louisa Mans are mentioned. Ship news covers Grampus, privateers, and vessels seen near Scilly, with Portsmouth and Kinsale reports of wrecks and losses, plus a Deal weather note and March 3 update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toulon
Poulon
Berenice
Rae API
Deal
Londo
Admiralty Board
London
Paris
Vienna
Lovis XVI
Archduke Dwaries
Grantham
Louisa
Mans
Liverpool
vAfrica
Goree
Mary
Alina
Haddocks
Altona
St. Thomasts
Norway
Erizing
Crown
Stranack
Sasannah
Skelton
West Indies
Portsmouth
Greenland
Scilly
Chouans Occupy Large French Department and New Requisitions
The letters from Céulaixes describe Chouan activity across La afauche and Ceriffy forests near Calvados, with malcontents opposing the forced loan and requisitions. General Zedey orders disarmament, while the Directory tightens health exemptions and audits wealth-seeking partisans. Paris reports a mediation offer from the King of Prussia and rising prices as the Louis d’or falls to 6,700 livres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Céulaixes
la Afauche
Chanel
Ceriffy
Department of
Calvados
Zedey
Louis Wor
Paris
Prussia
Seine
Pa Pont
Pantheon
Traperfiere
Marne
Kobe
Pierre
Goth Inft
Jedas
Lherttndor-hasa
Bardodn’s
Louis XVI
Opera review notes uncommon agility and grace
The piece praises eb and Paincess, saying they showed uncommon agility and grace on stage. It critiques crowding and notes there was adequate room to display their talents, highlighting the performers’ fullness of ability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paincess
Walt
D.pz
Partsort
Hivirs
Dramatic Revival of Wycliffe’s Comedy of the Prataw Dealer
A Saturday theatre revival of Wycliffe’s celebrated Comedy of the Prataw Dealer impresses with scenery and performance. Mrs en’s Fidélia and other pieces are noted for excellence. performances by Bannistar, Jim, Kemssve, Svert, Donds, and the Parkers are highlighted. The piece includes one radical indelicate incident deemed removable to suit times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyclerly
Prataw
Firch
Fidélia
Heynes
Weffminster
BannisTar
Jim
Kemsve
Svert
Donds
the Parkers
Price and Bread Price Order in London Market
Master and Wardens of the Bakers Company met the Lord Mayor to fix bread price at 15d per quartern loaf for next week. In the Common Council a Memorial was agreed for Parliament opposing merchants plans on Wet Docks and asking Treasury support for City plans to improve the Port of London and negotiate mooring chains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bakers’ Company
Court of Common’ Council
Treasury
London
Council of Five Hundred Debates Affignats Credit Plan
In the February sessions the Council debated restoring affignats credit. Proposals included stripping public treasury heads of their shares and fixing a circulating sum, with penalties for nonacceptance. A project to enforce the loan and burn affignats led to a committee appointment for rapid report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lykanas
Lord
France
Lukazal
Committee of Finances
Four suspected forgers seized after counterfeit notes pass
Four individuals detained amid investigation into widespread note forgery. Police seized forged notes mainly Fives and Fifties, with passes traced to Cornhill and the Poultry. Detectives note slight letter and number variations. In other news, butter prices drop in Sheffield amid purchase curbs. a London family wedding is reported from St George's Bloomsbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Data House
Pentonville
Hornssy
Cornhill
Wennam
Sheffield
London
Cambridge
Jos
E =e Syxes
West
Ellas
County” of
York
Royal Society Annual Meeting Amid Royal Toney
An obliquely garbled account notes yesterday’s meeting in which the Prince, Duke, and noble guests attended a formal gathering. The text praises the Prince as head of the principal song and foresees continued esteem for the young royal line, hoping the event strengthens allegiance and favor toward the future ruler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rink
Uchia
Fragmented obituary and notices from a London area paper
A ragged page lists random names, births, and deaths with scattered addresses and honors. It includes mentions of the Dissentiry institution, various individuals such as John Bond Esq and John Albert Ironside, and a lament in Gaelic translation context, with dates and places like Clapton Portman Square and Fulham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esterday
Clapton
John. Withers
Springvale
Pen
Trelawney
Jamiaica
John Albert Ironside
William Ionide
Houghton-le-Spying
Durhami
Furmival’s Inn
Michael Baxter
Tamworth
Warwickthiry
Ehe Withers
Site-lane
Cannion-freet
Wentworth Ogle
Palvilley
Bade Enoch
Inverness- Thir
Ames M‘pheron
Camelford
Offian
Market News on Grain Prices and Supplies
A fragmentary market note reports mixed grain supply and price movements. Wheat and oats showed declines as imports and local samples arrived. barley and beans fluctuated with dull sales, while prices varied across types and regions, reflecting a tepid demand and ample stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Bearer
Poland
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Ship News
Permouth
Fess
Grampus
J. Williamski
Cork
Hettfomteays
Sunnday la
West India
J. Evitson
Westwart
Capé of Good Hope
Ianouth
St. Helen's
Prince of Wales
Herle
Atlas
Namur
Prince
Lien
Mars
Pompee
St. Fiorenzo
Golbonne
Monmouth
Susannah
Newton
Croleny
Stansvick
Gomi
Marche
Kinsale
John
Philadelphia
Blasquet Island
Dingle Bay
James. Basset
Germany
England
St. Abes
Roth -Inft
E. Blowshard
Fen
le Délpencasict
Bolton
Mt Duatte
Leadon Nj
Hue Byers
Jone
Lotacky
Oabys Tastee
Richard
Sli Karsand
Willan
Rhodes
Bernard
Créer
Walcot
Richmond
NewsiAi
Aed
Hance
Genoa A
Vist Canz
Fon Macrid
Bispa
Dublin
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