Postscript on Stocks and Diplomatic Appointments
Postscript reports stock prices at one o clock with various consols and India stock details. It notes the Earl of Yarmouth to be ambassador at Madrid after the campaign, and Sir Gilbert Elliot to Toulon as Commissioner Extraordinary with Lord Hoon. It mentions Lord Hoon and General Offara, and hopes for stabilized governance in the South of France under protection of the Crown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl of
Toulon
Lord Hoon
Offara
Garner
France
Local notice subject to public dispatch on Wednesday
Fragment reads that Paha asene will be summoned on Wednesday the next November for the dispatch of public public affairs. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate an official summons and civic duties.
French advance and Dutch retreat at Menin in 18th century Guerre
Intelligence from the Grand Army reports trenches before Araubeuge opened and forces under Count Wenfel Colloredo prepare to besiege the town mid next month. Dutch troops abandoned Menin in disgrace. Austrian and Dutch actions around Lifes and Meaux are noted amid shifting headquarters and wary reconnoitering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army
Araubeuge
Wenfel Colloredo
Menin
Prince of
Beaucieu
Landox
Nieuport
Courtray 5
Meaix
Duke of York
Cisiny
Walmoden
Lisle
Druges
Ghent
terse English dispatches reveal military moves and titles
The letter notes Lorilower and Bill in Torbay, false Preneh fleet reports, Lord Yarmouth dispatches, and Duke of Brunswick's success against the French. It mentions plans to pressure Seigembourg, recruitment of Lord Malmesbury, and Prince Apollo recovered. It reports commissions for Toulon, Dutch officer issues, transports to Cork, and British expedition preparations under Jervis Grey and DurmorD. The Prussian line at Pirmasens signals Ho-Henloe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorilower
Falmouth
Bill
Torbay
Brell
Wirrin
Lord Yarmouth
Zath
Duke of Brunswick
Seigembourg
Lord Malmesbury
Piro
Prince ApoLrius
Duke of
Lord Hoop
G. Fidorr
O'Hara
Toulon
Cork
Sth
Dragoon Guards
62Th Light Dragoons
Royal Regiment of Ninth Artillery
Ireland
John Jervis
Cuames Grey
Col. Durmord
IraLand
Ling
Prussia
Pirmasens
Ho-Henloe
French defeats in Western Pyrenees threaten Perpignan
General Dazebert reports Spanish forces advancing in Cerdagne and capturing Cornella Pezilla camps. About 800 Republicans were taken prisoner and 14 cannons and 4 mortars seized. Defeat leaves few troops and risk of evacuation from Perpignan and entrenchment near Narbonne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dazebert
Cerdagne
Cuarves IV
Argelis
Midas
Corneilla
Pezilla
Saleis
Perpignan
Narbonne
Return from Martinico with rescued passengers on La Ferme
On board La Ferme, 74 guns, Viscount La P, and Viscount La Riviere report returning from Martinico where they saved about 3000 people by taking them aboard ships and a frigate. They now serve Spain and sail toward Porto Cabellos to open packets and escort a Cadiz convoy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Ferme
Viscount la P
Martinico
Viscount la Riviere
Porto Cabellos
Visc. la Riviere
Cadiz
Winchester and Pools elect mayors and postmaster named
A report on a Flag of Truce to Lord Howe is uncertain. The strong fleet faction favors the 1789 Constitution with Louis XVII. Joan Rippine is elected Mayor and Bracpen is Postmaster of Winchester. van Lester is re-elected Mayor of Pools for a fourth year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Howe
Louis XVII
Joan Rippine
Bracpen
Winchester
van Lester
Pools
Camp near Brighton and London troops readying for October
Camp near Brighton reports calm weather as regiments under Sir William How march orders for nine o'clock. Field movements include the Duke of York's mounted artillery and 12 rounds of blank ammunition per man. Officers, sheriffs, and regiments receive new assignments, with Edinburgh and Ireland units noted for drill, levy pay, and redeployment.
