State of Foreign and Domestic Politics in Europe
The article reviews recent military and political news across Europe. It notes limited public events last week, clarifies exaggerated reports about Prussian and Dutch actions, describes Dutch and Austrian retaking of Furnes, and discusses implications for sieges and campaigns in Valen ciennes and Mayence. It also covers Spain vs France, Corsican resistance led by Paoli, and the impact of the British Mediterranean Fleet on southern Europe. The piece contemplates Corfu’s allegiance and potential coordinated action with Britain, Spain, and Sardinia, highlighting strategic pressures on France.
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Furnes
Guiet
Ostend
Valenciennes
Mayence
France
Europe
Dumourier
Mayerce
Spain
Corsica
Paoli
Mediterranean
Max i
Great Britain
Sardinia
Prices and royal embarkation news from Windsor to Blackwall
A London Postscript describes stock prices at one o clock and a royal journey from Windsor to Buckingham House for breakfast before attending the embarkation of ten cavalry troops for foreign service. Units from the Royal Dragoons Inniskilling Dragoons Royal Horse depart from Perry's Yard Blackwall and Greenland Dock Deptford aboard transports.
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Buckingham House
Perry’s Yard
Blackwall
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Hassarp
6Th
Inniskilling Dragoons
Lord Heararigip
St. Peters
Lisbon
Ga Coigze
Bayonne
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Pitt
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Lausrer
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Theig
Ehég
Criberti Bauer
Convention debates exchange of prisoners during uprising
The National Convention discusses trading prisoners for four deputies, while accusations against ministers spark moves to remove them. Marat accuses rivals of corruption and a Paris council claims permanent authority amid threats of violence. Combined armies push siege, with Dutch and Prussian troops reinforced near the city.
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Herbert
Pelepte
Jacobin Sittings Echo Oath Debate Amid Murmurs
In the Jacobin meeting of the 24th Kellerman appeared to murmurs and applause. He pledged to die for the Republic, provoking violent hisses. Some Members cited Dameurier’s earlier oath. The session decreed no Jacobin should be obliged to take an oath, deeming an honourable man’s word sufficient.
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Kellerman
Republic
Dameurier
French Attack at Furnes Reported in Ostend Letter
An undated Ostend letter dated June 5 describes a French assault on Furnes forcing Dutch troops to retreat to Ostend. The French reportedly plundered and destroyed, while Dutch forces returned with 1290 infantry and 40 Imperial Dragoons. Royal has ship Savage fired a salute as troops gathered, and a Paris Monitor report laments a Republican defeat near Rochfort and Rochelle with only 8000 survivors. Loyalist emigrants praise English hospitality despite casualties.
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Savage
Paris
Monitor
National Assembly
Assembly
Gaffon
Rochfort
Rochelle
Valenciennes Bombardment Hinted As Birthday Salute
The letter notes continued activity around Valenciennes with reports of a planned broadside from cannon rounds. British forces allegedly expect a general salute this day in honor of Krno's birthplace, signaling intensified bombardment amid ambiguous timing.
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Valencieaser
Valenciennes
Byneah
Krno
Irish House of Commons June 1 to 5 debate on loans and militia
The Irish House of Commons debates public credit and military funding. The Chancellor proposes a 250 000 loan, with 160 000 for militia pay and 30 000 monthly pay while embodied, plus a possible total of about 300 000. Grattan and others urge fiscal restraint while Bills to exclude revenue officers from voting and regulate coal prices in Cork proceed. The session moves toward committees on a militia ballot and related expenses.
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Monnday
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Conolly
Exchequer
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Grattan
Cork
George Pofonby
W. B. Pofonby
Hobart
Hudart
Britain
Ireland
Pudd
Naval movements and a Dartford ambush report
The period updates detail ships moving between Cadiz, Plymouth, and the West Indies. The Inconstant frigate recaptures retaken prizes, while the Druid captures a French brig Dauphin near Ushant and the Porcupine sails with convoy. A Dartford post-chaise ambush injures Colonel Dundas. robbers take valuables, and the edition advertises Spilsbury's anti-scurvy medical treatise.
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Courier
West Indies
Aurora
Kitchingman
Cork
Joseph
Cayenne
Spithead
Downs
Bombay
China
Dublin
Smith
Walpole
Churchill
Lord M‘cartney
Haye
Edwar Hughes
Anderson
Thetis
Nutt
Middlesex Rogers
Rockingham
Blanchard
Airly Castle
Stewart
Nottingham
Barfoot
Duke of Montrose
Dorin
Bengal
Boyne
Married at Kensington Monckton Hale Junior to Miss Gale
Marriage note records the June ceremony at Kensington with Monckton Hale Hale jun. marrying Miss Gale daughter of the late Joh Gale of Whitehaven. Short oblique obituary fragments mention a Monday death of Janice Fenn Esq and references to court and colonial connections in India.
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Monckton
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