Admiral Duncan Victory Capsized Dutch Losses and Prizes
News of Admiral Duncan's victory spreads with reports of a Dutch ship wrecked off Holland and ships captured or driven away. Parliament set to meet next month. Exchequer funds sufficient. public joy nationwide. Colonial and prisoner details mix with gossip and minor scandals as Mary Ann Morey is charged with neglect.
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Paris
France
Parliament
Hurewins
Duncan
Delft
Owstow
Dunewn
Durcan
Hamilton
Doencan
Cipeincnlaial
Gui
Dr. Winery
Texel
van Trontp
Buaxe
Tiefe
Camr- Sell
Lord Lowsgate
Lord 'Spencer
Dunéan
Vitory
Qputte
Paussia
Dunedn
Rutan
Lisbon
Orde Powlett
Botron
Hackwood
Owl
Mary Ann Morey
Worthip-street
Court of Common Council Honors Victory Over Dutch Fleet
A London Council meeting at Guildhall unanimously approves a dutiful address to the king praising Lord Viscount Duncan for a recent victory over the Dutch fleet. They plan to present swords with Freedom of the City to Duncan and Admiral Oxstow, fund widows and orphans, and thank seamen. A committee discusses flour prices and potential mills near London Bridge, with a plan to limit profits and ensure small mills remain in operation. The session adjourns after 3:30 PM with orders to present the address.
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Guildhall
Bos
Powett
Viscount Duscant
Powell
Remembrancer
London
Viscount Duncan
Oxstow
Lucyp’s
Alderman’ Skinner
London -Bridge
Albion Mills
London Bridge
Maron
Kitnoy
Royal gossip and political chatter from a distant era
A fragmented column relays aristocratic travels from Cyndhurst to Weymouth and Gloucester Lodge, noting the Marchioness of Worcester at Brightons, plus reflections on naval strength and liberty in Old England. It mentions Lord Borrowimre, Mrs F Sagerpae entering political controversy, Mrsv Wells’s drama rehearsals, and Mrs Brunner in Venice with plans to return after Carnival.
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Grou- Gzster
Cyndhurst
Hants
Gloucester Lodge
Weymouth
Worcester
Brighten
Old England
Hay
oMrsv Wells
Ene
Reyxenps
Lord Ducre
West Indies
Mrs. Brrirnerow
Venice
England
Miss Dufour Shines In Haunted Tower Debut At Drury Lane
The new candidate Miss Dufour appears in Adela in the Comic Opera Haunted Tower. Although lacking stage experience, her singing talent and refined taste win audience support. Critics note her beauty and dramatic potential, despite limited acting polish. The Wandering Few finally secures a resting place at Drury Lane, with a witty Admiral Duncan reference drawing hearty applause.
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Mi6
Adela
Era
Miss Dufour
Milé Durove
Jense
Drury-lane
Bannister
Duncan
Dramatic dispatches from Armouth and Portsmouth ships
Ship news reports four line ships in the roads with two more large prizes in sight. Dutch Admiral De Winter’s slip reportedly sank off Southwold with all aboard saved. Gosport celebrated Admiral Duncan’s victory with a grand dinner at the Dolphin. Arrivals include Stag and Nymph frigates and Venus and Cupid from Rio, retaken by the Stag off the Azores. A 74 gun ship and transports expected outward bound.
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Duncan
Portsmouth
Dolphin
Gosports
de. Winter
North Hants
Gosport
Cruize
Venus
Cupid
Rio Janeiro
Rum
Suga, &c
L' Aventure
Azores
Stag
St . Yarmouth
Adamant
Montague
Plymouth
Joyful Bath Welcomes Duncan Fleet Victory Bannered Town
Oct 18 Bath celebrated Admiral Duncan s victory over the Dutch fleet with bells ringing flags displayed and public demonstrations. The Mayor hosted a formal reception at Guildhall where the healths of Duncan and his officers were toasted amid decorations and joyous crowds.
