Royal Court Observances and Diplomatic Audiences
The article details a royal levee at St James's with audiences for the Turkish ambassador Ismael Ruyaun Erreant and other dignitaries, a Chapter of the Thistle, a cabinet council, and notes on appointments, travels to Kew, and a late loan payment. It also reports Irish election chatter, potential peace hasard, and a will dispute involving Mr Theliusson with implications for vast estates and succession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windsor Lodge
St. James’s
Duke of Cungende
Baron Kurzisten
Weymouth
Earl of Faucon
J. Warcut
Earl Cowper
Lord ‘Grenville
W. Cocksurne
Houston
Grenada
Mr. Dundas
Nucert
Virgin Islands
Admiral Nugent
Surrs
St. Domingo
Cornwallis 5
Earl of Morwington
Madras
Anstavruee
Bengal
Manners Sutton
Ismael Ruyaun
Order of the Thistle
Duke of Clanence
Duke of Roxsuren
Earl of Rosesery
Earl of
Gattoway
Eort Moreton
Earl of MansheLp
Kine
Prt
Duke of Portiam
Faris Cuarnam
Spence Age Cholmondeley
Lord Grenvitze
Wirthram
Kew
Pitt
Clancestor
Dunpas
Alderman Curtis
Southgate
City of
Dublin
Woure
Jot Berestorp
Alderman Sankey
House of Commons
Sir John
Charvius Braquigere
Italy
Theliusson
Iggo
Foonesi
Yorkshire
Pweviusson
Fhellusson
Risseft
Court of Chancery
Tour Lussow
Cafier
Plymouth Ship News July 24 Mutineers Trial Near End
Sailed La Suffisante sloop of war with 14 guns under Lieut Wittman guiding a convoy of merchantmen to the Bristol Channel. A French brig cartel with nearly 200 French prisoners aboard bound for France. Veteran of 64 guns under Captain Gregory also left port after a full refit. The trial of Saturns 14 mutineers, from a 74 gun ship, is expected to close tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
War
Wittman
Bristol Channel
France
Gregory
Telemachus recovers privateers near Cape La Hogue
Portsmou th July 25. The outward bound Fleets stay at St. Helens due to contrary winds. The Diana is named convoy to Newfoundland. Last night arrived his Majesty s cutter Telemachus commanded by Lieut Newton with a French lugger privateer of 4 guns and 29 men and 2 collier brigs captured and retaken near Cape La Hogue. The Telemachus chased another brig privateer of 16 guns but failed to overtake her. The Telemachus carries 17 guns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
St. Helen’s
Diana
Newfoundland
Telemachus
Lieut
Newton
Cape la Hogue
Chace
Court News and French Crisis Rumors at East India House
A court of directors at the East India House adjourned until Wednesday. Reports claim a French ministry change quelled by Barthlemy and Carnot, with Merlin and Ram in power, while fears of a renewed terror fade. Commentary notes the Directory seeks power without civil war, predicts possible Cadiz strategy, and cites naval movements and Jamaica fleet produce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke and Duches
York
Joan Russeau
Lisbon
East-India House
S. O
Barthlemy
Carnot
Barras
Renéel
Larreveillere Lepaux
Merlin
Ram
Lower Rhine
Hoche
Pichegru
Paris
Place de la Revolution
France
Roberipierre
Pierre
Robespierre
Marat
Danton
Cadiz
Lord St. Vincent
Europe
London
Nautilus
Gothenbourg
Norway
Jamaica
É.ace
Sweepstakes and Races at the New Course
Sporting Intelligence notes a July program with multiple sweepstakes for 2- and 3-year-olds, 4-mile Petworth Stakes, and heavy bets. Entries include Panton's Gnat, Egremont, Wrangler, and Lap, with forfeits and prizes up to 250 guineas. Races cover heats, last miles, and conditions for age and weight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panton
Dragon Ld. Egremont
B. c
Moore
Saltram
C. Bunbury
B.c. Wrangler
Diomed
Wyndham
G. Mutti
Villiers
W. Alton
Col. Grosvenor
Day
Howorth
Storey
Delme
Lord Egremont
Clermont
Egremont
C. H. Tanrade
Trumpatot
C. O
R. Lee
G. H. Lap
T. C. Bunbury
Henwoodt
B.c. Partner
Br. Ec
City Purse of 50 Guineas Race At Leith Won
In Edinburgh on Monday July 24 the purse over the Lands of Leith was won by Hestor the horse of Mr. Kincaid. Cannon and Will Smith followed as runners up with Why Not also in the field. The contest stems from Hestor having previously won two Sweepstakes and the result will be referred to the Jockey Club for decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edinburgh
