Framing a Global War Vision From a 1793 Lottery Speech
A fragmentary transcription from a 1793 lottery discourse outlines strategic aims against England, Portugal, Spain, Holland, and Russia. It argues for naval offensives, overseas expeditions to Lisbon Brazil and Tippoo Sultan, and alliances with Italian states to disrupt British wealth while defending French independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Aristocrates
England
Appal
Kerfaint
Europe
Spain
Portugal
Holland
Asia
Lisbon
Brazils
Brazil
Englis East Indies
Cape of Good, Hope
Batavia
Ceylon
Gc. &c
America
Mexico
Italy
London
Themelves
Rusia
Ee Cee
Elf Yan
Zealand
Patriotic Party
Adaht
French Marine Corps faces exile as officers urged to return
The article portrays the French corps of marines as demoralized by emigration and disillusionment with the government. Proposals reportedly offered amnesty and property restoration to officers who return, but rejected as dishonorable compared to vows to resist the levelling regime and defend the throne. Fear of further discipline breakdown and rebuke of aristocratic officers under a shifting regime are noted, with references to Lafayette and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Executive Council
France
Neupbi
Agaier
de la Fayette
Self
Dillon
Montequien
Lucker
Vitlaul
Edinburgh High Court Tries Morton Anderson and Craig
The High Court of Justiciary in Edinburgh tried John Morton James Anderson and Malcolm Craig residents of Edinburgh on charges of going to Casileon with intent to reduce soldiers and drink seditious toasts. The jury returned a unanimous verdict of guilty with sentence delayed to Friday. One witness was jailed fourteen days for perjury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Morton
James Anderson
Malcolm Craig
Edinburgh
His Majesty’s Advocate
Fen
Taores Fercusson
Joan Burger
Trial Delay in Seditious Libel Case in Leith and Edinburgh
The court adjourned the trial of William Stewart and John Elder for sedition two months, delaying proceedings to the eleventh of February. Elder appeared at the bar while Stewart failed to attend, leading to outlawry and bail forfeiture for Stewart, as the Lord Advocate pledged pursuit of the accused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Stewart
Leith
John Elder
Edinburgh
His Majesty’s ‘Advocate
James Bell
Jinnian
Messrs
Stewart and Elder
Elder
Steward
Great Britain
Ireland
Dove of Whitehaven Lost in Gale with Loss of Life
In a heavy gale on Saturday morning last the Dove of Whitehaven ran aground on the North Ball amid hazy weather. Three crewmen and two soldiers aboard drowned. the captain and three other hands were saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitehaven
Thompson
Parliament Meats for National Business in January Session
January 10 reports expect an engaging parliamentary session to dispatch national business. Carts have been pressed into military use to transport baggage for regiments ordered to country environments. Widespread westerly winds have damaged shipping on the opposite coast of England, while local Cork and Dublin posts faced delays due to high seas and floods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Limeriel
Dublin Post
Disturbances Reported Around Cashel and Limerick
Fragmentary report describes a garrison march through Cashel and nearby areas. A regiment was sent to quell unrest as a group abducted a young lady near Limerick, no serious injuries reported, and suspects are now in Limerick jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cashel
Dub Iit
Limerick
Limérick
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Ornsey and Co
Pieenfed
Fasaratnys
Goralyll
Roy
Erif Lowe
Tha Eer Tals- Agthy t-Sth
Vadyt
Gece
Tool
ATA
Pathy
Aes Ce
Nauk
Tritt
Anivalat
Zear
Republic
Smatwe Pate
Uftia
Portuuis
Tiee
Aero
French Corps OF Marine
Tewa
Bury
Mounts
Scot
Argyle
Fercie
Haddington - Dig
Kiscarding
Buteys
Kanrofs
Ross Cops
Renfrey
Elgin Sarg
Orkney Ey Lialt A
Wedinburgh, Jay
High Court OF Justiciary
Dublin
Cork
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