Shifting European Powers Voice New World Order
A long reflection on changing political systems, individuals like Leopold II and Louis XVI, and the evolving balance of power in Europe. It notes Britain’s potential to restrain France, forthcoming treaties, and possible peace congresses, with reports from Warsaw Vienna and Paris about ministries, press debates, and naval strength amid weather and disasters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leopold II
Louis XVI
George III
Arcadia
Julius Cae Far
Charles the Xiith
Poland
Europe
France
Great Britain
India
Tippoo
Netherlands
Principality of
Liege
Russia
Svear
Imperial troops seize Liege fort and streets erupt in upheaval
An 18th century combat update reports Imperial forces marching into Liege occupying squares near the Palace and Hotel de Ville while cannon are seized at fort Chartreuse. Te Deum resounds as a manifesto is issued to inhabitants and news arrives of Ismael fortress seizure by Russians in late December with heavy casualties among several generals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotel de Ville
Sessions House
Liege
Jz Chartreuse
France
Baron de Rheul
Trefoncier de Wafeige
Ukraine
Ismael
Pacha
Sultan Taftar
Jukowsky
Budberg
de Lacy
Meknob
Luon
Ribaupierre
Berborodki
Ireland Petition Move At Quarter Assembly For Police Repeal
In Limerick, a motion to petition Parliament to repeal the police establishment will be brought at the Quarter Assembly at Tholfel on Friday. Sheriffs are ordered to compile a list of convicts for transport to New South Wales. Oak bark scarcity threatens tanners as prices rise, prompting talks of export prohibitions by England through Parliament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
France
Flanders
Carlton House
Prince of Wales
Kempshot
Hampshire
Convics
Newgate
Meade
Old Bailey
M. de Bevron
Greenland Dock
Rotherhithe
New Road
Kent Street
Southwark
National Assembly
Holy See
Newmarket
Swaffham
Fens
Bridewell
Tholfel
Limerick
New South Wales
England
Alcock Beats Blakemore In Hathorne Boxing Match
A boxing match at Hathorne near Birmingham ended in Alcock defeating Blakemore as crowd pressure caused the ring to break and delays of two hours. A near-fatal cutler shop accident shattered a worker’s jaws during grinding. Francis Rawins, a 32 year old schoolmaster, died at Stratford near Uttoxeter. he stood five feet six and a half inches, weighed 34 stone, waist six feet four inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hathorne
Alcock
Blakemore
Rth Ir Ftant
Strmfr
Uttoxeter
Francis Rawins
Victory and Princess Royal Recommissioned in Portsmouth
Portsmuth January 21: The Victory and Princess Royal have both been re commissioned. Sailed his Majestys sloops Drake Scott also the Cockatrice cutter on a cruise. At the Quarter Sessions the Grand Jury found a bill of indictment against Captain Marcus Rainsford for giving a challenge to General Smith of the Marines. Captain Rainsford will move to transfer his trial to the Kings Bench. Arrived the Anna Bulmore for Havre de Grace. Sailed the Nancy Revans for London. Several ships from the Eastward appear in the Offing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victory
Princess Royal
Drake
Scott
Marcus Rainsford
General Smith
Marines
Rainsford
Portsmouth
King’s Bench
Anna
Bulmore
Havre, Dé Grace
Nancy
Revans
London
Falmouth January 21 Shipping Arrivals and Departures
The January 21 entry notes that the Expedition Packet Dash wood failed for Lisbon, the Portland Packet Rogers setting sail for New York, and the Queen Packet Deauvergne proceeding to Jamaica.
