Observations on the Brunswick-Dumourier Alliance and War News
A London article critiques reports from the Netherlands and France on the Dumourier negotiations with Duke of Brunswick. It argues French accounts exaggerate and praises Brunswick's cautious maneuvering, while warning that German powers risked broader instability. The piece condemns Jacobin influences and urges unity to protect life and property. The King of Britain announced a late-evening decree at St James's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Dumourier
Duke of Brunswick
Prufias
Baron de Bretenil
Prussia
Brufsells
Champagne
Erar
Wisch
Dumowrsier
Verdun
Europe
Court of Aldermen Probes Gold Export Fraud
Aldermen examined witnesses as 1200 ounces of ingots were prepared for export. Investigators debated whether the gold was foreign or English re refined. A Louis d or theme emerged, but part of the case failed. standard English price noted, conclusion drawn on the risk to coin value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldfieid
Skinner
Pickett
Louis D’ors
Rhine
Holland
Varied Imperial Moves Amid Court Proceedings and Trade Notes
A Court of Aldermen meeting at Guildhall saw no bread price changes. Foreign gold exports were sworn. Petitions from Wheelwrights and Cardmakers were referred to committee. European rulers discuss coalitions, titles, and dominions. Bank note forgery case and relief for French refugees announced. Harvest and labor updates follow, with spinning wheel provisions for Rutland and wool export figures highlighted. Trade and piracy crackdowns, wreck prevention efforts, and postal remitting anomalies reported. hop picking season ends with varied regional completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guildhall
Company of Wheelwrights
Company of
States General
Prince Frederick of Orange
Elector Palatine
France
Duke of
Deux Ponts
Joseph II
Empire
Bregenheim
College of Princes of
Germany
Earldom of
Montfort
Fethnang
Upper Austria
Ratisbon
Suabia
Lord Faumourn
W. Motesworth
Mr. Grecor
Cornwall
Knill
Bodmin
Liverpool
London
Surry
Kent
Sussex
Hants
Salap
Hereford
Worcester
Rutland
Spain
Bristol
SPORTING INTELLIGENCE OCTOBER MEETING PROBES COLTS FARES
A historical racing summary lists entries and odds from the October meeting. It names Epsom era sires and multiple horses with futures, noting wagers and outcomes a chain of two year old and three year old coursed events, including Grosvenor and Mendoza entries, with various backers and stake details. The fragment shows pacing bets and results among aristocratic owners like Grosvenor, Wol, and Clermont, amid a crowded card of matchups and weights.
VeGus Subscription Plate Victory at Newport Meet
On Wednesday the 3d inst the VeGus Subscription Plate was won by Mr Pitiss bl hu Grecian. The same day a Silver Cup for Ponies was won by Mr Newmans bl g Anvil.
Stafford Racing Purse Struggles At October Meeting
The October program lists heats and purses for racing events. Crompton’s mare Adeline loses to Conway Yive in the first heat, then wins the second heat. Barnet and Ente compete for Mr. Lockley’s entries, with Twig and others in the field. The Town Purse of 5 pounds features Blues and Bergamotte among contenders, while Baronet and Merry Andrew race in adjoining heats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crompton
W. Heyrick
Sol
Donnegall
Br. H. Blues
Barry
Bergamotte
Lockley
J. Clarke
Br. H
Leicester Fair Report Highlights Strong Hops and Live Stock Prices
Weather favored attendance at the annual fair with a busy hop market. Farnhams sold from eight guineas to ten pounds on Thursday, while prices declined on Friday. Good country hops averaged six to eight guineas, some equal to Farnhams. Leather, hides, and cheese prices rose, with calves and sheep showing strong demand. Leicester fair featured large sheep and neat cattle shows and high horse prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leicester
