Prorogation extended to December in Parliament order
Her Majesty in Council ordered the prorogation of Parliament from November 3 to December 26. Also notices appointing Viscountess Sydney and various military commissions in Cheshire and Ireland, plus bankruptcy enlargements and a list of bankrupts with surrender dates and lawyers.
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St. James’s
Queen's Palace
Viscountess
Sydney
Countess of Effingham
Ireland
Bath Foot
Frederick Bowes
64Th Foot
James Mercer
John Strode
Boifduune
Ohn
Patl-mall
Hatter and Hofier
Guildhall
Royal Movements and Court Gossip From St James News
Public days at St James's include the King's Levees on Wednesday and Friday. Dispatches from Jamaica arrived in Whitehall via Lord Grenville while Dundas was in Scotland. The Duke of Norfolk returned from Worksop as the Royal Family attended service at St George's Chapel. The King ordered bread distribution to Weymouth and Portland. Lord Onslow became Lord of the Bedchamber and Mr Sipity Groom of the Chamber. The Duke of Clarence secured ground in Richmond Park. The Duchess of Cumberland reportedly never refused Cumberland House loan to the Duke of York. Berwick’s coming of age celebrated at Attingham and Atcham with feast. Two tradesmen reportedly expelled from a gambling house. A Sunderland man plans to ride 600 miles on one horse in four days for a large sum.
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St. James’s
Mr. Dundas
Whitehall
Earl of Errincham
Jamaica
Lord Grenville
Scotland
Duke of NorFolk
St. James’s Square
Worksop
Nottinghamshire
Princesses Royal
Duke of Clarance
Richmond Park
Treasury
Duchess of
Lady Mayoress Ball At Mansion House
A Friday evening private ball at the Mansion House became widely known as tickets circulated early. The event featured dances by Miss Wirxes Miss Girt and the Hammett sisters with various partners, and saw dignitaries including Corps Diplomatique attend. The Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress hosted with tea coffee and ample refreshments, described as unmatched hospitality and refinement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanore
Corps Diplomatique
Mansion House
Newmarket Race Tale and Stranger Frauds Highlight Week
Reports from Newmarket describe a Hind presented to the Prince of Wass at six miles near Chester ford, chased for two and a half hours and taken at Jennings's Park. The piece also warns of impostors posing as nobility, notes concerns on fashion-driven vice, and comments on Spanish army pay shifts and Tippoo’s prowess. Elsewhere, Swiss aristocracy, Irish-French corn trade, a Leith coaster fire, a Tring birth, and historical market prices for livestock and wool are mentioned.
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Newmarket
Prince of Wass
Duke of Orleans
India
Tippoo
Lord Cornwallis
Switzerland
Ireland
France
John and Mary
Leith
Shadwell Dock
Tring
Herts
London
Perrin And Lucetta A Tale Of Simple Virtue
A lengthy moral tale follows Perrin a poor Es ex village shepherd and Lucetta a rustic daughter as they marry with modest means. Perrin argues honesty and industry justify their union while their tranquil life and modest prosperity lead to a peaceful happiness celebrated as virtuous restraint and temperate love.
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Prati
Esex
Lucetta
Perrin
Aquilon Arrives From Portsmouth and Moors for Mediterra
On October 19 the Aquilon frigate of 32 guns under Captain R. Montagu arrived from Portsmouth. She rides out contrary winds awaiting calmer weather before sailing for the Mediterranean where she is stationed. The Ranger cutter Lane also arrived from a cruise. The Fury and Trial cutter remain between the Island and Main. Lord Fortescur, Lord Lieutenant of the County, recently reviewed the Devor Militia at this place with the regiment subsequently reviewed this morning.
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Aquilon
R. Montagu
Portsmouth
Mediterranean
Ranger
Lane
Main
Fury
Lord Fortescur
Devor
Aquilon Frigate damaged in heavy gale off Torbay
The Aquilon frigate of 32 guns under Hon. Capt. Stopford was driven to sea by a fierce gale at Torbay last Monday, losing fore, mizen, and cross-jack yards and suffering substantial damage. Fury also driven offshore leaving anchor gear behind as three nights of extreme weather lashed the Sound. Andromeda, under Capt. Salisbury, arrived with the sloop Two Brothers, William Smith master, seized yesterday off the Eddystone bearing 262 casks of foreign spirits. Eagle Excise cutter arrived from an unknown run.
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Aquilon
Stopford
Mediterranean
Torbay
Paget
Zoe
Cawfand Bay
Andromeda
Salisbury
Two Brothers
Cawland
William Smith
Edystone
Eagle Excise
Promotions in Navy Yard Clerks and Storekeepers Named
The Lords announce promotions among Woolwich Portsmouth Sheerness and Plymouth yards assigning new store-keepers and clerks of the survey. James Clyde moves to Portsmouth, Christopher Harris fills Woolwich, Daniel Taffel shifts to Woolwich, Hewling Lewion moves to Sheerness, George Teait to Plymouth, Perryns and Lugger transfer roles at Sheerness and Plymouth yards.
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ApMrralty
James Clyde
Woolwich Yard
Portsmouth Yard
John Greenway
Christopher Hill Harris
Woolwich
Clyde
Daniel Taffel
Sheerness
Harris
Hewling Lewion
Taffel
George Teait
Sheerness Yard
Plymouth Yard
Jacob Pownell
Perryns
Navy Office
Lewton
Teait
Lugger
Plymouth
Sixty Guineas for Young Horses Races Announced
Sporting intelligence details several forthcoming races with weights and entrants. Notable entries include Coriander Skylark Pipator and Exciseman among 4 year olds, plus two year old contenders Free Creeper Pandulpho and Ventilator, with odds listed for several horses and no crossing plans noted.
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Mr. Dawson
Coriander
Grosvenor
B. H. Skylark
Clermont
Pipator
H. R.H
P. of Wales
Ottley
Leeson
Skylark
Barrymore
Woodpecker
Wattell
Graham
Br. F
Dungannon
W. Aftan
Ld Foley
Foley
Lord Barrymore
Mr. Pigot
Thoroughbred racing card segment with several named horses
Fripay and many race entries list 3 and 4 year olds with owners such as Lord Grosvenor and D of Bedford. Bets shown include 5 to 2 against Spendthrift and 7 to 1 against Chanticleer. The page details stakes, weights, and results including a dead heat and several named horses like Escape Chanticleer Skylark and Pallafox.
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B.C
Grosvenor
B. c. Gumcittus
PotSu
D. of
Bedford
B. c. Bolton
High
Mr. Vernon
Gr. c
Garrick
Aitrza
Whitelegs
Prince of Wales
Laurentina
Ld. Barrymore
B. F
D. of Bedford
Affuiin
Rosemary
Ld Derby
Br. c. Vermin
Ton Ld Grosvenor
Sys
the Prince of Wale
B. H. Escape
la Barrymore
B. H. Chanticleer
Ld Grosvenor
B. H. Skylark
Ciermont
Harpator
My. Barton
B. H. Alderman
Chanticleer
R. M
W. Afton
Pandolphay
Id Foley
Ratler
Ld Clermonts Efperfykes
K. M. Roogs
H. Fr
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Peter Beldam
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Miakery
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William Powell
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William Mathison
Hatton-street
Holborn
Thomas Downing
Chapel-street
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Mith
Acten
James Renton
Berwick Upon Tweed
White Hury
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Philip Harman
Richard Mudd
Tottenham Court-Road
James Stell
Hastings
Sussex
Ohn Grayson
Whitehaven
Richard Gardner
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Somersetshire
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King-street
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