British Dispatches from Lord Malmesbury Threaten Peace Terms
A recent arrival from Lord Malmesbury via Mr Dreffings reports British ministers debate a French proposal seen as ruinous to colonial conquests and the nation’s honor. The dispatches suggest peace efforts require steadfast resolve, unity, and adherence to ancestral principles to avoid compromising Britain’s great national standing. A council met to discuss the matter, with further instructions to forward notes to Lord Malmesbury. parliamentary prorogation looms, and traffic notices mention Calais and Dover movements.
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Dreffings
Cdadre
Francé
Sarrender
Europe
Malipesbury
Lifle
Calais
Dover
Wales
Wm. Roffett
Charles
Lady Asgill
Stratton Park
Wne
Downingsftreet
Trollope
SE Vinces Bce
Jbread Pendarit
Yaterday
Alderaien
Ieee Rere Rae
Report on Popular Societies by a Special Commission
In France the Council of Five Hundred heard Duplantier present a report arguing for severe police laws to curb perceived dangers from popular societies. A plan of resolutions urged empowering the Directory to suppress such societies when judged dangerous, prompting heated exchanges and accusations among deputies. The session grew tumultuous until the president ended the discussion.
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Smong
Waniunes
Difcuffiofi
Arrival of Lord Malmesbury in Lisle Met With Modest Reception
A Paris letter recounts Lord Malmesbury entering Lisle without the expected cannon salutes or grand pageantry. He was escorted calmly, with limited guards, and offered lodging by the municipality president Artaud and Leclerc. National Guard honors occurred only after arrival, while locals showed measured respect for the English plenipotentiaries.
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Lord Malmesbury
Lisle
Splanade
Ing
Artaud
Leclerc
Faiteg
Gevéral
Venice the fallen republic and French conquest described
Bulan June 27 Venice faces erasure from European states records as French forces reorganize the territories. French generals set up administrative bodies in Istria Dalmatia and Albania while preparing a strong Adriatic navy. American ships losses grow insurance costs rise and merchants seek convoy protection amid wider conflict.
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Venice
France
Adriatic
Istria
Dalmatia
Albania
Buonaparte
Aodim
Stage Veteran Macklin and a storm tale from Ireland
A lengthy obituary of Charles Macklin recounts his Irish birth in Innisheven, early stage work in Dublin and London, and his notable career including the True Born Scotchman. The piece notes a fatal incident from a cane blow, his memory loss in 1785, and ends with brief anecdotes about a thunderstorm causing property damage and several animal deaths near Petersfield and Gosport.
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Innisheven
Ireland
M'Laughlin
Macklin
Dublin
Oxford
University of Dublin
Chister
London
Drary-Lane
Rumble
Piazza
Covént-Garden
Lonedon
Cargoes captured and ships diverted abroad
The Nascy and Nimmo sailing from Virginia to the West Indies are captured and carried to Guadaloupe. The Shannon from Timerick to Liverpool is taken off the north of Ireland. The Hamer from Denmark to London is run ashore at Grenada and must unload for repairs.
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Nascy
Nimmo
Virginia
West Indies
Guadaloupe
Shannon
Thompson
Timerick
Liverpool
Irelnd
Hamer
Johnon
Denmark
London
Grenada
Fox cutter arrives with convoy from the Downs and Eurydite at Cape of Good Hope
Portsmouth reports a violent storm on July 14 lasting into the evening with thunder lightning and heavy rain. The Eurydite frigate proceeded to the Cape of Good Hope while the Fox cutter arrived with a convoy from the Downs. No material damage except the destruction of a barn yard fence and a floating hulk near Spithead drifted from moorings. Reports from Cowes and the Isle of Wight describe the storm as equally terrific with no injuries.
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Buonaparte
Department of Lazio
Italy
Cispadane
Cording
Bologna
Ferrara
Lord St. Helens
Bloombury
Andersos
Petersfield
Barret
Hilfea
Farmer Green
Hilféa-green
Bury
Gosperty
W. Taylor
Lords Geenville
Isleworth
Hersbert ‘Taylor
Duke of York
Hys
Brooke “Faylog
Downs
Cape of Good Hope
Sowe
Spithead
Cowes
Rede
Wight
Vessel scuttling near fort at Bletchington reported
Brighton July 1-7. A privateer allegedly scuttled a vessel close under the fort at Bletchingtone on Friday night. The William Penn Ford from Philadelphia arrived today with over two thousand three hundred letters landed and forwarded by this evening’s mail.
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Bletchingtone
Rérch
William, Penn, Foridh
Philadelphia
Remarkable Cure by Antiscorbutic Drops in 3 Years Sufferer
William Turner of Winslow Bucks writes of a severe 20 year bout with a corrosive ulcer and related debility. After trial of eminent physicians and long use of antiscorbutic drops, he claims a complete cure and perfect health. The notice invites contact for full details and notes drops are sold at the Dispensary in Sofia Square and by general vendors.
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Spilsbury
Soha. Square
London
Maram
Tom
William Turner
Winslow
Bucks
James Bannister
E. Athe
Oseph Dudley
Wilfroy Church-Wardens
N.B
Turner
Sofia
Marriages and Deaths in London and Nearby after Church Ceremony
Yesterday at St Margaret s Church Benj Woodhouse Esq wed Miss Sarah Whites of Park Row Knightsbridge Lately in Dublin the Hon Francis Mathew elder son of Lord Viscount Landaff wed Miss Latouche daughter of J Latouche Esq Died On Wednesday last at Lackham James Mong Esq JP for Wilts On Sunday morning 11% in Clifford Aree Md Mitford wife of William Mitford Esq of Pit s Hill Lately in Edinburgh Captain Changes Chalmers of the Mannes
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St. Margaret's Church
WeGminster
Benj. Woodhouse
Sarah Whites
Park Row
Knightsbridge
Dublin
Francis. Mathew
Lord Viscount Landaff
Latouche
J. Latouche
Lackham
James Mong
Wilsie
Clifford-Areed
Mitford
William Mitford
Pit's Hill
Edinburgh
Changes Chalmers
The
Mannes
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Fhosias
Powell, Avebsidatt Aumiralty Sellion
gSeek
Charles Macklin
Portsmouth
Brighton
High Water
London Bridge
Rein
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Rafpineek
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Nikeenee
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