Invasion fears rise as Vienna braces for peace talks
A Privy proclamation signals Austrian aim for a separate peace with France as Buonaparte advances toward Vienna. French forces capture Pantaffel and push toward Vienna, with Austrians strengthening fortifications near Neustads and Clagenfurth. Rumors of armistice circulate, while upheaval spreads across Vienna, Hungary, Trieste, and the Austrian dominions amid Jacobin influence and shifting loyalties.
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Vienina
Austria
France
Pantaffel
Clage
Vienna
Hungary
Clagenfurth
Ofen
Buonaparte
Trieste
Archduke
Bonaparte
Lafpruck
Mack
Manheim
Luchesini
Italy
London Mizilla Review of West Regiment Parade at Pentonville Fields
The West Regiment was reviewed by order of the Commission of Lieutenancy at Pentonville Fields. Their precision and order in maneuvers and firing pleased the court. Afterwards a circle formed, with praise from Counsel Randle Jackson and a gift of ten guineas. A distasteful affray near Ballibay, Ireland, left several soldiers and locals dead or gravely wounded. Disturbances prompted light dragoons from Armagh to intervene. Daly funds a Dublin theatre benefit for starving manufacturers, aided by the Duchess of Leinster. In Dubko five parishes count 14 076 indigent residents. Williamson, formerly of Haymarket, now runs a Bolton theatre. Powell, linked to Gavent-Garden Theatre, has friends backing a rival theatre. Miss Fennerelle appears at Williamson’s theatre as Mrs Williamson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
West Regiment
Pentonville Fields
Randle Jackson
Parade House
Ballibay
Ireland
Light Dragoons
Armagh
Daly
Dublin
Duchess of Leinster
Dubko
Williamson
Haymarket Theatre
Bolton
America
Powell
Gavent-Garden Theatre
Miss Fenrenelle
Wiliamson’s
Mutiny at Portsmouth asks for Navy pay raise
A handbill from Portsmouth dated April 18 1797 reports the Commissioners for Executing the Office of Lord High Admiral directing Lord Bridport to present a plan to Parliament increasing seamen pay. Proposals include four additional fillings per month for petty officers and Able Seamen, three shillings for Ordinary Seamen, and two shillings for Landmen. It also covers wound pensions and hospital care as seamen return to duty.
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Portsmouth
Great Britain and Ireland
His
Royal Hospital
Greenwich
Seams Men Ask for Navy Pay and Provisions Reform
The Fleet Delegates at Spithead dated April 19 1707 demand restored pay scales for Able Seamen and Petty Officers, higher wages for ordinary sailors, pensions from Greenwich College at ten pounds yearly, and extended levies on merchant seamen and East India Company crews. They call for increased bread and cheese rations, better beer, and refusal to anchor until grievances are redressed. An unrelated Birmingham death notes a man bitten by a mad dog in January, dying after neglecting wound treatment.
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Greenwich Colege
Merchants Service
East India Company
Royal Navy
Spithead
Ship Kitty Cummings Captured by French Ship
The brig Kitty Cummings under Captain Times sailed from Demarara to Savannah in ballast, bound for Messrs Muir and Boyd. The French corvette Scipio captured it on December 2, burned the vessel after removing stores, and took crew and a passenger as prisoners. Theywere confined at Guadaloupe and Martinique, later exchanged as English prisoners.
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Kitty Cummings
Robert Times
Demarara
Savannah
Muir and Boyd
Scipio
Baffeterre
Guadaloupe
Martinique
Letter from Honduras recounts naval chase and wreck
Dated January 10, 1797 a letter from Honduras describes news of a Spanish capture near New River. Captain Dundas sends 14 men to pursue the Richard and another craft. a pinnace is captured and a later duel ends with a magazine explosion. A boy is killed and several wounded. the author questions government compensation for losses.
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Honduras
Dundas
Richard
Posselon
Sinking and captures in voyage news at sea
The Venus from Newcastle sinks on the Nore Ssund. The Argyle from London to Lisbon is captured by a French privateer. The St Ferefa from Lisbon is a prize. The Spencer from the West Indies is taken to L Orient. Other vessels including Na Sa de Begona and Diligent are seized or brought into Marseilles or Honduran waters following actions by French forces.
