Diplomacy and European Powers Pivot on Bonds and Alliances
Fragmentary notes depict European negotiators debating debts of small states, fugitives, and republics, with Spain possibly aligning with Austria over pension terms. Discussions center on residence of a port figure, property in Rome, titular years, and Prussian minister Cobentzel dining with Baron Jacobi amid English-aligned diplomacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francé
Cisalpiné Republic
Belgium
Ford
Spain
Austria
Romie
Cobentzel
Jacobi
Berlin
England
Prussia
Lords Agree to Custom House Regulation and Distillery Bill
In the House of Commons debate on the Scotch Distillery and related bills, Mr Sheridan urged delaying the bill due to Scottish taxation concerns, fearing harm to health and morals if passed next session. The bill passed after divisions on discretionary taxation provisions, with further discussion on relief for those surcharged by commissioners and potential adjournment due to insufficient members.
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House OF Commons
Lords
Custom House
Sheridan
Scotland
Douglas
Dundas
Tarleton
Peter
Patteney
France
Rof
Charles-Bunbbury
Charles Bunbury
Rafe
Lisbon Mail Arrives With British Fleet News
Yesterday a Lisbon mail arrived in Falmouth on the Prince of Wales Packet after ten days, bearing news of General Caskiel Stuart and promised troop follow. A Lisbon Packet that sailed on the 3d instant is missing, delaying reports from that quarter. Meantime fresh details from Paris papers describe the fleet operations under Earl St Vincent, with mixed fortunes and partial accounts.
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Lisbon
Falmouth
Prince of Wales
Caskiel Stuart
Portugal
Earl St. Vincent
Paris
Naval Movements Amid Cadiz Mission and Nelson Reinforcement
Reports describe Admiral Nelson reinforced by Capt Trowbridge and Capt Fronserpe with a 12 ship line and several frigates pursuing the Toulon fleet. Lord St Vincent off Cadiz commands 22 ships of the line, with 36 or 37 ships overall in the fleet, including Mediterranean detachments. Rear-Admiral Nelson’s appointment sparked some jealousy among senior officers. Courts martial have occurred on board, including a mariner hanged on the Marlborough and the Lion’s purser awaiting trial. it’s believed Earl St Vincent will soon return home and command may pass to Sir Roger Curtis.
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Board of Admiralty
Trowsxibce
Nelson
Trowshpce
Gibraltar
Lord St. Vincent
Cadiz
Fagée
Mediterranean
Roger Canris
Admiralty
Horatid Nelson
Fronserpce
Cage St. ‘Vincent’s
Lord St. Vincent’s
Marborough
Earl Str. Vincent
Sir Roger Curtis
Paris Papers on Napoleon Expedition and European Turmoil
Regular Paris papers offer no solid news on Buonaparte’s expedition or its destination. Reports from Toulon are doubtful and inconsistent. Nelson pursues the French fleet as turmoil grows in Hellas. The French Directory’s influence spreads, with new plenipotentiaries arriving in Paris and Vienna’s court complicating German peace talks.
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Paris
23D Inft
Gth
22D
L’echo
Mediterranean
Toulon
Buonaparte
Corica
Nelson
Helland
Jousert
Souim Melpinnince
Charles Delacroix
Jean Oz Bry
Rafladt
Vienna
Germany
Dinner at Holland House and other events in London
A royal dinner at Holland House for the Prince of Wales and Minority members is seen to influence political sentiment. Paris papers publish a bold letter from the Hercules captain claiming clever battle tactics against the Mars. United Irishmen plot and subscriptions from Yamaha are reported. Local offices, Sheriff elections, militia movements, and a tragic opium poisoning of two children in Somersetshire are noted.
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Holland House
Prince of Wales
Mnister of Marine
Hercules
Mars
Brest
Paris
England
Ireland
Waterford
United Irishmen
Napper Tanpy
Yamaha
George Histerr
Bridge-Within
James Sandzerson
Norwood
Gould
Chelcot
Wells
Somersetshire
Kilkenny Insurgents, Dublin Tensions Rise Amid Disturbances
From Kilkenny we learn great apprehensions in Dublin as prisoners are brought from Prosperous and residents seized for prohibited hours. Playhouse planned to reopen, streets allowed until 11. Mail coaches reach Dublin unimpeded. insurgents in Kilkenny dispersed. A Ross camp broken, rebels left plunder and 2000 pikes. Wexford offensive planned at dawn with 800 Hessians at New Ross.
