French Directory Warns of Anarchical Royalist Conspiracy
The Directory warns the Council of Five Hundred of a vast royalist conspiracy aiming to corrupt elections and topple the Republic. It details alleged plots led by royalists and foreign agents, traces origins to Fruidor events, and calls for exposure of the conspirators and removal of dangerous candidates.
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Ele
Ion
Lepistatus
Roszs- Pierre
Dumas
Vaustanc
Borsesrexre
France
Republic
Thermidor
National Convention
Cencatal
Basceu
Grenella
England
Brandenburgh
Strasburgh
Perpisnan
la Sarche
Metz
Vesnoul
Paris
Iis
High Court
L'Hagoy
Bailueun
Cusnigs
Crassons
Stocks This Day at One O Clock Consols Rate
This day at one oclock the general market showed Consols at four hundred eighty four pence.
British Fleet Movements and Diplomatic Notes
The Express from London reports Margate departure of a reinforced expedition with artillery and cavalry detachments, and lifted embargoes on East coast ships bound for London. Fleet maneuvers include Calcutta and Calar sailing upriver, and Lisbon dispatches implicating Toulon and Cadiz fleets. France aligns with America in a military and naval stance, while Batte government seizes English property. Cardinal Mauny reportedly escaped Rome in disguise as a wagoner.
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Margate
Tater
London
Maxsatz
Prince of Wales
Falmouth
Lisbon
Earl
Vinocent
Toulon
Cadiz
Lord St. Viscent
Elsinore
Whitby
Batte
Semlin
Asth
Passawan Ocrou
France
America
Spain
Massachusett
Outhana
Floridas
Cardinal Mauny
Lion or Barfleur arrive at Cowland Bay in May battle line
A line of battle ship of Lord Bridpost's fleet was sighted at Cowland Bay, likely the Lion. The earlier Saturday arrival with the Ramilies is the Barfleur. The schooner Hayden from Dartmouth, seized by a French privateer en route to Newfoundland, was retaken by the Valiant lugger under Lieut. R. Tomlinson after 20 days in enemy hands.
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Plymouth
Lord Bridpost
Cowland Bay
Hayden
Dartmouth
Newfoundland
R. Tomlinson
Polish grain prices and shipments rise as wheat and rye flow east
Dawizte April 24 notes wheat and rye prices expected to peak in three to four weeks. Polish imports flood markets, causing dealers to ship stock to Liverpool. Best Polish high mixed grain offered around 47a. a Aco, red and mixed about 41 to 42, oats 40 to 42, white peas scarce. Freights to Brin ships listed. home terms may be easier, but cargo risk remains.
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Dawizte
Poland
Liverpool
Levee at James's Palace Reveals Noble Attendance
A levee yesterday featured attendance by James's Palace circle led by Baron Nagle, Duke of Leinster, Admiral Lord Duncan, the Bishop of Peterborough, Mynhece Fagel, and others. Afterward Cabinet ministers held audiences at five, royal princes toured Buckingham and the Tower with the Queen and Princesses, viewing the Armoury, Mint, and coin process. The piece notes views on Buonaparte, Helvetic finances, and the Army of Peace amid broader European affairs.
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James
Baron Nace
Eidlland
Duke of Leinster
Lord Duncan
Scotland
Peterborough
Mynhece Fagel
Baron Nagle
Harwood
Cole 'Ae Herolohel Montgomery
Marrinique
Adeane
Cockburne
Mediterranean
Lord Hood
Robinson
Northampton Militia
Earl of Northampton
Mr. Chaplaith
James Bland Bu Kixe
Marshal Volunte
Cayenne
la Charente
Directory
Sipney Suite
Sipney Surin
Mercury
Buonaparte
Toulon
Berne
Rhine
Italy
England
Buonapatte
Gibraltar
Cadiz
Brest
Ireland
Switzerland
Parige
Forged Letter Seeks Tide-Waiter Post at Custom House
John Carter and William Barnes were examined on charges of obtaining a tide-waiter’s post through a forged letter said to be from Mr Span Row of Newcastle-under-Lyn to Mr W Booth of Wittona Ham. The forgery deceived Mr Booth and Carter claimed the letter was not intended to defraud. Both imprisoned for further examination.
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John Carter
William Barnes
Nicholas Bonn
Span. Row
Newcastle-under-Line
Witsra Ham Booth
Barnes
Mr. S
Mr. B
Caner
Heath
Bono
Carter
Fleetfrest
Tite Hill
Caylis
Flin
French Journals Mention War Echoes and Curative Folklore
A chaotic summary from the French journals notes allied forces, a perceived line against England, and mentions of Baister, Lord Bishop of Derry. Other items cover Little Turtle in Philadelphia, Louvre depictions, a mushroom-based cure, and reports on deserters amid ongoing political discourse. Also referenced are Waltham Abbey Fair cattle markets, cavalry-noble price gains, and a York mail robbery suspect in Savoy custody.
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Frech
Republic
England
Earl of Baister
Derry
Ratisbon
Little Turtle
Philadelphia
United States
Suil
Tursle
T. BB Corps
Louvre
Palace of Arts and Sci
Ig Ta Cayente
Pave Jonpret
Bocany
Waltham Abbey Fair
Oxray
Savoy
York Mail
Savey
Bowstreet
Northamptonshire
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Council OF Five Hundre
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Hamburgh
Tamaica
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Lifton
Leeward Hland
the Express
Cyrthia
Loop
Fly
Marcou
Orestes
the Downs
Prymouth
Calcutta
Calar
Canada
Public Office
Bow
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