French Papers Forecast Italian Rifts and Barrere Debate
The piece notes Italian bailiwicks near Lugano and Como seeking Lombardy Republic ties amid Swiss influence. It also covers a Council of Five Hundred debate on Barrere, proposals to question his nontransport, and Savary and Rouyer motions. Archduke Charles was to visit Strasburg on the 7th instant. The Leyden Guachtes reports the peace preliminaries signed and notified to the National Assembly.
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Berne
Huninouen
Nead
Nipac
Congress
Buonaparté
Barthelemy
Clarke
Alps
Switzerland
Lombardy
BeNitizona
Bregio
Bolefe
Lugano
Lecorno
Minigea
Ilendres
Lupatio
Italy
Council of Five Hundred
Barrere
Rouger
Savary
Rouyer
Penieres
Archduke Charles
Strasburg
National Assembly
Peace hopes and exile fears spread among Conde faction
A Brussels report says general consternation grips the Conde army after news of a French imperial settlement. A secret article allegedly promises disbanding and banishment of the Emigrant army once preliminaries are ratified. Conde and other chiefs counter rumors while Royalists seek amnesty after peace. Couriers are sent to Vienna and Blankenbourg.
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Conde
Asoon
Prince of Conde
England
Vienna
Blankenbourg
Illness in Sweden Prompts National Prayers in Churches
Stockholm on May 1 reports the Duke of Sudermania is dangerously ill with a breast ailment. Royal command leads to prayers for his recovery in all churches across the capital.
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Sudermania
Announcement of Russian order to pay Batavian debts
In Hague on May 6 the convention reports an imperial order from Russia directing immediate payment of debts lawfully contracted with the Batavian nation and a two year period to defray the capital.
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Petersburgh
Russia
Insurgent Romagna Subjugated by Allied Forces
From Bologna dated April 26 reports that Romagna insurgents are being subjugated. A French column with Polish troops and Cilpadians units completed the operation. Communications between Cesena and Rimini reopen as insurgents reach the sea and split into two bands terrorizing locales and disarming National Guards. General Sabuquet advances from Cesena with French troops and Lombardy battalion, while another French detachment moves from Rimini.
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Romagna
Cefena
Rimisi
Sabuquet
French forces storm Taboleto Castle in fierce Italian insurrection clash
Two cannoned corps met at St Arcangelo near Savignano and after an hour of brutal fighting the insurgents were routed. They fled to Catolica and Matciata but were pursued by General Sahuguet. A second battle dispersed them again. Many died as French and Cispadans swept the area, taking the castle after scaling its rocky grounds and slaughtering the rebels.
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Taboleto
Mantua Fortifications Strengthened and Provisions Secured
Mantua reports ongoing reinforcement of ruined works and redoubts including the 1735 fortification. Suburbs of St George are reinforced and the city is provisioned for one year, aiming to render the position impregnable.
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St.George
House of Lords Adjourns After Commons Bills First Reading
The House of Lords on Wednesday May 17 received several Bills from the Commons, each read a first time. The session adjourned to Friday.
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Commons
Reform of Parliament Motion to Be Submittced by Mr Fox
In the House of Commons Mr Fox gave notice that on Friday se enight a Motion would be submitted by him or friends concerning a Reform of Parliament. The Debtors Relief Bill passed its third reading. Mr Alderman Anderson presented a petition from debtors to the Fleet for relief. Mr Pitt moved a grant of 1,620,000 to guarantee past and future advances for the Emperor. Counsel heard on the Corporation Cause Bill before adjournment.
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Pittaid
Continental Papers Report Turmoil and Peace Talks
Postscript describes Paris Brussels and Italian news with unease in Conde’s army over peace negotiations. Papal territory insurrection grows more formidable. Buonaparte seeks to detach the Emperor, who stays allied. Portsmouth reports the Grand fleet delayed by winds, while French sailors desert due to lack of specie pay. Cornwallis may head to Ireland. India House dispatches for Wycombe Arniston and China navies are closed. Bank loan receipts total 16,120,0001 out of 38 million.
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Paris
Brussels
Conde
Italy
Papal
France
Buonaparte
Portsmouth
Brest
Marquis Cornwallis
Ireland
Nuptials of Wirtemberg Prince and Princess Royal at St James
Royal wedding details from the Chapel Royal with procession from St James's to the chapel. The couple to reside at the Lower Lodge while Windsor visits occur and a levee at St James's precedes a Woolwich tour. The page also notes the Queen and six princesses visiting the Princess of Wales at Carlton House and lists appointed bridesmaids. The report covers Irish politics, the United Irishmen report, and local civic notices including sheriff nominations and conservancy court dates.
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Prince of
Ship News: Multiple 18th Century British Transits
The Hindostan man of war arrives at Portsmouth from St Doming, sailing for Liverpool with Joho, Mar shall, Hawke. Nine Sisters sails to Dublin. Rescovery to Glasgow. Blenheim departs May 5. Douglas and others bound for London from Jamaica. Ulrich Kuck from Padihow to Naples taken to Civita Vecchia. Fidelitas to Mediterranean captured and taken to Algeziras. Karen and Sophia from Cornwall to Naples seized and carried to Mataga.
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St. Domings
Joho
Mar Shall
Hawke
Ward
Liverpool
Nine Sisters
Martin
Dublin
Cameron
Glasgow
Cape Clear
Blenheim
Fletcher
Douglas
Shaw
Diamond
Keelen
Fortitude
Robertson
London
Jamaica
Mount’s Bay
Ulrich Kuck
Leighold
Padhow
Naples
Civita Vechhia
Fidelitas
Mediterranean
Algeziras
Karen and Sophia
Tomercy
Cornwall
Mataga
Law Intelligence Court of King's Bench Case Notes
Law intelligence from the King's Bench reports a verdict for the defendant in Betts v Campbell over a game law penalty for displaying two hares and a pheasant. Separate ruling on a mandamus to the College of Physicians found the rule requiring university degrees reasonable and upheld.
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Gord Kenyon
College OF Physicians
Chambre
Gonistian
Sangar
Ras Tun
Robbery Suspect Remanded for Further Examination
In the Borough police office a suspect named Thomas Bitcher was apprehended by Thomas Cave near Dulwich on suspicion of highway robbery. The alleged crime involved taking a gold watch and seven pounds from Charles Francis and a watch from Mrs. Francis, with cruel acts reported. He was remanded to the New Gaol for further examination.
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Thomas Bitcher
Thomas Cave
Jockey Club Plate and Balton Stakes Runoffs Summary
Wednesday racing notes list the Jockey Club Plate heats with St George Saber Robin Stickler Aimator and Patriot in bids, plus Balton Stakes entries Mafti Darlington by Fidget Grosvenor by Alexander and other 2 and 3 year olds in a Sweepstakes. Includes Greyhound Peeping Toms and Motly Mog in the 2 year old class and a subscription handicap plate for 2 and 3 year olds with multiple entries noted.
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Jockey Club
B.C
Lord ‘Darlington
B. H. St. George
Lord Sackville
Mr. Hallett
Lord Clermont
Wilson
C Bunbury
Greyhound
Mr. Delme
Tueday
Prices of Stocks this Day at Tove o Clock
Bank stockpercent four per cent Confols three per cent Confols forty eight three per cent reduced eight r half a cent eight r eighths Bank Long Aan thirteen and three fourths Ditto Short Aan six r sixteenth
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Tove
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