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Dublin
Kilkenny
Prosperous
Kildare
Fishamble
Limerick
Belfast
Ross
Wexford
New Ross
Dublin Castle Memoir on 1798 Rebellion Security
An officer reports Dublin under martial law with no courts except martial ones, heavy military patrols, and suspended magistrate powers. Yeomanry guard the city, barricades at every gate, passports required, and rebels encamped in Wexford as rumors of alarm spread amid scarce silver and rising prices.
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Dublin Castle
Dublin
Ireland
Coutts
Yeomanry
Torfel
Rotunda
Royal and Grand Canals
Myers
Fermanagh
Cork City
Royal Irish Artillery
Sth Dragoon Guards
Wexford
Rebellion described with muskets and improvised tents
The letter details rebels near the county with unmounted cannon, pikes, and limited ammunition. It notes 10,000 killed in the uprising, repeated attacks on outposts, and harsh measures against homes. It claims the northern rebellion is nearly crushed as Protestants dominate that region.
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Duiz
Dai
Letter from Cork Militia on Rebel engagement at Ponfomby Bridge
A dated letter from Lieutenant Pearce of the City of Cork Militia to Lieutenant Colonel Hunter reports sending escort to Salins near Ponfomby Bridge. Rebels encountered. 25 rebels killed. One sergeant wounded by a pike. Pearce notes rebels were routed.
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Dublin
Pearce
Cite of
Spés
Yeomanry
Etras Pearce
City of Cork
Proclamation and Monroe Letter Read At Court Martial
In Belfast on June 18 during the trial of Monro the court heard General Monroe’s proclamation to his army and Down county inhabitants denying rent to disloyal landlords. A letter from Monroe to Citizen Townsend of Ballycahinch was also presented with handwriting proved and admitted by the prisoner. The missive speaks of reinforcements cartridges provisions and urgent messages to press for support amid ongoing conflict.
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Belfast
Monro
Monroe
County OF
Down
BaRynahinch
Lownsend
Ballycahinch
Harlequin privateer left adrift as Jersey privateers retake prizes
Ship news reports the Harlequin privateer from Jersey stranded on a rock after six days at sea with no provisions. Jersey privateers recapture several vessels from the French near the Atlantic coast, including the Peggy Cottle from New York to Liverpool and a Danish ship from Altona. Disturbing mutiny rumors surface as trials are planned for three men from Foudroyant.
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Jersey
Brett
Peggy
Cottle
New York
Liverpool
Marquis Townshend
Martinique
Altona
Riga
Lisbon
Dolphin
Rodney
Rogers
Demarara
Dispatch
Lptris
Patty
London
Mogadore
Rofitter
Bristol
Thomas
Holland
America
Liberty
le Beneft
St. Abe's
Isle Madame
Nantes
Plymouth
Ayre
Mer
Diana
J. Faulknor
Channel Fleet
Cuilders
Foudroyant
T. Byard
Public Office Bow Street Detains Foreign Suspects in Leicester Square
Yesterday sixteen persons arrested at a common gambling house in Lifee Street Leicester Square were brought to Bow Street Office for examination. Four foreigners were detained and will have their conduct reported to the Secretary of State. The rest were admitted to bail. A strongroom door hazard table and a Rouge et Noir tale were seized and brought in.
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Lifle-street
Leicester Square
Secretary of State
Drowned man Smart found near Windsor bridge. boy dies bathing
A man named Smart was found drowned in the Thames near Windsor bridge after years in the King's Garden. A Sunday death at Datchet for a boy in bathing is noted, with Bluecoat garments found near Copens Hagen house. Suspected elopement and clothes loss reveal the charity boys were not drowned. An accident at Cherrington Sussex kills two year old Charlotte Cook when a gun misfired during play.
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Smart
Thames
Windsor Bridge
King’s Garden
Datchetbridge
Copenshagen-house
Hatton
Bluecoat-Hospital
St.Was
Barnet
Charity
Cherrington
Sussex
Charlotte Cook
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Parliamentary Intelligence
Fané
Public Office
Bow-Street
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