British Government Defends Negotiations With Directory
The article argues that the British stance opposes the Directory power claim in negotiations, insisting on lawful treaties and restraint. It contrasts the Directory's unconditional restitution demand with Britain’s demand for lawful terms, noting the danger of revolutionary dictates and praising Britain’s liberty and independence. It reports Dutch and British naval actions near the Texel, including De Winter and the Brutus engagement, and praises Lord Duncan's Edinburgh victory celebrations.
Tragedy of Duglas Ee and QuawrForp in Theatre Review
A theatre review praises Mrs. QuawrForp for her voice and maternal expression though notes imperfect enunciation. It commends Mr. Johnson as Douglas, adds praise for Mix Murray as Old Nerval, and critiques Johnston and Wuhrrretp for delivery and portrayal. The piece discusses character portrayals, tone, and stage presence amid uneven acting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monimia
Athenais
Belwideray
Douglas
Mr. Johnson
Norval
Grampian Hills
Hotman
Mix Murray
Nerval
Glenalvon
Wuhrrretp
Mahstery Review of Buckinghamshire Militia and Royal Voyage Plans
Yesterday morning His Mastry with General Officers reviewed the Buckinghamshire Militia led by the Marquis of Buckincham. The ground was kept by Buckinghamshire Yeomanry and the 16th Light Horse before marching to Chelmsford Barracks for winter. A Admiralty board discussed Captain Trottore’s orders for conveying the Roya Family to the Nore. The Queen and Princesses will not accompany the King to Admiral Duncan at the Nore. The royal party leave Windsor Monday morning for the Queen’s House then Greenwich to sail for the Nore. Tuesday visits the Venerable. Wednesday return to prepare Parliament opening Thursday. The Admiralty will bring Duncan’s squadron log books aboard the Venerable to review merits of any ship seen on October 11. Two Red Ribbons remain to be disposed. Sir Walter Farquaar was injured in a Braybrooke accident. The Countess of Denny opens a school for poor girls near the Oaks. A tax on music paper is proposed.
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Maidenhead
Buckinghamhire
Marquis of
Buckincham
Buckinghamshire Yeomanry
16Th Regiment of Light Horse
Egham
Staines
Chelmsford Barracks
Admiralty
Trottore
Roya
Nore
Lord Duncan
Queen’s Lodge
Windsor
Queen’s House
Greenwich
Duncan
Walter Farquaar
Braybrooke
Oxfordshire
Countess of Denny
Oaks
Port News from Portsmouth and Plymouth in October
Shipping bulletin reports Bar Fleur arriving at Spithead with Rear Admiral Thome sor rae aboard after Cadiz cruise, funds raised for wounded seamen and families, four Admiral Duncan battle ships and Dutch prizes refitting. Plymouth notes Townshend Irish cruiser squadron at sea with Hanpart on a cruise, Mutine cutter convoying merchantmen to Wales, Amelia frigate out for rest, and several ships remaining in Solent including Leviathan Cumberland St Alban's Ameli a and Deidalus frigates with smaller craft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
Barfleur
Thomesor Rae
Spithead
Lord St. Vincent
Cadiz
Fias
Duncan
Plymouth
Townshend
la Pompée
Leviathan
Cumberland
St. Alban’s
Amelia
Deidalus
Captains Suits and Lucas face court martial in East Indies
The report notes Captain Mattiew Suits of the Diowede is condemned by a court martial for disobeying signals during engagement with French frigates, rendering him unfit for service, while Captain Lucas of the Arrogant stands trial for similar conduct in the same area. It remarks on monarchs' origins and historic knightly titles, and then moves through various local items including elections, society charity leaders, and a Wiltshire militia gesture of support for widows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattiew Suits
Majjesty
Eatt-Indies
Lucas
Louis the Xvith
Europe
Knights Banneret
Ricuard
Knights Bannerets
Baronets
Knights of the Bath
Liverpool
Friends of Government
India Service
Bristol Hot Wells
Copenhagen
Haray
Wells
Wiltshire Regiment of Militia
Exeter
Glorious Viary
Warne- Ford
Auer- T1e
Cheapside
Tole
Thomas Urgquiart
Kirkwall
Tolbooth
Edinburgh
Drayton
Shropshire
London Gazette Bankruptcy Notices and Dockets Oct 24
A list of bankruptcy declarations and related notices published in the London Gazette on Oct 24, detailing various merchants and individuals such as Lovell of Tokenhouse Yard and others, with surrender and meeting dates, venues, and attending attorneys. Names, places, and dates are sprinkled throughout.
Night unrest and prison terms in 18th century Dublin
The report chronicles armed robberies near Tallaght and Naas, a man jailed for forging guinea bank notes with counterfeit paper found in Sycamore Alley, brutal torture of Hingarty in Kildare, and looming patrols by yeomanry. It notes Parliament’s prorogation to November and Rathfarnham security measures, including bells for night alarms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Tallagh
Tome, Pérons
Hitt
Axcuea
Sycamore-alley
Hingarty
Kildare
Naas
Wille
Waterroad Attack Ends With Wounded Burglar Near Green Hills
On Monday night in Waterroad a gang of four to six robbers attacked Mr Geary’s house near Tallagh. Geary fired, forcing retreat. a stray Attorney General’s blunder bus and a bloodstained ground were found. One assailant later lay severely wounded at Green Hills near a haycock and claimed he was forced to join the Jugdrans in the robbery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tallagh
Green Hills
Jugdrans
Mrr
Geary
Windsor Fair Cattle and Pigs Sell Cheap at Market
Windsor Fair featured a strong cattle show and an unusually large pig turnout selling remarkably cheap. Cows and calves brought good prices while the market saw only a few horses in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windsor Fair
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Lord Matsyssury
Lisl
C Dhip
Maumessoky
France
Holland
Spain
Luiag
Matmessury
Directory
Italy
Rhine
Harwich
Rotterdam
Wessel
de Winter
T.oo
Brutus
Broys
Endymion
Thomas Withtams
Texel
G. Berxetey
Bripvorr
St. Vices
Scotland
Yarmouth
Agincourt
Mayisty
Ship News
Tus
London Gazette
B. Lovell
Wine Office Court
J. Jone
Ja Danvérs
Bristol
Waite
Clement ‘Taylor
Maidstone
Tuirendes
Guildhall Loudorn
Atkinson
Chancery- Slane
Ripley
R. Browns
Tyne
R. Dawson
Hooper
Grierson
Radfarnham
Rathfarnham
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