Batavian Representatives Press Over Primary Assemblies
The Batavian representatives report that the revolutionary party dominates the Primary Assemblies. Deputy Vreetté of Leyden leads this faction and has argued against accepting the Constitution. Negotiations at Lille stretch as the fate of the Constitution hinges on late votes. Count Cabarras, Spanish minister, has arrived. Westerly winds hinder Texel fleet sailing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lille
The
Hague
Count Cabarras
Spain
Brydges
Prince of Orange
Yarmouth
Téxel
King of Sweden Leaves Pyrmont for Cobourg in Saxony
The King travels from Pyrmont to Cobourg to select a consort from Princesses of the reigning Duke of Cobourg. The Princess of Mecklenburgh Schwerin, once betrothed to the Swedish king, is set to marry the Hereditary Prince of Saxe Gotha. The King of Prussia also departs Pyrmont for Berlin.
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Sweden
Pyrmont
Cobourg
Saxony
Saxe Cobourg
Mecklenburgh-Schwerin
Saxe, Gotha
Waldeck Prince Travels from Lisle to Calais for Peace Talks
From Brussels dated August 3 reports the Prince of Waldeck, after secret missions in Li s le, meeting Lord Malmesbury, leaving for Calais en route to London. Plenipotentiaries’ talks on peace between Britain and France are paused due to dispatch delays. The diary-like note says the negotiations, based on the Articles of Peace, will require extended discussion and time.
Hague Fragments on Convention and Tea Prohibition
In Hague the 324 Representatives forming the new Convention are split nearly evenly between violent revolutionary and moderate factions. The decisive issue of whether the Constitution will be accepted or rejected is set for August 8. Foreign tea importation has been entirely prohibited.
Union of Romagna Ferrara and Bologna with Cisalpine Republic
A July letter reports Buonaparte recognizing full powers of deputies from Ferrara Bologna and Romagna to unite with the Cisalpine Republic The Romagna deputation says Buonaparte urged directing measures for union and Bologna ferrara may join soon as a new Italian state forms under the Directory.
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Romagna
Papal
Bologna
Ferrara
Milan
Roth
Buonapane
Belmonti
Buonaparte- Hag
Cisalpine
Coutier
Burning of Venice Jewish Quarter Sparks Public Outcry
Venice reports describe the gates of the Ghettay quarter being torn down and burned amid a ceremony. The narrative notes crowds celebrating with the Carmagnole as Jews are to be treated as one nation with others, while French troops move toward Como amid unclear further actions.
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Vénice
Como
Fragmentary OCR Record of Medieval European Text
The readable fragments describe movements from the Tyrol toward Verona and near Verona, mention Cortes and Ferra Firgya di Vienices, and reference Austria, armies, and protected borders. The text appears as garbled phrases about roads, tongues, and nations with scattered place names and partial quotes.
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Cortes der Ferra Firgya di
British and Dutch fleets in Texel area battle update
The Gazette reports ongoing naval movements near Texel with Admiral Duncan and Admiral Don in action. Dutch squadron of nineteen ships of the line and several 40 gun ships aim to block Texel while British provisions and water are refreshed. Reports also note Cadiz arrests and unrest in Venice and Verona amid Franco-Austrian tensions. The Canterbury races feature several heats and prizes with Fugitive and Louisa among contenders.
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Doncan
Duncan
Cadiz
Court of
Turin
Turkeys
Gasette
Consantinople
Venice
Pévara
Vienna
Dandalo
Patriotic Club
Buonaparte
Batragna
Italy
France
Verona
Breda
Nidda
Austria
Upper Rhine
Ratifoon
Siranking
England
Admiralty
Porchester
Dom
Lord Sondes
Right Honorable Pellines Visited Cork Fortifications
On Wednesday afternoon the Right Honorable My Secretary Pellines, with a detachment of troops, inspected fortified positions near Cobh Cork. Observers note modern military works, designed to delay French naval operations, and praise Ireland’s improved defenses since December when French ships appeared in Bantry Bay.
