Lord Mayor reports Irish campaign progress and calm
A letter to Lord Mgyvor notes Castre marching from Athlone to Ballynaman to join Lt General Laxey, with plans to attack. It says Tuam reports are unfounded and Ireland remains quiet, while French forces under Sarazin are confined by engineers and prisoners repatriated.
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Mgyvor
Casrcersacu
Dublin
Castre
Athlone
Ballynaman
Laxey
Lizuts- Nawat
Pont Lordship
Ireland
Tuam
Callichar
Por Tlain
Lloyd's
Anderson
Lake
Sarazin
Rumors of Mediterranean Actions Stir Political Commentary
The piece notes scarce news from the Mediterranean and misinformed reports in Dublin and Paris about Buonaparte and French movements. It cites private letters and asserts British resilience, criticizes the French Directory, and mocks hopes of a Parisian transport of pyramids, urging sovereign unity against the Republic.
Royal procession to Salisbury and Weymouth highlights
The Royal party sailed from Weymouth yesterday at five o'clock, halted at Hartford Bridge for breakfast, and traveled via Salisbury to Gloucester Lodge. Escorting dragoons and volunteers saluted them along the route as crowds cheered Long Live the King and Queen. After dinner they walked the esplanade and attended divine service at Weymouth Church.
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Catadagr
Arlott
Garth
Paice
Roxs
Hartford Bridge
Salisbury
Bishop’s Palaces
7Th Light Dragoons
Dorchester
Bowie
Upway
Govin
Ridgeway Hill
Gloucester Lodge
3D Light Dragoons
Berkshire
Shropshire
South Hants
North Gloucester
South Devon
Weymouth
Weymouth and
Wyke
Fuzi‘leers
Cessis
Pauuerr
Lupney
William
Pirr
Mr. Grove
Esplanadé
Haymarket Ophelia Debuts With Notable Promise In Hamlet
Theatre review notes Mrs Johnston’s elegant figure pleasing voice and poised presence as Ophelia her first appearance praised overall. Mr Johnston’s Hamlet shows study but his soliloquies lack discrimination and effect. Mr Barrymore shows judgment in the gig and Mrs Horrows’s Queen earns merit.
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Barrymore
Port News on Ship Arrivals and Ireland Troop Dispatch
Portsmouth reports Vesuvius arrival from Marcou with no notable intelligence. Grieré and convoy ships failed to pass the Needles due to winds. Harwich notes an express restricting departures for three days. Plymouth lists Haarlem Experiment and Druid bringing troops for Ireland. Lancashire Militia to embark. Channel Fleet note: French attempted four line ships and several frigates but were chased back by cruisers.
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Portsmouth
Marcou
Weymouth
Lisbon
Oporto
Argo
Harwich
Custom House
Plymouth
Haarlem
Burtron
Experiment
Saville
Druid
Apthorpe
Ireland
Royal Lancashire Regiment of Militia
Baltic fleet sails from Sheerness with Addromache convoy
Sailed on Saturday afternoon the Baltic fleet about 120 sail under convoy of the Addromache, of 32 guns, Capt. Mans FIELD from Sheerness. They were out of sight by six o'clock that evening with a fresh WNW breeze. Observations on Cadiz port accommodations and the Spanish admiral’s distance hint at a shift in opinion of Spanish character. Lord St Vincent’s actions noted as transforming Spaniards into a more polished nation.
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Baltic
Addromache
Mans- Field
Sheerness
W.N. W
Cadiz
Dublin Garrison Enforces Nighttime Curfew and Security Measures
Last night Commander Gen. Deate ordered strict enforcement of curfews allowing no one in streets after 2 am. Lord Castlereagh advised door placards showing residents, Yeomanry guards were increased, and pubs visited by troops to deter unrest. Barricades and artillery placed at Leixlip Celbridge Wicklow and Athlone as authorities push to quell disturbances and defend garrisons.
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Dublin
Deate
Lord Castlereagh
Leixlip
Celbridge
Lord Carnametor
Aolt
Wicklow
Athlone
Cornwallis
Amendment Bill of Amnesty Passes Commons
Members debate a bill of amnesty for rebels with concerns over broad inclusion. M Naghten seeks postponement for scrutiny, but Castlereagh assures reading will refine safeguards. After debate Naghten concedes, others express support, and the bill passes the Commons by unanimous vote.
Belfast Yeoman Infantry Placed On Permanent Duty
Belfast Yeoman Infantry are placed on permanent duty with guard at Belfast Sunday. General Nugent absent. Major-General Baltzer commands in Belfast. General Nugent sails for Enniskillen, General Champacat succeeds at Enniskillen. Baltic fleet blocked off Lough with alarm at Newtownards. Sir James Bristow sails on a cruise north. James Watson found guilty of treason and sentenced to death. sentence forwarded to Dublin for approval.
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Bfleast
Aue
Belfast
West Indies
Baltic
Havock
Liverpool
Hamburgh, &c
Newtownards
Doris
Melampus
Lough
James Bristow
James Watson
Dublin
Irish Parliament Lords and Commons Debates on Louth Title and Attainder Bill
The Lords hear Plunkett’s case establishing the title of Baron Louth and review a Secret Committee report. The Attainder Bill is read a second time and committed for tomorrow as Grogan, Harvey, and broader Ireland measures loom. Yelverton opposes the Bill on grounds of justice and mercy, while praising Cornwallis’s administration. The Commons then receives a Lords message concerning the Annuity Bill and proceeds to read it.
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House of Lords
Tullisday
Ava
Plunkett
Louth
Secret Committee of the Commons
Commons
Grogan and Harvey
Edward Fitzgerald
Lord Yelverton
Lord Cornwallis
Ireland
House Og
Speaker
Lord Caflereagh
Charity arrears and new taxes loom large in Dublin session
Friday Aug 31 reports Lord Cafbreagh presenting a Foundling Hospital petition. Arrears stood at 19,000 and annual costs about 17,000 with 12,000 in taxes to the charity, leaving a shortfall for the new Governors. Attorneys General urge an insurrection bill and a coal duty measure is introduced. Loyalist compensation debate favors moderate claim redress and appoints commissioners, naming Kriz Warden and judges Downes and Cuam BerLaine.
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Lord Cafbereagh
Foundiing Hospital
Dublin
College-street
Exche
England
Kriz Warden
Downes
Cuam BerLaine
Tay Morrow
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Paris
Drasc‘ory
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Major Encuan
Lille
His Majesty’s Navy
Offend
Sarpinia
Italy
Europe
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United States
Directory
Barrain
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BuOwa
Egypt
Theatre
Ship News
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M‘farlane
M. M.naghten
Mr. M. Naghten
John Blaguiere
Barrington
Mr. Ogle
Irish Parliament
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