Tumults and Violent Outrages Plague Nottingham District
Recurring disturbances sweep Beeston New Retford Watnak Arnold and Mansfield with mobs attacking houses burning flames and threatening residents. A Mansfield woman is stabbed as raiders loot and flee. Suspects taken at Watnak and jailed. County magistrates meet to enforce the new act and troops guard properties amid patrols and precautions.
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Nottingham
Beeston
New Retford
Watnak
Arnold
Mansfield
Trent
Orce
British naval dispatches from Barbados and Demerara
A Barbadoes letter reports the Martin sloop of war arriving Nov 14 from Halifax and orders to join Warren’s squadron in Bermuda. Demerara notes the Caledonia repelling a 16 gun privateer and a windbound packet outfit. Rochefort ships and Texel frigates are preparing for potential action against America.
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Barbadoes
Martin
Halifax
J. B. Warren
Laforey
Berbice
Rochefort
America
Texel
Prisoners Sent to Morlaix and Labour for Ten Years
A Plymouth letter reports actions against two French prisoners in England. One youth who testified against a co-prisoner was sent to Mill prisons then released and later sent to Morlaix for ten years of labour. A subaltern at Artmoor Depot faced a similar fate for striking a superior. The piece also covers sealed manuscripts linked to Rousseau and Count D Antraigie and the covert handling by government. A vessel and letter from Paris discuss remarks on recent official notices.
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Plymouth
France
Jean
England
Mill
Morlaix
Artmoor
Ousseau
Europe
D’antraigie
Burlin
Ireland
Barnes
Sunt
Yorkshire
Rousseau
Wellington Conference in Cadiz Warns Of Campaign Preparations
Dispatches from Lisbon and Goruba report Lord Wellington's expected arrival in Cadiz to coordinate with the Spanish government for the campaign. Castanos travels to the same destination. Bentinck may join. Paris papers discuss Bonaparte conspiracy, police moves, and public unease despite official dispatches.
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Lisbon
Goruba
Lord Wellington
Cadiz
Madrid
Portugal
Napoleon at Councils and Versailles Visits Reported
A letter from a witness describes Napoleon’s brief appearance at the Review and the Museum, denying claims of diversions near Versailles. He notes Napoleon looked ill and unable for amusements. Also from St Andero a ship arrived in eight days and Wellington reportedly went to Cadiz. Portsmouth reports suspending cavalry embarkations for Spain.
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Napoleon
Versailles
Bonaparte
St. Andero
Lord Wellington
Cadis
Portsmouth
Spain
Appointment of Wellington Governor of Gravesend and Tilbury
January 9 reports the Marquis of Wellington appointed Governor of Gravesend and Tilbury replacing Lieut. Gen. Sir J Musgrave. Sir G Prevost to command Sir Thomas's regiment the 76th.
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Marquis of Wellington
Gravesend
Tilbury
J. Musgrave
G. Prevost
Thomas
76Th
Paris Parade Review by Emperor in Cold Day
Paris spectators witnessed a grand three hour parade in Place Carousel as Emperor reviewed 35 to 40 thousand infantry of the Imperial Guard and garrison and a fine cavalry. He passed through ranks and noted each detail with evident enthusiasm.
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Paris
Bonaparte
Napoleon
Seine
Hotel de Ville
Menéfeur
Imperial Guard
Kingly visits and European affairs on distant fronts
Reports from Lisbon and Paris describe royal audiences and oaths amid political tension. Discussions cover Britain’s China trade restrictions, naval cautions, and the Premature revolutions impacting Europe with emphasis on the stance of British merchants and the Hong system.
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Canton
Government of
China
Macao
Stlangers
Lord Macartney
Europe
Gomapary
East India Company Privileges Renewal Negotiations
Continued discussion on renewing exclusive privileges for the East India Company. The excerpt notes focus on the China monopoly and its connections to existing arrangements.
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East- Indian Company
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