Royal Family to Return from Weymouth in October
London reports that the Batavian First Chamber debates taxes heavy on rents buildings and dwellings with added duties on servants and home consumption. Navy dispatches note Bonapartist maneuvers in Europe, while French intrigue and courtly splendor provoke envy as officers face court martial and a broker collapses in court.
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Weymouth
Holland
Republic
Hague
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AuerErs
Bora Parte
Dunoé
Berlin
Thuillevies
Tanner‘rawd
Bouncorge
Copenhagen
Paris
Guenvainy
Cnrer
Conswx
Europe
Wivter
Bonaparte
Manov
Kiepen
Mexou
Thuilleriés
Kieper
AppartAn J. Menov
BonaPrante
Egypt
Sneser
Bona- Pants
Menon
Grand Vizrur
Aga
Janissaries
Foltier
Kreper
Consur
Madame Lauria
Louis XIV
Thuilleries
Ii-Devant
Boxa Papre
Henry Hervey
Sovereign
Andrew Mircoee Ce
Windsor Castle
Jast
West Indies
Ireland
Thomas Pakeman
Ordnance
Earl of
CannamPitox
Gladiator
Portsmouth Harbour
George Sindsor
Beaver Sloop of War
Siuasonps
Watton-Garden
Royal visit and theatre outing of May 9 in Weymouth
News notes in Weymouth recount the royal party attending a theatre showing The Royal Family and later reviewing the Somersetshire Militia at the camp. His Majesty and the Duke of Kent with officers and royal household rode out, troops performed maneuvers, and salutes preceded the king’s return to the lodge for Lord Pottert’s entertainment.
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Mayesties
Hniscesses
Fettn
Duke of Kent
Somersetshire
Fayity
Lord Poutert
Lord Pottuert
Europe’s Troubles Threaten Naples and Sardinia in War
The article warns that Napolitan and Sicilian states face French aggression as Europe’s balance shifts. It discusses the South under Minas, the Grand Alliance’s fears, and the risk of Italian republics. It notes Vienna rumors, naval moves by the Grand Fleet, and market and trade tensions amid war. A French spy arrest is reported along with tea sale futures and price controls.
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Europe
Szérzyv
France
Malta
Sicily
Naples
Italy
Baron Tuuaur
House of Austria
Vienna
Portsmouth
Plymouth
Grand Fleet
Earl St. Vincent
Denmaark
Paris
Baltic
Bouncoingé
Copenhagen
Lord Wairworth
Berys Torrf
East India Company
China
Dover
Anecdote of Volney and the Atheist on a Northern Lake
A fragmentary tale recounts Volney aboard a vessel during a storm in early North American waters. The atheist Youney exclaims in fear, bets his pockets full of dollars for life, Bancroft thwarts him, and Volney mutters God in distress. The ship survives, and Bancroft’s retelling spreads in Philadelphia with moral questioning.
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Samven Fornesten Banchor
Aly
Isaac Wexp
North
Anglica
Mr. Bancnorr
Riot at Coventry as Colliers Loot Bakers during Flour Panic
Discontent over flour prices sparks a riot in Coventry. A large mob, armed with bludgeons, plunders baker shops while magistrates and the 17th Dragoon Regiment intervene. By 11 pm authorities seize ring leaders and enforce patrols fearing return of the crowd.
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Leicester
17Th Regiment of Dragoons
Eunce
Wilkinson
Livestock sales falter at Harlow Buth Fair and Thursday influx
At Harlow Buth Fair Essex cattle failed to sell freely amid high prices while horses were cheap except cart colts. Horrenger Fair saw lambs on show but few buyers with prices 1s 6d to 2s per head lower than Ipswich. Norfolk lambs sold 1s to 2s per score. price drops blamed on turf loss. Also report convic tions in Doncaster for weights and a large Mayhem tally, and a Newcastle stormWith fire in Croft warehouse caused by lightning but no major damage.
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Harlow
Essex
Horrenger Fair
Doncaster
Tickhill
Wadsworth
Newcastle
Mr ‘Reed
Chnia-Man
Transport and Lag Boards consider depot near Deptford
A letter from the Commissioners of the Transport and Victualling Boards argues for acquiring Donald's Duck site to create a joint army and navy depot. It cites reduced lighterage costs, faster loading for victuals and stores, a canal link, and residence for the Army Store-keeper, estimating annual savings and expenses around 2000 pounds.
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Donald's
Duck
Beptford
Navy
Treland
Royal Nowe
Stoiy-Hautes
Utdres
Transport Board
Victualling Board
Canal savings and transport board rent figures in disputed estate plan
A historical note discusses potential annual savings of 5 000 to 6 000 pounds if the canal is not built, and outlines current Transport Board rent costs for storehouse and office facilities. It covers premises on St Catherine’s, available terms for a 42 year lease at six hundred guineas per year, and conditions about rock repairs or valuation of trace and utensils. The document references estate owners, road access to Southampton and Bournemouth, and plans to route to Cowes via Court Ledge to benefit breeders, with remarks attributed to ADS Hammona George Rose and associates.
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Transport Board
C. Ads
Hammona
George Rose
Joan Marsa
Southampton Batifor
Beymouth
Cowes
Ceratin Court
Maax
Lewes
Breeden
Hetpi
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