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22 Jul 1805
Page 1
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Newspaper
Morning Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jul 22, 1805
Page
1
Fragmentary text references a city and a company but lacks clear action or details to identify event, date, or parties involved.
Under royal patronage the Marchioness of Hertford and other distinguished figures ensure a spectacular Rural Festival tonight at the gardens. The Vical and Instrumental Department is augmented with noble concert pieces, fireworks including a shower of fire and meteors, and a finale in gold and silver fire. Duke of York’s Band and Pandæus perform a lively concert after the fireworks. admission is sixpence.
Under royal patronage a new Italian spectacle titled The False Penitent or The Monk of Palleai opens in Paris this evening at six. It features Count Vivaldi and opera performers, followed by a naval and military burletta British Courage, with equestrian feats and a new Harlequin pantomime La Toise.
A column titled Political Observations and other articles planned for today are delayed because printing space and resources are limited by wartime constraints.
This Evening at Theatre Royal Haymarket features performances with Bob Handy, Mr. Elliston, Miss Blandford, and Mrs. Gibbs. On the program are The Village Lawyer and John Bull with the Children in the Wood, plus Spef Vile Plough.
A British shore bombardment and sea battle near Boulogne involved four praams and dozens of brigs and schuyts sailing from Dunkirk. The engagement lasted long into the day, with heavy fire from shore batteries and several ships damaged or sunk. Losses included mentions of the Immortalite, Ariadne, Calypso, Hebe, and others. Dutch prizes were taken and reports note hunger among Dutch sailors and Dutch capitulation hopes.
London reports heightened naval activity as the Combined Fleets return to Europe and a reinforcement of five ships sails to blockading squadrons off Rochefort and Ferrol. Admiral Shatrixe takes command at Brest, with a 21 ship line and seven frigates ready to sail at short notice. News predicts an invasion expedition might begin next month, with Napoleon expected at Douai while fleets from Texel gather forces for Boulogne.
The ship Suarprize under Captain Reyvotos arrived at Penzance from Ferrol reporting a French and Spanish harbour fleet of 13 sail plus several frigates. A British squadron of ten sail of the line watches them as a larger force may sail for Corunna Bay. A second squadron is being fitted at Toulon to join Carthagena ships for an Atlantic venture. The Glorioso’s fate remains unclear, likely blown up in an action with English frigates.
A mail from Hanburgh reports rumors of imminent hostilities between Spain and Portugal over France demand. A sizeable French army is said to be gathering at Perpignan and a Spanish march against Portugal's frontier is anticipated. Lisbon advices are silent on the matter.
Reports from Messina dated June 1 describe Col. Earon seizing Derna and Bengala after landing Marines, with Tripolitans offering peace terms. Other items note Bonaparte named Grand Admiral of France, and various diplomatic maneuvers as European powers reconfigure alliances. The piece mentions a Russian ambassador at Lord Mutcrave’s and tensions over Dutch commerce.
His Majesty’s eyes improved and expected to recover fully. The royal party including the Princesses and Dukes viewed artillery drills on the Esplanade. The King sailed aboard the Royal Yacht after inspecting dispatches and a royal salute. The Princesses and Duke bathed as divers aided the Abergavenny wreck recovery despite prior peril.
The event featured numerous costumes and portraits of society notables. Lady Louisa Manners led a grand masquerade with guests like Lady Hleatucote in Gypsy guise and the Duke of Sussex, and Lord Gordon in Dutch Burgher Master’s Wife attire.
Notices describe Mr Penn planning a fete champetre at Stoke Park Buckinghamshire with invitations to the Prince of Wales and Duke of Sussex and a ball and supper. Gen Jousx hosted a grand Thames-side entertainment near Kingston for royal guests. Other society items mention a Haymarket quip about Ericston, naval intrigues, and social events at Portland Place and Grosvenor Square.
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