Leith
Kincaid
B. H. Hestor
Sowerby
B. H. Cannon
Colonel Hamilton
Will Smith
Mr. Smith
Hestor
Jockey Club
Duel Foe Wounds Lieut Rowley Near Plymouth Lines
A duel last week between Capt Johnston of the 25th Foot and Lieut Rowley of the Zealand 64 guns left Rowley severely wounded with two ball wounds to the throat after four shots. He was tended in Dock, with extraction of the balls after three days and now improving. The dispute arose from a misunderstanding about a Lady of hautin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
Johnston
Lieut
Rowley
Zealand
de Jlaffagna
Miss Tyler
Wedmore
Somerset
Hanpsock
Gretna Green
His Majesty’s Guard
St. James’s
Marquis of Sauisbury
Mr. Mackin
William Tucker
Sefton
Keynsham
Bath
Bristol
John Saunders
Willoughby
Dorchester
Waterford
Canterbury July 2g crops rise as heat aids growth
Weather over the last fortnight improves hop plants with abundant bine growth and bloom though vermin linger. Reports from Farnham Worcester and Sussex describe good field conditions while Maidtone and Middle Kent show only fair progress. Overall hay yields are high and crop prospects for wheat barley oats and peas look strong though beans on heavy land are mostly lodged. Duty now at 1096001 and upwards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fartham
Worcester
Sussex
Maidtone
Middle Kent
Stormy night at Whitley Camp and horses flee blaze
A letter from Whitley Camp dated July 18, 1797 describes a severe thunderstorm. Horses in Sir James Suttie's troop stables were struck and many escaped across the countryside toward Newcastle, with 96 reaching the Saracen's Head Inn. Colonel Baird was struck in the tent while guards and others were knocked down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitley Camp
Glasgow
James Suttie
Colonel Hamilton
Berty
Newcastle
Saracen’s Head Inn
Scotland
Elias
Colonel Baird
Brent
Swindel
Public Office Barristers in Street Robbery Case at Larkhall Lane
Yesterday John Vickary George Folinfront and Fohin Lardy were brought for re examination after a raid on a post chaise near Vauxhall. Thos Tyrewhitt MP testified the assailants stopped the carriage, stole a watch cash and notes worth about 40l and identified Lardy as a possible culprit. George Augustus Pollen MP also testified he was robbed of a watch and 14 guineas and believed Lardy an involved party. The prisoners were committed for further examination when the post boys will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Vickary
George Folinfront
Fohin Lardy
Larkhall-lane
Vauxhall
Thos. Tyrewhitt, Esq
Wellbeck-street
Mr. Pollen
Hounslow Heath
Lardy
Vickary
Johnstone
Chancery and Exchequer Appointments in Kingdom
The Lord Chancelllor buys the Duke of Bopton's House at Southampton's Tow corner. The King's Household funds a quarter of a salary. James Montgomery is named Pres enter of the Signatures in the Court of Exchequer, Scotland, succeeding Robert Belches. Joan Buchan Writer to the Signet becomes Solicitor of the Exchequer in Montgomery's place. Frigates from France, Spain, and Holland halt construction in King's Dock-yards by Admiralty order. An Irish Volunteer column under Captain M Gommery travels from Windsor to Holyhead for Dublin. An innkeeper at Irwro Cornwall amuses neighbours with lavish preparations for Lord Manmessoury and his suite bound for Lisbon. The Botany Bay colony prosperity is noted, yet criticism of the Theatre licence there persists, urging moral discipline and exile options to curb vice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Chancettor
Duke of Bopton
Southamptons
James Montgomery
Holland
Admiralty
M*gommery
Windsor
Sunning-hill
Holy Head
Dublin
Irwro
Cornwall
Lord Manmessoury
Lisbon
Botany Bay
England
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Ship News
Sporting Intelligence
Brighton
Canterbury
Bow-Street
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