Political Turmoil and Italian Campaign Developments
Reports indicate Directory divisions over leadership as Neufchateau faces removal next Prairial while Berthier Buonaparte and Merlin move to Toulon. French forces in Italy prepare for theater actions, with cantons subdued and Lucerne occupied. Rome imposes a forced loan. a large fleet is assembled at Toulon, Genoa, Ancona, and Civita Vecchia to challenge Britain and pursue union with Spain.
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Berthier
Toulon
Buonaparte
Merlin
England
Genoa
Bastia
Civita Vecchia
Frangois de Neufchateau
Treilhard
Talleyrand
Cambaceres
Council of Elders
Directory
Doutrepont
Rastadt
Brussells
Berngartre
Strasburgh
Paris
Switerland
Zug
Lucerne
Rome
Roman Republic
Italy
Rance
Naples
Geroa
Ancona
Gibraltar
Influx of Swiss Towns Surrender Amid French Advance
From the Paris papers Basle May 2 details 4000 Cantoris residents surrender Lucerne seizing arms cannon ammunition and provisions. French take Zurich state property and public chests. A strong column moves toward Zug and into Schweitz Canton as the campaign continues.
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Luerne
Jefta
Lucerne
Zurich
Zug
Switzerland
Schweitz
Seafaring Expedition Delayed to Monday Evening
The Seerxer Expedition from Margate did not set under way until Monday evening after guards and troops were embarked. Artillery and dismounted dragoons were sent on board, with an aim kept secret, suspected to be for Flahing. Letters from officers aboard promise vital services to the country as ships carry North Sea pilots.
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Margate
17Th Light Dragoons
Political Turmoil and Swiss Resistance Amid Napoleon TV
Letters from Switzerland report the Helvetic Directory seizing British property and negotiating new terms with France while Swiss cantons resist. American commissioners rebuke Directory terms and bow to censorship as Paris journals suppress details. Buonaparte departs for Toulon as Swiss unrest continues.
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Dogind
Les Ladddes
Loire-et-Cher
la Lotre
Baffess
Pyrenées
Haute Vienne
Switzerland
Syerwaan Mayesty
Sean Bon St. Andre
Dey
Dieiers
Paris
Directory
Buonaparte
Toulon
French colonization claims reach Falmouth report
The Halifax Packet arrives in 18 days bearing news that Spain ceded Louisiana and the Floridas to the French Republic and that these territories have been taken possession of by a French force. The Massachusetts Mercury reprints the claim as from trusted letters, noting it as a milestone for French aims in North America.
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Halifax Packet
Rowe
Falmouth
Halifax
Spain
French Republic
Louisana
Floridas
Massachusetts Mercury
Boston
United States
Rozifana
France
Secret Expedition Moves From Port With Large Force
A fleet gathering in our Roads now totals 40 sail or more including light ships frigates transports bombs and gun vessels. Troops embarked Saturday and yesterday include the 11th and 23d Regiments of Infantry the flank companies of the 4gth and a battalion of light infantry from the Foot Guards. Destinations remain secret. Naval command is Captain Purnam military under Generals Coote and BurRarD. Artillery dismounted cavalry from the 17th Light Dragoons have joined. Everything ready to weigh this evening with the wind fresh.
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Mancate
Purnam
Coote
Bur- Rard
S.S
Dublin Troops Ready for Immediate March Amid Arms Search
In Dublin on May 12 troops were ordered to prepare for a possible march. A seven barrelled gunlike device found at Mr Saveetman's brewery drew attention for its odd workmanship. Major Srrx seized long pike handles in Dirty-lane as a large flow of weapons reached London stores. Dexer Caultreep of Levitstown was committed to Dublin Castle after Privy Council examination on a high treason charge.
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Dublin
Alexander
Srrx
Daxter Caultreep
Levitstown
County of Kildare
Castledermot
Dublin Castle
Privy Council
Annuity Proposal for the Prince of Mecklenburg Strelitz
Lord Castlereagh presented a message from the Lord Lieutenant to the Commons urging consideration of enabling the king to grant an annuity for the life of the Prince of Mecklenburg Strelitz, nephew to the Queen. The House ordered leave to bring in a Bill to provide for defence and security during the war and indemnify those harmed by measures taken, to be prepared by Castlereagh, the Attorney General, and the Chancellor of the Exchequer.
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House Or Commons
Tsarspay
Lord Castlereagh
Camdin
Lam
Commons
Prince
Diplomacy and naval action amid early 19th century recap
A long interview with the Prince of Wales at Carleton House notes sword drill for the prince. Reports claim battles near Brest with the Saturn and a frigate, French ships weighing anchor as their forces withdraw. Coverage mentions American ministerial spending, Adams to Berlin, and a coroners’ election in Lifex with Parker leading Andrews by a wide margin.
