Defense debate urges naval and military officers board
Amid fears for national security, a motion calls for a Royal Board of Naval and Military Officers under the Duke of York to review defenses. Sir John Sidmouth and others back the plan, while Dundas notes no misconduct and Sheridan warns the public. The debate ends with an adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth
Duke of York
John Sixcrare
Dundas
Benautt
My. Fox
MD. Courtenaf
Ordnance
Secretary of State
Slave returns and Caribbean war news from the Leeward Islands
A Midil from the Leeward Islands to Falmouth via the Prince Edward Packet and a New York mail report reassure that slaves have returned to duty and Caribs have surrendered. Proclamations spark privateering, with three prizes into Bermuda and plans for a Goa expedition. The Stand of Trinidad lies in the Atlantic, rich in sugar and tobacco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leeward Haris
Falmouth
Prince Edward
New-York
Tmands
St. Vincent
Grenada
Caribs
Batean
Seaton
Spain
Bermudas
Harvey
Spa- Aith
Bartadoes
West-Indies
Midke Barbddors
Victor Hugues
Trinidad
Atlantic Ocean
Capture reports of Santisima Trinidad and English frigates
Letters from Lisbon revive the claim that the Santisima Trinidad, a 130 gun first-rate, was captured or towed, with four English frigates pursuing. Reports from Cadiz, Gibraltar, and Bayonne corroborate a heavy frigate force near Cadiz, while the Santa Trinidad’s fate remains unsettled amid conflicting dates and weather. Also noted are US political news from Philadelphia and Kingston trade tensions with France causing American discontent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eihon
Ondiz
Santisima Trisidadzih
Tastahtly
Jdi
Gibraltar
Cadiz
Vigo
Paris
Bayonné
Gayettes
Cape di Vincent
Philadelphia
Flckly
House of Representatives
Adams
Jefferson
America
Nova Scotia
United States of America
France
Asia
Halifax
Southwark Electors press for ministers dismissal meeting
Electors in Southwark assembled at the Common Hall to consider presenting a petition to His Majesty urging the dismissal of ministers. After debates and a substituted signatory pair, the petition was to be delivered by the Deputy Bailiff with Messrs Alcock and Shepley. A mob forced entry as doors opened late, injuring several.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwark
Alcock
Shepley
Readie
Shim
Mer. Collier
Messrs
John Alcock
Richard Shepley
Watkin Lewes
Everly
Tierney
Fhornton
Tiermey
Tomaltueus
Imperial warning on Empire defense and ecclesiastical states
From the proclamation dated February 6 1797 Baron Von Tuucut Fieana appeals for urgent united defense of the Holy Roman Empire against Germanic and French pressure. He urges immediate aid to protect Ecclesiastical States and resists plans to secularize ecclesiastical territories, asserting stronger continental coordination and the mobilization of the Quinteple Contingent. The document stresses imminent danger and calls monarchs to firm unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rubin
Garady
Bias'o
Pasis
Fim xRmpiré
Baron von Tuucut
Fieana
Declaration by the Prince Bishop for Reich war effort
The Prince Bishop of Würzburg pledges support to the Imperial cause in the ongoing war. He notes plans to complete his Quintuple Contingent, orders numerous recruits, and provides financial and material aid amounting to 648,206 florins in fruit, plus 31,131 florins in wood and 20,753 florins in waggons, risking a loss of about 390,000 florins for Würzburg. He asserts unity among Protestant princes while anticipating a confidential engagement with the Imperial Court. Wartburg, February 35, 1797.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willitzbuy
Wurtgburg
Basil
Danube
Highnéts
Shas
Imperial
Wurtzburg
Offigs
Thiere
Germany
Wartaburg
Ship News From Sharp March Seizures Reported
The Sandwich Packet sailing from Falmouth on March 8 with Leeward Mail of February 16 is taken and sent for safety. The James Smith from Baltimore to Marin is captured and carried to Guadaloupe where cargo sold. The Maria from London to Liverpool is captured off Start by a privateer. Endeavour of Fowey painted on her stern. The Betsey from Plymouth to Jersey and Guernsey is captured and taken to St Malves. A French privateer seized three brigs off Poole on February 23. The Auturin from Gibraltar to Lisbon is taken with several vessels. Three brigs captured off Poole on February 23. The Josia and Mary from London and Madeira to Barbados is taken near Barbados.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandwich
Falmouth
Lientes
James Smith
Baltimore
Marinco
Guadaloupe
Maria
London
Liverpool
Endeavour
Fowey
Plymouth
Jersey
Guernsey
St. Malves
Poole
Gibraltar
Lisbon
Isitakén
Wickham
Madeira
Barbadoes
Congress and Buonaparte Proclamation At Pesaro
Fragmentary report describes a congress involving General Buonaparte and figures such as Marquis Latelle fini and Marquis Manfredini. It notes Lucchetini's meeting, unclear motives for Manfredini, and a proclaimed Buonaparte order to Vitor Tranpadane and Cispadane legions. The proclamation warns against theft or attacks on conquered people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borosna
Bionapolite
Toerentino
Bologna
Latellefini
Prafia
Manfredini
Clarke
Marquis Lucchetini
Buonaparte
Viedina
Gerrera Gaieey
Pesaro
Divison
Vitor
Tranpadane
Dtalytas
Public Office Bow Street Re-examinations and Burglary Trial
Tuesday Samuel Ward was re-examined on suspicion of threatening to accuse others of illegal lottery activity and was detained for possible charge. Joseph Lowe alias Snow was committed for trial for attempting to impersonate a seaman to claim wages. William Ambridge and James Banen alias Mackay were committed for trial on burglary charges at Barber Street Brentford concerning stolen gold seals and other items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Ward
Joseph Lowe
Snow
Majetti
Sip
America
William Ambridge
James Banen
Mackay
Barber
St Brentford
Fire destroys Duke of St Albans mansion at Hanworth Park
A severe Sunday fire at the old family mansion of the Duke of St Albans in Hanworth Park near Hampton ruined the building and its art gallery within three hours. A farm girl’s carelessness amid high winds sparked the blaze, with little furniture saved. On Monday, suspects Win Humphreys and John Taylor were sent to Newgate for an alleged highway robbery. Also that day twenty nine male convicts were moved from Newgate to Langston Harbour hulks near Portsmouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of St.Albans
Hanworth Park
Hampton
Win
Humphreys
John Taylor
Newgate
Alderman Boydell
Levy Jacobs
Notable Society Notices From British Figures
Mur Erie v Metterday Captain Burton of the Guards weds Miss Foster of Bond street. John Pratt uncle to the Earl of Camden dies at Sevenoakes. Sir Thomas Gunston of Heatheron House hosts a gathering in Somersetshire. John Tanner JP of Salisbury associated with a Friday event. James Drummond Clerk of the Brewhouse at the Visualling Office in Deptford noted. Miss Jane Arabella Roberdeau, daughter of Mr Roberdeau of Kennington, wed. Samuel Robinson auctioneer marries at Blackfriars Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mur
Sevenoakes
Kert
John Pratt
Earl of Camden
Thomas Gunston
Heatheron-House
Somersetshire
John Tanner
Salisbury
James Drummond
Dept.ford
Jane Arabella Roberdeau
High Water at London Bridge Detailed Times
Chronicle records high water observations at London Bridge across two days. Friday morning shows 34 minutes after 4 o'clock, afternoon 54 minutes after Saturday morning 15 minutes after, afternoon 49 minutes after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Bridge
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Coloniet Fullarion
Wood
Marth
Lispon Packet
Santisfima Trinidada
Litton
Ship News
Ero
Bow
Street
N. Bond
Meg
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