French Forces Dominate Antwerp Area Amid Armistice Talks
From Brussels on November 17 the Brussels Gazette reports the Society of Friends of Liberty and Equality in the Jesuits’ Church naming Citizen d Epagiac president. Dumourier’s speech draws loud applause as French troops, now about 70,000, arrive and are praised for discipline and conduct. Armament and supplies pour into Antwerp as Austrian emissary Seckendorff arrives with a proposed eight day armistice that Dumourier rejects. Louvain and Mechlin host French forces while Antwerp’s citadel swells with stores and readiness, awaiting actions at surrender or justification for fresh laurels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society of Friends of Liberty and Equality
Churély
Dumourier
Cé Devext
Europe
French Republic
Baan Ve
Louvain
Mechlin
Antwerp
French Entry in Ghent Triumphs and Town Uprising
Ghent celebrates the French entry as liberty, with crowds meeting the army a league from the city. General Lamorliere receives the city keys, the statue of Cuartes V is taken down, and municipal leaders are imprisoned while bishops and aristocrats resist. Citizens guard the new order as preparations begin to depart for Antwerp.
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Ghent
Lamorliere
Hotel de Ville
Brabant
Cuartes V
Antwerp
France and Britain Fearful of French Influence Across Europe
Letters from Houzanppeak warn of a French surge aiding Dutch dissidents and threatening Holland, with the National Convention promising liberty to allies and ordering generals to assist revolts. Dutch planning to open the Scheld could revive Antwerp’s trade, while Britain strengthens naval forces and contemplates policy shifts.
Earl of Excin arrives as envoy. plan to plant Tree of Liberty foiled
Last night at Downing Street the Earl of Excin, envoy to Brussels, arrived and a council sat past midnight. A planned procession to Kennington Common to plant the Tree of Liberty was opposed by government measures. Light dragoons arrived at Kep Se intash to deter the act, while the 3d Guards officers remained on duty.
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Downingsftreet
Earl of
Excin
Brafsels
Lord Loucusoxoven
Kennington
Kennington Common
3D Regiment of Guards
Elopement and Common Laws Foe Gretna Green Match
A confused tale notes a young Kingston, Mississippi woman seeking Gretna Green to wed a sea born suitor. Fatigue and longing drive consent to a Bedfordshire parson’s ceremony while a Lady appears as holder of significant lands and income.
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Neptune
Kingston
Gretna Green
Dunstable
Frost Decimates Virginia Tobacco Crops In October
Richmond reports severe frosts on October 27 and 28 slashing about one third of the tobacco crop. Annapolis notes similar damage across Anne Arundel and Montgomery counties with prospects bleak for planters. New York dispatch says Britain dominates US trade, few European goods arrive, and US relies on leather and iron production.
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Richmond
Virginia
Bel
New York
America
Britain
France
Germany
Holland, &c
United States
Great Britain
Europe
Capitulation of Marines at Malines to French forces
The garrison of about 1,390 infantry from the regiments of Kinski and De Ligne, a cavalry squadron of Saxe Cobourg, Hussars of Blackenstein, and 70 artillery men will quit Malines for Louvain tomorrow, November 17, with arms and baggage. French troops receive the arsenal, magazines, provisions, and a detailed inventory is to be sent to Lt. Col. Barrois. The gates of Brussels and Antwerp transfer to French control. the Marines’ sick and wounded stay under care, and the magistrates must safeguard the property.
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Kinski
Barrois
de Brandenstein
Marines
Brussels
Antwerp
Malines
Dumourier
Lille
Malinés
Louvaine
English travellers in France warned by forgeries and losses
An old report notes English travelers buying signs of discounts abroad now face losses as papers are deemed forged. One man’s currency is torn and considered a forgery, risking arrest. The Minerva Moor from Savannah to London is stranded near Boulogne.
