Fragmentary 1798 London Gazette notices and piracy report
A garbled late 18th century London Gazette fragment describes a naval incident near Cherbourg with a French ship, a capture by Wins and men, and a Royal acknowledgement. It lists bankruptcy notices and a long sequence of attorneys and public notices including dec. and guildhall mentions, with scattered place names and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wales Igounetl
Gongelltor
George the
Borg
Hastings
Wenham
Thule
Cherbourg
Nicholas Dubsis
Bianer
C. E. H. Corumaine
War and politics in Europe and naval developments
Long passage reviews the French Directory stance, warnings of renewed hostilities, and hopes for peace amidst military and naval preparations. Reports mention ordnance shipments to the Mediterranean, a new transport yacht, and notable gun vessel designs. Also covered are legal cases and court updates on maritime insurance and patent disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Engineers
Army of the
Cras
Horrowsy
Ra. Hore
Apt
Tues Doon
Mery
Oftillery
Frerowen
Royal Engineers
Royal Artillery
France
Europe
Balledins
Woolwich
Mediterranean
Lenny Nedjon
Dudman
Souanx
Transport Board
Zrial
Cynthia
Treason Trials and Stirrings in Ireland Amidraids Unrest
Reports from Dublin and Belfast detail trials of John Myers and other officials, rumors of Royalist and insurgent activity in Connaught and Meath, and a county by county pattern of raids, arson, and banditry. A Portobello dairy owned by Mrs Newman is robbed, while naval and military actions widen across the north and midlands as hopes for peace contend with renewed disorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meath
Nobber
John Myers
Callebar
Province of
Connaught
Hambere
Castlebar
Wexford
Wicklow
Tome
Sanpys
King’s Bencch
Zone
Dublin Castle
North America
Newman
Portobello
Beresford’s Bank
A. Hinchey
Lady Cox
K.M
Het Foni
San’s
Belfast
Donaghadee
Lancashire
Counterfeit Money Seizure and Robbery Attempt Near Glasgow
Information to Glasgow magistrates led to seizure of a box said to contain counterfeit money en route from London. A grenadier of the North York Militia delivered the box to the Mail Coach Office and was later imprisoned. Also, Capt Crxer of the Loyal Tavistock Volunteers, with Mr Justice Caarsn, was attacked by two footpads near Hounslow as a chaise approached. he fired a blunderbuss and the robbers fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court OF King's Bench
Chatfield
Paxton and CO
Guildhall
Lord Kenyon
Allan Chatfield
Rodney Eait-Indiaman
Calcutta
Luard and Co
India
Europe
Ocober
Melfis
Paxton and
Luard and‘Co
England
Capt. Chatfield
Luard, and Co
Justice Asmulter
J. Grose
Jo Tawnenck
Glasgow
London
North York
Cpecatts
Croxer
Villians
Fragments of naval and coastal news from Havre to Plymouth
Reported scenes include a large convoy under strong winds, ships avoidant in flood tides, and prizes taken by Sirius. The Charon, Success, and Camilla report overwintered gales, while the Baltic fleet from the Sound is feared lost. Shipping movements, blockades, and port observations follow, with local fairs noting low cattle and horse prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yarmouth
Zeryaice
Hagfeborough
Nancy
Lowkstorfe
Norway
His
Arethusas
Wottey
Charon
Manly
Success
Wilkinson
Camila
Havre
Normandy
Picardy
Camilla
Downs
Calypso Sloop of War
Jerseys
Guernsey
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ndon Gazette
Bugar
Ab Foc
Aakeem St. P
Witdhal
Essex-freet
Liverpool
Artor
Ney
Court
Temple
Bowick
Worcester
Pole Inn
Accor Firs
Hodges
Yeomariss Cresment
A. Guildhall
Dere
Berkeley - Meese Lerken
Henry Exbcry
Pthop
Furrenider
Guildhall. Attorney; ‘Bennet, Dear's
She
White Lion
Bristol
Ih Lewis
Gray
Bevan Benwere Treer
C Christ Hatch
Surry
Vnenee
Es Mefirs
Farret
Lac Steadman
Hill Fenee
Tes Gag Ag Seedley
Maiden Tane
Hoffer
Callum
St. Mary Axe
Merchant
Des
Shepherd Fert
J. Shepherd
Ian
End Moors
Westmoreland
Carriers
Birmingham
LAW
Lisbon
Giles
Kewyonchee
Gils
Lord Kenvon
Appleton
Hornblowsr
Doblin
Catay
Queen’s County
Magenys
Gracefield Wood
Theantry
Siip News
Plymouth
Falmouth
Chapman
Kerns
Shrerness
Sirius
Kine
Hongy
Man
Maetiz
Renown
Portsmouth
Deal
Dragon
The
Thips
Per ‘Laft
Diana
Hunter
Apollo
Berlin
Mercury
Evans
Wind N
Leeds
Selmas'Fair
York
Hetlinghoeuse
Somerset
Chesfire
Thomas Auckland
Gainsborough
Sutton Colefield
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