Debate on War With Spain and Naval Strength
A discussion of possible war with Spain, the state of the navy, and England’s past support, with mentions of Holland and the Dutch marines. The text notes strategic considerations, political reactions, and potential emigration laws, along with reports from the Directory and actions of French authorities regarding emigrants, taxes, and law. It also includes military movements and remarks on Bernadotte and Moreau amid broader European hostilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States ‘of America
Spain
Iits
Holland
England
Ais
Gudioniand
Feuille-du’Four
Perlet
Madrid
Rom
Perignon
Deva
Council of Five Hundred
Iris
Bunal of Cassation
Lamique
Monnier
Faltice
Toulon
Nivernois
Ville Franche
Lyons
Mufajobly
Seine
Lombardy
France
Camus
Veridemire
Vaublaxe
Seine and
Marne
Vaublanc
Alguier
Belgium
Yct
Council of Five
Brilliant dawn for Rhine army over Lech crossing
Hausmann reports Augsburg det. 25 Aug. victory as troops swam the Lech to beat the enemy. two standards, 16 to 70 cannons, 1500 prisoners taken. Bavarian Electorate troops advance on Munich. Austrians weakened by defection and prisoners. treaty talks begin. Archduke Cuantes may withdraw to defend other fronts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhine
Lech
Bavaria
Hewnel
Augsbourg
Roth Fru
Tidor
Munich
Cyr
Gth
Hussars
Gener
T Laroche
Ahd'-Fett
Fedberghe Gsee
Batneci
Ferino
St. Cyr
Fertig
Chafféurs
Hufsars
Chaffeurs
Sar
al I-De
Latour
St. Cyrs
Sambre
Meuse
Moreaus General in Chief to the Executive Directory
A fragmentary dispatch outlines operations against Union forces and Emigrants in Bavaria. It notes Archduke Cnaxxes at Ingelsstadt, 10 battalions with horse regiments, three corps at Raid Friedberg and Landbergh, and efforts to disengage General Wolf from Laborde at Wangen.
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Moreaus
Cnaxxes
Ingelstadt
Sambre
Meuse
Ratisbon
Friedbergh
Landbergh
Froelich
Kempten
Wolf
Laborde
Wangen
Fourdan
Lech
Zarour
Friedberg
Passape
Landsbergh
Augtburgh
Anspach August News From Brussels Papers
From the Brussels papers Anspach Aug 22 reports free imperial cities Windheim and Weifenburgh seek protection under the King of Prussia offering to submit to his government after a magistrates and burghers resolution. The Prince of Hohenpone Kixcuseke of Austria died just as he was to assume command of the army Count Warren Sleben was to have left.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anspach
Windtheim
Weiffenburgh
Prussia
Ace
Prince of
HowEnpone Kixcuseke
House of Austrias
Warren
Sleben
English squadron sighted near Scheveling by Dutch cutter
Aug 31 report from Helvoetfuys notes an English squadron of 21 ships off the Meuse and Goree. Dutch fleet under Admiral Busts casts anchor near Goree to monitor movements and protect the entrance and environs as ships depart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleberg
Derwaluw
Olyve
Helvoetfuys
Scheveling
Meuse
Goree
Busts
Self-taught Birréwhouse and early career pivot to astronomy
A fragmented notice recalls Birréwhouse once a watchmaker and farmer who shifted to astronomy. It mentions Dr Frankling and American society ties, plus scattered references to Lord Lucan, Parrys, and Surrey Yeomanry Cavalry offerings amid battlefield-esque chatter and misread names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birréwhouse
America
Ankling
American Philosophical Society
Lord Lucan
Dau
Ay BincHam
Epwarp Parry
Can India
Thomas’ Parry
Surrey
Lord Lestie
Hackhurst
Epsom
Wedding Day Celebrations In Weymouth Camp Scene
In Weymouth, this morning, Maske bathed at seven then spoke with boy Rova who arrived on the Esplanade. At eight the Reval Anglely Militia was reviewed, nobles and gentry attended breakfast by General Gwrxne. Princesses and officers danced on the Green, ships fired salutes, and Earl Dorchester with Lady Caroline arrived to accompany their Majesties at the camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rova
Esplanade
Reval Anglely
Townsend
Gene Cers
Gwrxne
Earl-Dorchester
Carolins Damer
Elegant Royal Guardsmen hosting Brighton Morning Gala
A refined Brighton gathering at Promenade Grove by the Royal Regiment of Horse Guards and Nobility impressed guests with a lavish cold collation and seasonal delicacies. Over 300 attendees mingled in bright weather, then danced and enjoyed a fire band from the regiment and West Kent Militia before nine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Riment of Horse Guards
West Kent
Suffex Fencibles Feld Day at Ramsgate Though Events Mixed
Margate September reports that the Suffex Fencibles plan a field day within a week or so at Ramsgate while raffling stalls overshadow theatre rooms and benefit nights. A late Saturday dance saw a raucous scene with taunting, bottle smashing, and an officer of the horse guards reportedly involved, leaving with a black eye. Mr Hovs the Amsterdam banker now occupies Mr Stemens’s elegant mansion in Albion Place Ramsgate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramsgate
Hovs
Amsterdam
Sansion
Mr. Stémens
Alvion-place
Night Robbery Report Near Dartford Town
On Thursday night Mr B Grancar of Poplar with a Lady from Dartford was stopped near Hill and Welling by three footpads. The Lady dropped a cloak and small articles. the Gentleman lost his watch and ten guineas in cash.
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Archduke Duartes
Bernadotte
Bernadette
Lauff
Nurembergh
Archduke Caries
Bernadottes
Ambergh
Wartensle
Ben Es
Sulzbach
Cafter
Velden
Graffenbergh
Forcheim
Moreau
Danube
Hmaussman
Army OF the
Augsburg
Hiaussinany
Haussman
Catholicwreligien
Phus
Gon
Crediteady Pediaumhe
Holy Apostolic See
Rome
Carlos Brassen
Weymouth
Sker
Brighton, Serah
Margate
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