London Speech Warns on Naval Readiness and France
A parliamentary debate centers on dangers of a foreign attack and the need for robust inland defenses. The speaker argues that even amid naval victories, internal preparations must not waver and condemns attempts to justify intervention in France as aggression. The report notes adjournment after the speech and postponement of the committee report.
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Nile
Europe
France
England
Pist
Paris paper reports rebel forces in Flanders and Malta siege
A Paris newspaper summary notes rebels in Flanders at Dieft show disciplined structure with a general staff of mostly former Austrian soldiers and deserters from Bavarian and Prussian troops, plus arms and funds routed through unknown channels. It also reports England taking the Isle of Gozo, French losses at Malta, and dispatches from Alexandria to Egypt.
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Paris
Flanders
Dieft
Leven
Tate of Liberty
Brabant
Isle of
Gozzo
Malta
Nias
Alexandria
Alexandretta
Egypt
Spain
Joubert
Turin
Haubert
Larson Citayen
Treacherous Atlantic Shipping Wrecks Hit Irish Coast
A flood of late 18th century ship notices reports multiple vessels wrecked or sunken along the Irish coast and near Dublin harbor. Ships from Liverpool Glasgow Plymouth and London suffer wrecks or captures with crews saved or taken to France, including the Kent, Hopewell, Hannah, and Elizabeth. Several privateers and dispatches arrive in Plymouth, with ships like the Bacchus and Tavistock listed among those captured or sunk. Royal Navy ships arrive at Plymouth as quayside updates show quarantine and arrivals like the Fame and Jeune Reine.
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Sarah
Jones
Liverpool
Africa
Aeery
Mary
Herd
Ireland
Hope
Jarvis
Taylor
Dartmouth
Ear
Phe Kent
Ferrie
Glasgow
Jamaica
Mercury
Redmore
Trinidada
Bristol
de Hopewell
Brien
St. Domingo
London
Hannah
Priestly
Virginia
France
Henry
Dublin Harbour
Williams
Plymouth
Elizabeth
M‘gurgar
Londonderry
Aétive
Stanton
Dublin
Martinico
Waterford
Peli
Thomas
Sally
Griffith
Newry
Boysl
Leighton
Cork
Kinsale
Dispatch
Squire
Barnstaple
Apliph
Rose
Cooper
Bigbury Bay
Ann
Penzance
Kingsbridge
M‘nauton
Margaret
Ballyconnel
Eniance
Bacchus
Carder
Newfoundland
St. Andero
Tavistock
Piles
Shields
Friendship
Kirton
Shuk
Sunderland
Bridlingtons
Twohig
Lisbon
Corky
Galicia
Eliza
Grant
Proposals and Movements in European News of 1798
Morning papers rely on Paris Gazettes about Lisbon armament under General Stuart. It sailed through the Straits toward the Mediterranean, possibly aiming to seize Minorca for Russia. Commodore Duc Wyn worth leads naval forces. Pinckney returns to America. other officers arrive via Portsmouth after quarantine. Irish Union postponed. anticipated early proposal in Parliament. Paris theatre notes a chorus of Devils satire. National Debt reductions yield 2.95 million pounds in late 1798 quarter with stock purchases and cash outlays.
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Paris
Lisbon
Stuapt
Cadiz
Theriff
Gibraltar
Mediterranean
Stuart
Minorca
Russia
Ducx- Worth
Pinckney
France
America
Tster
L’sigh
Mediteranean
Orion
Duc d’Havez
Marquis de Mortemar
Portsmouth
Ireland
Iorrett
Eprir du Corps
Glorious naval defeat and French plunder cited at Leander action
The Evening Mail denounces the Leander engagement with Le Genereux as a noble but doomed clash. French captains plundered British officers, while British surgeons and sailors faced harsh cruelty. It cites Nelson’s praise for Captain Beany and laments French impropriety, urging English resolve after the February 1797 fight.
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Szande
le ‘Generiu
Thomeson
Berry
le Genereux
Nexson
Lord Nelson
Beany
Leander
Rogues and Plunderers The French and Others Named
In Dublin a debate over universal motives in wartime is echoed by remarks on French soldiers and Egyptian and English claims of depravity. A Chapman-like satire cites Peyronfe and Buonaparte, while Dr Johnson’s Mirrow piece is applied to Forest republicanism, seen as envy driven and destructive. A Wicklow county tale details Wheatley’s act of vengeance when a suspected assassin hid in Wicklow, leading to his execution at Arklow after a trial.
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Peyronfe
Eater Iland
Europe
Buonaparte
Dr. JonNson
Mirrow
Dublin
Wheatley
Wicklow
Arklow
Lodging Dispute Over Rent and Hard Treatment
Lord Kenyon hears a case of landlord tenant conflict from 1797. Defendant rented first floor at 400 Guineas per year, occupied from Lady Day until November amid alleged harsh treatment by the landlord. Action seeks ten guineas for rent. defendant paid 4 7s into court covering occupation. defenses cite minor incidents of ill usage and kitchen disputes.
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Harris
Lady Day
A&ion
Lord Ken
Admiralty Sessions Old Bailey Trial of 1797 Sea Arms
In the Old Bailey session, Sir William Scott presided as juries considered Edward Keating and Richard Fones accused of aiding enemies by attacking the Phoebe off Scilly in December 1797. Keating and Fones were found not guilty after testimony they were forced aboard. John McNamara, aged about 17, was tried for taking up arms against the Crown at sea and found guilty. Other indictments were delayed due to missing witnesses as the court adjourned.
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Old Bailey
Wm. Scott
Edward
Keating
Richard Fones
Scilly
Thomas Coctrell
Phade
Lieut. Hallidy
Fores
Shropshire
Lanark
Scotland
Kearing
John M‘namara
Denmark
Guily
Sir J. B. Warren and the British Seizure at Sea
A historical verse announcing naval action led by Sir J. B. Warren. It praises seamen for continuing conquests under Neptune, affirming Britannia’s control of the seas and vowing that no flag will resist the Lords of the Main in the declared engagement.
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Neptune
Britannia
Debut at Drury Lane Polly Delights Audiences
A young Lady Stevens debuted as Polly in Beggars Opera at Drury Lane, praised for tasteful singing, refined delivery, and expressive acting. Miss Morini previously appeared as Little Pickle, linked to Mrs Jordan, who vows never to wear the breeches again. A storm at Havre disrupts quays while whales wash ashore in Nairnshire, yielding blubber.
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Stevens
Drury Lane Theatre
Polly
Miss Morini
Drury Line Theatre
Little Pickle
Jordan
King’s Bench
Duke of Poarirawa
Havre
Eure
Hor
Delnies
Nairnshire
Cawnor
Jonas born after whale ordeal in sacred tale
A fragmentary ancient account describes a woman named Ona or Mrs Trowr giving birth to a son named Jonas. The tale claims Jonas was hidden in a whale for three days and nights and emerged as a greater wonder after nine months in unusual lodging.
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Trowr
Jonas
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