Britain's London Evening Mail reports war prep and Egypt plans
The London Evening Mail notes Vienna cabinet confidence after Admiral Nelson's victory, French fleet defeat prompting Austrian war preparations in Italy and nearby regions. It cites Naples negotiations, Poussievique’s intercepted dispatch, and terms proposing Guiana territorial gains and cloth import changes, amid alarming Irish violence and a Dublin letter about West Coast engagements.
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Sheen
Sienior
Bashawiot
Servia
Vienna
Italy
Naples
Paris
Buonavarre
Egypt
Rausus
Poussievique
Guiana
Portugal
Irish Chancellor Arrives. French Envoy Aims to Settle Ties
The Irish Chancellor arrived in town with the Marquis of Ancestor and others from Dublin. A French envoy previously dispatched to the United States seeks to smooth tensions between Paris and Washington as political expediency looms and Harrongate hosts a wary council.
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Harrongate
Curvron
Tony Hild
Kriwardens
Béals
Dikrcrosy
United States
Sance
America
Royal Family Attends Naval Review Afloat at Weymouth
Weymouth diary reports the Royal Family and nobility boarding the St Fiorenzo Frigate for a Bay sail. Salutes from Port-land Castle welcomed their return as the king and queen bathed in morning sunshine. A militia review and field day preceded a ball at the Assembly Rooms to aid widows and orphans of a naval engagement.
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St. Fiorenxo
Portland Castle
Aucusta
Erigazera
SopuYa
Dorchester
3D Dragoon Gudeds
Moray
Irish War News and British Imperial Updates
Morning mail from Ireland reports restored tranquility despite rebel activity in Wicklow and infested counties. General Ford commands troops in Wicklow Mountains as rebels raid valleys and threaten property. London notes Union talks, naval movements, Royal Proclamations, and charitable efforts for Nile sufferers, with French and Spanish developments affecting Gibraltar and Atlantic routes.
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Ireland
Holt
Wicklow
Hume
W- Ford
Carlaw
Wexford
Barrow
Slaney
Timelin
Castle
Dermot
Carlow
Leighlin Bridge
Gore’s Bridge
Fullow
Cornew
Tinckely
Hacketstown
Baltinglass
Dublin
Great Britain
Maxwell
Irith
Meath
Paris
le Surcellant
la Brunne
Ancona
Corfu
le Genereux
Admiral Newson
le Stender
Mediterranean
Chatham
Leander
Newson
Geo. Berkeley
Prince of Wates
Huntingdonshire
Canterbury
Whitttable
Herne Bay
Delmar’s
Nile
Grouvette
Copenhagen
Hamburgh
BuonaParte
Gibraltar
Lisbon
Halifax Packet
America
Falmouth
Lady Harriet
Leeward Island
Thompson
Quebec
London
Cork
Lloyd’s
Bath
Liverpool
Bristol
University of Cambridge
Seathen
Bink
Irish Rebellion News Reports Murders and Trial in 1798
Extract from Trim letters recounts four Yeomen murdered near Castletown after duty by rebels. Notes death of Mr Hume in Wicklow and Hacketstown battles. Trial at Affizes covers Patrick Scort charged with High Treason. witness Kanes testifies of united Irishmen plan to join French. Defense argues insufficiency. jury returns guilty, sentence given.
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Wexford
Hatt
Cauulfio
Castletown
Beautean
Hume
Wicklow
Hacketstown
Trim
Nifi Privs
Criminal Court
Baron Smith
Patrick Scort
Fames Kanes
M‘natay
Sirr
M‘natty
Convic
Baron Smuru
Capture of Cove Ship Recounted by Captain
An American ship arrived at Cove after it had been captured by the French fleet and recaptured. The captain reports meeting a British squadron commanded by Sir J. Warren with ships of the line and eight frigates. The French squadron included one ship of the line eight frigates and a cutter as Sir John Warren’s force shadowed the Anson.
