London Stocks and Naval Dispatches Report
Evening Mail reports London prices for one and three percent consols and Quittances, noting Capt. Brown arrives with dispatches from Earl St Vincent about the Touton fleet’s collapse. Rear-Admiral Neuson sails from Gibraltar with ten sail of the line and frigates to the Mediterranean. Touton Freer sails towards Malaga. a meeting of fleets seems likely as Nelson’s squadron faces a loaded French fleet.
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Brown
Earl St. Vincent
Touton
Neuson
Gibraltar
Mediterranean
Touton Freer
Malaga
Nelson
Insurgents Still Force in Wicklow and Wexford Countys
Mails arrive from Duffin and Waterford with dispatches from the Lord Lieutenant dated the 2d instant. Despite miltary and yeomanry efforts insurgents remain strong in Wicklow and Wexford, committing cruel acts against Protestant families. Rebels hold Wexford town after defeating a Meath regiment detachment. Large forces advance from Wicklow, Carlow and nearby counties to force surrender. Tranquility near the capital improving. arrests made of notable locals suspected in rebellion. Arms are being surrendered and peasants taking oaths of allegiance. General Laxe issues notice: Navy Army Militia or Yeomanry uniforms will be treated as spies.
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Duffin
Waterford
Sylvester
Iretown
Wicklow
Wexford
Meath
Carlow
Dublin
Kildare
Laxe
Navy
Army
Yeomanry
Henry Firgecracy
England
Epw. Crossie, Bart
Thale
Williamstown
Blackrock
Newtown
Dunleary
Monkistown
Davin Laroucne
Fennel
Portobello
Old Bridge
Rathfarnham
Raymond
St. Sepulchre’s
Marurine
Backlane
Lieut
Cinch
Rathcool
Kilcock
Ballytore
Dennis
Gth Dragoons
North Cork
Fosafron
Kilcullen-bridge
Durr
Derry
Blacksmore-hill
James
Limerick
Gri Fard
Blackmore
Blackmore Hill
Enwarp Crospie
European Powers and Fleet Movements in Paris and Ostenpey
Yesterday the Hamburgh Mail notes delays in a French note response as Prussia and Austria refuse French terms. A large Russian fleet is reported to be available to the government. Paris papers through the 22d cite Dutch accounts of Ostenpey expedition losses: 7 generals, 5 field officers, 16 captains, 29 lieutenants, 91 NCOs, 1,106 soldiers, 1 captain of the navy, 150 seamen sent home, with prisoners treated better than before.
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Prussia
Austria
Firmic
Paris
Dutch Directory
Ostenp
Paris Papers Show Silence on American Documents
Regular Paris Papers through the 31st reveal no discussion of American plenipotentiaries’ statements or French government corruption claims. They note a French desire to exclude ships under American colors from Brest and other ports, and report a Lisbon mail arrival by the King George packet. Royal events mark Prince Ernest’s 27th birthday and a review by the Life Guards at Windsor.
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Paris
Toulon
France
Redaeur
United States
America
Brest
l’Orient
Rochefort
Dunkirkee
Lisbon
Falmouth
George Patkiet
Ernest
Buckingham House
Life Guards
Earl of Harris
Prince’of Wales
Duke of York
Prince of Orance
WM. Fawcerr
Dunpas
Gwrn
Gorpsworthy
Lordy Prysakr
Private Correspondence From Petersburgh on Armament Destinations
The letter notes armament fitting out partly for North Seas trade protection while most vessels remain at England's disposal. It mentions The Emerator offering asylum in his dominions for Pore if Rome cannot provide one, and says funds are arranged for Mr Litta, Papal Nuncio, who fled during the French invasion of Rome.
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Petersburgh
North Seas
England
Litta
Rome
English fleet bombards Ostend amid Flemish conflict
On May 18 Ostend faced bombardment by 40 English ships under Dutch colors. English landed 15 or 1600 men, blew the Slyken sluices, caused destruction, and began a 36 pounder battery. Garrison reinforcements arrived from Dunkirk, many were left behind by low water and wind, while authorities hurried inland with tax records and funds.
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Lifle
Rotterdam
Zealand
Dunkirk
Letters From The Court Of Stutgard And Vienna News
Yesterday letters from the Court of Stutgard report Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Wirtempere in perfect health and Mr Pitt improving, with hopes of recovery without Bath. Two O Connors are safely lodged in a Dublin prison. a messenger returned to town. London Club notes include cautious political talk, disallowances for some London Corresponding Society members, and the standing toast The Majesty of the People. Frankfort reports Count Cobenzel soon leaving Rastadt to meet Neufchateau in Selz to settle Vienna disturbances. A French Constitution article limits ex-directors staying away two years, hindering Francois’s Rastadt visit. Buonaparte’s troops reviewed, promises six acres per soldier, calls to rally republicans. expedition troops embark. French papers say some palaces set up to fail in Paris. guard indignation at Thermiann’s director appointment. Rafael’s note cites Prussia rejecting French demands. an extraordinary courier sent to Pagis.
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Stutgard
Duchess of
Wirtempere
Pitt
Bath
Mr. Erskine
Francis Burpett
London Corresponding Society
Frankfort
Cobenzel
Rastadt
Seltz
François de Neufchateau
Vienna
Frangois
du Bas Rhin
Zéalem
Buonaparte
Genoa
Italy
Thermiann
Rafael
Pagis
Insurrectionary Arrests and Executions Reported in Ireland
From Dublin to Carlow and Kilcock insurgents are described as defeated by military action. Executions and hangings follow trials for aiding rebels, with reports of large troop movements, captured arms, and towns burned or evacuated. Widespread oaths of allegiance and arrests accompany the turmoil.
Ship News Falmouth June 3 Arrival and Captures
In Falmouth on June 3 a French privateer of ten guns and 60 men was captured by the Cleopatra frigate. She had taken three American vessels and an English schooner. Portsmouth dated June 1 notes the Cameloon loop sailed with a convoy for the Downs. The Nentunus Jansen arrived from Barcelona with wine for the port. Deal dated June 5 reports wind S.E. forgy. Remains as per laf.
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Falmouth
Portsmouth
Cameloon Loop
Downs
Jansen
Barcelona
S. E
Remiais
Laff
Executions at the Old Bailey for Bank of England forgery
This morning at eight, Adamson Elkinson and Reeves were executed at the Debtors Door in the Old Bailey. Adamson and Elkinson were condemned for Bank of England forgery while Reeves faced a script receipts forgery. Wilkinson and Reeves showed respect and fortitude. Adamson required support, said to be from arsenic taken in his cell.
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Adamson
Elkinson
Reeves
Old Bailey
Bank of England
Wilkinson
Obituary Notice of Mrs Hili leridon and Bank Stock Prices
Died last Saturday fe’nnight at Woodford in Essex Mrs Hili leridon relict of Edward Hilleridon Esq of Seward stone County, lamented by all who knew her. Also includes scattered bank stock prices and financial quotes such as Red 47 32 2 4 per cent Confidence 66 3 61 Ex, Loyalty Loan 74.3 74, Bank Kong An. 33 18-16ths, Omnium 1.2 prem y Imp 3 p cent Ann 45 447, Imp An 26 yrs g 13-16ths, Exch Bills par Conf for the Op agent.
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Woodford
Hilileridon
Cenc
Bank Kong
Spocks
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