British action over Egyptian treaty risks and naval orders
Debates over a British order to Admiral Keith during Kleber’s Turkish treaty efforts, the legality of backing or opposing the Franco Turkish accord, and the impact on Ottoman Egypt. Ministers defended prudence, emphasized lack of authority for negotiations, and praised Sir Sidney Smith’s intentions while acknowledging policy constraints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
France
Ottoman Porte
Sayot
Lord Keith
Mediterranean
Sidney Smith
Great Britain
Makinig
Robson
Nicholl
Lord Cornwallis
Europe
I Filberforce
Dindes
Yorke
Keith
Kleber
Hobhone
Pittards Be
Luronet
Farkith
Lord Flynn
Porte
Alf
S. Smith
Mr. Pitt
Paris Era News Details Place de Revolution Rename
Paris papers from a later date arrive with no major military intelligence. The Chief Consul decrees the Place de la Revolution be renamed Place de Concorde. A monument will stand at the center, adorned with allegorical figures of the four rivers, including Lethe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
Austria
Lethe
Anglo Dutch Siege at Goree and Capture of Ruby
The Goree garrison surrenders after Admiral Hamilton’s force lands marines and demands capitulation. Sir Charles Hamilton reports the capture of Goree after a quick engagement, freeing a French brigantine and rice cargo. A French commander responds with terms to surrender by noon the next day. Copies include letters from Hamilton and Captain Newman detailing privateer sightings and captured vessel L’Aiguillette. Also listed are bankrupt notices from various tradespeople.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiralty Office
Charles Hariton
Magesly
Melpomene
Ecvan Nepean
Gorce
Logis
Admiralty
Goree
Ruby
Port Praya
Tidy
Mac Cloverty
Pofseion
Davis
Fortis
Palmer
Heving
Land of Gorce
Gorge
Lidy
Janes Newman
Arrival of dispatches and society notices from London
Report on a mail from Jamaica arrives at Falmouth aboard Penelope packet. Morning paper notes a French envoy from Lambourgh with peach propositions, later corrected to General Pyenzenu with Danube dispatches. Social events include Frere's dinner in Spring Gardens and a Grosvenor Street marriage, with mentions of Pitt’s Holwood visit and shifting loyalties among Republicans and Cromwellians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scort
Andromede
Inman
Admiralty
Holland
Jamaicie
Falmouthasy
Penelope
PenryGue
Lamburgh
Pyenzenu
Cryntow
Danube
PicnEecru
Laly
Lord Kerrn
Frere
DuNpas
Jane Dewpas
Huskisson
Cannine
Scorr
Durem
Pitt
Holwood
Loeren Bonapantse
First
Consur
Cromwest
England
Paris
Klebel
Egypt
France
Motives Behind Bonaparte’s Return From Italy Questioned
The article debates why Bonaparte left the Army of Italy for Paris before baronial replies arrived. It suggests he sought peace and feared unrest in Paris, weighing whether a delayed return would better announce a peace term and secure the Republic’s blessings, citing references to factions and a Decade journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonaparte
Italy
Paris
Sperry
Baris
Phillyovei
Armed ships and convoy actions near Portsmouth in July
In Plymouth and Portsmouth July reports describe ships including the Superb man of war and the Earl Be convoy movements. The Goth Regiment of Foot boards transports waiting to sail while frigates and sloops depart Portmouth bound for Deal and other destinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon
Chipoliy
J Wind
Arzivea
CIA
Fortitude
Groves
Yua
Pipver
Atalante
Brufe
Vincent's
Perplichore
Portmouth
Rufina
Red Sheerness
Goth Regiment of Foot
Plymouth
Cad Childers Stoop Pone
Cruize
Earl Be. Viswent
Ford Son
Deal
New Seal Plan and Ireland Union Echoes in Royal News
A discussion of a proposed Great Seal reflecting the Union with Ireland appears, noting changes like a crowned emblem and omitted features. The piece also covers prize questions at Copenhagen, ship cargo totals, a betting curiosity about a horse race, a fatal attack in Staffordshire, a murder near Liverpool, and local crime arrests with thefts exposed in the city trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
England
Azig
Royal Society
Copenhagen
America
London i
Wells
India
Thurslay
Lus Smith
Punstall
Ae Staffordhire
Peter Warnngiair
Liverpool
Warswiligun
Marriages and Births Noted in Local Notices
Fragmented entries report marriages in multiple families including Liverhool and Brookhank, Carlisle of Soe mie ve Mi mons of Bricwell Hate, and Carter of Castle Miss Elizabeth-Francia. A 22 month old child, Anthony, son of a family from Demerary, is listed among recent arrivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Therothula
Wellin
Liverhool
Mr& Brookhank
Tuestay
A Carlisle
Mons
Bricwell Hate
Bucks
Gythe Sthinfagg
Stowve-direet
Elizabeth-Francia
George Cart
Fourness
Rippon’ Park
Oxtort
Reidgy
Oakhanger Hall
Also Mentioned on This Page
Evening Mail
Postscript
London
London Gazette
Hamilton
French Republic
Geree
Guillemin
Gore
Charles Hamilton
Spithead
Bourdeaux
Guadaloupe
Sig &E. C
Pool
Tokenhouse Yard
Lincoln
Jamison
Portsea
Southampton
Watchmsaker
Newa
Portsmouth
Ath Nedson
Ian
Frida
York Hives
Robert Goeder
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