Observations on Dutch Neutrality and Dutch War Isolation
London discussions weigh possible designs involving Prussia and France to move Holland toward neutrality or alliance with Britain. The piece notes historical options, the Batavian Republic's fate, Luxembourg’s ambitions, and the shifting balance as Dutch naval power waned, suggesting France and Britain might leverage changes with restrained neutrality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berdia
Sveigs
Beliz
Prusia
Dutch Republic
France
Rhine
Great Britain
Luxembourg
Holland
Holand
Prafia
Syryes
Berlin
Las
Aikmaer
Casiner
Berturn
House of Orancy
Naval Pillar at Covent Garden thrills London with patriotism
A new musical piece Naval Pillar at Covent Garden celebrates British valor with a throne of Britannia. The show features songs by Fawcett and Townsend and praises Howe Nelson and St Vincent amid vigorous audience applause.
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COVENT+GARDEN
Ixcrevon
Jongstone
Linton
Britain
Munpen
Howe
St. Vincent
Duscan
Nelson
Britannia
Public Office Bow Street Versus Fane Gibbs in Extortion Case
Fane Gibbs the celebrated Old Bailey offender appeared at Bow Street Magistrates on charges of extorting money from Admiralty Messenger Mr Evans by threatening to accuse him of robbing her of a watch. Witnesses described Gibbs pursuing Evans from St Clement's to Pall Mall, offering money and companionship, and threatening to swear a robbery. Gibbs admitted involvement but claimed previous escort to the Old Bailey. she was committed to Bridewell for further examination amid a tense scene outside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fane Gibbs
Ba‘bey
Evans
Admiralty
St. James’s Watch-house
Felix Almond
St. James
Mr. Evans
Gibbs
Old Bailey
St. Clement’s Church
Pall-mall
Chelsea
Wm. Blogg
Pall Mall
Cockspur-street
Npebenaare
Mitter
Woolwich
Smith
Strand
Charing Cross
Market-lane
Bow-street
Tethilfields Bridewell
Price
Samie
Stagnation in Sugar Market Cited by Community Aid
The piece notes Parliament and merchants miss the main cause of sugar market stagnation, the reduced consumption as prices rise. It observes families cutting tea sweetening and broader effects on spices and breakfast items, from bread and butter trees to tea and coffee. It also mentions Lieut Burt of the Royal Navy drowning at Yarmouth and bakers striking over wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burt
Royal Navy
Yarmouth
Parliament Intelligence Report on Militia Reduction Bill
The House of Lords met in Turspay on October 8 as the Royal Assent was granted to the Militia Reduction Bill by a commission. Commissioners present included the Lord Chancellor, the Archbishop of Canterbury, and the Earl of Leicester. The session adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
Derry
Ireland
House of Lords
Earl Fitzwitliam
Earl of
Duke of Beprorp
Woburn
Blackwall
London
Republican Portico
Paris
Directory
Turspay
Billy
Archbishop of Canterbury
Earl of Leiceser
House of Commons Motioned Through Aging Tax Bills
The House of Commons on Tuesday October 8 passed the Income Appropriation Bill at third reading and noted Royal Assent for the Militia Reduction Bill. Debates over Warehousing, Sugar and Molasses Distillery Bills continued with motions to read third time and clauses altered, committee reports received, and adjournment followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House Or Commons
Tuesvar
Sgeater
Bragge
Itdin Bong
Corporation
W. Young
Grenada
Lancaster
Liverpool
Sugar and Moliffes Aistillery
Letter from Vice Admiral Mitchell on Lémmer defense in Oct
London Gazette Oct 8 reports Admiralty Office extracts of a letter from Vice Admiral Mitchell to Evan Nepean. It details Captain Bolton and officers' gallantry at Lémmer during a siege, actions of Boorder and flotilla, hostile bombardment threats, and communications with Dutch commander Van Groutten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiralty-Offece
Mitchell
Evan Nepean
Babet
Enthusfer
Espiegle
Bolton
Ssa
Wolverene
Lemmer Roads
Piercer
L’espiegle
Lémmer
Boorder
Riad
L’espiegl
Isis
Prince of Orange
W. Bolton
Om Seard
Myneer
P. van Groutten
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Oaebir
Texas
Listar
Guards
Regiment of Royal
Canterbury
Deal
Texel
Ginra Miltary
Ai Ter
Westphalia
Berg
Juliers
E.S.E
Shawn-Cave
Jn O2zas
England
Honatio Nexson
Buoxapairte
Egypt
Earl St. Vincent
John Caps
H. Nelson
John Ogos
J.obs
Lord St.Viscent Vain
Joan Croe
Joan Chewe
Theatre
Mr. Fawcett
Tars
Sir Sidney Smith
Sidney
Sir Sidney
Sir Sitney
Public Office
Parliamentary Intelligence
Baltem
B. van Groutten
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