Frigate Engagement Near Havre Drives French Vessel Ashore
Admiralty reports from Sar Recuarn Staackan describe Hydra of 38 guns under Captain Sir F Lavoy, chasing a French frigate, corvette, and lugger bound to Ireland with flares for rebels. The frigate ran ashore at Havre, was set on fire by British crew, while the other two escaped under shore batteries amid witnessing crowds and military quiet. The episode underscores French misgivings about coping with British naval power.
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Admiralty
Staackan
Hydra
Reigate
F. Lavoney
Havrey
Ireland
Tenigth
Havre
Messenger brings news of Irish conflicts and a lord's death
Yesterday a royal messenger arrived with dispatches from Inexanp. Lord Epwaxrp Fitzcerarp died Tuesday at one o'clock from wounds sustained in a scuffle during arrest. Reports from Waterford describe rebel encampments on Mount Forth in Wexford with artillery and a strong horse force. Wexford city has burned partly after rebels seized it. Lord Buaney retook Wexford. prisoners taken. Cork and Meath militias suffer losses. Expected battle may decide Ireland's fate tomorrow.
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Majin
Inexanp
Epwaxrp Fitzcerarp
Irelanp
Waterford
Infergents
Forth
Wexford
Fawert
Dublin
Laughlinwn
Lord Buaney
Wexfords
Sehich
Johnston
Fawtet
Rostacz
Waverford
Ben
South Cork
Ireland
New York Papers May 3 Report French Negociations and Defences
The New York papers through May 3 discuss failed Franco-American negotiations, urging vigilance against French emissaries, and Parliament moves to bolster state defense. It notes envoys likely to depart Paris, Morris land schemes in Pennsylvania, and a broad contraband definition by Victor Hugues. It also mentions three French frigates near the Cape and Toussaint Louverture’s setback at Saint Marc.
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New York
Franse
Senate
Pinceney
Burt- Ledge
France
Paris
Tatteyrand
Pennsylvania
Morris
Domingo
Cape
Mail from Dublin and Royal Review at Wimbledon
A morning mail from Dublin reports Irish papers were stopped and promises made to prevent further omissions. The King reviewed the 2d Regiment of Life Guards at Wimbledon with royal attendance. Afterward the royal party dined with Lady Jang and Mr. Dugnas. A Waterford mail notes Froogs gathering nearby and reports loyal Catholic sentiment aligning with Bebutt’s Declaration published earlier.
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Dublin
Guards
War
Rawcare
Gothswearhy
Gwynn
Lady Jang
Dugnas
Wimbterom
Waterford
Rol
Bebutt
Privateer actions off Guadaloupe and Caribbean trade losses
Reports detail captures and burns of ships including the Fhre Albion, Volunteer Memo, and Betsey Miller, with the Caroline privateer taken by Phenix after a sharp chase. The Phenix also recaptured the Amelia from a French privateer. Henry was retaken alongside. Naval movements near Portsmouth and Deal, plus Halifa and New York mail packets, emphasize wartime disruption and convoy activity.
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Maria
Memel
Firth of Forth
Albion
Fowers
Liverpool
Martinico
St. Kitt’s
Guadaloupe
Drontheim
Belfast
Bergen
Britannia
Britannia, ——» From “Nova Scotia
St. Vincens
Ane
Betsey
Miller
London
Jamaica
Barbados
Rumors and Military Movements Reported in Turbulent Times
A highly current page notes unauthenticated rumors of Buorarartz's capture and Touron fleet losses. It reports on a Stock Exchange statement about loan payments, actions by the Council of Five Hundred, and a ban on American colors in French ports. It also mentions executions, a Dublin letter about Enniscorthy Rebels, a Catholic lieutenant, and a distressed Lady Epwarg Firacerato mourning a husband.
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Buorarartz
Touron
Newzono
Stock Exchange
M. Porte
Council of ‘Five Hundred
Brest
Orient
Rochefort
Dunkirk
Edward Crosbiz
Carlow
Riennap Crosbiz
Irealand
Dublin
Enniscorthy
Wexford
Moor
Rathangan
Mr. Moor
Mr. Moon
Epwarg Firacerato
Execution of John J Coigley at Maidstone
Detailed account of the execution of John J Coigley for high treason near Maidstone. The narrative covers his calm demeanor, religious acts, the crowd, the formal procession, the beheading, and final burial. It notes surrounding events in Dublin and London, including arrests, military measures, and public reactions to the day’s happenings.
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John James O’coigley
Pennenden Leath
Maidstone
Mr. Griffiths
Griffiths
Coigiey
Watson
O’coigley
London
Rochester
Canterbury
Hodges
Covent Garden Theatre Season Closes with Comedy and Roma
Covent Garden Theatre closes the season with the Comedy of He's Much to Blame and the Roma musical entertainment. Mr Lewis thanked the public on behalf of the Manager and performers for patronage. a debuting lady as Rosina drew praise as Colonel CampBeau, who died of his wounds at Ostend, was interred with military honours from the ramparts, as garrison members attended in procession.
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Covent Garden Theatre
Roma
Lewis
Rosina
Fred
Ostend
Rogers Weds Elizabeth Wellford in Tower Dock Union
Yesterday, Mr. Rogers of Swithin's lane married Mrs Elizabeth Wellford, second daughter of John Wellford of Tower Dock. The ceremony united two noted local families in a quiet register office style marriage.
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Swithin’s Lane
Eliza—beth Wellford
John Wellford
Tower Dock
Notable Obituaries and Market Prices From Bath to East Sheen
Obituaries note the deaths of James Weathers at East Sheen aged 64 after an assault, Mrs Caroline Compton in Homerton, Mrs Anna Maria Tyffen in Bath, and Herbert Sawyer of Wellington House Somerset, Admiral of the Blue Squadron. The piece also lists prices and stock figures including Omnium, Confol, Loyalty Loan, and Ex. Bills. Printing office: J Walter and J Walter Jr. at Printing House Square, Blackfriars.
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East Sheen
James
Naples
Caroline Compton
William Compton
Homerton
Anna Maria Tyffen
Bath
Herbert Sawyer
Wellington House
Somersetshire
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Nantz
His Majesty’s
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Every
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Amelia
Grant
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C. Hamiltron
Siikiine
Cor- Lis
London Packet
Fecam
Portsmouth
Adamant
Downs
Princess of Wales Indiaman
Buffalo
Bantry Bay
Dedalus
BEAL
Wind N.N. E
Druid
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Daft
Falmouth
His Majesty
Wm. Reserts
Halifax
America
England
Majesty
Thisbe
Vaupreur
Paincze Enwaro
United States
Caomas Bacon
Henry Fitzeerats
Lord Cambyn
Lord Enwara
Lord
Lady Campen
the Privy Council
Edinburgh
Scotland
Stranraer
Duke of Portiganp
Tottesham-court-road
Barham Downs
Chatham Yard
St. Abb’s Head
Carmenis
Southampton
Isle of Wight
2D Dragoons
Colchester
Mercer
Strutt
Maldon
Old Bailey
James Marrior
Baron Thompson
Carnally
Peter Long
Sans Culore
David Fitzgerald
Daniel Simpsin
Peter Innes
Hanway-street
Oxford-road
New South Wales
John Nolineux
Drury Lane
Mary Pearce
Drury-lane
Kilcarron
Bank Long
J. Walter
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