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Dunpas
Prince of Wales
Carleton House
Saturn
Brett
Brest
Tarteyeano
Joan Quincy Adams
United States
Berlin
Sweden
Claares Grey
Fincu
Chelmsford
County of Lifex
Witliam Rewnonds
J.m Q. Parker
William Anprews
Witliam Perry
Parker
Mr. Andrews
Ship News From Demerars To Liverpool And More
The Mary Ellen and others from Demerars to Liverpool were captured and taken into Porto Rico. The Ariadne reached Cowes after privateers boarded and opened letters but let him proceed. Dozens of ships were taken or burned by privateers, including the Hayden and Fanny, with several vessels recaptured or sunk. The Sally Butler and Albany faced capture or fate near Europe and America.
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Mary Ellen
M¢Gie
Lucy
James
Demerars
Liverpool
Intrepid
Wiirkinson
Virginia
West Indies
Porto Rico
Nancy
Charleston
Long
Spain
Success
Poole
Sophia
Barbadoes
Guadaloupe
Hayden
Dartmouth
Newfoundland
Vengeance
Bayley
Africa
Fanny
Gale
Bristol
Aril
Inlat
St. John's
Elizabeth
Susan
Fish
Portsmouth
Oporta
Oporto Bar
Eliza
Cummings
Tobazo
London
Gray Fendoo
Butler
Savannah
Amsterdam
Galen
Mackie
Boston
Alvan
Herron
J Mackay
Albany
Dublin
Philadelphia
Tremendous May gale disrupts ships near Portsmouth
A strong southwest wind drives several vessels from their anchors. One brig is ashore with suspected heavy damage. Hydra frigate heads for Marcon. Pigmy cutter sails on cruise. A 1/s man of war arrives from Cork with a convoy. Three transports with troops are ordered to Jersey to reinforce the island.
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Portsmouth
Hydra
Marcon
Cork
Jersey
Hayden Arrives at Plymouth From Dartmouth
Plymouth May 14 reports the Hayden of Dartmouth has been retaken and Barfleur man of war from a cruise.
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Plymouth
Hayden
Dartmouth
Barfleur
Admiral Oxstow Arrives With Warships at Yarmouth
Admiral Oxstow arrived at Yarmouth this morning with six ships of the line. The force now numbers eight sail of the line plus smaller vessels and a fleet of large Dutch prizes. Two hundred Dutch sailors landed and were escorted to Norwich by horsemen, with many said to have boarded English ships.
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Yarmouth
Oxstow
Norwich
Forbay Arrivals of Named Ships Under Lord Bazo Port
Yesterday arrived the Rosa George Royal Souve and a flotilla including Sans Pareil Atlas Nepeune Glory Triumph Defiance Terrible Barteur Amelia and Megarativeship under command of Lord Bazo Port.
Penelope Nichols Ashore Yet Unharmed on Avon Bank
The Penelope Nichols from Falmouth for Ham broke free from her cables near Portsmouth on May 15 and ran aground on the Avon Bank. She strained but was refloated without damage. The incident occurred during a transfer run with no injuries or further issues reported.
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Portsmouth
Penelope
Nichols
Falmouth
Hambro
Avon Bank
Hazard Sloop Stays With Fleet After Fall of Wind
Report from the Hazard sloop notes it came down and remains with the ships as before despite shifting wind. Sailors aboard maintain position with the fleet under favorable and steady wind conditions.
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Dealy
S. S. Wy
Private examination of Parker over Terror bomb charge
Yesterday Parker, brought to town Monday night on a charge of assuming command of the Terror bomb, underwent a long private examination before Sir William Appington at the Public Office Bow Street and was committed to Clerkenwell Bridewell for further inquiry. Also at the Mansion House a well-dressed man was committed for trial by the Lord Mayor for stealing a box from the Saracen's Head Inn warehouse on Friday Street. The box held a religious book, three pieces of salt pork, and four apples. A City Constable later followed a man seen with a heavy package near St Dunstan's Hill, who claimed the weight would fetch a price. the package proved to contain coal and a item used in soap manufacture. The man was committed for further examination. At Hatton Garden Police Office a Serjeant of the East London Militia was brought in for assault and brandishing his sword. he attempted self-harm but was discharged after showing contrition.
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Parker
Wa. Appington
Bow-street
Clerkenwell Bridewell
Mansion House
St. Dunstan’s Hill
Barilla
Police Ofice
Hatton-garden
East London
Ray-street
Birth and marriages and deaths at Packington Hall and London
On Sunday last the Countess of Aylesford safely delivered a son at Packington Hall near Coventry Warwickshire. On Tuesday last John Opie Esq of Berners Street married Miss Alderson daughter of Dr Alderson Norwich. On Saturday last Mr Joan Bullen a brandy merchant died of Tooley Street. On Thursday last Capt Vancouver Royal Navy died at Petersham. On the 6th inst at Ashford Middlesex Mrs Adams relict of Richard Adams Esq.
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Joan Bullen
Morgan's -Lane
Tooley-street
Latt
Petersham
Vancouver
Royal Navy
Ashford
Middlesex
Adams
Richard Adams
Efa
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Newport
Rhode Island
Great Britain
Woolwich
Westminster Abb
AndrEws
Ship News
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