Theatre Royal Drury Lane announces preengagement deadline
The Morning Post reports that no person will be considered for any theatre capacity unless engaged by written articles before September 1. Applicants for positions or dramatic pieces must send offers and communications to Aron Graham, chairman, at the Theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.B. Osbourn
St. James's-strect
Theatre Royal
Drury-Lane
Saensvety
Aron Graham
RD. Peake
Theatre royal Haymarket double bill includes Tom Thumb
The program lists Children in the Wood followed by Love Laughs at Lock-smiths and Tom Thumb. On Monday the Fire Mountaineers present Tom Thumb alongside the shows.
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Theatre Royal
Haymarket
Children IN the Wood
Love
Lock-Smiths
Tom Thumb
Fire Mountaineers
War clouds gather as Europe readies for possible continental clash
London reports three Hamburg mails confirm recall and departure of M Novozhro zzor from Berlin. Austria beams up army near 200000 men allied with Italy. Russia Sweden alliance whispered. Vienna bread riot noted as war fever rises with rapid courier exchanges between Vienna Berlin and St Petersburg.
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Berlin
M. Novozhrzorr
Austria
Russia
Italy
Sweden
Vienna
Virnea
Austia
Tyrol
St. Petersburgh
Vaenae
Petersburgh
Rioting Mob Attacks Bakers as Bread Scarcity Sparks Unrest
Reports describe suburbs where a bread shortage sparked a mob to seize a baker’s house and loot at will. The baker escaped with family, troops fired on rioters, several killed or wounded, and order was restored by troops and magistrates. Later riots continued at night until June 9. A commission was appointed to try the rioters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jecy
Italy
Beatin
Novosittzorr
St. Petersburgh
Invasion Forces Reported Ready at Berlin Court
Dispatches from Mr. Jackson, Ambassador at Berlin, reveal a large army Bowaragre plans to deploy for an invasion. Private advices claim 200,099 troops, including 18,000 artillery, with the assault expected this month, though details remain undisclosed.
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Lord Muccrave
Jackson
Berlin
Suspense on Squadron Progress Against Enemy Forces
A defense of reported naval reports outlines rumors about Sir Roger Carner's squadron, noting conflicting wind and distance claims toward Ferrol. It questions accuracy, asserts continued naval hope based on officers' proven qualities, and defends Lieutenant Nicholson's presumed inquiries after dispatches.
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Rogert Carner
Ferrol
Rosenr
Nicholson
Rougar
Admiralty Board
Roncur Cacven
Navy dispatches and battle rumors from Cape Finisterre
A newspaper item quotes Lieutenant Nicholson’s supposed statements and reports on naval actions near Cape Finisterre. It notes British hopes of further action, dispatches to the Admiralty, possible arrivals at Cape St Vincent, and details from a Midshipman aboard the Egyptienne about an engagement with French and Spanish fleets, including ships involved and casualties.
Ragland Prize Ferrying Sirius Frigate Disabled
Sailors report engaging the enemy again soon and dispatching both the prize and the Sirius frigate toward Ragland, with Windsor Caste disabled aboard, causing regret among the crew. George Hutchings is named in the dispatch.
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Sirius
Ragland
George Hutchings
Safe arrival of Barbadoes fleet escorted by Heron's squadron
Intelligence reports the homeward Barbadoes fleet, convoyed by the Heron, reached port safely on June 16. The ships listed include London, Wanstead, Flora, Atlas, Trusty, Briton, Columbus, Erin, Elizabeth, Nekcon, Lady Royle, Eliza, Express, Columbus, and more. Concerns grow for the Antigua fleet after a captain aboard Victory claims its capture and possible tow to Porto Rico.
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Barbadoes
Heron
London
Berwick
Wanstead
Flora
Flogall
Atlas
Thomas and Mary
Hunter
Baister
Concord
Trusty
Briton
Livarroor
Ceris
Elizabeth
Nekcon
Coxn
Royle
Eliza
Express
Dracin
Columbus
Erin
Boaetta
Wutttwaven
Cacleton
Grascow
Eagle
Newefawnshland Sind
Quebec
Antigua
Lord Nelson
Porto Rico
Rumored British Fleet Actions Off Falmouth
A letter from Trato reports eight of ten men of war thought to be with the combined French and Spanish fleets off Falmouth captured by Ademishi Cornwalcis. East India ships reportedly detained until route of squadrons is clarified, with expectations the Ease India fleet sails soon under Rainier convoy.
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Trato
Joly
Falmouth
India
Channel
le Cary
S i. Ayinp
Ads. Rainier
Kentish Coast Letters Describe Coast Watch and Fortifications
Reports from the Kentish coast and Dalzig describe a clear spring evening with ships visible off the enemy coast from Calais to Boulogne. British cruisers appeared in force, two leagues offshore, while Boulogne’s ramparts stretch westward, and shore troops were seen on alert performing mass exercises.
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Dalzig
Calais
Boulogne
Anghor
Duraob
Fesearte sloop arrives at Portsmouth after convoy voyage
The Fesearte sloop of war has arrived at Portsmouth after convoying to Oporm she fleet which sailed from Portsmouth and Falmouth. The Leaester packet and the Spy privateer of London Capt Owren were captured and sent to Guadaloupe. No news on Lord Nelson's feat, reported seen two weeks before the late action but lost in fog. Lugubrious note on naval honors and the opening of a monument for Naval Heroes amid war news.
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Lord Negson
Cape St. Vincent
Rochefort
L’orient
Egypsione
London
Plymouth Sound
Ropsar Capote
France
Spain
Cape Finisterre
Qny
Ation
Egyptienne
Windsor Castle
Hindror Castle
Aluta
Cloy
Underer
Fesearte
Portsmouth
Oporm
Falmouth
Leeward Islands
Owren
Guadaloupe
Lord Nelson
Lisut
Nic Houson
Dorchester
Earl of Cagaveegsgen
Weymouth
Milengavon
Lord Macanawa
R. Carpen
Arisin
Italy
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County of Mayo
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Haydn, Macpherson
Cumberland Rangers
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Edinburgh
Charnley and Son
Newcastle Upon Tyne
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Joseph Townsend
Pewsey
Wilts
J. Mawman
Poultry
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Risely
Bedford
Prince of Wales
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Razormaker
Monthly Review
St. James’s Street
Devonshire
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Plymouth
Murray
Fleet-street
Harding
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Exeter
Soho-square
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Barrett
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