Rebels’ Night Attack at Marseilles Redoubt Sparks Casualties
Dispatch from the siege notes a failed defense after Marseillois deserters aided the enemy. A corporal and guard were killed as the post fell, with 16 wounded including Captain Mathe, and Marseillais fled toward St Nazaire. French efforts to retake the redoubt faltered, blamed on cowardly grenadiers and treachery amid vigilance failures. The report mentions Count of Artois possibly near Toulon, though intelligence is uncertain.
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Olliguris
Cardeaux
Marseillois
Burgundy
Ma Athie
St. Nazxarre
Afout Blanc
Or-Devant
Artois
Toulon
Scipio
Leghorn
Rioting Rumors and Military Movements Reach Brighton
Reports from Brighton describe Dragoons in winter-quarters and Colonel FulLarTon returning to Horsham in Sussex replacing the late James Baliity Esq. A Quaker physician named Fox sought to convene a meeting at the Common Hall, provoking unrest. In Ireland, prorogation and political defences accompany grim news from the Leeward Islands and Paris.
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Prince of Waves
Brighton
Colonel FulLarTon
Horsham
Susséx
James Baliity
Bristol
Coopers Hall
Leeward Islands
St. Kitts
Rircute
Sierra Leone
Grenada
Strasburgh Confusion As Army Rallies Amid Retreats
Deserters arrive at St Peters Gate as lines collapse near Westerburgh and Landau. Reports say advanced enemy ports are six leagues off while patroles escort deserters back to their corps. Locals warn of heavy losses. civilians flee villages occupied by foe as administrative bodies convene.
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Weitegburgh
St. Peter's Gate
Edo
Hagexax
Westerburgh
Landau
Agenaz
Statue of Frederick the Great Unveiled at Stettin Parade
In Stettin on October 14 the marble statue of Frederick the Great, carved by the renowned Shadow from Berlin, was placed on the parade ground in a solemn ceremony. Delegates from both Pommeranian provinces attended as Count Herzberg delivered a noble address. The statue shows the king in uniform, hat on, leaning on two books: the Art of War and Peace, and a Code of Laws, with the inscription Frederico II, Pommerania, m.D.CC.XC1I oop.
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Frederick the Great
Berlin
Pommerania
Herzberg
Frederico II
M.d.cc
Frederick the Second
Court martial proceedings exhaust Brighton encampment week
The Court Martial of Capt Amers proceeds with Major Torrané cross examination lasting four hours. Lieut Barrow and Capt Sprite testify for the prisoner as the session adjourns to Monday. Regiments encamped near Brighton prepare movements with the Sussex, Dorset, East Middlesex, and North Devon marching to Canterbury Godalming Guildford towns as ordered. Duke of Ricamont returns to Brighton.
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Betober
Amers
Torrané
Barrow
Sprite
Sussex
Duke of Ricu- Mono
Canterbury
Dorset
Godalming
Guildford
Middlesex
North Devon
Duke of Ricamont
Brighton
French obstinacy and English naval fire at Leghorn
A Spanish ship from Toulon reports daily troop arrivals at Toulon and stronger fortifications with batteries near Saize. Provisions are ample and garrison unafraid, while French obstinacy persists. English ships bombard the town, exposing French defenses to naval gunfire.
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Toulon
Spain
Saize
Trial of Captain Rivers Delays Sentencing Pending Royal Approval
The trial resumed with Captain Rivers declining further witnesses. The court waited about two hours to decide on a sentence, which will be sent to the King for approval. Sussex and Dorset regiments marched from Camp, with further marching days planned. Eight near-coast regiments have not yet been told their timing.
Hessian Troops March Toward the Netherlands
In Hanau on October 19, Hessian troops in English pay left the town and surrounding areas, marching toward the Netherlands, marking a notable movement of forces allied with England.
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England
Netherlands
Naples mobilizes forces for Toulon siege
Naples reports 850 cavalry ready for Toulon with transports prepared. All state classes contribute to the war effort. Messina offers 36,000 ducats, Catagirone 36,000, the Chapter of St. Nicholas Andria 100, and other gifts accumulate daily.
