Ship movements and arrivals in transit list
The record notes ships underway and at sea including the Friendship tender, Eliza, Primrose for Ostend, and arrivals such as Lyon Morphy at Jamaica from Halifax. Antiga Betsey Peak arrive from London, and Tolly from Georgia, with sailings dated May 11 and May 1g.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deal
Nore
Eliza
Primrose
Ostend
ARRIV
Jamaica
Lyon
Morphy
Haliifax
Antiga
Betsey
Peak
London
Vens
Tolly
Georgia
Dutch Royal News and Naval Appointments
Mail from Holland reports the death of Francis Xavier Montfort and succession by his brother Anthony Duke of Monfort. Berlin notes Princess of Prussia welcomed a royal birth. Amsterdam admiralty commissions three ships of the line with de Byland and Bentink in command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburgh
Francis Xavier
Montfort
Vetmnang
Langenargan
Schomburgh
Amserdan
Prince Stadtholder
College of Admiralty
Amsterdam
Prince
Mars
Count de Byland
W. J. Bentink
F. S. Count de Byland
Recruits to Canada Stopped as States General Demands Ships
London reports that the States General ordered the sails halted for recruits from Brunswick Hesse Hanau destined for Canada after a British warship had taken position. The measure arises from a demand over ships seized by Commodore Fielding and amid Russia’s declaration to Britain. The piece notes royal aims to honor laws of nations and treaties, with Admiralty courts ready to enforce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Yorke
States General
Bronswick
Hesse, Hanau, &c
Great Britain
Fielding
Dafwer
Rusia
Petersourgh
France
Spain
Courts of Admiralty
Supreme Court of Judicature
England
Bengal
Justcein Benz
Divi&t
Law and Equity
Governor General
Parliament Adjourns Amid Busy Schedule and Privateer News
The Commons adjourn until Thursday with Burke’s bill and Danning’s motion on Friday. Reports of multiple captures by French privateers include Byron, Henderson, and Duke of Bedford vessels, plus re taken ships. Markets show land values collapsing as Bromly Kent estates sell low. charity fatigue noted with tallies and a Bank note donation. High court cases include John Williams charged for capital frauds and Wetterday sentencing at Old Bailey. social notices cover marriages and deaths in London circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
Burke
Danning
New- York
Byron
Henderson
Brittel
Oporto
Cherburgh
Duke of Bedford
Ramsay
New-York
Dinant
Willam
Vaughan
Jamaica
Boston
White Lion
Jersey
St. Maloes
Hull
Baltic
Dunkirk
Achilles
Folk&one
Yawkins
Elizabeth
Guernsey
Corke
Fowey
Alligator
London
Craik
Portsmouth
Anna Louisa Kongsbergh
Poppein
Bourdeaux
Mortaix
Savage
Kingroad
Chesitow
Denbigh
Catwater
Bromly
Kent
Prefzne
York
John Law
Rochester
St. Paul’s
Merchant- Taylors Hall
Goth
Duke of Montague
Fool
John Williams
Lighers
Wetterday
Old Bailey
Albert Lowe
Henry Gould
Burleigh
East Chinnock
Somerfethhire
Oldisworth
Watlington
Mile End
Mr. Baynham
Newgate-Street
Bishop
Bedinfeld
Thomas Howard
Pall Mall
Muis Waters
High Holborn
Bath
Edward Knight
Wolverley
Worcestershire
John Sebright
Mortlake
Bullock
Samuel Jones
Tower
Chelsea
Charles Magnare
Army officer promotions in the Foot Guards and line regiments
The War Office announces promotions in the Foot Guards and line regiments. Details include Captaincies and captain lieutenants in various regiments, with appointments for Lieutenants, Ensigns, and majors across Coldstream, 30th, 8th, and 2nd Foot Guards, among others.
Promotions in the 34th 53d and 84th Regiments of Foot
A Royal Army notice lists officers advancing ranks across several regiments. Major-General Thomas Clarke becomes Colonel. Lieut William Wood and Ensign Ralph Gore receive captain and lieutenant. other promotions include Ensign Henry Wills to lieutenant, Ensign William Mure to captain, and Captain John Adolphus Harris to major. Serjeant Duncan Murray is named quartermaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rt Reg
Foot Guarda
Robert Hampden Pye
Frederck Thomas
Jon Cvednizke
Francis D'Oyly
George Douglas
Lievenant
Coldstream Reg
Foot Guards
Henry Trelawny
William Earl de
Reg. of
Foot
Lieu. Hush Dickson
Louis Hardinand
Veulumess Lewis Tuy
Thomas Clarke
William Wood
Ralph Gore
George Buth
Ensigen Henry Wills
Villn Eer
Richard Wilmer
Liecut
William Mure
Phanuel Latham
Batealion
John Adolphus Harris
Ncan Murray
Debated Election Bill Rejected in Commons on May 12
In Friday session the House of Commons rejected Mr Darker’s bribery prevention bill by 145 to 34 amid a brief dispute. Lords adjourned to Monday fortnight. a proposal for third reading failed 243 to 32. Levant trade committee heard witnesses on Turkey cotton's role in velvet and other goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
Darker
Huffy
House of Lords
Lord North
Commission of Accounts
Nees
Lind
Hardisge
Manchester
Britain
Russa
Prasia
Germany
Ashborne Hall estate offered near Ashborne Derby
Let and entered upon June 24 at Ashborne Hall a convenient modern built house with coach houses gardens and nine acres of meadow and pasture near the town and road from London to Buxton and Manchester. Enquire of Mr Francis Beresford attorney at law in Ashborne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashborne Hall
Ashborne
County of
Derby
Kiharai
Firitare
Buxton Bath
Mlalock
Ardii
Fe Road
London
Buxta
Manchest
Franis Beresford
A Chance in the Irish State Lottery Schemes Never Ending
The notice advertises a method of adventuring in both the Irish and English State Lotteries for 1780 through Graryay and Co. Policies offer guaranteed guinea-level prizes for half a guinea payments, promising large capital prizes in the Irish and English State Lotteries. The plan claims benefits in both lotteries and asserts the policy remains valid even if a blank appears in the Irish draw, promising substantial rewards and tickets for future drawings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margray and Co
Abiznk
Qsall
Przes
Ana Ant
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Ship New
Holland
War-Office
Mayy
William Scott
Edinburgh
Greece
Macedon
Mitton
Alio
C. Eilio
Edinburch
T. Longman
Paternoterrow
C. Wntick
I. Entick
Ll. Entick
Lange
Stirling
Cowvether
V. Stackhole
D.nugens
Rose
Chiswick
Sii
Ash
Hammond
Alcesra
Halla
Margray
Cofi
Port Y-Aid
William Slark
Cheapside
Foster-line
W. Stark
Mr. Norton
Golden-square
Thomas Clement
Treworth
Middlesex
Norton
Golden Square
Piccadily
John Norton
Marchant
Stockdale
Kearfly
Tookfeller
Fleet-street
Francis Newbery
Hughton
Randalls
Frente
Royal Exchange
Robertin
Toymar
Crosby-square
Bishopgare
M . Lone
No.go
Blackman-irvet
Newton
Traioner
Union-street
Ginger
Teckfeller
King’s School
Wellmirtter
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