French privateer captured. Le Tiercelot tale unfolds
A report from Vice Admiral Ringgold details the capture of the French privateer Tiercelot and the Prosperity of London after escorting them to the Irish coast. The Tiercelot, copper-bottomed, sailed from Rochfort on July 16 with 68 men. Ships from Jamaica bound routes and other vessels, including Falcon from Trinity land and Friends from Liverpool, were taken or captured during the cruise. The narrative places these events amid broader war news and diplomacy, noting delays and uncertain credit for a possible peace treaty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamaica
le Tiercelot
A. Show
Liverpool
Martinique
Prosperity
Irish
Bankrupt notices and dividend dates from British insolvencies
A compilation of bankruptcies and enlarged bankruptcies with surrender dates and creditors lists. Notices include J Warking jun of Newbsod Gloucester to surrender dates, Antonio Joseph Liverpools merchant, S Bispham Rosoman-freet Clerkenwell, with dividends scheduled at Guildhall, plus multiple tradesmen in London and regions, and certificates to be granted by Sept. 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Warking
Newbsod
Gloucester
Dimeburner
King's Head
Monmouth
Attornies
Bouras Antonio Joseph
Gwidhall
Paris Peace Signing Report From Foreign Papers
An August 30 Paris column cites L Edair and other papers of August 27 claiming a peace signing between Great Britain and the French Republic. It says Britain would restore gains in the East and West Indies, retaining the Cape of Good Hope as indemnity. The piece notes authenticity is unconfirmed and no government dispatches have confirmed the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Sath
L’edair
East
West-Indies
Cape of Good. Hope
Malmesbury
Portugal Refuses Ratification of Treaty Article on Warships
From Change we learn Portugal declined to ratify the treaty article with France concerning Great Britain ships of war and prizes. Captain John Brown of the Speedwell and Ipswich arrived with intelligence from France after a privateer captured him at Brest and he escaped. He reported near the inner road at Brest a large fleet preparing for sea with many ships, while others were being built in the harbor. The next day his vessel was retaken by an English squadron. The El Rosario, an 18 gun Spanish prize brig, arrived at Portsmouth with dispatches from Gibraltar and Earl St Vincent off Cadiz. The Lord Mayor ordered bread prices raised, with a quartern loaf set at 9 pence 4 farthings for morrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portugal
France
Great Britain
John Brown
Speedwell
Ipswich
Brest
Brown
el Rosario
Lieut
Hubert
Portsmouth
Gibraltar
Earl St. Vincent
Cadiz
Royal visit and camp activities at Weymouth
The King, Prince of Wales, and Duke of York rode to the camp after breakfast. Earl of Harrington hosted a dinner for cavalry officers with the Prince of Wales present. Sir William Pitt and the Duke of York attended entertainments. The Queen and Princesses visited Lady Cathcart. The Grand Review is awaited Thursday, weather permitting, with the royal party later visiting the Rooms.
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Prince of Wales
Duke of York
Earl of Harrington
Cavalry Corps
William Pitt
Cathcart
Master of the Ceremonies Ball Draws Brighton Elite
In Brighton on August 28 the Master of the Ceremonies Ball drew the town’s rank and fashion, with a splendid appearance. The Prince’s return from Weymouth is awaited. Quick acted Scrub in the Beaux Stratagem to a fashionable crowd, during a benefit for Mrs. Fox, widow of the theatre proprietor, yielding upwards of gold.
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Weymouth
Quick
Scrub
Fox
Brighton Theatre
Orphaned Child Missing in Wiltshire Field Rescue
Reports describe a three year old, left by his sister at Orcherton St George Wiltshire, wandering in search of his mother. He was found just before dark three miles from home after days in a storm, while his guardians had given up hope. The account notes his survival amid severe weather and his condition after the incident.
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Stanton
Jehephia
Ptate
Parkgate
Ong
Pat
Peace signals from Paris papers on early preliminaries
The Paris papers report preliminaries of peace between France and England signed by the two powers. England returns Toulon ships and possessions in the East and West Indies from May 178g, Pondicherry, and Coromandel coast. Cessions by Spain and Austria confirmed. Trincomalee and Ceylon foreseen unmentioned. The Scheldt may be opened. England keeps the Good Hope. More details promised tomorrow.
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Bérforis
Rantes
Trinsomale
Ceyton
Scheldt
England
Peace preliminaries between England and the Republic signed
Report from Lisle states major concessions in the peace terms. England would restore ships and captured islands, Trincomale and Ceylon to the Dutch, open navigation of the Schelde, and declare Ostend free, while retaining the Cape of Good Hope. News authenticity is guaranteed.
