Ships from many ports in a stormy October voyage
A lengthy list details vessels arriving and departing from ports across Europe and beyond including Aurora Ranger and Dorothea Wilhelmina with crews. Names such as Christiana Carolina Stoffregen Polly Phillips May Flower Rambel Felicity Cock and Neptune Haband appear among many others. Distances and routes noted include Amsterdam Stavanger Dublin London and Saint Petersburg with various origins and destinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothea Wilhelmina
Janfsen
Stetten
Christiana Carolina
Stoffregen
Ditto
Portsmouth
Acro
Lé Merlurier
Guernsey
Gasper
Duebef
Leinster
Blyth
Archangel
Dublin
Polly
Phillips
Cork
Bourdeaux
France
Nole
Bone
Hall
Sally
Bedderick
Onega
Whitby
Union
Swassea
London
Mary
Bridges
Dunces
Netty
Patalla
Riga
Nancy
Boyter
Fxm
Lutert
Gottenburgh
Admiralty case over two ships at Nantes judged in doubt
The article reports on a Nantes Admiralty proceeding involving two ships and cargoes claimed by Mr Long against French authorities. The judge noted a formal trial would determine ownership, while warning one ship could not sail again. It discusses delays in recognition of American independence and wider maritime war impact. It also notes American imports to France and military movements, including Vernon’s blue squadron and large scale sailor recruitment, plus weather and shipping incidents near Cork and St Kitts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long
Nantz
Lord Stormmont
Hese
Court of Admiralty
Pombay
Cong
France
New Yort
Lee
New York
West Indies
Sirward Vernon
Cork
Pigot
Hutton
London
N.E
Sarah
Kingston
St. Kitt’s
Lewis
Jamaica
St. ‘Thomas’s
Thomas Horner
John Pardo
Sideborn
Old Pardo
Hyde Park
Cox
Charles Peter Layard
Kenstoke
Werle
Somerset
Carter
Vine-street
Piccadilly
Potter
Knightbridge
Hel Jen van Rynifdyk
Charles-sireet
St. James's
Perilous Caribbean encounter and privateer action
An account describes a sea fight near Barbadoes where a British ship engaged a French Hispaniola privateer. A broadside exchange lasted over thirty minutes until an onboard cartridge exploded, blowing up a gangway and killing one, wounding others. The privateer clashed again, boarding the vessel. the narrator sustained a chest wound, the carpenter was badly wounded, and they were carried ashore. Two days later slaves were put up for sale. The privateer, a full sloops of eight guns, carried 35 men. its crew comprised French, Spaniards, and Dutch, with the owners aboard except one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbadoes
Leeward Islands
England
Jamaica
Treasury
Houthold
Jersey
Bilboa
Newfoundland
Hawke Sebel
Hibberts
St. Andeso
America
Dover
Samuel Foote
Calais
Ledger
Hafsar
General Haldimand
Quebec
Plymouth
Bristol
Cork
West Indies
Spithead
Fridary
Rance
Major Morris
Prince of Wales
Liverpool
Vincent’s
Will
Sanal
Archangel
Sisters
Webster
Ditto
Polly
Hughs
Onega
Bolly
Fin‘chert
Hambro
Anna Maria
Fetherston
Moss
Ridley
Sifbut
Stralsond
Thomas Birch
John Gugson
Charles Pole
Mary Ruthven
Mellvill House
Scotland
Earl of Leven
Epsom
Sol
Mr. Mayor
Jolly Roger
Sir John Lad
Annuity
Mrs .Jenning
Distress
Mr. Hall
Glory
Mr. Wilson
Ceres
Philaster
Azauity
Difres
Inéton
Gullton-street
Whitechapel
Biggs
Turnmill-street
Guliton Square
Spitalfields
Francis Mercier
Bonvet
Mercier
Francis
Mysterious murders and court notices in Bloomsbury
A 1777 Middlesex London miscellany records a murder attempt and a prison break, with details of the killer’s origins and a Swiss connection. It notes Lord Chancellor and Earl Mansfield’s upcoming assignments, a fatal ship fire at Thoverton, a failed prison uprising, a hairdasher robbed, a butcher’s widow found dead, and local clerical appointments and weddings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Morciér
Bouver
Polladier
Toul
Lorrain
M. Moudry
France
Roffel-street
Bloomsbury
Lincoln’s-inn- Hall
Middlesex
London
Earl Mansfield
Court of King’s Bench
Kingdon
Thoverton
Clarkenwell Bridewell
Polthorpe
Hairdasher
Ratcliff Highway
Chandler
Cov. Gazette
Zenobia at Covent Garden Opens Season in Tragedy
In Covent Garden on October 22 Mrs Barry debuted as Zenobia with a cold declamatory style that drew tears. The revival of The Reprisal, The Battle of Old England, by Drury Lane authors, follows a shipboard tale: lovers, a French cutter, and a rescue by the Lion, ending with The glorious Ninety-two chorus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barry
Zenobia
Mie
Old England
Drury-Lane
Dr. Smollet
Normandy
Sheridan presents The School for Scandal at the Theatre
The Sheridan blue comedy The School for Scandal was staged last night for the first time this season and met with novelty and applause. Mrs Abington appeared as Lady Teazle for the first time this season to an overflowing audience, admired for her comic powers and grace in the role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dru.r&ry-Lan
Alla Jin
Powers
Fashionable dress comment marks 1777 winter trend
An 18th century account hails a dress for its elegance and simplicity, predicting it will set the winter 1777 taste standard. The scene notes the lace and fabrics drawing admiration, while the cast and audience react to the piece and epilogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fach
Pair of brothers in disarray ad mirrors feud
Ad reads as a quirky notice about two men often in dispute or pursuit of a suitor. It notes their lack of brains and questions their current actions whether fighting or courting. The tone mocks their behavior while hinting at public interest in their conduct.
London Gazette notices and educational works for sale
A long catalog entry notes publications including a pamphlet addressing Rev. J Wesley and Whitefield, a London stage directory with inns and coach services, and a new edition spelling primer for children. It lists sellers Al Fielding and Walker, T Mills, Vallance, Matthews, and others in London and Bristol, with prices and locations. It also mentions a collection of verses for young learners and a free school in Ribbleby, Effingham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Wesley
Mr. Whitefield
Rowlani
BRILL
M. A
Bristol
T. Mills
Bickseller
T. Vallance
Cheapside 5
J. Matthews
Strand
London
al. Fielding
Walker
Paterno
W. Weald
Rilebcry
Eff
J. F
C Ricingtnn
St. Paul's Crch
T.carlon
Crowder
T. Long-nan
B. Lu
R. Paldwis
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S. Deal
Spain
Aurora
Ranger
Fluap
The
Bow Street
Covent -Garden
Andrew Gray
D.D
Abernethy
J. Murray
Eleet-street
J. Dicks van Die
Church of Scot Ind
Swillisin Craig
D. S
St. Andrew's Church
Glastow
William Boutcher
Norferymiaa
Gomely Gardens
Eingarets Endon
Fs. Massy
Fite
Dautomatichematio
Coeniecape and Comparative
Elonies
Ieee
Oundland
Sharjes
Omee
J. Johnson
Magai
St. Paul’s
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