Spectacle at Frogmore Fete with Circus and Pantomime
A Frogmore fete offers a grand program of stage performances by CrossMAN Porter and Steukinson with a circus Devil, balloon fire, and ancient Equestrian drills. The show features numerous named performers, a variety of thrills, and prices for boxes pits galleries.
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St. ‘Pierre
Helmes
D'Arcouris
Julian
Membre
Crofsman
Smith
Bonvife
D’ Eg”ville
Ambrose
Abbey Portér
Bologna
Fen. Louis
Accifer
Davis
Herbert
Adlan
Friars, MeGirs
Enkinson
Parker
Equestarian
Crossman
Tate
Messrs
Porter
Steukinson
Defiré
Frogmare
Mr. Jou
Fleet sails from Spithead under Rear-Admiral Corti
A fleet led by Rear-Admiral Sir Roger Corti departs Spithead including the Prince, Ganges, Formidable, and others to join Sans-Parduilé and Raffel. Uncertainty lingers on mission aims whether coercion of mutinous ships at Sheerstefs or actions against Dutch forces. Crews reportedly bound by oath, with La Juge to be paid off and discharged from service, no future ship entry without good conduct certificate.
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Dight
Roger Corti
Spithead
Prince
Ganges
Cebtor
Sheerstefs
Texel
Earl Flowes
St Heershpkonaty Wms
la Juge
Gill
Public joins in City Crisis Proposals for Armed Safety
A June 6 1797 Common Council session in London adopts resolutions urging ward meetings to rally inhabitants. The plan calls for armed readiness, training in arms, and the posting of constables to guard tranquility amid a royal crisis and proclamations.
Tie Lords and Bills Move Through Commons and Lords
Fragmentary notes describe the Commons proceeding with sedition and petal bills, the King’s ministers aiming to execute acts, and Lords figures including Grenvile and Salisbury preparing to read and pass bills from the Commons. The passage notes the crisis and calls for broad cooperation to protect the country’s safety.
Militia Reform Bill Debate in the Commons
Sir John Mordauni moves to bring in a Militia Bill to aid London regiments and their families. Alderman Curtis praises the regiments on march to the country and the House contemplates provision for their families. Alderman Combe signals opposition to the motion. The Lords then meet and Royal Assent is read to several bills including measures against sedition and mutiny.
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John Mordauni
Teaver
Alderaan Curtis
London
City of
Aldérman Combe
Bih
Mutinous Fleet News From The Nore And Dover
Wednesday report notes Serapis damaged after mutineers capture several ships at the Nore and Dover. Four more ships join Admiral Duncan fleet, provosts detain about 150 colliers, and searches intensify near Rochester Bridge. Delegates display feared symbols. Captain of Sandwich named Forecastle Man amid unrest.
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Sheerness
the Nore
Duncan
Yarmouth
Phames
Rochester Bridge
Deal
London
Admiralty
Sandwich
Parker
Robespierre
Hiaself
Gregory
Rebels face naval mutiny and French advances abroad
A parliamentary defense signals ships at the Nore in rebellion as Lordships vow action. Sir Erasmus Gower orders a sloop to seize rebels while London dispatches pursue deserters near Chislehurst. Venice reportedly under French occupation with a new constitution imminent.
Guildhall Court Debates on Advertising Costs and Ward Armaments
At Guildhall Court of Common Council Alderman Combe moved to rescind a resolution that the City pay for all advertisements ordered by the Livery of London. The motion failed and the prior resolution stood. Mr Kemble proposed arming inhabitants and holding Ward Meetings to preserve city peace, receiving unanimous support. The Lord Mayor endorsed the recommendations, opposed by Citizen Waithman. Present: 10 Aldermen, 90 Commoners.
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Watson
City of London
Guildhall
Alderman Combe
Livery of London
Kemble
Powell
Waithman
Venice renunciation prompts Napoleon to claim Terra Firma
Pienna May 31 Captain Marwick a Buonaparte adjutant delivers news that Venice has formally renounced its Terra Firma provinces in favor of Austria. Napoleon asks the Emperor to immediately deploy troops to seize the territories in that region.