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England
Republic
Lisle
Trincomale
Ceylon
Schelde
Ostend
Cape of Good Hope
Peace preliminaries circulate amid Eclair council report
A rumor reaches the Hall that the preliminaries of peace between the French Republic and Great Britain are signed. Key points allegedly include restitution of Trincomalee and Ceylon to the Dutch, return of French East and West Indies possessions, release of vessels seized at Toulon, and Toulon operations declared free port. The Cape of Good Hope remains under English control.
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Council of Elders
French Republic
Great Britain
Trincomale
Ceylon
France
East
West Indies
Toulon
Cape of Good Hope
Diplomatic Talks At Lisle And Adina Amid Signs Of Peace
A late Italy letter notes near agreement and hints peace talks may sign soon. Lisle negotiations connect to Adina, with an unusual two daily 30 minute sessions and polite yet distant contact. Delacroix's printing shift spurs new messaging, while agents meet at Théâtre and even visit lodgings, sparking political astonishment.
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Italy
Lisle
Adina
Charles Delacroix
Lord Maltgessey
Ratisbon
Ferbit
penial-Mizjesty
Paris
Cape
Proclaimed President Amid Guard Adjutant's Suicide
Guerin, adjutant of the Direérial Guard, shot himself on August 24. After three months of Camot’s presidency, Citizen Reveilliere Lepaux is proclaimed President and holds the Seals. Louvet died August 7 8 with his wifePortia poisoning herself, hoping to survive and be favored by the Republic.
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Guerin
Camot
Reveilliere Lepaux
Louvet
Portia
Republic
Maraire Report on Five Hundred Resolution and Priests
Maraire traced the resolution to the start of the revolution, showing that banishment and death imposed on priests were abrogated by the constitution and the law of the 7th Vendemaire. He proposed approval of the resolution, the council carried the motion, and ordered the report printed.
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Maraire
Council of Five Hundred
Fugitives debate adjourned to next day in council
The sitting of August 26 records a long debate on the Resolution of the Council of Five Hundred regarding fugitives of the Department of the Lower Rhine. After extended discussion, the topic was adjourned until the following day.
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Council of Five Handred
Department of the Lower Rhine
Royal Kentifa Bowmen Close Season With Honors
Sir Richard Glade won the gold medal and the bugle horn while Rev. Mr. Dodd was named Captain of Numbers after a season’s end for the Royal Kentifa Bowmen. At Union Hall two Borough daftmen were denied bail as Counter Ally’s defense lasted over two hours. Five burglars broke into Meff Walton and Detmores Sugar Bakers in Upper Thames street causing warehouse damage. William Batho was hanged on Kennington Common for a July Croydon rape, drawing mixed public sympathy due to hopes of pardon.
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Meff
Walton and Detmores
Upper Thames Street
William Batho
Kennington Common
Sophia Stokes
Croydon
Jones's Royal Circus Tops Summer Amusement Scene
In St George's Fields the Jones's Royal Circus leads the season with Renegadees latest piece and Niobe pantomime praised for its scenery and tricks. The renowned equestrians Smith and Crofsman add to the attraction as the circus draws the fashionable public.
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Jones
Royal Circus
St. George’s Fields
Niobe
Smith and Crofsman
Marriages and Deaths Noted in Courts and Parlour
A list of marriages and deaths described in old notices. Captain George Robertson of the Wet India Trade wed Miss Dempster of Mitcham. Mr E Lobb of Cheapside married Miss Goode of Leicester. An obituary follows for the Right Honourable Sir Cape Molyvieux Bart at Castle Dillon Armagh. Further entries mention academic and local society figures.
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George Robertson
India
Miss Dempster
Mitcham
Surry
E. Lobb
Cheapside
Miss Goode
Leicester
Castie Dillon
Armagh
Cape
Molyvieux
Jeliss
Gotlege
Cimabades
Willvat Mathew
Ll.b
Eellow
Tytle E Ealing
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Don
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Ke. Ee
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Austria
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Bankruptis
James Reilly
Stafford-street
Hanover-square
Taylors
Guildhall
J. He Black
Bishopsgate Without
Laceman
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Hoxton
Tallow-Chandler
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Honiton
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Soho
John Clark
Lambeth
Wilson
R. Buchannan
Lambeth-nill
E.cranch
Strand
Tiilliner
Viétaallét
Lea
Bollington
Tanners
Ers Head
Macclesfield
Dawson
Smyth
Alrmeley
Hereford
MoXing’s Heal
Kington
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Royal Oak
Kent
Sianing
Oxford
Malter
London
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Brighton
Paris ‘Papers
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