Prussia and Europe at a crossroads in 1790s politics
A speculative European political assessment discusses Prussia’s aims to maintain neutral Germany’s north while fearing Russia’s intentions. It recalls Frederick William II’s 1792 actions, contrasts with past mercy to Austria, and weighs Prussia against revolutionary ideas spreading in Italy and northern Germany. It questions Berlin’s readiness to counter upheaval and Russia’s possible expansion under Paul I.
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Keaton
Prutiia
Medistor
Europe
Prussia
Germany
Russia
Frederick William
France
Lous XVI
Champagne
Mentz
House of Austria
Frederick Willian
Auiffria Tas
Italy
Berlin
Germanic Association
Paul I
Asia
Currency reform and foreign money in England in Mary I era
The article recalls Blackstone on legalizing foreign money by Mary I’s reign and treason for falsifying proclaimed coinage. It notes Portuguese money, 1758, and Smuggling of guinea coins by Jews, with a ton of French Louis d’Or sent to the Mint and minting for about 2,000,000 gringas. It mentions gold coin scarcity, continental exchange premia, and the Spain-English link under Philip and Mary.
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Fortien
Philip and Mary
England
William Blackstone
Spain
Philip
Mary
Hamburgh
Treason and war crimes allegations against Buonaparte
The piece recounts anonymous accusations against General Buonaparte, detailing alleged treason and barbarities. It quotes the accuser calling for officers to corroborate, cites violence against wounded and dead, and references comments on England and naval wars. It mentions Pichegru in Strasbourg, French troop movements near Landau, and Nelson’s remarks about Spain.
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Buonapare
Paris
Caimea
Italy
Rewbelli
Buonaparte
Corsica
Opening Message on French Relations and Trade Disturbances
In a Senate address during the current Congress session, the speaker cites French threats to American trade in the West Indies and announces a special communication. A collection of letters and papers on U S relations with France is presented, including a note to Pinckney in Paris for further representations to the French Government. The aim is to reveal our principles and conduct to reassure France and preserve harmony. Washington.
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Senate
Hof
Congress
France
West Indies
Pinckney
Paris
French Republic
Washington
Commodore Barney Returns to Baltimore with Cape Report
Commodore Barney arrives in Baltimore in perfect health after leaving Cape Francois on December 2 aboard the Medusa and another frigate. He reports order restored at the Cape amid reprisal actions by the Executive Directory and notes privateers fitted out to seize American vessels, with seals placed on hatches and cargoes pressed for adjudication in France. Barney reached Cape Henry on the 19th in perfect safety after evading British patrols off Cape Francois.
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Town
Barney
Cape Francois
Rnft
Medusa
Norfolk
Gould
Annapolis
Cape
Executive Directory
France
Cape Henry
Faro Trial At Lady Buckinghamshire's House
A suspected Faro case at Lady Buckinghamshire’s house on January 30 is heard at Atarltborough Street police offices. Mat thias O Byerne pleads not guilty with solicitor Froggat present. Witnesses Evett and Pafford describe late-night play and bets. defendant may pay a fine. Cencanaga trial adjourned. Martindale fines paid and appeal withdrawn. An Essex affair involving a seized counterfeit coin prompts discussion on imposture. Hampshire offices report 64 prisoners for trial with 14 death sentences.
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Matthias O'Byrne
Froggat
Lady Buckinghamshire
George Evett
Joseph Pafford
Faro
Lady Buckinghamshire’s
Cencanaga
Martindale
2Col
Essex
Moses
Culchester
Justice Heath
Colchester
Hampshire
Riot at Derby over political sermon ends in violence
A serious riot occurred in Derby on Monday night as worshippers gathered at the Baptist Chapel to hear Thelwall speak on politics. A mob in the streets used drums and horns, broke chapel windows, and assaulted several people with bricks and stones. Thelwall carried a pistol but left unharmed after declaring he would shoot anyone who impeded him.
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Derby
Thelwan
Osator
Thelwall
Remarkable Cure Reported for Debilitating Disease
William Turner of Winslow recounts a twenty year battle with a violent harbutic complaint and ulcers. After doctors declared incurable, he used EXCELLENT AwNTiscorgzaTic Drops for three years and says he recovered fully and is now in perfect health. Receipts and attestations accompany the notice inviting inquiries from interested readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spilsbury
Soho Square
London
William Turner
Winslow
Bucke
James Bannister
E. Ashe
Joseph Dudley
Thoma Wilton
N.B
Turner
Mit
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Hughe
Toulon
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Vitory
Miller
Hallowell
Hood
Peard
Characers
Mediterranean
America
FAN
Baltimore
Police Office
Atarlborough Street
Berne
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E Grs
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Heciurit
Bank of England
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Consol
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Consolidated Fond
Treasury
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