Viscount and Baronet grants from the King in the London Gazette
The King elevates Adam Duncan to Viscount Duncan of Camperdown and Lundie with male heirs. Riennap Owstow becomes a Baronet, both titles in Great Britain. ADMIRALTY reports captures of a French privateer and a brigantine, with letters from Sir Richard King and Lieutenant Tomlinson. Also listed are bankrupts and dividend notices with names and surrender dates in Guildhall and various addresses.
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Kingdom of Great Britain
Adam Duncan
Duncan
Camperdown
Lundie
Perth
Riennap Owstow
Admiralty Office
Richard King
Plymouth
Ewan Nepean
Cambridge
Hamoaze
la Decouverte
Unité
Nantz
Guadg
Feeret
Iychace
É&C
SR Ee
Hampazé
Tomlinson
Jesty
Speedwell
Tam
R. Kure
London Evening Mail on Naval Victory and Losses
The London Evening Mail reports prices at one o clock and news of the Delf of 56 guns foundering off the English coast with all hands lost except two. It notes losses of the Monmouth and Haarlem, captures by the Adamant, and promotions for officers, along with charitable efforts and political commentary on Admiral Duncan's victory.
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Adamant
Hota
Downs
Haerlem
Monmouth
Yar
T. Williams
Duncan
Fexel
Earl of Chester Figecp
Broorg
Rose Currer
Farrrax
Earl St. Vincent
O'Hara
Gibraltar
Ocol
Col
A&ion
Lloyd's Coffeehouse
Admiral Kinesmithrs
London
Board of Admiralty
Admiral Duncan
Duscan
Plendid
Beaulieu
Circe
Jamaica Fleet Arrives in the Downs Under Convoy
The fleet from Jamaica, guided by the man of war Sheernes, has arrived in the Downs, signaling a secure passage and arrival for the convoy.
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Jamaica
Sheernes
Downs
Paris Papers Detail Revolutionary Spirit and Arrests
Yesterday morning we received the Paris papers up to the 14th inft. They abound with details showing the spirit and progress of the Revolution. Those linked to the transported Petuties or labeled Partizans of the last conspiracy are daily apprehended across the Republic.
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Paris
Petuties
Republic
Revolutionary France and Europe in Turmoil Report
The period piece details ongoing political crackdowns in France with emigration laws enforced, passports revived, and Army of Italy morale high. It notes British influence, potential Prussia action, and a fabricated Vienna Court correspondence. It mentions the Palace of Peace marriage compromise and Spain’s leadership shift to Chevalier Azarra amid public discontent.
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Mons
Menars
France
Council of Elders
Council of Five Hundred
General Police
Army of
Italy
Adiza
Rhine
Paris
Berlin
Vienna
Directory
Grand Duke
Tuscany
Coalition
Francé
Spain
o’Azarra
Rome
Marriage of Prince of The Peace to King’s cousin
From the Paris Papers Madrid Sept 27 states the 2d of next month the marriage of the Prince of Peace to the king’s cousin will be solemnized at the Escurial. The alliance is seen as the last favor for the Premier who faces strong opposition among the Graridees and may retire from the Ministry. The public expects Chevalier Azzara as his successor, a Rome resident since 1777 and noted for art and politics.
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Madrid
Voice
Azzara
Rome
Military Movements on the Rhine Front Near Alzey and Mentz
French forces including cavalry mass near Alzey and Kreutznach while Austrian troops act vigorously. Miners at Mentz ordered to inspect mines and galleries for fortifications. engineers tasked to repair and defend. Schwetzingen camp troops return to prior quarters. French officers no longer allowed to stay overnight in Frankfurt under guard.
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the Rhine
Alzey
Kreutznach
Mentz
Schwetzingen
Franckfort
Ship News From Yarmouth and Portsmouth Ports
Reports from Yarmouth describe Dutch prizes Hercules and Alkmaar heavy damaged after action with Monmouth and other ships. Hercules ablaze, Alkmaar masts lost, brig sunk near Admiral Oxstow. Portsmouth and Plymouth items note captured prizes, privateers, and fleet movements plus traffic incidents, bread price cut, theater notices, and local disturbances.
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Yarmouth
Alkmaar
Monmouth
Tomlinson
Stag
Chace
Nantes
Cayenne
Unite
British cruiser victory and Dutch naval clashes noted
Reports from Yarmouth and Deal describe Admiral Duncan's fleet detaining over 60 vessels, including 40 percent warships and privateers. Dutch prizes are sighted in the roads, with the Dutch admiral reportedly sunk. Sailed ships include St George and Britannia toward Chatham and Rambler from Jamaica bound for Hull amid shifting winds.
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Monmouth
Bedford
Lancaster
Ardént
Triumph
Inspettor
BeHiqueux
Circe
Champion
Russell
Agincourt
Martin
Hoofely Bay
De&ly-Ogt
St. George and
Britannia
Chatham
Rambler, Kirby
Jamaica
Hull
Centaug
Grim Dublin report of arrests and a murder near Malahide
An October Dublin note reports an officer in the Fancibles jailed in Naas for assault and a rape on a young woman from a reputable family at Kilcullen. The brother, first taken for sedition, and two soldiers were involved in the affair. later, the sister and brother were discharged. A few days earlier Mr Patrick the merchant’s servant was murdered near Malahide after warning sedition talk at a nearby tea house. The victim was found with twenty stab wounds.
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Dublin
Naas
Michtadz
Ayvther
Kilcéck
Patrick
Stland
Mallahide
Marriages in Kent Road and Kingston Notices
Fragmentary notices record marriages: Mr James Cook to Md Henrietta Butler in Newington and Mr William Bartlett to Miss Cook in Kingston. Also mentions Captain Robinson of the Guards wedding Miss Tayl, and Reverend Maurice Hughes to Miss Titley in Denbighshire, with dates near Friday the 13th and Saturday the 9th.
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James Cook
Rockingham-ray
Kent Road
Newington
Henrietta Butler
Kingston-upon-Thames
Surry
William Bartlett
Kingston
Miss Cook
King’s Lombourn
Hanprshire
Captain Robinson
The
Guards
Tayl
Llanrwit
Denbiehshire
Maurice Hughes
Titley
Death notice for Rev. Thomas Gibson A M
The Rev Thomas Gibson A M late of Baliol College Oxford and Vier of White Parish in Wiltshire died.
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Thomas Gibson
Baliol Collge
University of Oxford
White Parishi
County of
Wilts
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Hyde Park Corner
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Johnson
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His Majesty
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New York
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Bristol
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Compton Counert
Miss Brocs
Bath
Heatre
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Widout Brady
Polwars
Drurylane Theatre
Barca
Attwood
Portsmouth
New-York
Philadelphia
United States
Board of Health
Deptford
R. C. Glynx
Fleet-street
Gad Bail Ochis
Fames Thompson
Compter
John. Pitt
St. Dunstan’s
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J. Walter
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