France News Roundup: Europe Wars and Naval Movements
Paris reports from June 8 to 24 detailing hostilities between the Ligurian Republic and Sardinia, with Ligurian forces near Novi and a harsh proclamation from the Ligurian Directory. Reports from Genoa, Toulon, and Leghorn describe French convoys, Maltese surrender, and British squadron actions. Dispatches note Archduke Charles arrival, plans for a Russian asylum for émigrés, and renewed activity around Malta, Toulon, and the North Sea. The Copenhagen fleet and several French detachments are cited, with ongoing turbulence surrounding Rastadt negotiations and Austrian relations.
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Sone
Paris
Genoa
Broffells
Belgium
Guiana
Semiin
Toplitz
Gth Inft
Cuarves
Henry
Praussia
Riga
Germany
Ratifbon
Corps of Condé
Russia
Ratisbon
Dunkirk
Toene
Gérgona
Leghorn
Toulon
Malta
L’etho
Alexandria
Piedmont
Mount St.Bernard
Fazal
Toulouse
Copenhagen
North Sea
Society of United’ Stillmen
Colombier
Directory
Ireland
la Pietra
Sardinia
St. Pierre
Cape Bon
Tunis
Buonapart
L’beho
Vence
Mediterranean
Buonaparte
Neri
Brune
Venice
Lewis XVIII
Mitrau
Prince of Condé
Suawarrow
Nouvelliste Politique
Havre
Corsica
Nowvelliste Politique
French Directory
Holland
Trade ships captured voyage losses reported
The Ministry of the Marine announces that several ships have been captured on routes from London to Halifax and Riga and from Port au Prince to London. Vessels named include the Friendship the Fair Trader the Nim ing and Sally of London. Cargoes include dry goods sugar cotton and coffee.
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Earl of Mansfield
London
Halifay
Friendship
Fair Trader
Niming
Liverpool
Riga
Sally
Port-au-Prince
Rhine boundary proposal and tolls in Prussian note
The Prussian Minister presented a note to the Deputation of the Empire outlining a Rhine boundary from near Weasel to the Waal in Holland, suggesting a canal across the Island of Baderig for Wezel. It also states the Rhine Toll should continue for now and customs rights be settled by a future Treaty of Commerce after peace.
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Rastadt
Jone
Rhine
Weael
Pot
Holland
Waal
Adly
Wezel
Baderig
English Forces Press Ostend Blankenberg Front
English forces reappear before Ostend and Blankenberg as Championet orders a strong corps for the Downs and batteries to guard both flanks. Frigates frequently approach Blankenberg within gunshot while several houses have been damaged by their fire. Fluthing port and road are blockaded as Admiral Onstow directs a strong squadron patrolling the area.
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Texe
Meusé
Cabentzel
Francois de Neufchatran
Vienna
Ehrenbreitstein
Moselle
Tofe
Cess
Williams
Ehrebreitstein
Rhine
Nidda
Ostend
Blankenberg
Geeral Championet
Fluthing
Onstow
Cruizes
Strassburg Dispatches on Coalition Efforts Against France
From Vienna letters report envoys pressing for a new coalition against France. Baron Thugur leads a pro-English faction, while Cobentzel heads the anti-English group trusted by the Emperor. Repnin fails at Berlin. Prussia rejects new coalition. War preparations persist with fortified frontiers and stronger Swiss cordon.
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Strasburgh
Vienna
France
Baron Thugur
Count Cobentzel
Prince Repnin
Berlin
Prussia
French Republic
Rastadt
Seltz
Switzerland
LAW REPORT PAYNE V HOFFMAY AND RELATED CASES
In a law report several actions are summarized. Payne a musician and music teacher sues for four shillings seven pence after recommending a piano forté rental, with a one third fee dispute alleged. Other cases include Manners v Manton over a horse with cataract and veterinary testimony, and various notes on trials, profits, and local incidents. The court weighs witness credibility and custom against specific agreements.
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Magay
Payne
Kenyon
Verdin
Adultery Charges Led to English Custody Dispute
Mr Ramus of Bengal prosecutes his wife in crim con claims. Evidence shows marriage in India, years of conjugal life, then illness forced Mrs Ramus and children to England. He, through a Treasury relative, supplied food, borrowing funds to maintain them as servants describe her elegant Bond Street home and lifestyle.
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New York
Dover
Kump
Harpur
Senate
France
United States
Barry
Earl of Chatham
Chevely House
Newmarket
Mattocks
Mr. Knncur
Edinburgh
Oakley
Harry Beagle
Newcastle
S. Kemace
Samuel BuTter
St. John’s College
Worvs Worthys
Trinity College
Creswell
Leiau
Christ College
William Brown
B. Frere
Peruas Warren
Newark
Green-Grocer
Sol’s'row
St. James’s Chapel
Stamptead-road
Trimmer’s Wharf
Fleet-street
Aaron Brooks
Shadwell
Guildhall
Sarah ‘Shilton
William Shilton
Wright
Union
Bond-Qreet
Adultery Trial Reveals Mrs Ramus Flight and Imprisonment
Deposition records show Mrs Ramus accused of adultery with several men including Mr Barron and Captain Buompreto. She later surrendered to Fleet Prison in 1796 and cohabited with Mr Fenwick in shared gallery rooms. Court notes a strange claim that Fenwick bought her, affecting separation considerations. Two daughters were wards of the Court of Chancery.
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Brightot
Bakersfitreet
Man-Quare
Barron
Buompreto
Engineers
Brighton
Cameron
England
Fleet
Feswick
Fenwick
Court of Chancery
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Jersey
West- India Islands
Talleyrand Perigord
Helveti¢ Republic
Schauenburg
Zurich
Canton of
Lucerne
68Th
Strafoureh
Zrielhard
Co- Bentzel
Bernadatte
Ministry. OF the Marine
Brussells
Junx
LAW Report
V. Hoffmay
Lord Kenyon
Doctors” Commons
Crim. Con
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