Preliminary Peace Proclaimed Across Europe Celebrations Flood Town
The article describes jubilant streets lit by fireworks after preliminaries of peace were signed by Italy and an armistice between Austrian and Rhine armies. Citizens celebrate with music and national colors while officials announce terms. Claimed concessions include Italian independence, transfer of Upper Austria, and war expenses borne by the emperor.
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Italy
Rhine
Motelle
Cusfle
Quence
Hhe
Fis
Ausfiria
Prince of Orange
Port Blockaded by Squadron of Admiral Jerus
Cadiz reports from April 4 that a squadron commanded by Admiral Jerus, comprising 19 ships including eight three-deckers, blockades the port. Four ships seized by the enemy are not among the blockaders. Over April 2 the fleet vanished from noon to midnight, then reappeared two leagues offshore in line of battle, later moving five leagues away, and today cruises near the post.
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Cadiz
Jerus
Corsica Faces Forced Exile Under Directory Edict
In Corsica widespread disruption follows a French Directory order expelling principal inhabitants and those deemed Paulists. Reports say Elegions were bloody and a Deputation to the Legislative Body remains contested, with Sacheerei poised to win despite rivals.
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Beghorus-Arrid
Corsica
France
Sacheerei
The Prince Of Peace Plans Rome Mission Amid Peace Treaty
Madrid reports that a royal move to send Cardinal Lerenzana the Archbishop of Seville and the Queen’s Confessor to Rome for papal negotiations was halted by news of a peace treaty with Buonaparte. The King directs prayers for the Holy See and the public stance remains uncertain as events unfold.
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Madrid
Lerenzana
Seville
Rome
French
Holmes
Buonaparte
Holy See
Peter
France
Court Martial Demanded Over Captain BerkELEY Conduct
Captain Cornwall BerkELEY of the Emerald frigate seeks a court martial in Lithén after reports questioning his actions, including failing to seize the Santisima Trinidada at sight after the February 14 engagement. News cites Captain Holleston’s report of American visitors and squadron movements around Goree and Sierra Leone, plus social notes on May Day festivities and a prison escape at Warwick House of Correction.
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Cornwall Berkeley
Emerald
Lithén
Lord Jervys
Santisima Trinidada
Holleston
Mary
Cape Monferado
Goree
Valentine
Renow
Riapongoes River
Falmouth
Pearson
Liverpool
Sierra Leone
Butt
Montrac
Duchess of York
House of Correction
Warwick
Breach of Promise of Marriage Case Sees Heavy Damages
Law report from the King’s Bench May 4 details Fames Aitchesan suing Mary Baker for breach of promise. Jury awarded 4000 pounds damages to the plaintiff. defense moved to set aside the verdict or enter non suit, arguing declaration defects and conditional terms. The case centers on a promise to marry after death of spouses and a disputed provision of 6000 pounds from Baker’s fortune.
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Gourt
King’s Bench
Atcheson
Guildhall
King U Ker Case Ends With Conditional Release
Mr Common Sergeant moved the Judgment on Defendant Fohz for keeping a disorderly room at Apollo Gardens now shut. Lord Kenyon ordered a recognizance for food and future good conduct. defendant discharged. Garrow noted Middlesex magistrates will pursue similar prosecutions in future.
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U. Ker
Fohz
Ker
Apollo Gardens
Garrow
Ken von
Surrey
Middlesex
Bail and Mutiny Accounts Mark Late Seafaring Trial
Details of bail rulings over a habeas corpus service for a sheriff from Gosport tied to a murder charge in Ireland. The report then shifts to a narrative of the Channel fleet mutiny originating Portsmouth petitions, crew oath, delegation actions, and eventual restoration of order with monarchic pardon.
King and Others Versus Mr Phillips Attachments Rule Absolute
The court heard that Mr King had not paid certain costs and the Rule for issuing attachments against him might be made absolute. The attachments would stay in the office for ten days. The narrative notes Arian in trade went abroad, leaving his wife to oversee the business. She was arrested for a debt and sought discharge on common bail as a married woman. Chief Justice Eyre doubted the discharge, while the other judges signaled differing views.
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Chambre
Garrow
Lott Rexton
Darell
Irfine
Fames
Gosport
Carrickfergus
Ireland
Wah
Sherif
Justice Goose
Kenyown
Justice Foster
Justice Grose
Mr. Garrow
Jurisdigion
John Martin Ga Alter
High Treffon
Channel
Royal George
Portsmout
Lord Howe
Brippont
Lord Hoive
Sivorn
Admiralty
Garoner
Cou
Pors
Queen Charlotte
Printer’s
Gardner
Lord Bripratt
Gaspner
Lord BripPort
Arian
Eyre
First Spring Meeting at Newmarket Sporting Intelerenga
Racing notes from Newmarket May meeting list entries and odds for the Oatland Stakes and several two and three year old races. It records horse names, owners, sires, dams, ages, weights, and betting odds with multiple poll- style events and handicaps. Stakes include subscription events and a dogs sweepstakes, with numerous entries from Hallett, Lade, Durand, and others.
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Newmarket
Mondat
Oatland
Éactis
Mit Lade
B. c. Dugannon
Letitia
Mr. Hallett
B.c. Stickler
Cookton
Ambrosio
Durand
Hermione
Lade
Haliett
S.b.c
D. of Grafton
Woodpecker
Ves Nus
Mr. Watson
Ascape
Toogs
Countryman
Ld. Ashbroke
Doxer
Psyche
Courfes Zoogs
H. Ft
Tor
Concannon
J. Honeywood
R. M. Goegs
Delme
Stirling
H. V
Darlington
Honeywood
B. c
Alexander
Dax
Ulster Riot Case Reveals Local Sedition Plots
In Derry reporting from the Derry Journal, Shelburn Kinkead faces indictment for attending a riotous assembly and assault on Richard Cross, a Manx Fencibles soldier. Cross describes a February night near Letterkenny road with masked men, signals via lights, and a chase to Kinkead’s house as he evades capture.
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Derry
Ulster
Londonderry
Shelburn Kinkead
Richard Cross
Cross
Kinkead
Manx Fencibles
St. Johniston
Letterkenny
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LAW Report
King W. John King
Sporting Intelerenga
R.C
Talbuitt
B. H. Gas
Duke of Grafton
B. m. Minion
Wilson
B. H. Bennington
E. Bublock
B. c. Co
Mr. Bullock
Bh. i
Hallet
Ch. & FS
F. Bullock
B.C
Queensberry
B. H. William
B. H. Exton
Mr. Golding
Old Port
Sir F.standith
H. Darsham
Mr. Concannon
Wallace
Lord Clermont
F. Spinettay
Sixto
William
Exton
Ragainst Darsham
Fidget
Mr. Cookson
Dungannon
Dutton
Mr. Wyndham
Mr. Dutton
Dublin
Arai
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