Royal visit and European dispatches in postscript
In a Postscript, the Duke of Cumberland recovers enough to visit the city, while Lord Auckland flags a potential demand for aid under the Definitive Treaty. Spain delays the Messenger, letters are intercepted, and armaments rise as a general Congress nears Franckfort. Petion and Barnave praised in France. News on Tippoo Sultan, Austrian commands, and fears of war surface. Montem at Eton features lavish Salt Bearers and royal patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Cumberland
Lord Auckland
The
Hague
Spain
Madrid
Seville
Great Britain
Malaga
Franckfort
Europe
France
M. Barnave
National Assembly
M. Petion de Villeneuve
Tippoo
Berlin
Vienna
Marshal Laudohn
Hungary
Moravia
Cremfier
Olmutz
Count Colloredo
Bohemia
Marquis del Campo
House of Bourbon
Portugal
Holland
America
England
Stock Exchange
Guildford
Montem
Eton
Salthill
Prince of Wales
Monracu
Sandwich Family
Hart
Coldegian
Montagu
Epsom Race and Yoxopholite Club Report
Report from Epsom describes a premier race between the Prince and Duke of Queensberry with a tight finish decided for the Duke amid heavy betting at Tattersall's. It notes notable losses for the Prince and peers and mentions a local Yoxopholite Club forming on the Downs with Mr. Sanxy excelling at archery before dining at the Spread Eagle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epsom
Epsoim
Dukes of
Yor
Orleans
Bedford
Queensberry
Prince
Duke of Queensberry
Dukes of York
Dukes of Bedford
Tattersall’s
Sanxy
Prince of Condé Letter Supports Chantilly Mayor
A letter from His Serene Highness the Prince of Condé, dated Turin March 16, praises Antoime for becoming Chantilly mayor, pledges loyalty to vassals, laments misfortunes in France, and urges restoration of order under monarchic liberty. Also notes East India Company relief aid to General Goddard, cargo value over 200,000, and Captain Anderson’s suicide after a dispute and dispatches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince of Condé
Mr. Antoime
Chantilly
Turin
France
Lindergreen
East India Company
Portsmouth
Goddard
Nottingham
India House
China
Dover
Anderson
Veteran Retirements and News From the Isles
A broad notice recalls officers in the Artillery retiring on half pay until vacancies arise in the invalid corps. Veterans deserve national debt of gratitude, with Marines highlighted as needing skilled aging service. Anecdotes of long-serving captains and statesmen are shared amid cotton and crop shifts in the Caribbean. A drowning accident near Hereford is noted, and chaplain appointments and ships sailing are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marines
Earl Howe
Lord Barrington
St. Vincents
England
Itcarcely
Windward Islands
Olthan
Wye
Hereford
Wells
Corniwallis
India
The Beaux Stratagem Comes to Drury Lane Evening
Theatrical intelligence notes yesterday shows She Stoops to Conquer at Covent Garden with Arthur and Emmeline and lists The Belle's Stratagem Piety in Pattens and Mills in her Teens. Tonight The Beaux Stratagem with Love in a Camp is billed alongside The Deserter and The Lying Valet at Covent Garden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drury-Lane
Arthur
Emmeline
Piety
Mills
Covent Garden
Yeterday
Hazelequin
Shrub mixtures for navy and army officers advertised
E Hisas offers Rum Shrub and Brandy Shrub from two gallons up, made with Seville oranges, rum or brandy, water to prepare punch cold or hot. Marketed as immune to scurvy and voyage disorders, targeted at naval and military stores in Monument-yard, London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hisss
Genttlemeen
Navy
Army
E. Hisas
Monument-yard
London
Prices of Bank Stock and Various Bonds Listed
Prices of bank stock and government securities as listed include 3 per cent, 4 per cent, and Navy annuities with varied halfridden quotes. Also shown are India stock, exchequer bibles, and loyals with multiple fractions such as 1 half, 3 fourths, and 5 sixteenths reflecting bid prices and quotations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
South Sea
Ew Navy
Also Mentioned on This Page
Earl Cornwallis
Bengal
Mabil
St. Peter
Shirres
Tribunal of the Inquisition
Pontif
Venaislin
Charpen
Harsfield Moor
Middlesex
G. Whitheld
Denham
Bucks
Aglen
Thall
Royal Society of Edinburgh
T. Cadell
Strand
J. Dickson
B. Balfour
Edinburgh
Westindia Islands
B. Moreton
W. Richardson
Royal Exchange
He Onister
J. Walter
Piccadilly
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