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France
Englisfmen
Minerva
Savannah
London
Boulogne
Prize drawing fragment by Metiys and Co company
Fragmentary OCR notes show a numbered prize drawing reference No 21,9875 with names Hunprep Hoansay and Co. unclear context and dates. The readable items suggest a promotional or lottery style entry with participant or draw details incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metiys
Hunprep
Hoansay and.Co
Accident at the Mail Coach Yard Report
Fragmentary notes describe an early morning mishap near a mail coach, mentioning a person named Salen and a carriage fire. The text suggests someone was thrown from a garden into an ante room, with injuries implied but details unclear. Further clarity is unavailable due to damaged OCR.
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Daniaeld
Mel
A. Salen
Ean
Olocksi
York Meeting Raises 6931 17s For City Coal Supply
A large gathering at York Guidhall agreed on several resolutions to supply the city and its poor with coal on moderate terms, with 6931 pounds 17 shillings immediately subscribed. Nearby, a fireball struck a dwelling in Sule, causing destruction and a rescue. In Udmore a chimney collapse killed a laboring man. his rescue was desperate. A Holy Mail Coach mishap near Panmenmure injured the guard and horses, narrowly avoiding worse carnage. At Burkin Heigh Devonshire a farmer and four children died from poison verdigris exposure linked to copper utensils.
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Guidhall
City of
York
Sule
Udimore
Hikat
Panmenmure
Burkin Heigh
Devonshire
Lucker
Butker
Tughet
King's College bridegroom and Bromley clergyman linked match
Miss Elizabeth obi of Cambridge is paired with George Norm Ef of Bromley By Kent in a wedding notice. The Rev Edward Beadon, Rector of Steneham Hants, is named in connection with the arrangements.
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Sal Wedielaay
Fragmentary notices of deaths and events across towns
OCR text lists scattered notices with names and ages including Mrs Margaret Bary Wolverhampton and Mr William Ball near Berkswell Coventry. Jane Cook at Newcastle-under-Lyme. John Williams in Ruthin. Gilbert Micrelly Esq at Thornhill. Mr Bagley at Highgate. Dates scattered Thursday and Tuesday nights, shows archival obituary-like items with limited readable details.
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Geneon Hateianulaceurehs
Margaret Bary
Wolverhampton
William
Ball
Gore
Berkswell
Coventry
Avian Fulford
Ferry-Center
Newcastle-under
Lyme
Jane Cook
John. Williams
Ruthin
Arrivals and Stocks From Dublin and Plymouth Ports
Shipping notices list arrivals from Petersourg Cork and Malaga including vessels Lady Nobe Waachtmnaal and Sally Giles. Trade winds and sailings noted with ships like the Swaan Mannkolph to Batavia and the Duke of Clarence bound for Janistica. Market prices show stocks and bonds with consols, lotteries, and shipping-related values.
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Ann
Thompson
Mary Ann
Clark
Mary
Francis
Walter
Petersourg
Lincoln
Dantzig
Friendship
Fletcher
Sally
Moore
Cork
Albion
Carter
St.Andero
Nobe Waachtmnaal
Bremen
Three Brothers
Demlop
Gibral
Plymouth
Giles
Malaga
Dublin
Nancy
Bowen
Bandoe
Calypso
M‘laughlin
Malagas
Leghorn
Lovinia
Tapp
Petersburg
Dent
Dawk
Cole
Honduras
Prince “of
Pied
Corkburns
Jamnaa
Charlotte
Batavia
Mannkolph
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Quebec
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Louis XVI
Cuarlemaine
Joseru II
Board of Admiralty
Longford
Ireland
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Mr. Harman
W. Sandys
King’s College
Cambridge
Harry Charles Manning
Burgh Castle
Suffolk
John Tattersal
How
Norfolk
Granville Hastings Wheeler
Francis Maffingberd
Dagesham
Essex
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Leicester
Chatham
Navy Board
Yard
Seghe
Nai Meares
Shige 4
Countess of Search
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Lahesbadugh
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Smethwick
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Fitzgeralde
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