Lectures at Shigs Tre Guy's Hospital and Proclamation Debate
The notices outline a schedule of lectures at Shigs Tre Guy's Hospital with topics on medicine and physiology taught by Ditmas Babington and others, plus a weekly program on experimental philosophy and midwifery. A separate prominent proclamation by Lord Hood discusses French politics, the British stance, and Prussian diplomacy, urging caution and strategic action amid the crisis in Poland and Russia.
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Guy's Hospital
Ditmas
Babington
de Saunders
Roberts
Orme
Lowder
War with Poland Frontiers Evacuated for Forage
The Diet met in Warsaw and urged the Ruffian ambassador to evacuate Polish territories. August notes claim troops withdrew to frontiers, draining local supplies as residents could no longer provide forage. An official reply dated August 24 suggested some troops would retire to Russian frontier areas.
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M. Brets RS
Beategars
M. pigBserEes
Lyons Bravery Amid News of Toulon Surrender
Private letters describe Lyons holding firm despite heavy losses and talk of Toulon’s surrender to Lord Hood’s English forces. Reports note Marseilles seeking English protection and Piedmontese landings to aid inhabitants, while Imperial forces push French lines and Krobelsdorf joins Brunswick on the Rhine. The Swiss arm an army of 100,000 and the French bombard Red near Strasbourg.
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Lyons
Marseilles
Toulon
Nice
Lord Hood
England
Convention
Ladenbourgh
Westemberg
Camip
Duke of Brunswick
Krobelsdorf
Rhine
Low Countries
Red
Strasbourg
Proclamation Denies Bishop of Agra Role in French Faith
The Pope denounces a forged proclamation attributed to a Bishop of Agra and a supposed Apostolic Vicar. He states no such bishop exists and urges Orthodox bishops, notably Lyons and Poitou, to warn flocks and halt the pretended mission to keep the faithful from error.
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Lyons
Poitou
Condlu
French Hanoverian Battle Report Sees 2000 Hanoverians Lost
Dispatches from the army reveal an eighteen hour battle between the French and Marshal Freyrac with Hanoverians suffering about 2000 killed or wounded. The Dunkirk garrison aided by General Houcuarp found the Duke of York in a poor position near the sea and exposed to French gunboats commanded by CasTaIG NigR.
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Dunkirk
Forth
Houcuarp
Duke of York
Castaig Nigr
Austrian and French forces clash in northern campaign
Details of a night action between November 11 and 12 describe a 6000 infantry 700 cavalry and 18 guns forming to assault Avenues le fec Villers en Cauchie. Austrian light horse and cuirassiers under the Prince de Reusse repelled French forces, with 1500 killed and 12 guns captured. French troops also attacked in the Forest of Mormal, suffering heavy losses. The two attacks aimed to force Austrians to lift the fortress of Quesney, unknowable to Republicans.
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Avenues
Royal Allemand
Prince de Reusse
Mormal
Quesney
Accomplishments of a French General in Revolutionary France
In this excerpt the author cites a Facobis print claiming a French general must fear death by battle or execution. It questions why a commander would sacrifice life for tyranny and argues that the alleged requirement is barbaric, noting the officer’s illiteracy as part of the critique.
French Attack Forcing French Republic Troops Back Near Jezk
Intelligence reports a fresh French assault near Jezk drives back Republic troops due to superior enemy force. Hereditary Prince Frederick of Oranae arrived wounded in the arm at his palace in the Wood, but is reported resting well and recovering.
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Jezk
Gheur
Prince Frederick of
Oranaé
FredErick
King of Sarpinia Sets Out From Coni For Laimon
The King of Sarpinia with three sons and the Duke of Cunatars depart Coni on the 26th toward Laimon on the Nice frontier, intending to advance further into Nice after a brief stay.
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Cunatars
Coni
Laimon
Nice
Silent Hudson Letters Describe Haitian Atrocity At Cape
An extract from a private letter reports mass killings as civil commissioners Pofverel and Santhonax allegedly ordered and aided bystanders to arm slaves and torch Cape. It details starving civilians including women and children, merchants missing, and self destruction by Poupet. Generals provide only rations, while plunder hauls vast sums.
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Plaiz
Pofverel
Santhonax
Cape
Charet
Freniere
Arnaud
Arnon
de Seillac
Madame Lansom
Madame Matilde
Mr. Poupet
Theatre notes on opening week and cast at the Continent
A cautious theater review praises the season’s theatre decor and a new face Miss Hopkins in Hoadley’s pantomime while noting mixed reception for Bernani and a vacancy after Mrs Wexius. Jacin THA pronunciation confusion and Crayrnpa purity doubts are mentioned amid a crowded, stylish audience. Mrs Mattracks debuts as Lacey Ta, a known intriguing chambermaid.
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Harris
Hopkins
Drus
Hoadley
Perfain
Fercor
Jacin Tha
CieaRinva
Prisoners hope for mercy as northern province gains liberty
The Commissioners recount prisoners' amusement with tagging and mock liberty in the Northern Province. A recent vessel reports general liberty granted there, while captives await uncertain fate. The speakers appeal to American humanity and charity for relief.
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Cape
O Keefe's Dorsetshire Rambles At Hay-Market
O Keefe’s Rambles in Dorsetshire opened at Hay-Market on Saturday with Mrs Gilés in place of Mrs Kemble. The Rep Lion landlord had no complaint as a new Daughter filled the role. A brief interruption came when the Prince of Walrus entered the Stage Box in Windsor uniform, drawing applause.
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O’ Keefe
Dorsetshire
Windsor
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