Mail robbery near Cambridge and Bournebridge
General Post Office reports a post-boy on the Cambridge to Bournebridge route was stopped by a Carter's frocked man on foot between Lawton and Bournebridge. The robber forced the boy from the mail cart, blindfolded him, and drove off with the cart and letters. A reward of 200 pounds is offered for the apprehension and conviction of the offender, with possible extra rewards and a royal pardon for informers.
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Cambridge
Bournbridge
Ely
London
aAfin
Lawton
Barbary preparations and plague reach Archipelago notes
News from Gibraltar reports warlike preparations on the Barbary coast have cooled and a Moorish expedition against Oran appears abandoned for now. A Smyrna arrival notes plague spreading through Turkish provinces and islands in the Archipelago with thousands perishing. Ulysses and Resistance sail to Quebec to relieve September troops. Prince Edward joins the regiment. General Boyd reportedly plans a battery near the rock, while current works suffice if not surpassed, as the garrison remains healthy and provisions fair.
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Oran
Algiers
Smyrna
Mediterranean
Ulysses
7Th Regiment of Foot
Quebec
Prince Edward
Robert Boyd
Diplomatic hopes for peace amid Austrian Porte truce
The letter notes the truce ending and a one month extension to June for negotiations at Czistove. It reports resumed talks, Emperor’s wish for peace, and instructions based on status quo. It mentions Reichenbach issues resolved and uncertain October war end, plus Russian fleet preparations to threaten the Mediterranean and Archipelago. It also discusses opinions on Poland’s revolution and its potential pacifying effect.
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House of Austria
Porte
Ligin
Czistove
Reichenbach
Rua
Ocober
Lewlore Connie
Mediterranean
Italy
Poland
Russia
Austria
Berlin
Petersburgh Embassy Audience Deferred Over Empress Illness
Envoy M dé Higerer from the States General was to meet the Empress on the 8th but the audience was deferred due to her indisposition. The court desires peace on honorable terms but wary of war. meanwhile European commerce languishes as a Baltic wind alliance blocks Cronstadt arrivals for eight days.
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M. Dé Higerer
States General
Russia
N. W
Cronstadt
Baltic
English Merchants at Petersburgh Seek Protection
English merchants at Petersburgh express unease lacking assurances of imperial protection in case of rupture, while Fleet and Flotilla commanders remain at their residence, amid reports from London.
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Petersburgh
London
May 3 The Empress Sets Out for Czarsto-Zelo
The Empress, recovered from an indisposition, travels to her former residence at Czarsto-Zelo for the Dutch Minister to meet her first audience. Admiral Krue now commands the Cronstadt squadron while Admiral Tschitlchagef leads Revel. Both squadrons total 34 ships of the line, many first rates, with Sunarew inspecting fortifications and Finnish ports as Swedish officers are seen reconnoitering the province.
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Czarsto-Zelo
Admiral Krue
Cronstadt
Tschitlchagef
Revel
Sunarew
Finland
King to Sail From Stockholm Delayed by Winds
May 20 Stockholm reports his Majesty's plan to embark tomorrow for Aix la Chapelle, weathered by contrary winds. He intends to return by late July. In his absence, Senate leaders and officials oversee public affairs. Foreign secretary de Silfvertparre and other aides accompany him.
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Aix la Chapele
Count Watchmeister
Count Bode
M. Cronstadt
Maron Ruuth
Baron d Armfelt
Zoge de Manteuftel
Frans
Stace
M. de Silfvertparre
Revolution Confirmed in ARSAH Diet Reforms Approved
The ARSAH legislature has firmed established its new regulations and a decree of the revolutionary changes was read. Count de Gorift’s appeal praising the revolution was noted, NM. Skorskowski criticized it while Deputies for foreign affairs defended the Constitution and King. Members were named for the foreign affairs Council and the Committal Tribunals approved as the revolution’s great work concludes.
