Seditious publications and Irish reform debates discussed
The speech critiques republican ideas in Ireland, warns against breaking bonds with England, and links Catholic emancipation to broader constitutional battles. It notes naval actions by Colpoys and Bridport, Admiralty measures, and the House of Lords’ moves toward addressing the King and Lord Lieutenant, with parliamentary sessions on January 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United
Belfast
Great Britain
France
England
Geo. I
Westminter
Ireland
Lord Bridport
Colpoyson
Colpoys
Brest
Edward Petlew
Portugal
Lizard
Admiralty
Ferce
House of Commons Votes Thanks for Defence of Country
On January 13 the House unanimously passed thanks to the Army Militia and Yeomanry for loyalty and zeal defending the country against a late hostile invasion. An Address was voted to the Lord Lieutenant requesting a public thanksgiving day for providential deliverance from French invasion. Adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl of Clare
Ireland
London Adverse News on Irish Expedition Ships
Reports from Lord RAIPORT's fleet say no prize updates after Friday last while concern grows over the amazon frigate possibly wrecked. Paris Gazettes corroborate the Monday note that 13 ships of the line are accounted for in the Ireland expedition. Four ships of the line and four frigates seen by the Spitfire entered Brest on the 12th, finally reported there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Raipport
Ukant
Scilly
Paris
Ireland
Breston
Naval losses and ship movements reported in Brest dated dispatch
A string of ship incidents and captures is summarized with vessels marked as returning to Brest and others taken or foundered. Names include Le Tartu Poly, Scevola, Lorty, Avalante, La Ville de L Orient, La Allegre, and Surveillante, with references to Penmark rocks and Bantry Bay. The record notes several ships reported as taken or sunk and movements of patrols and convoys.
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AZUM
Penmark
DhesSuffrein
Funk
Impariente
Bantry Bay
Zla
Lorty
Avalante
la Ville de L’ Orient
L’ Allegre
Debate reports and naval news from Ireland and beyond
The issue centers on Mr. Pelham's defense of Administration in Ireland and Lords debate summaries. Reports detail Admiral Corneway Pooys rendezvous disrupted by winds, Brest fleet movements, and Captain Peters from Virginia noting La Fraternité. News covers a Berwick capture myth, Meyer incident, Republican Paris fashions, Bow Street robbery, and local magistrate proceedings.
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Oir
Grat
House of Commons of Ireland
Lizard
Ireland
Peters
Tope
Falmouth
Virginia
W. Hepoke
la Fraternité
Brest
Howie
West Indies
Berwick
Argyleshire
Sun
Meyer
Kilsing
Charles DE Lacroix
Hi IncTox
Coartes Delacroix
Lord Matmesoury
Paris
Russia
Archduke Duartes
German Empire
Mirabeau
Bow-street
Lord Borkincpow
Wimbledon Dominion
Ernir
Lutterett
Cumberland House
Pall Mall
County of Bedford
Wiirsreap
Duke of Beprorp
Berwick-street
Spitheat Jai Reports Heard Guns Near Ushant
Spithead reports describe signals heard at night during a gale near Ushant. A British fleet under Lord Bripport reported sighting no French ships despite the four heavy guns heard. Hind under Captain Bazeney and Melpomene under Sir C Hamilton reached the area from the Downs.
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A. Cruize
Aguilez
Cracraft
Lord Bauprort
Ushant
Aquilon
Brivgoxr
Hind
Bazeney
Lord ‘Bripport
Scifly
C.hamilton
Downs
Theatre review of Theodosius revival at this theatre
A dramatic critique lauds Lee's revival Theodosius or The Force of Love for its bold sentiment and moving moments. It praises Mrs Sipvons for Athenais and Kemare for energy and noble action, while noting Barrymore as Theodosius and Powert for strong Pulcheria performance.
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Lee
Theodosius
Athenais
Sipvons
Kemare
Barrymore
Parry’s audience with the Prince and political notes
Friday’s private three hour audience between Mr Parr and the Prince of Wates at Carlton House follows another visit that week. Parliament and ministers, including Mr Pitt, are noted, with Lady Exoctn’s attendance times at Carlton House given. The column also recounts disasters and crimes from the Thetis wreck to robberies and accidents across Ireland and England.
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Parr
Prince of Wates
Carlton House
Pitt
Bath
Exoctn
Carlton- Howe
Thetis
Whitby
Sunderland
Ireine
Mr. Jarvis
Harmondworth
Clerkenwell-prison
Burrer
Indian Board
Miss Macartney
Sandymount
Dublin
Joan Macartney
Mills Macartney
Nicuotras Tourtze
Offham
Sussex
Puss
Perjury Case in King's Bench Adjourns Bail Motion
January court session reports minimal action in the Hilly Term. Prisoner Pheno v Crossley faces perjury indictment with a bail motion considered. A Jew and a German attempted to justify but were rejected as insufficient. Prisoner remanded to Newgate. Prosecution counsel Mr Russes granted extra time to answer interrogatories until the indictment for perjury is disposed of.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pheno
King versus Roberts and Mr Erskine in political disorder
Fragmentary note references a legal matter involving Capt Roberts and attempts to discourage his men from attending Mr Thelwall’s political lecture. It mentions a criminal information and a ruling to enlarge a rule granted, with unclear context about disturbance to Thelwall during a lecture. Entities include King, Roberts, Erskine, Thelwall, and political activity.
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Roberts
Erskine
Capt. Roberts
Thelwall
Court of King S bench exposes oath fraud conspiracy
In a Surrey case, Gale Edwards and an unnamed co-conspirator were found guilty of impersonating a Justice and clerks to issue pretend oath certificates under Articles of War. The court sentenced them to 18 months hard labor in Surrey House of Correction. The ruling warned against abuses in enlistment and bounty protection, stressing the need for legitimate certification and timely justice. Ten new Attornies were admitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court OF King*s-Bench
Jal
Arrogsexy-Gimpan
Panes Gale
Edward Eds
Ashuurst
Gale
Surrey
Edwards
John Robinson
House of Correction
St. George’s Fields
King
Lord Falkland
John King
Mincay
Phillips
Champion
Lord Kenyon
Ubiquarian Ambulatory Club and Continental Travel Banter
A satirical note on clubs in St James's Street and a transalpine travelers theme. It mocks modern travel for returning home to idle life and describes the ambulatory Ubiquarians club meeting at chop-houses across London parishes. A Viscount starts the club with a half crown dinner, and snide lines about travelers, Irish invasion jokes, and a winded joke about a Pat.
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St. James’s Street
Ubiquarians
Rome
Vienna
Pat
Arragh Beafy
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el Ev
Atriote
Hortyne
Conttituth
Leskajyan
le Pegasié
Caffard
Nestor
Pluton
Suip Cus
la Ville de
Lorient
Drury Lane
King's’ Bench
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