War preparations in Hungary and Transylvania detailed
On October 13 in Pienna the States of Hungary approved raising 72 000 troops to fight France under a Hungarian general. Each lordship to furnish men and the nobility to equip them. Transylvania offers a half million florins subsidy, 2990 recruits, and horses. Twenty eight battalions ordered to march, 1500 artillery detachments have departed, and overall war preparations are rapidly advancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hungary
Archduke PaLaTine
Transilvania
Ostend Siege Report Near Roosbrugg In 18th Century Clash
Last Saturday National Guards from Dun kirk attacked Roosbrugg village four leagues from press. Londonvert defenders, about thirty troops, held fortifications. The French were joined by 200 more with seven cannons. Austrians received 270 reinforcements. French attacked twice and suffered 150 killed and wounded. Cavalry from Dun kirk supported the attack while Austrians drew reinforcements from Poppring and Spies. Cannonade persisted through yesterday and into today.
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Dunkik
Roosbrugg
Press
Londonvert
Tce
Dunkirk
Royal Audience and Proclamation in London News
Reports from London on a drawing room at St James's and a levee at Buckingham House. The King signed a proclamation proroguing Parliament to January 3, with audiences of nobles and foreign envoys. Included are commentary on monarchy, republicanism, and a St Domingo slavery decree presented to France.
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St. James's
Augusta
Elizabeth
Windsor
Buckingham House
Duke of Gloucester
Archbishop of
Canterbury
Duke of Leeds
Marquis of Sauissury
Earl of Chesterfield
Lord Grenville
Watsincham
Southampton
Geort Yonet
Rogent Murray Kets
H. Spencer
Queen
Lord Rivers
Lord Amherst
Golistick
Levee
Lord Henry Spencer
Hague
Robert Murray Kerry
Vienna
Henry Cavennisx
Kildare
Major E.paixstone
Commodore Elphinstone
Stuart
Robert Murray Keith
Carpet
M. Troxcain
St. Kitt’s
Cromwell
France
Colonial Assembly
St. Domingo
Legislative ‘Colonial Assembly
St Domingo
The Rivals at Covent Garden Theatres Royal
A brilliant royal audience attended Mas Ferridan s The Rivals at Covent Garden. Sir Anthony Absolute impressed in debut with Munden s versatile acting while Mrs Lea and Buick Faber Webb drew praise though Pope was criticized. The crowd shouted God Save the King and approval echoed for the government.
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Mas-Sferidan
Ehgir
Proncessis
Marquis of Sacisapry
Moretox
Amhurst
Mary Howe
BC Munden
Anthony Absolute
Song
Junta
Aelaan
Buick
Faber
Webb
Law Reforth. Norfolk Justices and Coroner Inquest Dispute
At issue was whether a Norfolk coroner could lawfully demand fees for inquests on bodies washed ashore. Lord Kenyon and counsel debated coroner authority beyond county lines, with the question whether such inquests on sea drownings fall under common law or require jurisdiction in maritime cases. The matter concerns the extent of coroner powers and the duty to hold inquests before burial.
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Norfolk
Munall
Mincay
George I
Lord Kenyon
Partridge
Edward
Murall
England
Bearcroft
Coroners Inquisitions and Jurisdiction Debate
The excerpt discusses whether a Coroner for the Admiralty can hold inquests when a body is found on land within county jurisdiction. It cites Lord Kenyon's objections to unsigned inquests and questions the Coroner’s duty and payment. Opinions from Fusilce Buller and Mr Justice Grose conclude the rule is discharged.
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Partridge
Admiralty
Urisdighion
Britton
Lord Kenyon
Ty. Agmoney
Fusilce. Buller
Justice Grofe
Royal Visit and Drawing Room at St James's
Friday morning the Queen and three princesses will view a procession of City and Company barges from the Duke of Buckingham's terrace. Yesterday the royal family moved from Buckingham House to St James's for a Drawing Room, with audiences and presentations noted. Also reported are arrivals, naval passengers to Lisbon, a late noble's fortune, North Shields sailors striking for winter wages, and a poor Newfoundland fishing season due to scarcity.
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Charing-cross
Duchess of Cumaerzano
Margate
Prince of Wales
Duke of Clarence
St. James's
Lord Forey
Sreeuen Lusaineton
Samuel Smith
Pysus
Hay
Duke de Colony
Compte Cuntons
Nessitt
Sweep
Lisbon
Marquis of
Annandale
North Shields
Parliament
London
Newfoundland
Paris in turmoil sparks distrust and calls for order
Paris reports rising unrest as political agitators flood the streets with discord and treacherous rumors. Attacks on prisons and threats to property frighten citizens while factions debate agrarian reforms and justice. Authorities face pressure from Brest and Finistere to assert sovereignty amid a volatile Convention.
Paris News on Krns’s Trial Delay and Conventions
Paris reports delay in the Krns business ruling and questions whether impeachment moves by factions aim to calm unrest. Sections visited the Commons amid unease over military demands. Commissioners were named after the commander general was absent, restoring apparent tranquillity. Emigrant fugitives from Savoy gather in large numbers at Canlance amid ongoing disorders noted by the Home Department. Forty armed men in National uniform broke open two days in the October night.
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Paris
Krns
Jzerat
Commons
Savoy
Home Department
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Pienna
Ostend
Theatre
Covent-Garken
Rooberspierre
BentasaLe
Ararat
Orleans
M. Gerard
Porient
M. de Coulony
Brifzt
Avignon
Fort of Justice
Society of
Brest
Monsieur’ Erat
Brifft
Brunswick
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