Britain Aims at Peace as France Faces Directory Rift
London reports suggest French ministers may reconcile with the Directory easing long running tensions. Barthelemy advocates immediate peace, while Britain’s navy dominates the seas with blockades at Brest Cadiz and the Texel. Reports cover captures, ship orders, and a Jamaica proclamation curbing impressment of American seamen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Barthelemy
Europe
Directory
England
France
Great Britain
Cadiz
Brest
Texel
Dolphin
Flynn
Hamburgh
Trollope
Cobb
Glatton
Torbay
Portsmouth
Chatham Dock -Yard
New York
Pratt
Carthagena
Havanna
Catz
Carthagena F
Weyarouth
King’s Fisher
Lisbon
Maitland
Brrth
West
United States of America
Queen
H Paexen
Trial of the Monmouth Mutiny Continues at Greenhithe
Court opens on Wednesday as Neptune sails from Greenhithe. Mutiny trial proceeds with Earle’s seaman witness, defense by imprisoned crew, and calls for moderation of conduct. Prisoner seeks to call others as witnesses but is informed that cannot. Judge Advocate reads written defense urging investigation into corrupt witnesses. Court adjourns after officers reserve further testimony for tomorrow.
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Fitzgerald
Doughty
Brown
Vane
Michael
Dally
George
Crow
John Griffin
Lord Northerk
Mr. Buller
Monmouth
Mr. Bullen
Theimpton
Daniel Rose
Jonathan Bloomer
Port News from the Grampus and Chapman
His Majesty's ship Grampus under Captain Came escorted stores to the West Indies and brought in the brig Maccarini from Newfoundland after a French privateer capture. The Kangaroo of 13 guns retook her. Chapman arrived from Milford with 24 guns under Captain Keen. Ranger and Bury cutters set to a cruise. Hindostan of 44 guns paid off and crew reassigned here.
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His Majesty
Grampus
West Indies
Maccarini
Dartmouth
Newfoundland
Kangaroo
C. Byle
Milford
Chapman
Keen
Ranger
Bury
His
Rich Brazilian prize ships retaken by British fleet
Cove of Ork notes two wealthy ships from the Brazils bound to Portugal captured by Le Courier privateer and recaptured by ships Doris Lord Ranelagh and Gala Tea under Captain Byng. Pursuit up harbour damaged Guestion near the Spit. A French chaffeur maree, two guns and thirty men, captured nearby. His Majesty’s Santa Margaritta on cruise. Apollo arrives from six week cruise.
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Brazils
Portugal
le Courier
Doris
Lord Ranelagh
Byng
Chace
Yodghally
Beresford
Whelan
Apollo
Manley
Pompee and Argo Arrive with Fleet for Indies and Lisbon
Yesterday the Pompee man of war and Argo frigate joined the fleets under convoy bound for the East Indies and Lisbon. By the death of Lord Howard de Walden the widow of Rev. Dr. Parker, Rector of St James's, inherits landed property valued at 65,001 per annum.
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Pompee Man of
Argo
East Indies
Lisbon
Howard de Walden
Parker
St. James's
Storm damages town church steeple and trees
A violent storm hit Mivaieton in Northamptonshire on a Sunday morning. The gale damaged the church steeple and pews, broke bells, and left many trees harmed. Several jackdaws were found dead in the steeple. the bells wheels and other parts suffered significant injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galdegot
The Cattle Distemper and Public Notices
An Eptectic disorder among cattle in Eratice is discussed with ministerial guidance on causes and remedies. Damaged hay near rivers is blamed, with a French cure involving a rowel and strong topical plasters. Deaths, executions, and public notices follow, detailing mutineers, mariners, and the Old Bailey sentences.
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Giire
Benezech
Carnot
Directory
Greenwich Stage Drivers Brought to Justice After Road Incident
Yesterday morning two Greenwich stage drivers Rawlinson and Ingram were examined before Magistrates in Townshend’s court on charges of obstructing the passage of the Princess of Wales and assaulting two of her servants. Witnesses described a collision with the royal carriage near New Cross Turnpike, with injuries to the groom and to a coachman. Bail was set for Rawlinson and Ingram. magistrates pledged to crack down on public road abuse and ensure safe passage for royal processions.
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Ane Rawlinson
Matthw* Ingram
Greenwich
Misie Girth
Charlton
i-Kent
London
New Cross Turnpike
Royal Highdefs
Ford
Rawlinson
Ingram
Gol
Carltoo-house
Kent
Irish Lottery Sixth Day Draw and Prizes
The report lists draw numbers for the sixth and seventh day with prize allocations including numbers 20001 23795 and 21464 228162 each winning prizes of sol. The text notes several prize categories and outcomes across the two days with multiple winning numbers and amounts.
Married Notices From London and Nearby Parishes
Marriages recorded in various churches including Marylebone and St James’s with names such as Rev Mr Cariefs Sir Thomas Pilkington and Miss Tufnell, plus other nuptials at George Street and Manchester. Died notices list John Litchfield aged 37 and Charlton Palmer at Beckenham, with several widows and residences noted in Lambeth and Golden Square.
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Therday
Oréde Waltham
Essex
Cariefs
Thomas Pilkington
Chevet
Yorkshire
Tufnell
William Tufnell
Langleys
Mary-le-bone
Samuel
Greathead
Ely
Langford Lodge
County of
Wilts
Manchester
Mourit Cante
Charlton ‘Palmer
Beckenham
Kehr
Golden Square
Fawsett
Theatre Royal
Covent Gardens
Parcels of Stocks and Annuities Described in Rates
Parcel stock and annuities are listed with rates such as five per cent for stocks and various three per cent and rehalf values. The fragment mentions consols and long annuities with specified 3 and 4 percent like terms. The text reads as a financial rates snippet from a historical issue.
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Averse 3
Neptune
Greenhithe
Wednespa
O'Dock
Earle
Bullen
Callaghan
George Crow
Thomas Harling
James Lynch
Wood
John Smith
Henry Roberts
Williamson
John Clete
Port News
Plymouth
Jorbay
Aug. I
Mivaieton
Northamptonsetre
Spithead
Weymouth
William Gregory
James ‘Hockless
Charles M’carthy
Peter Holding
Sandwich
Thomas Appleyard
Gillingham
John Whitby
Theamas Brady
George Taylor
William Potters
Thomas M’cap
John Her Yon
William Brown
Charles Barnet
Thomas Hunter
Beaulieu
Downs
Naval Hospital
Deal
Old’Bailey
John Harryman
Will
Mackenfys
Henry Palmer
Maurice Stanford
Patrick,Keough
Ives
St. James’s Park
Tad Pitney
Wales
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