Admiralty notices and Parliament names in late September 1797
Extracts report French privateers captured by British ships off Portland and the Texel. British Parliament members elected for Old Sarum Arundel and Pentyr. Buonaparte news from Paris Bonn and Vienna. royal promotions and naval movements. yellow fever in Nassau. price of bread rise in London. social gossip and crime notes.
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Duncan
Texel
Paris
Buonaparte
Bonn
Coblentz
Cologne
Venice
Moretta
France
Koscinsko
Philadelphia
Rgth
Srial Geyori Kofcinikov
New Providence
Nassau
Bankruptcy notices and dividends from London marts
Public notices list bankrupts and those surrendering names across English towns. J M da Costa Bromyard Hereford apothecary J Clegg Manchester textile manufacturer J Stewisan Covent Garden woollen-draper H Atkins St Mary Axe merchant F J Macke Manchester upholsterer J H Houston Soho musical instrument maker F Ambrey Manchester machine-maker R Smith Whitchurch money-scrivener J Ratcliffe Liverpool brazier J Strahan Ipswich corn-merchant J Lawrence and T Yates Manchester merchants W Roberts Bristol linen-draper E Jackson Wirksworth grocer J Gill Pinchbeck butcher J Segary Morthampton gun-maker Certificates to be granted by October 24.
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J. Stewisan
Chandos
Covent Garden
Guildhall
H. Atkins
Bury-court
St. Mary Axe
Navy
F. J. Macke
Thayre-street
Manchester-square
J. H. Houston
Edward-street
Soho
F. Ambrey
Manchester
Deansgate
R. Smith
Whitchurch
Salop
Money-Scrivener
J. Ratcliffe
Liverpool
Brazier
Henry ‘Frodtham
Henry-street
J- Strahan
Ipswich
J. Lawrence
T. Yates
Bridgewater Arms
W. Roberts
Bristol
Bath
E.jackson
Wirksworth
Derby
J. Gill
Pinchbeck
Lincoln
J. Segary
Morthampton
Dispatches From Lisle Stir Executive Directors
On October 4, M Dela Clue the French Courier delivered dispatches about negotiations at Lisle. The Executive Directory regards them as merely suspended, not broken, and the letters were addressed to Lord Malmesbury from M Treilhard. His Lordship arrived in town yesterday afternoon after receiving them.
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M. Dela Clue
Lisle
French Diplomacy and the Abuse of Eloquence
The passage critiques French political rhetoric, contrasting a common truth with a truth of research. It notes the old regime and new government both prefer pompous style over clear substance, suggesting ministers alone grasp these distinctions. It questions who truly understands truth in political discourse.
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M’ DiAlembert
St Michael Festival in Dublin City Ceremony Observed
The Right Hon. Lord Mayor, aldermen, sheriffs, and commons traversed the city in state to the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity for Divine Service and perambulation of bounds. An Belfast letter dated Sept 23 reports Mrs Orr miscarried and died after hearing a sentence involving Pegh Pluth? as the husband’s son was implicated. Mr Orr described as respectable near Shane's Castle.
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St. Michael
Belfast
Carrickfergus
Orr
PeapGicher
Pehla
Shane’s Castle
Drury Lane Theatre Review of Clandestine Marriage
A London audience enjoyed the Comedy of the Clandestine Marriage at Drury Lane. Mr King as Lord Ogleby draws high praise for age softened depth and natural performance. Other cast members Palmer, Wewitzer, Sterling, Dawton, Barrymore and Kemble receive commendations, while Miss Miller and Miss De Camp shine in their roles. A Paris jealousy tragedy note and a city notice about spelling readers accompany the review.
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Mr. King
Lord Ogleby
Palmer
Wewitzer
Vestris
Paris
Quarrel Ends With Wounding in Oxfordshire News
Reports detail a duel style dispute led by a Lieutenant-Colonel over an unconstitutional toast, resulting in a thigh wound to the officer. Floods near Oxford cause widespread damage to landholders along the Cherwell river. A fatal fall from scaffolding in Norfolk accompanies a spate of thefts in Birmingham and Ratcliff, with thieves described as skilled and brazen.
