Royal marriage and court entertainment noted in London Gazette
The London Gazette reports the diarriage ceremony of the Duke of York with the Prince Royal of Pragis, described as splendid with courtly satisfaction. Also noted are Sept 13 court festivities at St Petersburg, a Tellicherry council letter, and promotions in the 23th Foot. Bankruptcies, dividends, and certificates announced with names and locations across London and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogal
St. Peterseuren
Alexander
Council of
Edward Madden
Duncan Macdonald
Charles Denekin
Samuel Webb
Great
Alie-street
Goodman’s Fields
Tuir
Guildhall
John William Gatabin
Tagram Court
Fenchurch
Réet
Willey
Banghall-street
Princesse of Onxaner Arrives at Potsdam and Royal Betrothals
Berlin reports the arrival of the Princess of Onxaner and her daughter the hereditary Princess of Brunswick at Potsdam on September 23. On September 25 the marriages of the two princesses with the Duke of York and the hereditary Prince of Orange were publicly announced in Berlin churches. A grand dinner at Monbijoy for the King’s birthday followed with the betrothal ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Onxaner
Stapt- Holder
Potsdam
Brunswick
Duke’ of York
Prince of Orange
Berlins
Monbijoy
C. Frech
Beceure A Madris
WM Bernand Unnez
Paris
Boston
St. George's Banks
Betsey
St. John’s
Lieze
M. le Clerk
Durt’ of
Burgundy
Wetzlar
Liege
Gatuirain
Vienna
Poremkin ‘Tauriteutsxer
Jay
Society For the Relief of Widows and Orphans of
London
George Baker
Batt
Milman
Garthmore
Lettrom
Blazie
W. Fordyce
Squire
Grindall
Hunter
Blizard
Howard
Moore
Nevinson
Denman
John Sims
Beaumont
Douglas
Ridout
Coronation Ceremonies Detailed for Empress Bouem LA
Report describes the Empress Bouem LA's coronation rites including kneeling under a canopy, the Archbishop and clergy present, the Litany and benediction, her crown handling, anointing, the orb and scepter entrusted to the Consecrator, and the Te Deum, with High Mass and postceremonial procession to the Diet Hall for royal dining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bouem LA
Thone
Diet
Polish Diet Adopts Towns Offer for Cannons and Monument
In Warsaw the Diet met by adjournment as deputies from Pannonia presented twelve cannons and a statue for the Republic. The King’s agent accepted the gift to honor the Diet, while urging unity among estates. Debate over eligibility of the Tiers Etat and succession negotiations with Dresden followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal Malachowky
M. Wyéichi
Pannonia
M. Rzewxfti
Nonce
Podolia
England
Holland
Maxuzzz
Braclan
Dresden
Poland
Manuzxi
Prussia
October i On the 28th a French minister arrives at our capital
A Secretary of M Gouvaneet delivering the New Constitution of France and a letter from the King accepting it, with reports that foreign powers may be discouraged from interfering in France. Ministers discuss possible counterrevolution and outcomes depending on the Legislative Assembly's conduct and the King’s acceptance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Gouveanet
France
Coll
Maigsty
Caillard
Louis XVI
National Assembly
Lorraine
Alsace
Westphalia
French Diplomats and British Favor, Paris Theft and Upsurge
Saturday from New York reports note Royal French court diplomacy shifts as Britain appears unfriendly to French aims, while Port remains neutral. Paris sees 54 valuable watches stolen from Hotel Espagne and a housing surge with 10,000 homes to let, amid rising prices and court life excess. A Totten ham incident involves a seizing suitor and a fleeing couple, with a pursuing chaste reaction and a distressed friend.
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New York
Carcely
Louis ‘XVI
Paris
Princes of the Blood
France
iIt
Vienna
Tottenham Court Road
Bedford Square
Taro
Horse racing entries and results in a Royal Plate event
A historic racing card lists horses entered for the King’s Plate and the Prince of Wales’s Plate, with owners such as D. of Bedford and Ld Clermont. The document details weights, ages, sires, dams, and racing conditions for numerous 2 to 5 year olds and mares, plus sweepstakes and entries for a £70 prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.R
P. of Wales
H. Baronet
Mr. Dawson
Bedford
Cardeck
G. H. Gavendith
Glermont
Bi-H
Pipator
Coriander
Prince of
Mr. Chetlyy
Florizel
D. of Grafton
B. H. Spearman
Mr. Baker
Adamant
Mr.Cofens
Gomes
Galwey
PotBo
Latbard
Lord Barrymore
B.C
Ch. H. Dragon
H. Bagafus
Clermont
Peggy
M. Galwey
Totts
Ft. Add
Barrymore
Beat
Prince of Wales
Aocus
fresNo
Chanticleer
Panton
Wonspecker
Fox
Lethal sentences at Lancaster for Williamson and Davis
Reports detail the execution at Lancaster of Charles Williamson and Robert Davis for burglary and theft in Holds ham and Haugh. The document also recalls Williamson’s alleged dying words urging reform through prison cruelty and a remarkable case of Alice Lee, elderly and bedridden, who suddenly walks again after fourteen years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Williamson
Charles Taylor
Richard Waring
Holdsham
Robert Davis
William Latham
Haugh
of Chester
Lancaster
Williamson
Dartmouthu
Alice Lee
Market reports from English fairs and markets
Gloucester Barton Fair saw high prices dampen demand with bidders slow after first day. At Bury and Birmingham fairs prime cheeses and other dairy goods sold slowly, with uneven animal stock due to feed scarcity and turnip prospects. Worcester Market reported hops and varying prices, while other grain and produce prices ranged broadly across locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester Barton
Bury
Birmingham
Walfal Fair
Worcester
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
London Gazette
Williard Rounding
Kingston Upon Hall
Sianthipeth
White Hart
Kington
Upon
Samuel Harvey
Shakespeare Tavern
New
Samuel ‘Justices
St Ten
Matthew Salt
House Street
Racer
Robert Oliver
Wapping “Wall
Shipwight
Samu Pee
Selby
Yorkshire
Lewis Lewis
Llanfyneed
Llanvinth
Carmarthenshire
Anna Maria
Birtles
St. James’ S-Street
Westminster
Pies Via
Warsaw
Bieve
Gctober i
Newmarket
W. ‘Afton
Anthony
Bunbury
C. Gogs
Charles
W. Afton
Parrymore
Vernon
Whitkers
C. Rocgs
Liverroor
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