Prisoner exchange sought as Mont Desors arrives in Jamaica
Mont Desors a lieutenant in the French service seeks prisoner exchange in Jamaica. Reports from Martinique say St Vincent and Grenada are in peace, while the Thomas Bristow struggles on reefs near Port Royal with most cargo lost. The Elizabeth reports a 49 gun frigate boarding an American vessel with schools aboard en route to Jamaica. Berfey Lloyd sails from Barbadoes noting 11 transports of Admiral Tarvey's fleet arriving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth
Philadelphia
Jale
Berfey
Lloyd
Barbadaen
Tarvey
Heet
Octobre II Prisoners Plot Escape From Kicnalhain Gaol
Reported in October II, prisoners confined in Kicnalhain Gaol on a charge of treason cut iron bars and used skeleton keys to unlock yard locks. They planned escape by rope ladders and were prepared. Mrs Suaw of Merrion-square reportedly gave birth to a son, followed by the widow of his father born soon after.
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Kicnalhain
Cape
Suaw
Rossar-Suaw
Merrion-square
Tellummure
Debretts Parliamentary Register announces new edition
An 18th century prospectus for Debretts Parliamentary Register and related volumes. The note praises accuracy and asks for patronage to continue publishing debates and letters from the present Parliament. Listings include prices and bindings for sets from 1784 to 1795 and earlier Debates volumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Debrett
Burlington-house
Piccadilly
The Arts Petition to EmE Executive Directory of France
A critique of a petition by artists urging French access to master pieces from Rome and Italy. It argues art should educate the nation, inspire youth, and justify state support, while questioning Roman sincerity and Italian stability. The piece defends public displays to cultivate taste and national pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EME Executive Directory OF
France
Greece
Italy
Europe
Rome
Naples
Emperor de
Lombardy
French Republic
Museum of the Universe
Rome as Museum of the Universe in Napoleonic Art Debate
An impassioned appeal argues against preserving Rome as a vast museum for other nations and warns that looting by foreign powers could strip Italy of masterpieces. It champions French asylum for genius but urges Rome to develop industry and dignity, resisting subjugation and preserving culture for humanity.
West Indies War Notes Describe Caribs and Local Tribes
A military report describes ongoing operations in the West Indies against Caribs and local groups. It notes losses from disease, limited assaults, and a detachment destroying huts with few enemy sightings. It mentions reinforcements expected with General Anercromere arriving in November and details about African extracted slaves, copper-skinned Indians near Owia, and overall tranquil Grenada with troop mortality due to heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anercromere
Caribs
West-Indies
Owia
Grenada
St. Lucia
Dublin Parish Councils Propose Volunteer Cavalry Corps
In Dublin on February 6 the Lord Mayor, Sheriffs, and Churchwardens resolve to form volunteer corps of cavalry and infantry to protect property and people during danger. Each of four wards to field one troop and one infantry regiment, with officers elected by the corps and subject to government approval. Members take oath, wear uniforms, and may withdraw by written resignation. Parochial meetings set for next Tuesday to enlist members and confirm arrangements. Nearby incidents include turf burning at Greenville, Canal turf-boat theft attempt stopped by rescuers, and a late Saturday robbery of a country woman on Circular Road, thwarted by three horsemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Alderman Green
Greenville
Portobello
Harold’s Cross
Dolphin’s Barn
Sally
Ill-contrived Escape and Arrest At Kilaloe
A careless attempt to evade capture ends with Hastings seizing two miscreants in Kilaloe. They boast of French aid and daring exploits, while a guard notices a sham soldier courting danger. The pair are remanded for trial by jury as a courtroom drama unfolds amid a tense street scene.
London Markets Price Movements In Wheat Oils and Silk
Prices across English and foreign wheats show parity with laic wick while barley rye oats and beans rise. Flour up modestly with fine flour at 113s per cwt. Butter drops in Irish provisions. new rose cork sells around 745 and 75s per cwt as imports near 40 000 cwt. Cod and seal oils rise after French predatory visit. silks advance with Modena declining. Rice East India falls 148 to 178 per cwt. English starch bears nominal 15 5s per cwt with foreign half shillings per pound quoted. Smithfield meat rates listed. head of cattle and sheep numbers noted. Final lines show troop cantonment details at Athford Canterbury.
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Waterford
Newfoundland
Portugal
Modena
East India
Smithfield
Faipay
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Parliamentary Register
the Arts
Gauthier
J. Bolsasey
Lormier Reporite
Regnault
Gerard
Cyhery
Vanndael
Last Rity Vernet Genillion
Titer Duretome
Benpritron Laxenaeainters
Huber Vau-Ox Remorse
Crrr
Revere the Nephew
Tairesy, Veny, Architects
Tduspaquierus Willette
Georgery
MicHaLron
Cuauvet
CasTex
Sculptors
Beitressen
Insp
Yector Geeneral of
the Ptheatre of Arts
Lenoir
Conservator
Guinot
Artiz
BourgeBois
Eve Demaillot
Schall
Tignak Dy
Constantinau G.c.belle
Foucon
West Indies
ST. Vincent’s, Aug. I
Killaloe
Halstings
Kiilaloe
Hastings
Turk
London Markets
Athford
Canterbury
Sarvaway
Fay
Ashford Barracks
East
Suffolk
Cumberland
North
Gloucester
Rfés
Dragoons
Iog
Dragoon Guards
Middlesex
Bok
Sar ‘Gan
Royal Conwall
Royal Horse Artillery
Persal Foot Artillery
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