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Expedition
Dashwood
Lisbon
Portland
Rogers
New York
Queen
Deauvergne
Jamaica
Lottery Proposal Draws Broad Public Support
Nothing goes down with the Public in the Lottery line yet prompt payment appeals. HORNSBY and Co, proprietors, relish strong backing for a measure recently adopted. The correspondent notes swift engagement and expects a great influx of business as prize money is claimed instantly upon the advantageous chance being proclaimed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hornsby and Co
Drawing Begins Thirteen Days Earlier At Fortufie Scheme
The notice explains the drawing starts thirteen days sooner than usual in MARGRAY and Co. scheme. It urges early applications at No 137 Fleet Street as the sole place in the kingdom to dispute shares and avoid disappointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margray and Co
Fleet Street
Dover and Cork Mail Ships Reported With Loss at Dublin
In Dover the Elizabeth Lonestaff from Cork sails. at Cork the Cisia Collins from New York and the Fame Stevenson from Philadelphia depart. At Sterford the Therest Tolman from Boston and at Kinsale the William Kate from Oporto with damage join the Barclay Miller and Happy Return Ewings from Philadelphia. The Ann Mac Caity Porto Prcket Mad dox from Orerto hears of Oak Nime from Virginia. the Charlotte from St Abe is put into Dublin with damage and the captain drowned. The Charles from Bourdeaux Holyhead for Dublin and the Royal Charlotte Smales from Calais near the river. The Enterprise Bennet from Dartmouth sails. Vermain ships with Coote Baldwin Canton Brettel for Idia Eagle Jappie for New York Good Litent Coleman for South Seas. Wind N W Drar 23. Remzing ships as before. Ann and Elizabeth Mayte from Plymouth and Sally Humphries for Liverpool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover
Elizabeth
Lonestaff
Cork
Cisia
Collins
New York
Fame
Stevenson
Philadelphia
Sterford
Therest
Tolman
Boston
Kinsale
William
Kate
Oporto
Barclay
Miller
Happy
Ewings
Londonderry River
Married at Doddington Cambridgeshire in tempest wrecked procession
Married Tuesday last Thomas Gowler a 24 year old gardener to Miss Blage aged 58. Six maids planned to strew flowers for the couple from the church but a late tempestuous weather ruined the plan. Also Jeffery Foote of Dublin wed Miss Williams daughter of James Williams Esq one of the high sheriffs of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doddington
Cambridgeshire
Thomas Gowler
Miss Blage
Churchy
Eseantay Fennigi
Jeffery Foote
Fffex-Bridgey Dublin
Miss Williams
James Williams
That City
Obituary and Market Notices From London and Norfolk
Obituaries note the deaths of Robert Godby senior alderman of Huntingdon and distinguished woolstapler and land steward to the Earl of Sandwich. John William Onslow dies at Twickenham. Rev. John Wilson of Trinity College and Gaynesford and Catterick figures. Rev. Dickinson and Rev. John Burcham also named with Norfolk ties. Corn Exchange London cites corn and grain returns, and a stocks table lists Consols, annuities, and lottery ticket pricing. High water at London Bridge reported after 4 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Godby
Huntingdon
Earl of Sandwich
Twickenham
John William Onslow
Kendal
Westmoreland
John Wilson
Trinity College
Gaynesford
Durham
Catterick
Yorkshire
Witbech
Dickinson
Bexwell
Norfolk
Leverington Parton
Isle of Ely
John Burcham
Farfham
Cotterey
St. Simon’s
Norwich
Also Mentioned on This Page
Solomon
Mayer Verum
Nascitur Ordo
Warsaw
Bender
Grand Vizir
Potemkin
Bucharest
Marquis de Lucchesini
Silistria
Prince Potemkin
Baron d’Herbert
Vienna
Porte
Prince de Ligne
Br. Jacobi
Prusria
Czartomsky
Joseph Sierakowsky
Gallician Guards
Sussex
War Office
Royal George
Charles the Second
Hispaniola
Duke of
Lisce
Ireland
Dusin, Fan
Birmingham
Falmouth
Ship Ness
Corn Exchange
Consol
Navy, &c. Ann
London-Bridge
Maxaine
French
Dublin
Waterford
Duublin
L. A
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