Assembly debates oath clash in Paris and Poland news
Reports from Paris of Montmorin informing the Assembly about absent civic oath takers and plots against decrees. Abbe Royex and Mirabeau figures clash over oath, clergy, and church influence. In Warsaw, the Diet reforms government forms and suseeding throne issues. Sweden plans a 28,000 man mobilization showing political aims diverging from war in Finland.
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M.de Montmorin
London
Charles ‘de Lameth
A. Perouin
M. P
Abbe Royex
National Assembly
Fey
M. Maury
Peronne
M. de Lameth
M. Mirebeau
Roger
M. de Mirabeau
Warsaw
Hamsure
Sweden
Finland
War alliances and politics swirl across Europe
A news summary notes alliances forming as the Turks and Russians engage, Poland may join Prussia and the Porte if war expands, and a Vienna December dispatch cites terms Russia might demand for peace, including no foreign mediation, Moldavia and Wallachia autonomy, Austrian oversight, and ceding Crimea. Rome reports the Porte’s agitation over National Assembly decrees, Avignon in flux, and French influence in Naples facing distrust.
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Republic of Poland
Europe
Prussia
Warsaw
Moldavia
Wallachia
Austria
Rusia
Crimea
Russia
Rome
Weather and shipping notes from London and Europe
Friday afternoon reports a rainy spell in Paris since October and unsettled weather affecting cattle. Chelmsford Quarter Sessions reappoint officials to seek a decisive Exchequer opinion on Lord Loughborough’s fine in Essex. A horse race at Newmarket may hinge on forty thousand pounds. Notable shipping incidents: the Caroline is bound for Gottenburgh repaired at Christiansund after shoreing on Bornholm. the Vofs and Gorman head to Norway for repairs. the Friendship is damaged on the Spurn. the Bridget of London, bound for Virginia, put into Plymouth after a violent gale damaged her and caused loss of ballast and sheathing.
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Flanders
Paris
England
Cambridgeshire
Lord Loughborough
Essex
Chelmsford
Court of Exchequer
Newmarket
Bakewell
Leicester
Liege
Caroline
Budelman
Liban
Gottenburgh
Christiansund
Bornholm
Vofs
London
Stettint
Ard
Gorman
Bourdeaux
Ditto
Norway
Friendship
Cottam
Koningsburgh
Liverpool
Bridget
James Morter
Ostend
Virginia
Plymouth
Russians and Turks Rival in Danube Campaign
The article reports Russian forces advancing on Ifaccia near the Danube as the Ottoman fleet collapses. Generals Gudowitch and Samoilow lead land sieges while Baron Ribas' flotilla blocks the Danube. Ismail fortress falls, signaling a pivotal turn in negotiations and regional power.
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Danube
Ifaczi
Ifaccia
Cou P
Tuleza
Hirfowa
Ibrailow
Galacz
Ismail
Gudowitch
Samoilow
Baron Ribas
Shick
Davies Beats Watson In Gloucestershire Boxing Bout
A long fight at Coal Harbour Gloucestershire saw Watson a Bristol pugilist lose to Davies after about three quarters of an hour. Watson started favored five to four but Davies gained strength and judgment shifting the odds to two to one against Watson before victory was awarded to Davies as Watson collapsed from exhaustion.
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Watson
Davies
Bristol
Coal Harbour
Gloucestershire
Wap
Wetson
Watforn
Indictment, thefts, and river windnews from Colchester and London
The Colchester trial found two Miss Mil wards guilty of petty larceny the only defence claimed amorous conduct. A high wind sank barges near Somerset House and Milford Lane. Gloucester reports horse thefts linked to smugglers trading horses to France and Holland. Bank dividends lead to a purse snatching near Old Jewry. A grim essay condemns child kidnapping and prostitution ties to Bow Street. Holland mail hints Ismael fortress surrender to Ruffians on St Catherine's day.
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Milford-lane
Gloucester
Daniel Cox
France
Holland
Flanders
Bow-street
Holland Mail
Ismael
Ridas
St. Catherine’s Day
Shipping disaster at Weymouth in heavy gale
In late evening a ship from Spain laden with cargo was driven ashore at Chase Bay Weymouth. The vessel and its cargo were lost with the crew escaping with great difficulty. The master praised nearby inhabitants for all assistance received.
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Weymouth
Charles ‘Thrompson
Mattes
Spain
Chase Bay
Nautilus Arrives After Long Winds and Rain
The entry notes the ship Nautilus arriving on January 13 with Kitcat and Alicant aboard. It mentions a long period of gales and rain, describing severe weather and hardship at sea.
Curious Foreign Wines Pledged at Lowest Prices in London
An ad by E. H. Wine-Merchant at Monument-yard promises genuine wines sold in legal quarts with full quantities, claiming savings to private families. It touts Hibbs orange shrubs for punch, urges remittance for country orders, and highlights LOTTERY prizes and payments at Hornsby and Co at Cornhill, with large capital prizes and dedicated prize allocations.
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E. H
Monument-yard
Londo
Hibbs
Hibes
Hornsby and Co
Cdaere
L.4co
S Mall
Cornhill
Ship News Arrivals and Marriages in January
Shipping news lists arrivals and departures at Dover Dartmouth Bourdeaux and other ports with ships from Jamaica Smyrna and Lisbon. Entrants include Venus Mary Britannia Thames George Nautilus Argo and more. Marriages noted include John Ives and Miss Cook and other unions. deaths include John Blaccett and Christopher Hobson.
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Januey
Dover
Venus
Enies
Jamaica
Alcyone
Fairfax
Smyrna
Ydartmouth
Mary
Martin
Bilboa
Grant
St. Sebastian’s
Naples
Guille
Barcelona
Dickey
Cape, Breton
Navigation
Winton
Oporto
Downs
Britannia
Fleming
Gibraltar
Thames
Hutchings
George
Walton
William
Haswell
Altea
Portmouth
Nautilus
Kitcat
Micant
Ramsgate
Hannah
Lawson
Malaga
Amage
Liverpool
Argo
West
Lisbon
Polly
Reed
Massachusett
Shepherdess
Brander
Marquis of Carmarthen
Mann
Grenada
S. W
Deat
Bard
Felming
Grraltars
Trelawny Planter
M‘donald
Maryg Sal
Honduras
John Blaccett
Wylam
Northumberland
Shirte Joe
Huntingdonshire
Christopher Hobson
Clifford’s Inn
Miss Moore
Mr. Mone
Laufiane
Switzerland
Joseph Gulflone
Court of Chancery
Thomas Dale
Broadcrect
Moreton Jeffries
Herefordshire
Samuel Westwond
Eiq
Stock Prices Report From Historic Market Notes
Prices of stocks listed include Rarxx Stock at 189 3-4ths, Inpta Stock at 196 3-half with ex dividend, South Sea Stock at 3 per Cent reduced and ex div, Confal Bo and Annuities with varying percentages and ex div, Navy and various annuities, and Lottery Tickets priced at 161.75 64. The listing mirrors a late 19th century market page with mixed abbreviations and fractional quotes.
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Inpta
South Sea
Ditto
Navy, &c. Ann
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Sonndy Wlc
Hyson
Kise Tyson
Vienna
Cardinal Benisa
Avignon
M. Catonne
Eipicen
Popfsvouth
Ship News
Halland
Dublin
Waterford
John Ives
Yarmouth
Miss Cook
Robert Cook
Aykham
Norfolk
Hebbert
Great Portland-street
Tinkler
Great Ruffel
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