Death of Emperor Leopold and military commissions in 1792
The report notes the death of His Imperial Majesty Emperor Leopold this afternoon at four, caused by an inflammatory fever. It lists numerous military commissions and appointments across regiments including Dragoons, Foot, and Lieutenants, and then details bankruptcy cases, attorney actions, and diversions of individuals surrendering under the insolvency process with dates in March and April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leopold
Ireland
Eh Dragoon Guards
Francis Dunne
William Cane
Bowen
Henry Cotton
Clement Maffey
Liewenant
James Miffet
Sone Aktn
Join Mafden
Gordon Drummond
Philip Barnaby
Theobald Mandevile
James Fleeming
John Piper
Thakeham
Sussex
Guildhall
Joseph Satthouse
Sheffield
Rein Deer Inn
Sheffeld
Attormes
Peake
Southampton
Chancery-law
John Collins the Younger
Birmingham
Egerton
Gray’s Inn
William Clapp
Lympston
Devonshire
Royal social notes and political chatter from Salt Hill to Grosvenor Square
Wednesday morning news item recounts a royal dinner at the Queen's Lodge and an upcoming Lady Sydney ball for the younger nobility in Grosvenor Square. It notes visits by Princesses Mary Sopura and Exvirasera to the Duchess of York, denial of Lord Sanpwton's death, and the Duke of Norfolk returning to town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Hill
Queen’s Lodge
Sydney
Grosvenor Square
Mary
Sopura
Exvirasera
Duchess of York
St. James’s Palace
Lord Sanpwton
Duke of Norfolk
Arundel Castle
Earl of Bute
Thomson
Evelham
Brussels
Brabant
Flanders
Paris
National Assembly For Arms
Haymarket
Botany Bay
Parxee
The Prince's Stud Sale At Tattersalls Described
A 1794 Tattersalls sale details the Prince's Stud horses with prices, buyers, and commentary on turf gentlemen misuses. Notable buyers include Lord Grosvenor Duke of York and Prince Bootusy, amid critique of large turf establishments and royal finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phis
Prince's
Tattersars
Purity
Joys
Miss Timms
Cinderwench
Ancient Pistol
Lord Sackvitis
Imperator
Saltram
Prince Bootusy
Tetotum
Match’em
Col. Omelly
Eclipse
Rasy
Rocket
Crunaimen
Aérs
Siddons
Garrick
Lady Getty
Faggergill
Imperatrix
Guyler
Highflyer
Herod
Nutcracker
Duke of Beprorp
Escape
Bourdeaux
Vefal
Boreas
Alhies
Florizel
Fitxevillian
Rockingham
Chefpot
Ulyses
Hightlyer
Sir John St. Joan - Corts
Ulysses
Celt
Saltram, bought by _ Col. OSKerry
Duke of York
Sir F.stanpisu
H. Ft
Ld Derby
Dungannon
Mr. Broap
Anvil
James
Soldier A
Duke of ‘Bepforp
Lord Grosvenor
Lord Clemont
Prince Boorusy
Mr. Vernon
Prince of Wales
Alledge
Death of Fredgricke Cuarres Kuurr Esq in Dublin trades
The 1st inst died Fredgricke Cuarres Kuurr Esq partner in Melirs Kuhffs Grellet and Co of Little St Helens merchants. The Attorney General of Ireland presented the committee report on the late fire in the House of Parliament stating the fire was entirely due to an accidental mistake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredgricke Cuarres
Kuurr
House of Melirs
Kuhffs Grellet, and Co
Little St. Helens
Ireland
House of Parliament
Reading County Assizes and Transportations Report
A lengthy reporter covers trials across Reading Oxford Hertford and Hampshire. Notable outcomes include executions for murder robbery horse theft and burglary, transportation sentences for seven years, and reprieves. Names cited include Nott Saveall Foster Read and Chap man along with others, with sentences detailing death and transport terms.
Murder Beyond Description in Winchester
The narrative depicts John Charles assaulting and murdering his wife in Winchester on March 10, dragging her by the heels up and down stairs, beating her, and leaving a grisly scene with congealed blood on the brain. a daughter in law witnessed the events. A separate item notes W Brown, a bailiff in Gdi ham, attempting to arrest G Webb of Northamborough, being stabbed in the right side. Webb fled, and a five guinea reward is offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faitis
Danbury
I Fenvale
Coe EE Ee Bret
St. Bnides
London
Maejohn Wott
Nott
the Homie
Affides
Shepherd
Robert Thurston
William Mott
Sarah Young
Reading
James Jones
Robert States
Yattendon
Priscilla Loveridge
Mary Loveridge
Mary Harmsworth
Southrudge
Oxford
Joseph Tapp
James Miller
Neithrop
Thomas Coles
Ann White
Little Hazeley
County of Hertford
Justice Gould
Baron Hotham
Thomas’ Jelly
Charles Long
William Lezar
Robert Triplow
Jane Hooton
Thomas Clark
William Shepherd
Noxteampton
Thomas Smith
James Cros
Richard Manning
Great Brington
Alexander Major
Thomas Johnson
Ann Clark
Newenham
John Larkin
Smith
Cross
Hameshire
Winchester
John Charles
John Shaw
Chichester Bank
Thomas Wood
Thomas Higgins
Joseph Somers
William Willoughby
Bartholomew Dunnovan
John Desmond
William Burgess
William Tapprice
John
Charles
Shaw
James Carr
Portland
Ryde
Isle of Wight
Thomas
Evience
W. Brown
Gdiham
G. Webb
Northamborough
Webb
French Generals Plot to Oust Narbonne Amid Court Turmoil
Report describes generals acting without the king’s consultation to dismiss Narbonne amid court intrigues. Emperors depicted in Paris caricatures face Jacobin threats as Dieteicu of Strasburg set to succeed. Public uproar follows incendiary speeches near the Royal Garden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jries Peete
Femal
France
Gille
Min
M. de Nar Itig
M.pe
Hime
Birtrand
M. Pe Narbonne
Feuillans Club
Charles the Great
Royal Garden
Paris National Assembly Faces Riot Demands by Women
A deputation of about a dozen women demanded armaments and military company formation at the Paris bars. The National Assembly praised their appeal before deferring to the Military Committee. Riots in Seine and Oise departments prompted dispatch of National Guards and artillery to restore order amid famine fears and corn shortages. The Fauxbourg St Antoine delegation warned of civil war if price controls are not enforced, while expenses and royal allowances were debated for the August Diet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Assembly
Peure
Evreaux
Seine
Oife
Department
Puce
Ezampés
Fauxbourg
St.Antoine
St. Giles’s
Paris
Shepter
Meeting of India Merchants and Planters at the Tavern
A meeting of India merchants and planters discussed lowering sugar prices but failed to reach any effective agreement. Disputes ran high for about four hours before adjournment.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pes
Aranda
Vienna
William Hopkinson
George Smith
Stephen Gray
Brewer-Breet
Atten
St Guildhall
John Brown
Melford
Suffolk
Capbuiler
Anchor Inn
Sudbury
John Chadwick
Joseph Hiller
William Ward
Ames Page
Stepney
Farrier
Elin Skidmore
Aldgate
He Jackson
Aldertyate-street
Award Jackson
Aldertyste-street
Fae
Prince Ger
Sofiat Ladebat
S. Coucil
M. Lafomt
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