October Meeting of Northern Shooting Club Attended by Nobility
The October meeting of the Northern Shooting Club drew full attendance led by the Duke and Duchess of Gordon, Marquis Huntley, Lady Susan Gordon, Earl and Countess of Errol, and other titled guests. Stewards organized amusements with high credit, while a cruel act injured a fine bay colt at Woodbridge, Suffolk, costing 301 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Shooting Club
Duke and Duchess of Gordon
Marquis of
J. Denny
Woodbridge
Suffolk
Robbery attempt at Queéniqiare official’s house and fire at Gardiner’s Stationer shop
On Sunday morning a burglary attempt occurred at Counsellor Mansfield’s house in Queéniqiare, thieves opening a window but fled when alarmed. Later Sunday night a fire broke out at Mr Gardiner, a Stationer in Houndditch, with the blaze confined to the interior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mansfield
Queéniqiare
Moody
Cca
Gardiner
Houndditchi
Antiscorbutic Drops advertised across Scotland in 1792
Notice lists merchants in Dumfries Glasgow Paisley Inverness Perth Stirling Aberdeen and Edinburgh and others who supply Srirsbury s Antiscorautic Drops by royal patent. The advert from Soho Square dated September 8 1792 references moulded patty forms priced in guineas and shillings and promotes convenient access through named towns and shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
North Britain
Srirsbury
Scho Square
London
Dumfries
Inglis
Glasgow
Duncan
Faspilsbury
Soho Square
Ae A
Patent Violet Soap move to Surrey Lodge laboratory
Hart and Co announce a move of the Violet Soap manufactory from Lambeth Walk to Surrey Lodge, with direct control and inspection. Counterfeit versions are warned against and certified directions accompany each package. An office in Bloomsbury Square opens for noble customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hart and Co
Lambeth
Surryz Lodge
Heit and Co
Surry Lodge
Bailey
Meth Uyce
Lie
Bloombury Square
Ship News Arrivals and Sailings From Portsmouth Oct 16 17
Shipping notices list arrivals at New York Smyrna Jamaica Alicant Copenhagen Clyde Ostend and Dover with vessels such as the Longfound Le St Francois June and others cruising from Barniers Newfoundland Virginia Tortola and Halifax. Sailed for the River are the Recovery Herald and Swallow Packed with several ships remaining. Also contains market notes from Dublin and Flanders on corn, grain prices and stocks with bank and bond quotes.
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Portsmouth
Longfound
Multen
Portground
le St. Francois
Cacquiard
Barniers
Hood
Cruize
New York
Bristol
Depuyier
Alice
Harvey
London
Eliza
Coltey
Hull Packety
Leith
Tortola
Ostend
Betsey
Lamb
Downs
Acorn
Preston
Virginia
Sand Cave
Meed
Honduras
Dover
Morrison
Parnaita
Liverpool
Parnassus
Hallett
Botton
Hansnah
Young
Grenada
Increase
Palmer
New Providence
Jeffie
Herd
Quackt
Havannah
Palley
Huntington
Petersburg
Deal, Co. Rg
S. W
Cooch
Waterford
and Herald
Foster
Darlington
Swinburn
Dominica
Swan
Fort Savarma
Plintery Hailes
Mentors Lucas
South Seas
London Packet
C Ms
Gibraltar
Unity
Oliver
Leghorn
Phoenix Baker
Orden
Dra
O&t
Wind
S W
Dublin
Flanders
Essex
Suffolk
Contal
Inpra Sréck
Bank
India
Pitt
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St. James's
Orlign
Sporting
Newmarket
Grosvenor’s c
P. of Wales
Sultram Ltd
Grosvenor
B. c
Hightyer
Cy Shik
Dechy
Highflyer
Mr. Fox
Mercury
Prince of Wales
Sting
Breadhurst
Mendoza
Duke of Telford
B.C
Mr. O'Kelly
Felipie
Sit
Mr. Hammond
Griic
Sir Olbe
Duke of Bedford
J. Lade
Clifdon
Alfred
C. Bun‘bury
Childon
Clermont
Ld Clermont
Esperfykes
D. of
F. Standith
Sir John
Crop
Ld. Foley
Ringdre
H. Ft
Lade
Mr. Chichester
Misister
Grafton
Truspacer
Ld Barrymore
Akingham
Newport
Isle OF Wight
Stafford
Salmon
B. G. Herup
Br. G. Baronet
Wei
Gill Fair
Dantes Charles Jehartteng
Eig
Lady
Charly Feremmiatt Mayler
Do Pene
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