Constitution Reforms Move Toward Electors and Convention
Prints show six thousand copies of the Constitutional Compact and outline August Elector selection. Primary Assemblies on August 8 will vote on acceptance or rejection, decided by voters rather than provinces. Steenwick sails to Paris as envoys Leftevenon and Pasteur return. Admiral Winter arrives with mission results. Friesland unrest grows as six council members are displaced by the Provincial Administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steenwick
French Republic
Paris
Execution of Kildare militia in Dublin amphitheatre
In Dublin yesterday morning eight cannons accompanied eight regiments and troops as two Kildare militia men named Carty and Matron were executed after a military court sentence for breaches of articles of war. The scene unfolded beside the artillery ground with General Craig and staff observing. bodies were paraded before the troops.
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Kildare
General Craig
Carty
Matron
Arm Seizure and Detentions Near Ballymoney
In Belfast on Wednesday a Dunluce cavalry detachment aided by Giants Causeway Corps under Captain Wray conducted a search for arms near Bashmirls. They seized about 76 muskets, pikes, shafts, and four midh, escorting all to Ballymoney for Major Sinclair. On Saturday fall Rev. Mr Barber of Rathfriland was brought to town in a post chaise by the 22d Light Dragoons, confined under guard. William Wallace and William McCanty were jailed Saturday evening by the Rev. Philip Johnstone, and on Sunday by several others including Mr McNaughton Hugh Hanken John Hartin and W McHendy for seditious practices.
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Dunluce Cavalry
Giants Causeway Corps
Wray
Bashmirls
Ode Sownland
Ballymoney
Sinclair
Barber
Rathfryland
Light Dragoons
William Wallace
William M‘canty
Philip Johnstone
M'‘Naughton
Hugh Hanken
John Hartin
W. M'Hendy
Mutiny Attempt Aboard Reputie Sparks Naval Court Action
Gravesend reports an attempted Sunday night and Monday morning mutiny on the Reputié with incendiaries set to blow the ship, targeting the gun room and powder magazine. A loyal seaman overheard plots, aiding arrest. Twenty one men were ironsed after a naval court of inquiry, and others were seized awaiting transfer to civil authorities. The Leopard, a 50 gun ship, arrived. armament removed for safety as mutineers were handled.
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Daniels
Ruffian feet fail to reach Admiral Duncan with fair wind
YARMOUTH reports the Ruffian feet failing this morning to join Admiral Duncan after a fair wind. The squadron includes three two-deckers a frigate and a brig cutter. The mackerel fishery begins to prosper and cutters may pass the Nore without interruption. This fishery is a chief dependence for Yarmouth and Lowestoffe as trade dwindles. Seventeen boats are then noted as actively fishing from both towns.
Tord Byrdport Feet Tacked At Night
Fragmentary report notes Tord Byrdport's feet tacked at night and remained uncertain. It mentions Sir JB Warren and a signal this morning about a squadron preparing for fea but wind south west prevented movement. The Astois frigate is out of position and has come to in Cawfand.
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Byrdport
Torbay
JB. Warren
Astois
Paspaity
Minotaur Anchors off Cawsand Bay After Parting Ways
His Majesty's Ship Minotaur of 74 guns, Captain Louis, arrived and anchored in Cawsand Bay after parting from Lord Bridport's fleet west of the Eddystone. The Doris of 36 guns, Earl Racelagh, is ordered to join Sir J. B. Warren's squadron in Cawsand Bay, replacing the Galatea of 32 guns, which heads to join the Thawies and Scourge at Falmouth to convoy outward-bound West India goods.
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Minotaur
Louis
Cawsand Bay
Lord Bridport
Eddystone
Eord Racelagh
J. B. Warren
Cawsand-Bay
Falmouth
Champion cutter arrives from Lie of Marcou to Portsmouth
Port officials report that the Champion cutter reached Portsmouth yesterday after its voyage from the Lie of Marcou. The arrival signals a successful transit and clears customs for the vessel. Local observers note the ship’s sturdy build and timely navigation through challenging waters.
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Marcou
Temeraire Launch Planned At August Next
CHAT HAM June 12 report that the Temeraire of 68 guns is in rapid progress in the dockyard and to be launched in August. Artificers and workmen display diligence and zeal for the King and Constitution as two gun-vessels depart for Block.
Frigate Alcmene Arrives With Convoy For Portugal
Weymouth reports the Alcmene frigate arrived in port this morning carrying about fifty ships in convoy bound for Portugal. Local observers note the notable fleet movement and its strategic timing in maritime mail and trade routes.
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Alcmene
Portugal
Law Intelligence in Kenyon Court and Garrick Memorial
Trial before Lord Kenyon over a forged signature on a Bill of Exchange, involving MP Morton Pitt and Captain Crafton, with witnesses on handwriting. Also a trover case about a gold watch, and a Garrick memorial curtain praised for its sculpture and inscription.
Forged handwriting dispute over Mr Pit case reaches verdict
The Earl of Pembroke and other witnesses testifying that the celebrated signature was not Mr Pit’s hand. Lord Kenyon presides as jurors weigh forged documents amid doubt about the handwriting and authenticity of the defendant’s name.
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Cipiain
Earl of Pembroke
Billy
Pisigband
Bis
Kenyon
Pit
Fatal fall and drownings reported in Sussex region
Mr. Brothwell a builder from Dorking Surrey died after a fall from his horse near Hortharm Sussex and was carried to the Wheat Sheaf alehouse where he expired. Ann Sherlock an elderly Cowfold resident missing days was found drowned in a pond. coroner’s jury attributes suicide driven by insanity.
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Brothwell
Dorking
Surry
Hortharm
Sussex
Bayd By
Ann Sherlock
Cowfold
Mutiny on Carmarthen voyage ends in murder trial
Lieutenant Innes and James Brothers face charges of willful murder for ordering the execution of a French prisoner aboard the Marquis of Carmarthen transport off Beachy Head. Witnesses testified the sailor was shot after a mutiny among French prisoners, then thrown overboard as the ship continued to Lyne. The other prisoners declined to defend and await Admiralty Sessions.
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Peter Innis
James Brothers
Carmarthen
Inngs
Marquis of Carmarthen
Innes
John Faulkner
Dad
Janet
Brofflers
Thomas Thompon
Brosthers
Admiralty
Brief marriage notice and death in Pentonville
On Sunday morning a marriage announcement mentions Hartey and a third party, while on Tuesday at Pentonville an obituary notes Miss Marvy Frith aged 33. The fragmentary text references Saints and Watermee EB. unclear details follow.
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Ireland
Dublin
Fane
Belfast
Fun
Ship News
Gravesend
Yarmouth
Peprodin
Plymouth-Dock
Portsmouth
Chat Ham
Weymouth
LAW Intelligence
Court OF King's Bench
Mittings
Lord Kenyon
Cary
Morton Pitt
Garrow
Mr. Pitt
Crafton
Iit
W. M. Pitt
Wim. M. Pit
Sakx Eld v. Plomer
Fleet-street
Fearplesbury
John Boyd
Plainiff
Qrestion
Perion
Storr
Mesis
Wordman
Coligot
Sintiff
Goerron
Witdar
Garrick
Webber
Bacon
Frank
Rome
Pratt
Davin Garricks
A.shakpeare
Eas
Glasi
Bow-Street
N. Bond
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