Appointment as Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia and Jamaica deaths
Weig is appointed Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia in John Part's estate. In Jamaica Earl of Effingham dies at Government Penn near Spanish Town after long illness. Count de Serena minister of finance dies in Madrid. Promotions and bankruptcies listed for British officers and tradesmen with dates and surrender towns. Dividends and certificates announced. Lent preacher list included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weig
John “Wentworth, Bhai
Province of
Nova Scotia
John Part
Jamaica
Spanish Town
Earl of Effingham
Island
Madrid
Count de Serena
Finance Department
Office
M. de Gardoqui
War Office
Henry Roberts
Evan Macpherson
36Th Foot
George Horne
George Mackenzie
John Campbell Morrison
Francis G. de Montmollin
William Derenzy
Standen
Isle of Wight
John Roberts
Newport
Mark, Gregory
King’s Arms-yard
Dragon Inn
Royal family outings and political notes in London report
Yesterday the Princesses Augusta and Elizabeth toured Kew Palace then Buckingham House for dinner while Prince of Wessex met with the King at Burgham House. Parliament's Speaker met Mr Pitt at Downing Street. Sir Robert Murray Kettn sent dispatches to Whitehall. a special India House Directors meeting adjourned to today. A foreboding on turf leisure is noted as the Prince shuns the Hyde Park race. Lord Lavgugoroven plans pawn brokers regulation. a London inquiry questions an apprentice commitment fee to Bridewell and related charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal
Augusta
Elizabeth
Kew Palace
Buckingham’ House
Prince ‘of
Rosert Murray Kettn
Viena
India House
Hyde Park
Newmarket
Lavgugoroven
Bizz
Bridewell
London
Mrs Sippons Shines In Evening Performance Despite Indisposition
Yesterday evening drew strong applause for Mrs Sippons who remained graceful and attractive, matching her prior Isanztia run. Mrs Pour Looker portrayed Aricra superbly, displaying marked accuracy and stage presence, though her new dress drew attention that bordered on excess for courtly decorum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pour Looker
Aricra
Opera hush and noble bills in a London quarrel
A long reader note laments the Ortra Performers patronage by the Prince and nobles while criticizing Italian opera and the Haymarket. It mentions Parliament, a court sentence, riots, auctions, and a string of Society gossip from Brookes's club to late 18th century political uproar.
Memoire and War Talks Stir French Assembly in Paris
A Parisian report describes panic over a possible royal escape and embargo scares, noting guard increases, ship inspections, and a cautious stance by the Emperor. It praises a ministerial memo while criticizing Jacobins, and mentions Tailleyraud’s mission to Britain, with concerns over France’s dire finances and looming misery for the common people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
National Assembly
Foreign Department
Prabe
Jupiter
Germany
Rhine
M. de Tailleyraud
Autun
St. James’s
Briffors
Fauchets
Carras
National Assembly Debates and Resignations Amid Turmoil
The Assembly rejects a direct reference to the King, sending matters to Committees of Extraordinaries and Finances. A member resigns after three months absence. Guadet speaks on Caen affairs while de Rerts defends himself amid accusations of perverting the Constitution. Lefant reads dispatches on emigrants and Perpignan arrests. Narbonne notes the Tricoldor flag ready to lead French legions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Caritat
de. Lefant
Eaheir de Garville
Perpignan
Orleans
Narbonne
France and Monarchy Face Pac War Debate
Fragmented text shows a debate in which political figures discuss pacification versus war. References to France, treaties, and the Emperor hint at tensions over alliances and aggressive acts. A speaker urges displays of strength and swift action against traitors while warning of tyrannical governance.
Sale and privatization plan for Royal Estates in Poland
The document outlines a public auction of Demesnes or Royal Estates in Poland with allocations to privileged proprietors and heirs. It details rents, survivorship shares, and mortgage distributions, along with tax-based income rules, indemnities, and conditions for payment to claimants as the sale proceeds are collected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
Fale
Tréasury
Fragmented Debate Echoes Across Nations
The fragment cites multiple names and voices discussing defensive actions and enmity with neighbors. It notes praise for restraint while criticizing inflated rhetoric labeled as mere gasconade in French, suggesting tension but urging focus on self defense over aggression.
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Richard, Palmer
Theodon Boys
Essex
Guildhall
Jeslop
Clement’s Inn
Henry Cohen
Oxford
Lloyd
New Ftreet
Bishopsgate
John Underwood
Havant
Hants
Angel Inn
Midhart
Smith
Union-fleet
Southwark
Willan Porter
Baker
Green Dragon
Allen
Clement's Inn
Thomas Piews
Charing Cross
Naylor
Newport-street
Charles Johnfor
Manchester
Star Lang
James Edge
King’s Bench
Inner Temple
Jacob Ergas
Prescott-street
Goodman’s-felds
Mra Willeyy Basinghal
Eee
Charles Urquart
Trump-street
Cheapside
Huen-draper
Samuel Austin
Gracechurch-street
Heaton Norris
William Andrew
Fuftian
Royal Oak
John Thurston Deetle
Cannon-street
Uphel- Meter
Edward Richards
St. Martin's-le-Grand
William Anderson
Rush Lane
Gerrard Guillodh
Oxendon-street
Ter
Fares Stewart Mudie
Budgeé-row
Ohn Miles
Coleman-street
William Gaden
Ponle
Isaac Evening
Thomas Evening
Snowhill
William Grimsditch
Liverpool
James Douglas
Thomas Marshall
Birmingham
Frednesday
Drury. Lane Company
Haymarket
Brookes’s
Jortire
Court of King’s Bench
Viscount Galway
Westminister
Pontius Pilate
Brookes
Cafter
Hicu
Mmen
Pitt
Lazarre
Paris
Duke of Oxveans
Bobadil
de Coupe
Worms
Tec &c
Ee Ae M. Beguet
Yaald
Philippic
Natrowany
Craters
gAasinit
Roth
Eglish
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