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Oxford
Cherwell
Whitechapel Police Reexamine Four Suspected Robbers
Police at Whitechapel reexamine William Saggar William Middleton alias Coleman and John Orrel on suspicions of highway and footpad robberies. Coleman is linked to a shooting in Cow-cross four weeks ago. Orrel is tied to a Cow-cross riot in which an officer was murdered. One gang member is in custody at Oxford. Re examinations ordered at the same office.
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Thorpes
Norfolk
John Wilson
Stamford
Cope and Co
Osborn Street
Wiitechapel
Staffords Street
Birmingham
Francis Pullen
King and Queen
Ratcliff-highway
William Saggar
William Middleton
Coleman
John Orrel
Daniel Williams
Webb
Cow-cross
Saggar
Tower Hamlet
Orrel
Oxford
Sweepstakes at Newmarket Racecard October 3
Sporting intelligence from Newmarket reports a full day of two year old and three year old races. Notable entries include Watsons Doubtful Ambrosio and Stickler in the 7f and 8f classes with strong betting, Arcot Arabian delivering a late surge for Sir C Bunbury in the two year olds, and Buckingham edging Nightshade in a 2yo handicap.
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Watson
Cookson
Ambrosio
Hallett
Villiers
Arcot
Roogs H. Ft
Sir C.bunbury
Cedar
Mr. Howorth
Buckingham
Mr. Concannon
J. Honywood
S. Lowif
Oh. Ralbs
Ab. M. Sogs
Bucks Inghamt
Broadhurst
B. F
Pegasus
Crosby
Dungannon
Clermont
Aimator
Marriages and Deaths in Various Locales
Marriages announced include Robert Smith of Fernchurch to Diana Barns of that place and J Skinner of Reynolds Beds to Anne Law of Finedon. Also Carrington of Trowbudgey to Miss Patience. Died: Mrs Humphrey Webb aged 85 near Watford. Obscure entries note other names and places with fragmented details remaining.
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Workington
Robert Smith
Fernchurch-éreet
Diana Barns
John Barnsy
J. .Skinner
Reynold- Beds
Anne Law
Finedon
Northamptonshire
Carrington
Trowbudgey
S. Patience
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Eondon
Admiralty Office
Lewis
Evan Nepean
Tiad
Morlaix
Titigast
Hide
Oober
Sir Peter Parker
Bart
Portsmouth
Royal William
Spithead
Thomas Newton
Portland
Cherbourg
Borough of
Old Sarum
Charles Watkin Williams Wynn
Lincoln’s Inn
Middlesex
Richard Colley -Wesley
Earl of
Denhoign
Fifeshire
George Thomas
Est Hendred
Berks
Pittenween
Anstruther, Eafer
Anstruther Welker
Kilrenny
Crail
Alexander Campbell
Hugh Christian
Cape of Good Hope
Pringle
Cowes Road
la Virginie
Blunt
John Orde
Lord St. Vincent
Nesbitt
Nelson
Teneriffe
James Hamilton
Donaghadee
Westmoreland Packet
Dalrymple
Ireland
Jamaica
Pitt
Exchequer
Treasury
Bridewell
Bethlem
Jaffer
Bakers Company
Clayton-street
Kennington
Lowiten
Jane
Gormans
Jeubon
Limerick
J. M. da Costa
Macsell-street
Goodman’s Fields
O& 7
Attornes
London
Dublin
Drury-Lane
Theatre
Mr. Sterling
Dawton
John Melville
Barrymore
C. Kemble
Lovewell
Mrs Sterling
Police Office
Whitechapel
Sporting Intelligence
Newmarket
Hus Noite
Watdfredrth
Surrey
Humphrey Webb
John Price
Panidetiis
Fc “Eonigtit
Bidadons
Iadp
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