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Adm
Duncans
Duncan
Offic
Mpailecouch
Ilkamin
Bristol Celebrates Dutch Fleet Defeat with Joyful Displays
News from Bristol reports immediate public jubilation after the defeat of the Dutch fleet. Berkshire Militia Luery Fencible Cavalry Bristol Volunteer Cavalry formed at College Green, fired a feu de joie, bells rang, and flags flew from batteries Exchange public buildings and ships along the river and docks as celebrations continued into the evening.
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Bristol
Berkshire
Luery
Fencible
Collége ‘Green
Notable Sightings Across Fairs and Streets
Fragmentary OCR notes mention crowds in great fiseets and thoroughfares, describing widespread presence and activity. The readable text highlights visible movement and audible noise across multiple public spaces, implying a lively street scene without specific names or dates.
Naval Victory over the Dutch Celebrated in Northampton
Northampton residents greeted the news of Admiral Duncan’s victory with widespread joy. Bells rang, church illuminations glowed, and the town displayed the royal standard atop All Saints Church. A large gathering at the Peacock and Angel celebrated what was described as an almost unprecedented triumph.
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Northampton
Duncan
All Saints Church
Defeat of the Dutch Fleet Celebrated in Winchester
Citizens of Winchester hail Admiral Duscany's victory with bell ringing and troop displays. A Stafford Militia line, guards, and bands parade as paintings and revelry mark the triumph. Festivities include beer gifts and illuminated houses, capturing widespread joy across ranks.
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Winchester
Duscany
Oncy
F Guards
Stafford
Stacy
Iefordshire
Fubr
Marcy
Britannia
Royal Arms
George Inn
Duncan
Henry Penton
Edinburgh Proclamation Calls General Nomination and Riot Trial
News from Edinburgh reports a proclamation calling a general nomination amid celebrations of Admiral Duncan's victory over the Dutch Fleet. Authorities urge residents to display windows from seven to nine in the evening and pledge to detain offenders. Also noted is a High Court proceeding in Bathgate against several individuals for rioting and mobbing the militia, with sentencing pronounced in absentia.
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Edinburgh
Duncan
Givenat
Abu Ogobery
Save the Rings
High Court of Justiciary
Thomas Forrest
Wright
Bathgate
James
Experimental Boat Linkage Experiment On Thames
An experimental boat linkage was tried at Reading by Mr Walker to test if boats could be chained by cords and axles to form a long vessel. The test aimed to prove practicality against strong currents, with spectators present. Prisoners were moved to London for trial at the forthcoming Sessions in the Old Bailey.
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Cormunion Capitan
London
Reading
Orompany
Frorte
City of London
Corinty
Newgate
Oyer
Eker Marriage Report At St Mary Le Bow Church
The ceremony occurred yesterday morning at St Mary le Bow Church with attendance by the Pronk and Rev Archibald Ele Athdart. Mohit Fulke Grevillés, Earl of Warwick, stood in as witness to Losila Countess of Mansfields, daughter of the late holder of the title.
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Eker
Gee Ona Og Westerday
St. Mary-le-boifney
Pronk
Archibald
Mohit Fulke
Grevillés
Earl of
Warwick
Losila Gountess
Mansfields
Cathtatt
Obituaries and Notices From Berks and London
On Monday the eighth inheat, at her fe d t wa Woodhay Berks died Sloper elder of the state wife of Governor Huntery and mother of General Sir Robert Slopers Ke Tee. On Sunday evening near Red Lion squares Francis Hutton aged seven. On Wednesday fortnight Mrs Beffon wife of Charles Beffon Ely Royal Hospital Greenwich died after a few days illness Mr Berry Master of St Paul’s Coffee-house one on Monday night.
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Fedta Wéodhay
Berks
Bits
Sloper
Eliér
The
Tate
William Sloper
Beffon
Charles
Ely
Royal Hospital
Greenwich
Mr. Berry
St. Paul’s
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Ship News
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