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Count de Gorift
Prussia
Skorskowski
Prusia
Council of
France Assembly Decrees Pensions For Wounded Families
The France Assembly decrees pensions for citizens wounded in battle or dead, and for families of those who fell at Nancy Paris or the siege of Brest. It also orders reform of the fleet and a penal code to end unrest in Avignon, with public executions and token sanctions to deter crime.
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Paris
Ted
Nancy
Bouille
Brest
Corps
Maine
M. Tescente Defmaisons
Mulotet
Avignon
House of Correction
Fermi
Acquittal Demands After Punishment Amid Public Display
A historical dispatch notes that condemned individuals may seek acquittal after serving their term, with renewal possible every two years if refused. It also mentions a pamphlet attacking M de Orleans, and reports a failed Avignon army assault on Carpentras where defense with grapeshot and mortars repelled besiegers, leaving casualties.
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Pagis
M. d’Orleans
de Choiseul
Elysian Fields
M. de Montmorin
Avignon
Carpentras
Decrees On Religion And Punishment In The Assembly
The National Assembly read an address from Havre merchants approving decrees about Latinate matters. After applause, calls to publish signatories failed as none existed. Debates covered Penal Laws condemning treason and armed insurrection, with death as the punishment for crimes against the state and for active enemies of France.
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Havre
M. de Mortonville
P.s de Calais
If de Grand
Old Bailey Three Robbers in a London Enfield Highway Raid
Three youths Bates Meckanway and Gillicky stood trial before Mr Aeron Perryn for robbing Rosgat Avair Esq in Enfield. The party rode in Mrs Bristows coach when attacked by pistols late at night. A ruse by Avair and lawman led to catching the culprits near Tottenham High Cross after a staged ride to London.
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Bates
Meckanway
Gillicky
Aeron Perryn
Rosgat
Chaife
London Hoy
Enfield
Tottenham High Cross
London Foy
London
Saints n-Hiull
Robbery on a Stage Coach Near Stamford Hill
A turnpike gate incident reveals a group plotting a coach robbery. Constable signals, pursues, and captures three men plus a groom after a gate stoppage. Property stolen from Mr Avaig and five ladies identified. jury convicts all, citing youth and lack of personal violence as mitigating factors.
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Stamford Hill
Avaig
Bates
Merc
Burglary case and multiple theft convictions reported
Friday proceedings include Moses Hyams acquitted on the capital charge of burglariously breaking into a dwelling to steal hair, with a hair theft conviction. Catharine Bryant convicted for stealing ribbon. John Stevenson felon convicted for stealing clothing. Thomas Evans for lead theft. Borlace and Edwards mixed verdicts on excise officer assault. Underwood and Wood convicted for highway robbery. Beardson and Locklin convicted for felonious timber sealing. Four felonies and seven acquittals overall.
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Moses Hyams
James Brook
Thomas Ker
Catharine Bryant
Joseph Winthell
John Stevenson
Thomas Thomas
Thomas Evans
Thomas George
Anthony Borlace
John Edwards
Bradley
John Felton
Thomas Underwood
Joseph Wood
Wiliam Beedle
Andrew Beardson
James M.locklin
Thomas Winkworth
Porter Killed in Dock Collision at George's Dock
A porter loading carts at George's Dock died instantly after a cart backed into him, crushing the chest. The assailant was secured. Bristol June 4. Fire at Park mill farm near Thornbury destroyed grain and cheese. A Terrier dog went mad at Brislington, biting several people. Kent and Canterbury Hospital stone laid by Sir Edward Knatchbill and others at Canterbury. A Bristol man collapsed after declaring he had drunk only four pints of water. he died within an hour.
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George’s Dock
Bristol
Park Mill Farm
Thornbury
Foremer Harris
Brislington
Canterbury
Kent and Canterbury Hospital
Edward Knatchbill
George Gipps
Wm. Carter
Loftie
Temple
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