Nego nation papers warn of war with France
The Express of London reports charged negotiations between America and the French Republic. France sought a 60,000l donation for the Directory alongside a public loan, a move viewed as a shocking transaction. Letters from Falmouth and Dover describe British naval actions, troop movements, embargoes at Dover and Harwich, and reports of ships and convicts under dispute. The piece notes potential war and lists various naval engagements and transports along the English coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
French Republic
Stay Nation
Public Service
Directory
France
United States
Falmouth
Halifax Packet
Rowe
Halifax
New York
Congress
Jene
Lord Bridport
Brest
Defended Coasts Prepare for Invasion Threats in England
General Sir Charles Grey orders disciplined embarkation drill and heavy baggage removal should a landing occur on Essex Kent or Sussex shores. Troops to abandon heavy kit and take only essentials with officers ensuring wives are cared for while regiments guard duties. News also notes naval movements, local medical updates, and reports of recent fires blamed on Black insurgents in America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buring
Essex
Kent
Sussex
Charles Grey
England
Joux Viscuer
A. D. GC
Graham
South Hants
Bedford
Reformed in Time Comic Opera at Covent Garden
A age comic opera from an officer in the guards called Reformed in Time comes to Covent Garden next week for Mrs. Mounraty’s benefit. The manager praises it as superior to usual benefit shows and plans repeat performances. Ixctepon and Moonoey appear with partly new music by Artweon, the rest drawn from Mozant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covent-Carden
Notice Required Describes Process For New Trial
LAW INTELLIGENCE describes a Plantiff’s suit for false imprisonment after a Portsea Hampshire magistrate committed the defendant for sedition. The court held the parliamentary notice must state the specific process Latitat Clausum frigid or other. omission deemed fatal. Lord Kenyon presided at Vitorius, trying several minor causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovelace
Curry
Plantiff
Portsea
Hampshire
Pitt
Score
Lord Kenyon
Vitorius
Treason Rewards and Dublin Council Orders May 1798
Dublin authorities announce a reward of one thousand pounds for the capture of Lord Edward Fitzgerald for high treason. Privy Council urges all officials to aid in apprehension as Dublin troops stand ready for possible mobilization. other treason charges and arrests noted in Kildare and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camdren
Edward Fitzgerald
Lord Edward Fitzgerald
Ed_ward Fitzgerald
Dublin
Privy Council
County of
Kildare
Thomas Reynolds
John Pender
Luke Brannock
David Farly
William German
Patrick German
John Kenny
Harold’s Cross
Yeomanry
Dustin
Daniel Caulfield
Levitstown
County Kildare
Castledermot
Royal Family Returns From Windsor Amid Rainy Travel
The Royal Family rode home from Windsor with Gen Gwenr in wet weather. they aimed to inspect Hampton Court but heavy rain sent them to London by three in the afternoon. Captain Mowat reported Admiralty on the Lively frigate loss. Pakker, escorted from Canterbury, claimed command of a gun boat but the commander refused. Pakker is held in custody amid suspicions. American papers note Quince Amras as a minister plenipotentiary with full powers to negotiate a commerce treaty with Sweden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuarces Gray
Canterbury
Fixen
London
America
Rufus Kine
Corgunoun
England
Admiralty
Kisosmini
Cork
Curris
Bantry Bay
Jersey
Guernsey
Mify Éoridu
Pigit
Bexeau
Prioz
Gal
Marcou
Vini
Windsor
Gwenr
Hampton Court
Mowats
Pakker
Yeter
Pargkes
Berjing
Swedens
Ship News from Lifton and Battle Sailings in May
The May 11 dispatch reports the arrival of Prince Adolphus packet with 23 passengers from Lifton after twelve days. It covers the loss of the Lively frigate captained by Morris in a Spanish action, the destruction by fire, and the Seahorse rescue. Mentions Alemene and Alcmene, Cadiz gale, and events near Cadiz Bay. Also notes dispatches to Admiral Harvey about five Spanish warships heading to the West Indies and a large fleet refitting at Barbados.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Adolphus Packet
Lifton
Morris
Lively
Seahorsé
Sir John Orde
Cadiz Bay
Seahorse
Prince Adophus
Alcmene
King's House
Barbadors
Peterell
Earl St. Vincent
Harvey
Cadiz
West Indies
Peterel Fir P.M
Ayde Parker
Jamaica
St. Demings
Queen
Thunderer
Vulcan
York
Prymouranock
Barfleur
J. Dacres
Ramilies
B.S. Rowley
Saturn
Waller
Lord Bridport
Brest
Fire and sedition cases heard at Circuit Court of Justiciary
The Circuit Court of Justiciary opened in Scotland with cases of wilful fire raising against Alexander Young Peter Miller and Helen Low. Several defendants including James Craigdaltie Donald Stewart and Alexander Stewart faced mobbing rioting and sedition charges. Outlaws were named for failure to appear. Sentences set for several convicted: imprisonment banishment transportation and peace bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court of Justiciary
Esxerpys
Methven
Alexander Young
William Young
Cupar
Peter Miller
Newburgh
Helen Low
William Henderson
Capir
William Morris
Sun
James Murs
Blac
Grandtully
Alexander Stewart
Portnafallan
Angus Cameron
James Mens Zits
Windsor Foresters
Colberg
John M‘laggan
Croftnacoil
Duke Lenox
James Menaies
Jun
Mierschant
Weem
John Stewart
M‘culloch
Newbigging
James M'Intosh
Cestle Menzies
M*laggan
Scotland
Menzies
Stewart
James M'Intoth
William Ballentine
James Ballentine
Crofteroy
Thomas Moon
Pitgirr
Ballyoukan
Thomas Fergusson
Ballychandy
John Robertson
Ballenburg
William Bailentic
John Roberston
Peter Farquharson
Weaver
Rattray
Robert Dyfart
Alyth
Janes Niven
Taylor
Dungen
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Harwich
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Lady Shore
New South Wales
South America
Sewiple
Briptoat
Torbay
Plysouth
Lewes
Érison
Bankee
Ghaslen Grepi
Difttia
Cdafis
Biex
Pratidey Prid
LAW Intelligence
Court OF King’s Bench
The
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Council OF Ireland
Circuit Intelligence
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