Royal Levee at St James and court news from Windsor
Yesterday morning the King and the Princess Augusta traveled from Windsor Lodge to Kew and then to St James's for a Levee. A council in the King's private chamber greeted Archbishop of Canterbury and other officials, followed by audiences with state officers. The day included interviews, public dinners, and notices of court appointments, with reports of public virtue debates and newer political doctrines.
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Paris Assembly Turmoil Over Apprentices Hearings and Emigration
Report from Paris describes volatile debate in the National Assembly over how to appoint a committee to revise accounts. Resignation of M. Je Breton sparks tumult. Deputies debate when apprentices should be heard, with petitions and Bar appearances contending. Dispatch notes mass emigration signals and Allied powers preparing for forthcoming operations, including Austrian, Prussian forces, and monarchist hopes led by Count d Artois.
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Lisbon Noble Marriages and Naval Preparations
In Lisbon this day the Duke de Caravar of Bracanza marries the daughter of the Duke de Luxemburgh. Lord Surensgury arrives aboard the Mona yacht and plans a stay before heading to the Straights. The Prince of Wales’s Light Horse left for Gibraltar aboard the Prince yacht, and last month two Portuguese men of war were launched, a 74 gun battleship, a 36 gun frigate, and a 16 gun brig, with a first-rate keel ordered.
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Bracanza
Marquis de Rourtre Leaves Bohemia for Upper Germany
On September 11 he departed Prague heading to Upper Germany. The Marquis de Rourtre reportedly never styles himself a Swedish general, but always a French general in service.
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Vessels Arrive at Capiz with Rich Cargo from Vera Cruz Havannah
On August 24 four ships from Vera Cruz and the Havannah arrived at Capiz. One ship carried 120,938 piastres, 16 marks of silver, 30,762 arches of sugar, 11,529 raw hides, and other merchandise. They confirm news of a severe June rain that killed 3000 people and caused vast destruction. If royal reclamation from July 19 had been strictly enforced Cadiz would have faced depopulation.
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King’s Acceptance of Constitution Could Restore Order
The piece warns that accepting the Constitution would restore order and peace, but questions funding, taxes, emigration, and discipline. It points to foreign ministers, emigres, and potential civil war, urging immediate, decisive action to prevent further upheaval and consequences.
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Madrid
Discontent in Low Countries and riot over church powers
The piece cites disorder in the Low Countries as the Bishop of Liner presses reconciliation after a late Revolution. A riot near Harnavir involved Parisian commissars, religion-driven clashes, restoration demands for convents and churches, and an army deployment to restore peace. Also notes on Alinos from Africa and a critique of open courts and public justice with references to Magna Carta era principles.
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Africa
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Star Chamber
Fletcher examined on charge of cutting wife’s throat in Hart Street
In a Hart Street case, Thomas Fletcher, a young shoemaker married two months, was examined on four charges of cutting his wife’s throat with intent to murder. Surgeons testified the wound was deep and life-threatening. Fletcher admitted the act at the watch house, claiming jealousy as motive. Mrs. Fletcher’s condition was precarious but improving if fever is avoided. he remains confined pending further changes.
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Bryce
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Hart
Public Office Bow Street Case Involving Prostitution Desires
At Bow Street a woman kept by a city merchant faced magistrate as her father, a poor blacksmith, agreed to let her work for pay. Elizabeth Cavanagh was committed for stealing wearing apparel belonging to Mr Cox of Westmoreland Street.
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Elizeabeth Stevens
Ehove
Elizabeth Cavanagh
Cox
Westmoreland Street
Cropfire case and market report from Barnsley and Norwich
A Yorks cropfire case against Mr Poole and his wife, with Mr Stagg the plaintiff, concluded with a verdict for Stagg amid courtroom pleasantry. Market at Barnsley eased on Saturday with lower prices. Norwich trade mixed with some fine goods. Mancroft freemen nominate James Hopson for Alderman. St Faith fair reports varied cheese prices and brisk livestock sales. horses strong demand for quality stock.
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Mancroft
James Hopson
K. Gossett
St. Faith’s Fair
Goose Feast at Astrop Opens with Ball and Dance
The Goose Feast at Astrop featured a breakfast and ball with lively dancing. Mrs Custwywop and Mrs Wirzes led the ball, in a season where Lady Sxipwita attended none, while Samuel Franklyn, Esq. was elected Recorder of Abbridge. Debates on game preservation argued for December partridge hunting limits, farmer involvement, and stricter penalties for poachers.
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Custwywop
Wirzes
Sxipwita
Fale
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