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Marwick
Buonaparte
Republic of Venice
Terra Firma
House of Austria
Drogheda Dispatches and Belfast Arrests Chronicle
In Drogheda on Sunday evening a man named O Reily was seized on suspicion of being a United Trifiman traveler poet and examined by the mayor and magistrates. Papers found were sent to the Right Hon. Mr Pelham. he was later moved to Dublin under Loyal Yeomen Cavalry escort. From Newry three men were brought to Belfast in a coach and four with a 22d Light Dragoons detachment. Glenny and Gordon expected bail or release. A man named M Neil arrived from Ballymena next morning. Three cars with pikes and weapons were brought to Belfast and lodged at the artillery barracks. Lord Lieutenant proclamations led to three people recanting and taking oaths of allegiance. The View notes the Anna Boysen voyage from Penzance to Genoa via Malaga. Sir Hannay of Mochrum reportedly abducted a noblewoman’s daughter on a Hymeneal trip to Gretna Green after eloping from a Lady near Manchester.
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Taft
Temonfetkan’ Yeomeni
O’reily
Smyth
Newry
Belfast
Light Dragoons
John Gordon
David Lawson
Isaac’ Glenny
Thomas Harris
Luke Babe
John Walker
Glenny
Gordon
M’niel
Ballymena
Anna, Boysen
Penzance
Leviathan Crew Punish Midshipman Amid Quiet Seas
The Leviathan crew, 74 guns, disciplined a midshipman for ill behavior, with the scene described as very quiet. Several ships prepared to sail soon. Majesty's brig Kangaroo arrives with an 18 gun crew and convoy from Ireland. Ribs bore the motto To the Tats of Old England and a cheer echoed in the procession.
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Flisre
Kangaroo
Honourable C. Boyle
Ireland
Cerberus
England
Thames frigate to convoy outward-bound West India fleet
Falmouth June 3 The Thames frigate Captain Lutin from Portsmouth is appointed to convoy the outward-bound West India fleet from this port and will sail on a fair wind. The Nimrod cutter from Lord Bridport reports no news but notes the seamens’ respectful conduct during the cruise. The Prince Adolphus Packet from Lisbon brings word that France plans to march 80,000 men to invade Portugal. The Prince of Wales and Walsingham packets to Lisbon and Grantham to the Windward Islands failed to sail, with the latter returning yesterday and again sailing today with the Chesterfield for Jamaica and Barbadoes.
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Lutin
Portsmouth
West India
Lord Bridport
Brett
Adolphus
Lisbon
Portugal
Prince of Wales
Walsingham
Grantham
Chesterfield
Jamaica
Barbadoes
YARMOUTH Morning Signal Forenoon Fleet At Sea
A fragmentary report from Yarmouth describes morning wind conditions and a signaling for failing. The squadron including Agamemnon Ardent Isis Leopard and Ranger sloops hoisted the Red Flag and departed the roads by about 10 o’clock AM possibly to the Nore tonight. Several captains are aboard and their baggage is prepared.
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Nore
Agamemnon
Ardent
Isis
Leopard
Ranger
Deal News Boats Sail From Port to India Voyage
June 5 voyage details show Wind, Fury, Charon, and Aimwell sailing from Deal toward Portsmouth with outward-bound forces. Remain planned with Brothers and Smith bound for India.
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Wind N. E
Aimwell
Portsmouth
Smith
India
Entires From Hamburg Voyages Noted In Harbor List
Gravesend on June 5 records arrivals and passes for ships from Hamburg including Thetis and Wilhelmina Louita with names Hemson Juffron Susannah Brews plus Carthagenia Gray Ame rica Linder Hamburgh and related traffic noted in harbor list.
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Carthagenia
Gray
America
Thetis
Linder
Juffron Susannah
Brews
Wilhelmina Louita
Hemson
Hamburgh
Disorder on Polyphemus and Coastal Robbery Report
Sailors aboard the Polyphemus at Cove turned six officers ashore yesterday while remaining peaceful. A post coach near the Romford Road mine mile stone was halted by five robbers with pistols and bludgeons who robbed a man and three others including four ladies and a gentleman. In Scotland a boy firing at sparrows caused tow wadding to ignite a thatched house, setting five dwellings ablaze.
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Cove
Robley
King-street
Cheapside
Carluke
Scotland
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Liverpéal
House ‘of. Commons
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Gower
Lyme
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Jain
Chislehurst
William Glade
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