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Westminster
South Devon
Licxts
William How
Lascettis
Highiess
Prince of Wates
16Th Light Dragoons
Leeson
Mounted Artillery
William Pint
Duke of Ricamont
Devil’s Dyke
Wealds
Sussex
Kirey
Caurtis Grey
John Jervis
Prescorrt
Dunpas
the Dutchess
Beaufort
Worcester
Monmouth and
Brecon
Wells
Duke of Breaufort
Lord Pasert
Devir
Marquis of
Huntily
de Burcu
Cameron
Berviz
Manners
Nucent
Cunninetta
Hatxer
Ferrier
States General of
United Provinces
Scotland
Light Dragoons
Duke of York
Westhidles
Europe
Ireland
Cork
Evans
Guards
Jincelles
Pitt
Paris
Convention
William Pitt
Newgate
Salisbury Plain
Beachy-head
Isle of Wight
Wreck near Margate Claims Crew and Passengers
A vessel named Volkhause from Stockholm to Dube laden with iron ran aground on Goodwin Sands near Margate. Five or more are reported drowned, including a captain and seven crew, while others survived fatigue. Other ships Hebe Gardner and Countess of Trautsmandorf are noted as captured or taken in various postings.
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West Indies
Goodwin Sand
Margate
Fuon
Volkhause
Stockholm
Dube
Trautsmandorf
Pondicherry
L’orient
Gardner
South Sea
France
St. Helena
Queviand Ap
Dutch fleet sails for Channel ports. British seizure at sea
In Cowes on September 25, 21 sail of Dutch queriehene from a 150-vessel outward fleet from Texel on the 16th, driven to different Channel ports by contrary winds. The Swan Revenue Cruizer seized 500 casks of prohibited spirits and a forbay boat with Geneva aboard, prize to Captain Searue of the Liberty.
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COWES
Texel
Swan Revenue Cruizer
Geneva
Searue
His
Liberty
Naval movements and mutiny report from Portsmouth
Portsmouth dispatch notes Vanguard failed to join Earl Howe's fleet while Dedalus, Boyne, and others prepare for same destination. Three memorials sent to Lord Stephens regarding seamen's grievances. 75 men moved to other ships, rest stay with current commander. Rear-Admiral Macparpe escapes capture after a near-mishap. Portsmouth update includes Pomona, Trims, and Irresistible convoy arrival from the Downs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
Earl Howe
Boyne
Stephens
Admiralty
Spithead
Macparpe
Mall
Ostend
Dunkirk
Calvert
Henry
Downs
Mrs Spilsbury Continues Antiscorbutic Drops Line
By patent dated 4 February 1792 Mrs Spilsbury informs the public the business continues at Soho Square as before. She asserts the late Mr Spilsbury prepared the drops and that she has long prepared them, with a physician available Tuesdays and Thursdays to answer letters and provide advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spilsbury
Uric Dreers
N.B
Married Connections Reported At Bloomibury And Stirling Castle
Yesterday at St Georgy Bloomibury the Rev Samuel Peach joined Charles Sdridge to Miss Cade Great Ruffell-Wreet in marriage. Earlier at Stirling Castle Fort Major Stirling Castle officiated in the service of the Hon East India Company, uniting Miss Joais daughter of Alex Joais Esquire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Peach
St. Georgy Bloomibury
Charles Sdridge
Cade
Stirling Castle
Halddane
East India
Joais
Alex. Joais
Obituary of William Fortescue Harris in Jamaica
The notice announces the death in early July at Kineston Jamaica of William Fortescue Harris Esquire principal Clerk in the Revenue Department at the Receiver General’s Office and Major of Port Royal Regiment of Foot Militia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kineston
Jamaica
Wilian Fortescue Harris
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Pyrenees
Vrinidad
Brighton
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Vesse
Jim’ Folgar
Madeira
Success
Davis
Boston
New Alvioy Edmonds
St. Kitt’s
Wind
Fury Floog Te Cruize
Diana
Yndis Ponds
New Navy
Bank For the Acc
Flanders
New Sark
Holland
Dutlin
Waterford
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