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Pellines
Bintie
Cork
Ireland
Rmadt
Bantry Bay
Storm Damage Scorches Weymouth Corn Fields and Camp Fears
A Thursday morning storm damaged crops near Weymouth with vivid lightning frightening soldiers at a nearby camp. A sentinel was knocked down and injured, while tents and gear suffered. The storm also disrupted beach activities and transport, with other local news including cattle fairs, hops and wheat prices, and a pair of robberies near Liverpool and Fermoy.
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Weymouth
Eay
Worcester
Leaumas
Welchi’s. Dam
Isle of Ely
Bristol Road
Bath
John Baker
Cumberland-street
Liverpool
Fermoy
County of
Cork
Orelock
Shth
Mc. Bredner
Arkell
Aéton
Grand Match of Cricket at Lord's Marylebone
On Monday August 14 and the following days a grand match at Lord's Ground Marylebone pitted Eleven Noblemen and Gentlemen of the Marylebone Club against Eleven of the County of Hampshire for one thousand guineas.
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Lord’s Ground
Mary-lée-bone
Mary-le-bone
County of Hants
Market Prices and Weather Affect Wheat and Grain Values
The report details fluctuating grain prices due to mixed weather, noting higher barley and oats values and scarce market activity. It lists current prices for wheat, rye, oats, barley, peas, and other staples, alongside an August 21 average price for wheat and flour, plus sugar and seed costs and St James hay market figures.
Hay market prices at Whitechapel on Saturday
Listing of commodity prices for hay including averages and od/weight units. Various items such as Clover and Straw show prices in guineas, pence, and old pence with quantities noted, reflecting market figures for Aug 9. Includes references to new hay and average rates.
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Whitechapel
Satur
Ile
Meat prices and livestock totals from Newgate and Leadenhall
Market notice from Smithfield listing per pound prices for beef veal mutton pork and lamb for Monday August 21. Head of cattle 1800 sheep 2000 lambs 3000. Similar prices for Newgate and Leadenhall with Beef veal mutton pork and lamb quoted.
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Smithfield
Newgate and Leadenhall
Price and markets for tallow and hides in London and coal in rivers
Historical price lists show tal low and soap materials in London with rates for St James mark and Clare market. Hides and lamb skins priced by type per foot and per pound, with average tallow price around 3s 3d and soap goods and imports from Newcastle and distant markets detailing wheat, barley, oats, beans prices by region and date.
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St. James’s Mark
Clare Market
Graves
Water at London Bridge minutes after three
Fragmentary OCR notes report water at London Bridge around three o clock with cryptic terms and a possible figure B49, mentioning money and day references. The readable content is incomplete but locates the event near London Bridge with unclear surrounding details.
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BioBiof
Vreetté
Leyden
Noel
Hamburgh
Pruffia
Berlin
Brussels
Aug
London
Srerand
Hants
Harding
J. Tufton
Leiceser
Lenox
F. Beauel
Lord F. Beauclerk
Onal
J. Fufton
Fufton
Enney
Tufton
Leicester Oz Purchase
Lord F. Beauck
H. Tufton
Taylor
Tafton
Leicester
uSiniatth
Fey
Lord F. Beate
Fufton- Harris
MARY
LE Bone Club
Ionia
Burox
Leicester B. Ditto
Winchelfeat Harris
Preerifants
Tc Smail
Lord
Beanell
Haris
Colonel Bligh
B. Harris
Coddrington
Wicke
Stevens E Small
Wyatt, Esq
Wheaton
Ditto
St. James’s Hay Market
Wales
Carnpér
Kent
H. Bs
Suffex Sl
Suffex
Effex Fl
Price of Tallow
Newcastle
Sonderland
Nortsameton
Davizesy
Leadenhall
Butts
Géib
Sidi
Goto Roth
Water St London Bridge
Wedoelday
Tiwtiiy
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