Revolutions and Europe War Risks Urged by French Policy
A broad 18th century style critique argues that revolutions abroad fuel foreign wars, citing France’s upheavals and Austria, Venice, Genoa, and Tuscany as warned by history. The piece discusses French influence, military manpower shifts, and the threat to European stability, urging caution for English policy and reflecting on Rome-like revolutions. It also notes the spread of new religious sects in Paris and the political climate affecting treaties and fortresses along the Rhine.
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Tippoo
India
Europe
France
Briffot
Lord Lauderdale
Austria
Venice
Genoa
Tuscany
Sardinia
Algiers
Tripoli
Austrian
Netherlands
Belgium
French Republic
Cisalpine Republic
Batavian Republic
la’ Grande
French ‘Republic
Dublin Storm Drives Vessels Near Harbour Light
A fierce gale in Dublin on Monday night drove a mountain of sea to the Light-house Mole and toppled a sugar-laden ship toward the North Bar. The American brig Benjamin and Nancy, outbound to New York since June, was intercepted by French privateering crew who treated the passengers with respect after learning they were travelers. The attackers painted La Liberte ex la Mort on their forearms in national cockade colors.
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Wather
North Bar
Benjamin
Nancy
New York
Atlantic
Williamson Captain of the Aegincourt Requests Delay Till Wednesday
Triac of JOHN Williamson, Captain of the Aegincourt, requests a further indulgence until Wednesday morning due to the immense volume of evidence. The court assef
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Triac
John
Williamson
Metirs
Lockhart
Farrison
Ships Reported Seized and Lost Near Atlantic Routes
The Twee Gebraeders Beck sails London to Rotterdam floré near Camperdown. Two brothers Greet Southampton to Guernsey taken into Cherbourg. The Success Fruze Liverpool to Bremen totally lost. The William West Indies to Liverpool taken. The President Smith Liverpool to Baltimore captured by a French privateer. The Agatha Philippina Jacks London to Dantzig is lost.
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Twee Gebraeders
Beck
London
Rotterdam
Em Floré
Camperdown
Greet
Stouthampton
Guernsey
Cherbourg
Fruze
Liverpool
Bremen
William
West-Indies
L’orient
Smith
Baltimore
Art of America
Agatha
Philippina
Jacks
Dantzig
Loft
Packet Chesterfield Arrives from the West Indies
Falmouth records the arrival of His Majesty's Packet Chesterfield captained by Robert Lea Jones with mails from Windward Islands. Healthy islands and fit navy crews noted. Zephyr escorted Chesterfield to latitude and returned. Passengers listed include Wise man Park Salton Douglas Jones and Mrs Jones with a Martinique link. Nearby packets Princess of Wales Barba does Jamaica King George Libin Jane Wandward Islands noted as sailing.
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Chesterfield
Robert Lea-Jones
Indies
Windward
Tortola
Navy
His Majesty
Zephyr
Wiseman
Park
Salton
Douglas
Miss Jones
Jones
Martinique
Majesty’s Packet
Princess of Wales
Goddard
Barbadoes
Jamaica
King George Packet
Bell
Libin
Jane Packet
Tilley
Wandward Islande
French privateers sighted in North Sea from Dogger Bank
From HARIFICH December 25 a report says three French brig-cutter privateers roam the North Sea and have been seen near Dogger Bank. It claims mutineers from the Nore escape to France are aboard a 40 gun Republican frigate, using American passports under fictitious names, harassing trade with twelve Northward-bound vessels captured in one day.
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North Sea
Dogger Bank
Nore
France
Figate
Patt
Apollo
Ships Arrive with Rares for the Navy at Plymouth
Plymouth dated December 24 reports several vidaalers arriving from the East with rares for the navy. Later that evening ships set sail on the coast of France. His Majesty's ships Phaéton of 33 guns under Captain Stopford Ansom 38 guns Captain Durham Sylph 18 guns Captain Whites and Speedwell 14 guns Captain Fomlinson etc.
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His
Phaéton
Stopford
Ansom
Ghus
Durham
Sailed with Pegasus frigate convoy for the Downs
Portmouth Duc dated 25 reports the Pegasus frigate leading a fleet bound for the Downs. The outward bound West India fleet are detained at the Motherbank Stokes Bay by contrary winds.
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Pegasus
Downs
Motherbank
Stokes Bay
Deal Brig Runs Aground Near Shore On Goodwin Sands
Early today a brig flying unknown colors ran for shore on the Goodwin Sands near Deal. It is hoped the vessel will be saved if the weather permits.
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Cee
Court of Kine's-Bewes case over forged bill of exchange
Mr Mtogay stated the action by John an under bill of exchange against defendants as acceptors. The bill, drawn abroad, purported to be drawn at Aldermanbury London, with no stamp, was disputed. Witnesses described complex dealings, partnerships, and robberies. the court discussed stamping, legality, and intent. Verdict for plaintiff. Heepy not committed.
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Johnan
New York
Aldermanbury
London
Ir. Erskine
John Heepy
Rich
Heepy
William Heepy
John “Heepy
Alderman
Kethly
John Gold Reed
Lord Kenyon
Newgate
Erskine
Hamburgh
W. Heepy
Wm.' Heepy
Jos. Ee Heepy
Prosecution Over Bribe Offer to Customs Officer
Mordecai Hyman faced trial for offering four guineas to Cook, a Customs officer, to move late glass with 60 percent duty. He tried to shield the crime with a false affidavit claiming the glass was meant for Liverpool. Ralph Carr testified he informed against Hyman after being paid for prior smuggling, while Cook admitted earning a guinea and scheming to testify falsely. A brewer’s servant implicated in a separate escape of two French officers from Portchester prison.
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Mingay
Mordecai Hyman
Customs
Mordecai
Cook
Liverpool
Ralph Carr
Staunton’s Wharf
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