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Venus
Newcastle
Argyle
Gibson
London
Lisbon
Kutfey
Spencer
West Indies
L’orient
Na. Sa. de Begona
Moure Video
Beadalbane
Goarlay
Weis
Leith
Huntington
Naples
Liverpool
Marseilles
Fame
Bonner
Jamaica
Honduras
Harnot
Barbadors
England
Ist
Long
Stork
Adams
Newfoundland
Barbadoues
Guadaloupe
Serus
Brown
Pomona
Hewson
Prelawacy Planter
West-Indies
Hope
Rogers
Porcupine Frigate Arrives and Fleet Movements Sighted
At Plumouta on April 2 the Porcupine arrived from the East ward. Kangaroo sloop with fleet bound for Cork, Lord Mulgrave armed ship with convoy for Wales, Bury and Ranger cutters on cruise. French prisoners bound for Lyon to sail tomorrow under convoy of Chapman armed ship. Suffisante sloop of war expected near harbour with a large prize in company.
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Cork
Lord Mulgrave
Wales
Bury
Ranger
Lyon
Chapman
P.S
First stone laid for Lewes Free Masons Lodge by Major General Hulse
Wednesday Major-General Hulse, Provincial Grand Master of the Society of Free Masons for Sussex, with 200 Brethren, laid the first stone of a Lewes Lodge. Rev. Markham succeeds as Residentiary of York Cathedral. Bir mingham Housekeepers vote to halve butter use until price falls. Grand Jury at Haverfordwest notes high treason bills against two Welshmen Jones and Grifiths. a third bailed. Milles and Blackstone to counsel prisoners with Attorney General’s permits.
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Hulse
Society of Free Masons
Sussex
Lewes
Markham
England
Laughton
Mason
York Cathedral
Driffield and Langtoft
H. T. Mills
Browne
Birmingham
Haverfordwest
Jones
Grifiths
Milles
Mr. Blackstone
Opera House presents L Albersi D mt to large audience
The Opera of L Albersi D mt was performed Saturday to a numerous and brilliant audience. Several encores followed and the entire performance received universal applause. Dancers Pisarre Didelot Rofe Parisot and Hilligsberg showed grace and agility amid a crowded circle of fashion. The Will of Reynolds had many witnesses on Saturday affirming its public probations. Covent Garden attractions kept drawing crowds as fourteenth representation opened with a full splendid company.
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L’ Albers
Pisarre
Didelot
Rofe
Parisot
Hilligsberg
Reynolds
Covent-Garden
Corn Exchange Markets See Mixed Prices Across Grains
April 24 1797 report notes scarce oats and stable rye and beans while fine barley and oats fetch variable levels. Flour prices quoted with standard ranges. England and Wales corn averages listed. Inward corn entries for London port show oats and other grains arriving from Holland Hambro Embden and Rottogk. Hay and straw prices at St James's and Whitechapel markets recorded with average ranges.
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England
Wales
London
Holland
Hambro
Embden
Helland
Smithfield and Newgate cattle market prices April 24
Market notes from Smithfield Newgate and Leadennall show beef at 3s 8d to 4s 6d per lb, veal 3s to 5s, mutton 4s to 5s, pork 3s 6d to 4s 6d. Head of cattle sold about 1,802 with sheep around 6,00 lambs. Tallow values listed across London markets with averages. raw hides and leather prices noted. Distinct regional prices from Salisbury, Devizes, Warminster and Bridport with wheat oats barley beans quoted.
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Smithfield
Newgate and Leadennall
Mond
Warrminster
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Drury Lane
Pollard
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Evfex
Faru. i
RysGrass
St. James’s
Whitechapel Haymarket
Satur
Hay
Clover
Straw
Darley
Oldmers
St James’s Mark
Gus Clare Market
J R.do
Whitechapel Ma
Ruf.do
Salisbury
Devizes
Cd Ark
Sv Bailey
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