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Cork
Cove
J.B. Warren
Sir Joan
Anson
Windsor Hunts Begin as Hounds Return for Season
The Kine's hounds were turned out on Saturday at Windsor for the first time, with plans to hunt twice weekly during the season. Eton Bridge reopened Saturday evening after months of repairs to accommodate passengers. Sugar prices fluctuated but mostly rose while some raw and refined goods fell. Tea held its prices except Pekoe’s small rise. Imports of foreign wheat did not exceed 1.06 quarters last week, with port duties for barley, oats and other grains noted. Tobacco and sugar imports from Baltimore, Maryland, Virginia, and Jamaica totaled 999,395 lb and 7,779 cwt respectively, with Jamaica accounting for 48,197 cwt.
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Windsor
Eton Bridge
Barbadoes
Martinico
St.Domingo
Jamaica
Baltimoré
Maryland
Virginia
Shipping News From Plymouth and Deal Hard Fought
The Fortuna from Petersburg arrived at Yar after privateer capture attempts. The Juno from Petersburg is reported threatened by the same privateer. The Warre from LiliedRer to Mareiridey was taken, and Tug Hope from Deal to Sunderland is ashore near Yarmouth. Reports include the French cutter privateer Valour captured near Corunna, and the Valour previously Vertumnus of Fowey. Several ships, including the Fishguard, Cambrian, and Ambuscade, sail to join fleets. the Dashwood remains missing after parting from the fleet. The Grampus and Grampus arrivals report convoy movements and downriver dispatches from Deal and Portsmouth.
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Fortuna
Burt
Petersburg
Yarthough
Empress
Batfon
Phagbus
Ward
London
Juno
Farren
St. Constanting
Petesfour
Liverpool
Ison
Deal
Sufderland
Yarmouth
Privasteer
Valour
Lord Haguke
Pennocg
Neate
Corunna
Vertumnus
Fowey
Guernsey
Chace
Ant
Hawke
Warcut
Lord Hawke
Mediterranean
Fishguard
T. B. Martin
Cambrian
Ambuscade
Jeenxin
Lord Beaipoort
Gramgus
Hatz
Anoher
Downs
Chapman
Kern
Dashwood
Hull
Lifton
Fevier
Phagtoz
Gunis
Storrorp
Isle of Rhe
Rochelle
Tritoz
Gore
University Officers and Local Crimes Reported
On Wednesday the following Gentlemen were elected officers of this University for the ensuing year Prottori J H Michell M A Kings College John Vickers M A Trinity College Taxers Charles Parith M A Queens College Richard Lucas M A Caius College Moderators J Palmer M A St Johns College Woodhouse M A Caius College Scutators W R Tyson M A Emanuel College J Mansfield B D Clare Hall A young man was taken into custody yesterday morning on the Parade in St James's Park for using very defamatory language against his Majesty and his Ministers. A master bricklayer and his servant were examined at Bow Street on Saturday for stealing a considerable quantity of bricks. The servant was the agent. the master claimed they were his property and was handed over to naval service in place of conviction.
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Camerroce
University
Prottori
J. H. Michell
M.A. King’s College
John Vickers
Trinity College
Charles Parith
M. A. Queen’s College
Richard Lucas
M. A. Caius College
J. Palmer
St. John’s College
Bow-street
Naval Service
Obituary notices from Oxford to Jamaica and Somerset
A late 18th century notice column reports deaths and a fatal accident: John Mackaness of Garfington Oxford aged 65 died after a short illness. Thomas Gordon son of the King's Tobacco Warehouse surveyor died aged 16. Mrs Mackenzie of Clarendon Jamaica widow of George Mackenzie Esq.. Rev. W Chapman vicar of Barwell Somerset died after a fall from his horse causing a dislocated neck. George Reynolds Esq Major in the army died after a long service.
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John Mackaness
Garfington
Oxford
Thomas Gordon
Gordon
King’s Tobacco Warehouse
Tower-hill
Montpelier-row
Twickentamny
Mackenzie
George Mackenzie
Ma E. Huntingdeath
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Olt
Keiflerre
Ruiz
Roestgomhward
Wafenaar
Peytor
Blenheim
Sir Joan Orve
Dragon
Inflexible
Romnty
Amphion
Imdeomache
Nemesis
Dade
Lord Mulgrave
Leda
Cleland
Portsmouth
Wind S. E
Grampus Man of War
PRI
Arithy
Parntep Py Walter
Ano
Wal Fer
Parntine
House -Sovare
Bracr- Farare
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Salisbury Square
Blackfriars
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