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Toulon
Messina
Catagirone
Sicily
St. Nicholas Andria
Day of Riders draws on Sweden for rix dollars
The Day of Riders has drawn on Sweden for 12,000 rix dollars. A lettered demand hints at threats if funds are not placed. Capt. Barter of the Coldstream Guards, severely wounded at Lincoln’s affair, is recovering after ten weeks, with rifle bullet still in his hand. Lord Conynham resigns militia command to serve as a captain in the Dragoons, arriving to join foreign service. A fever rages in Newgate and twenty women bound for Botany Bay face transport. Beaconsfield townsfolk petition Parliament for barracks to be built locally.
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Sweden
Barter
Coldstream Regiment of Guards
Lincel&s
ConyneHam
Letefom
Beaconsfield
Sporting Intelligence. Hehrmarket meeting details and races
The report covers a racing meeting on Monday October 28 with races for three year olds and two year olds, including colts fillies and geldings. Betting odds are listed for each pair, with outcomes across multiple events and the winner taking both horses and stakes in some races.
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B. c. Trother
Gorvenor
B. c. Druid
D. of Bedford
Fytra
Ty Hightyer
Mr. Dawson
Br. F. Katherine
Highflyer
Druid
Katherine
Vernon
B. F
Fidget
Leonora
Dawson
Gr. F
Y.C
Panton
Ford
Patriot
J — Ld Clermont
Trumpator
C. Bunbury
Gianters
Gogss
H. Ft
Mr. Hillam
Fairy
Mr. W. Clark
B.C
Ship News from Falmouth Harbor Under Fire by Frigates
This line reports La Blonde reaching port after a chase by three French frigates, with near misses and stores thrown overboard to escape. It notes the Expedition packet-boat arriving from Lisbon in 13 days with passengers Dr Wittis and Rev Matthews and Capt Salomon. The Prince William Henry packet, which failed on the 23rd, is said to have been sent back.
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Falmouth
Lisbon
Pasengers
Wittis
Mr. Mathewws
Capt
Saloomon
Prince William Henry
Vries en Hoopes Cant. Brewre and others arrive at Plymouth amid gale
Plymouth reports several vessels including the Dutch ship Vries en Hoopes Cant Brewre from Demerary and the Ceres and Spy from London seeking shelter after a heavy gale. Circe frigate and Andromeda homeward bound arrived at Portsmouth with orders for transports to sail to Ostend. Orpheus to convoy East Indies transports. Bulldog from Toulon with dispatches from Lord Hood arriving the same day.
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Plymouth
Vries
Hoopes
Brewre
Demerary
Middleburgh
Ceres
Peter Dunsterville
Streights
London
Spy
Ws Fitch
Cape Horn
Gordon
Bayman
Matter
Yesterey
Portsmouth
Circe
Yorke
Guernsey
Andromeda
Earl of Noatuesxk
West Indies
Ostend
Newcome
East Indies
Hore
Toulon
Lord Hoop
Deal Oct 26 Reports Sailed on a Cruise by Admiral Macaripe’s Squadron
The notice notes a voyage since the last report with ships under Admiral Macaripe’s command. It lists a squadron and mentions sailing activity as of October 26. Further specifics are unreadable in the fragment.
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Macaripe
Driver hurt in Coventry hill carriage accident
On a Tuesday morning near Coventry Alledey Hill Colonel and Mrs Wood were riding when the coachman was jolted from the box. The horses stepped at the hill foot near a deep stone quarry. urgent care is required as recovery seems unlikely.
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Northampton
Prices of Stocks From Yesterday's Marketes
The report lists bank stocks with varied cent re d values and bonds including India Bonds at 37s premium. Exchequer Bills, Navy securities, and annuities show multiple rates and premiums reflected in the day’s prices. Indian government issues appear with specific yields and small fractions, indicating a fluctuating yet detailed ledger of securities.
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India
New Navy
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