Enemy Squadron Seen Near Channel as British Fleet Moves
The report notes a squadron appearing off the coast under Sir Georce Home, with the Fox cutter engaging and reporting enemy position. Dispatches discuss Constantinople news, Buonaparte's situation, and delays from plague in Belgrade, plus movements around Genoa and Ehrenbreitstein negotiations.
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Killaia
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Geonce House
Constanttinople
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Alexandria
Constantinople
Vienna
Belgrade
Matra
England
Genoa
Rastade
Congress
Northern Ireland naval report and allied actions
Reports from the Admiralty note Heche and Robuff men of war anchored off Rathlin on the 22nd, with Bellona and French frigate nearby, while Irish revenue cutters were sighted in Dungaroon Bay on the 23rd. Severe weather hampered prize vessels, with few ships able to bring prizes into port as Tory Island engagements and losses are discussed, alongside a parliamentary move to raise Supplies and potential tax plans.
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Admiralty
Rathlin
Ireland
Bellona
Dungarwoon Bay
Sir Bormase
Wateen
L'Ory Island
Tuaquann
Canada
Robuf
Fousroyant
Lough Sewilly
Pit
Banx
Mansion House
Dunboyne
Meath
Humserrt
All Ireland
Directory
Kilala
Sigs
French surrender rumors and troop moves in Austria
Reports from Malta claim French forces held St Elmo Castle and offered capitulation, Maltese replacing tricolors with their arms. Field Marshal Lieutenant Prince of France to serve in the Austrian army in Germany. Rumors assert General Buonaparte surrendered with his army, though confirmation is awaited.
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Alt
Arcupuxe
Gwanes
Prince of France
Germany
Malta
Ffrst
St.Elmo
French
Buonaparte
Royal celebrations and war news dominate Windsor reports
Yesterday morning the royal party attended Divine Service at St George's Chapel Windsor. Princess Sopra marked her 24th birthday with a Frogmore breakfast hosted by Queen Victoria, while the Duke of Clarence and nobles attended. Royal preparations move for Prince Epwain at St James's Palace. In financial notes the Bank reports 1094 new accounts opened in the 3 percent consols, and Lloyd's relief fund for Nile battle widows and children gathers 17,311 78.6 to date. Naval and continental intelligence recount captures, troop movements, and political shifts across Europe, with France and Austria maneuvering as allies bend to war.
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St. ‘Georges
Windsor
du Vat
St. Paul’s
Sopra
Frogmore Lodge
Duke of Clarence
Prince Epwain
St. James’s Palace
Royal
Lloyd's
the Nile
Anson
Loire
Sirius
Kina
North Seas
Ireland
Matra
Baill de Tignié
Buonaparté
Aboukir
Lacombr St. Michel
Terracina
Naples
Lower Bavaria
Lech
Freth
Hungary
Bohemia
Paslaw
Italy
Maese
Moselle
Mentz
Switzerland
Elberfeld
Arcupuxe Cuarves
Vienna
Orance
Milan
Council of Ancients
National Institute of Sciences
Genoa
Batavian Directory
Republic
Smith
America
Combs
French Plenipotentiaries in Peace Talks with Empire
A detailed report from Rastadt describes continued friction between French and Prussian ministers as negotiations with Austria and the Empire press toward peace. Metternich insists Ehrenbreitstein must stay in Imperial hands while talks continue, while Bonnier argues for timely peace and troop withdrawal on the Rhine.
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Metternich
France
Ebrénbfertitein
Count Metternich
Bonnier
English Naval Moves and Malta Situation Report
The Petersburgh Court Gazette notes Nelsons victory with Malta to be blockaded and the Imperial Russian fleet to aid. Admiral Lorp’Nizson recovers from a head wound in Naples with lavish entertainments as the Vanguard is towed for repairs. Four additional ships reach Naples for repair while a small squadron sails to Egypt and vessels linger off Malta.
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Strasbourg
Switzerland
Petersburgh Court
Lord Nelson
Malta
Lorp'Nizson
Naples
Sicily
Egypt
Dragon Swedish loop wrecked in Begburg Bay during voyage
The Dragon Swedish loop of war wrecked in Begburg Bay on the 3d instant. The Captain, a midshipman, and 97 men were saved, and six men died. See Hull, Nov. 3. Sirius frigate with 46.2 guns arrived in the Humber yesterday towing the Dutch frigate Fury. Captain Kare pursued and captured the Fury after a short chase and forced her to strike. Dutch frigate had 10 killed and several wounded. The Sirius crew were French. officers and men to be landed here. A Pilot from Trinity House to take the prize to Yarmouth Roads.
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Begburg Bay
Kare
Kine
Texels
Yarmouth Roads
Trinity House
Mutiny and naval repairs delay Captain’s voyage
In Cowes a 74 gun ship, forced from Cawland Bay by a violent gale, limps into the Roads with its anchors lost. Captain Aylmer dispatches to Sir Porter for fret and cables. 40 mutineers in irons are aboard, most of them United Irishmen. Eight conspirators were executed at Plymouth. the rest face immediate trial at Portsmouth.
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Aylmer
Porter Parken
Spithead
Plymouth
Portsmouth
Arrived the fleet under Admiral Garpnere at Torbay
Report from Torbay says on November 3 the fleet arrived under Admiral Garpnere. On November 4 the Ajax man of war from the Channel fleet also arrived at Portsmouth.
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Torbay
Garpnere
Portsmouth
Channel Fleet
Eurydice Frigate Brings War News From St Helena
An excerpt from a letter reports turmoil at St Helena with French troops and Batavian unrest. It notes the Eurydice weathered a gale and resumes duty off the French coast. Royal Navy vessels Thames and Hyena departed, while plans for flag officer promotions and Parker joining Earl St Vincent are announced.
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Euridice
St. Helen’s
Batavian Republic
France
Thames
Peter Parker
Admiralty
Curts
Naval deal seizes ships for West Indies voyage
Nov 2 lists remain in the Downs. His Majesty's ships Waffenaer Dragon Trusty Romney Inflexible Andromache Plover Racoon Osprey Spy Harpy Tartarus Hecla bombs Judith Agenoria tenders Adder Biter gun vessels with a large fleet for the West Indies. Wind S.S. W.
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Deal
Downs
His Majesty
Waffenaer
Dragon
Trusty
Romney
Inflexible
Andromache
Plover
Racoon
Osprey
Spy
Harpy
Tartarus
Hecla
Judith
Agenoria
Adder
Biter
West Indies
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Wind W.S. W. Remain as per Laft on Nov 4
Deal notes wind sentiments and remaining conditions as of November 4 with reference to W.S. W. and local details. The fragmentary text indicates continued alignment with prior terms and unspecified adjustments. Names, places, and exact terms are not clear from the readable portion.
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Deal
Wind W
S. W
Cleopatra Embalming Debate Sparks Public Interest
Lord Berwick's Cleopatra spurs talk on embalming while Dr Broputy praised for aiding health and strength. Died at Perth North Britain on the 28th ult is Patrick Duncan of Damside. Announcements note printer J Walter and Bowson at Salisbury Squares with Blackfriars address.
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Broputy
Perth
Britain
Patrick Duncan
Damside
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Lisbon
Altona
Venice
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