French Transport Squadron Menaces Caribbean Port
Baseterre reports a squadron of French transports with about 2200 troops and a frigate arrived near Martinique but were blocked from landing. They moved to Montserrat for water, faced British protection, and threats were exchanged with Commodore Matro allegedly seeking to seize the transports. Capt. Byron defeated Matro near Montserrat. tensions rise as French forces threaten action if troops not delivered. Local authorities supply provisions while awaiting further orders amid fear of royalist retaliation.
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Martinique
Montferrat
Guadaloupe
Lieut
Hay
Uni
Matro
Preserpine
Byron
Statin
Monferrat
Esdaile
France
Old Read
Hay. M. Malvo
Brimstone Hill
Woodley
Luxemburgh
Orieannois
Royal Levee and Cabinet Talks at St James's Palace
A Friday timetable details a King’s Levee at St James's with Toure Majestres and royal princesses visiting, followed by a Queen’s Drawing Room and a late evening concert. The paper notes ongoing Cabinet negotiations, inclining toward bringing opposition heads into government, and reports on Irish dispatches, diplomacy at The Hague, and naval and foreign affairs developments.
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St. James’s
Roral
Aracusta
Elizabeth
St. James's
Krxe
Lord Cgrenville
Pit
Duke of Portlane
Lord Longurcroucs
Fox
Pitt
Duke of Racxwonn
Lord Chatham
Lord Grenville
Duke of Portragp
Hague Nov 13 Dutch unrest grows amid factions
News from the Netherlands reports heightened activity among the patriotic party in The Hague. Republicans gain strength while monarchist aristocrats, centered in the House of Orange, resist French principles, delaying any French assault until locals show a desire for freedom and civic rights.
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Netherlands
Gringe
J Wedo Nobinow
Dumour Rge
Holland
House of Orange
Panic on the Stock Exchange Eases After Wednesday Turmoil
The market shows subdued panic with no new reports and one large defaulter recorded. Books for stocks with dividends due January 5 will close to tally claims and reopen for transfer afterward.
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India
Edinburgh Theatres Dispute Renewed Over Patent Rights
The Edinburgh theatré controversy flares anew with Beatricals supporting Mrs. Estex and Mr Dynbas backing Kema. Lord Advocate and Lord Provost help push a petition for a new patent for Edinburgh gentlemen residents. Dundas withholds concurrence, casting doubt on Mrs Eften taking possession.
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Edinburgh
Duke
Hamieton
Estex
Dynbas
Kema
Erikine
Eften
Dundas
Trial by Fury in Scotland Aims to Speed Justice
A Scottish reform bill to empower Exchequer Barons to hear civil actions by jury, like Revenue Causes, excluding feudal questions to Lords of Session. It also plans two new annual circuits for Northern Counties and Western Islands to extend the Affizes. Proposed by William Warlace, descendant of a famed medieval champion, the change preserves but shifts administration without altering core law.
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Scotland
Court of Session
Barons of Exchequer
Lords of Session
Ross
Sutherland
Orkney
Shetland
William War- Lace
Irish State Lottery 1792 Draw Notice
Fragmentary OCR notes show a 1792 Irish state lottery entry with amounts and numbers partially legible. The text includes references to prize values and drawn numbers but is severely garbled, preventing a complete reconstruction of the event or figures.
Royal Letters' Patent Drops for Genuine Medicines
In 1792, Francis Spussury advertises Drops tied to King’s Patent, claiming distinct, forgery‑resistant bottles and a price of 5s 8d each. Sold by general vendors of medicines across Britain, Ireland, and worldwide, with emphasis on protecting the public from counterfeit containers.
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Great Britain
Ireland
London
Impostion and Counterfeits in Windsor Soap Trade
A London notice warns against imitations of Patent Violet Soap, detailing how false wrappers mimic the genuine product and deceive buyers. The patentee explains the soap’s skin-softening qualities and the royal patent, with counterfeiters facing public refutation and legal action at the Bank Buildings, Cornhill. Obituaries follow for Anna Woodssee, Rev. Robert Aunin, Countess Dowid of Schetter, Rev. Peter Grand, Randolph Ekins, Lieut. James Hunter, and James A'Cd Dodd, noting funerals and estates in Cork, Bath, and Dublin, with details of dates and residences.
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Impotto
Windsor
Europe
Surry Lodge
Lambsth Halk
London
Cornhill
Parliament-Street
Anna Woodssee
Cork
Robert ‘Au
Archédicon
St. Peter’s
Melbury
D.rfethhire
Dirhay
Bathy Pity
Randolph Ekins
Red Exchange Assurance Company
Arrivals and sailings in Plymouth and Waterford lists
Shipping news from Plymouth and related ports shows arrivals and sailings on November 21 to 23 with vessels from London Newfoundland Virginia Cork Waterford and Seville. Notable ships include Nancy Collector Chament Hannah Bonnie and Portland with various origins and destinations plus downriver and river orders. Wind conditions noted with several ships remaining or sailing for the river and for New York Lisbon and Dartmouth.
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Downs
Hannah
Dommett
Handurt Ann
Ellerby
Quebec
Lord Dosegal
M.robet
Reifatt
William
Lane
Lisbon
Reliat Powels
Waterford
Providence
S Lewington
Dublin
Dover
Prince Edward
M‘ewen
Deal
Ann
Dim
Honduras
Lord Donegal
M‘roberts
Belfast
Price of Stocks Definition and Bond Quotes
The excerpt lists stock prices and bond quotes with fractional changes. It mentions 3 per cent Confols around 82 to 94, Long Ann and Ditto Short notes, Invra Stock near 198, Ditto Bonds about 92.4, and a reference to Lottery Tickets and an account entry for Eadie from 1983.
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Oath Bibs &Sihs
LongAnn
Eadie
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