Prize Master Seizes Armed Transport Magazines Vessel
A detailed dispatch recounts an incident at sea where a prize master boarded a copper bottomed brig named the Magazines, armed for 18 guns but with only four mounted, commanded by Vargas Machuea, and captained by a crew of 46. The vessel, seized off a weathered coast, is described with its fate and the transfer of possessions to the prize master, alongside references to notable officials and related letters patent.
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Litutehagt
Henry Kent
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Isac“Jatman
Cathbfic
Magaz Ines
O ‘Mapavet' Mercer
Elphinstone
A. Baronajeily
Selant
Walliam Hothim
Hotham
Scarborough
Williamn
Subar
Bristol
Evancaball
Guildhall
Allcock
Ion
Walvwored
Hepirdeiter
Cooper
Cather
zAvert
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Andry
E. Tatas
Leeds
Umnbertand
Arnis
Cirencester
Falbigion
Lewes
Bletchington Barracks
Appleby
Marton Park
Dufton
Inian
Jess
AntIrishman
Oak
Liverpool
Humane Society
Fragmented historic scene recalls chapel service and state roles
The text outlines a somber royal event with mentions of the Sword of State, a bishop, and nobles including the Earl of Harerton. Figures such as Lord Chamberlain and General Makin are noted, along with mourning practices and discussions of naval ships and patroness Mrs. Esert being appointed lieutenant.
London Liverymen hear Sheriffs on petition at St James's
Saturday meeting at Guildhall reports the Sheriffs answer to the City of London Tate petition. Lords Major reads the royal reply via Duke of Portland. Liverymen urged perseverance, directing Sheriffs to seek a personal interview with the King on the throne. Debate follows with Combe and Waddington opposing and praising royal clemency. Election results noted at Inverkeithing contest. Williams the Holborn bookseller arrested for selling Paines Age of Reason.
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George Rose
Treasury
Albion
Wareihouseskeepers
Atte
Yailing
Watthivan
Hoveson
Wihout
Activision
Guildall
London
Tate
St James’s
Portland
Alderman Combe
S. Kembé
Ohlo Perfor
F Arér
Tity
Pdt
Kng
Weithman
Painé
Provisional French Rule Reinstates Prussian Provinces Authority
A 1797 proclamation from Wesel outlines the reestablishment of magistracies in the Prussian provinces along the Rhine left bank under French command. It details tax collection, commissariat structures, watch over administrators, and the reinstallation of magistrates and finanical bodies, with France asserting superior authority until further orders. The document also includes local curiosities and notices about thefts and accidents from the period.
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Intermediate Commission Thall
Chamber of Finances
Priffidir
Intermediate Commission
Intermediate
Ivelvety
Pruffiart
Mangsteria Corporation
Whiaty
Rhine
Cologne
Sambre and
Meuse
Fragmented Irish political duel report and royal dispute
The text describes a contested political amendment presented to Lord Bellamont regarding the Address, expressing duty to uphold the Lord Lieutenant’s influence and royal authority. It notes a Wednesday duel at Sigs between Mr. Keveny and Mr. Burts, with Keveny sustaining a wound to the right side.
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Fuuch
Aew
Mylethy
Deke
Selemn
Mariner
Pep Namont
Sigs
Keveny
Burts
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Hayden-yard
Minories
Clelan
Avers-Gardens
Brgwers
Apilice
Ee Ay Wu
Ana F. Halt
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Tyne
Jo. Avard
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Strand
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Tondon
Gomm
N. Hall
Wesel
Bank
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Tomas Raress
Sam
ThornTen
Deuty
Fordirons
Thomas Boddington
Eige
Job
Mathews Esq
Sanvivel Bofariquet
Richard Neave
Barts
Alexander
Joseph Nuct
Edward Datelt
Jen Pedife
Eig
Thomas Dea
George Peters
Dérrien
Charles
Polo
Bigle Feénch
John Paget
Daniel Giles
Reed
Jeremiah Herman
Beétton-Long
Wiktons
Mayeh
William Manning
Ee Bona
Whitmore
Gryfe-Castle
Ron
Dapahter
Monty
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