Escape of a drummer from Seringapatam reaches Cochin
A drummer from Col Barire's corps, held prisoner since the memorable fatal action, has escaped from Seringapatam and arrived safely at Cochin early last month. He reports that over 30 fellow countrymen remain detained by Tippoo at Seringapatam, with their names already given to General Abercromby for potential release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
Barire
Tippoo
Seringapatam
Cochin
Apercromby
French Naval Force in America Report
Letters from New York describe French forces at American stations. In the Delaware area one 40 gun frigate and one 20 gun frigate. At New York two 74 gun ships of the line, three large frigates, unnamed, and the Ambuscade which fought Boston. The Ambuscade was badly damaged with eight dead and 35 wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New-York
Delaware
Boston
Courtenay
Extract of a Letter From Menin Seri 22
The Dutch conduct at Menin is derided as disgraceful as 14,000 French attacked a 1,000 strong defense and were not repelled. The gate Lisle bore a 16 gun battery but fired none. Austrians recovered Dutch cannons but were refused return, while Dutch hurried to Bruges and Ghent. Field Marshall Freytac led a patrol at Bruges and found no French, and a Dutch General was seen fleeing with pistols drawn, relaying only that a bloody engagement had occurred with several killed or wounded Ensigns and ranks.
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Menin
Lisle
Bruges
Ghent
Freytac
French General Reprimands Officer Over Bereavement Claim
A French general, poised for battle, reproved an officer seeking leave to mourn his father. Suspecting a ruse, the commander dismissed him with a sharp line about honoring parents and prolonging life. The incident reflects strict discipline and harsh wit within the army.
Old Katherine Defies Allies Over Poland War
A fragment from a period piece stresses political defiance against France and Poland, praising Pitt and Moroccan alliance moves. It mocks ministerial credulity, recalls Colonel Borsz and Emperor magnanimity, and notes a barber’s carriage scheme and Tower gun salvos as stock market barometers reflecting public opinion.
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Katherine
France
Poland
Europe
Mr. Pitt
Morocco
Colonel Borsz
Epnunp
Pirr
Letters Refer to Mokwine Post Story of Yesterday
The letters refer to an interesting Mokwine Post story published yesterday and are expected to interest readers. The note signals the letters’ relevance and suitability for publication in the current issue.
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Mokwine
Ministers Letter on Boucuarp Gauveil Case at Paris
The Minister of Justice writes to Citizen Longe at Paris, Sept 1, praising the couple Boucuarp and Gauveil for their “filial duty and virtue.” He argues no crime exists where law is silent and urges Boucuarn senior to consent to the marriage, noting the extraordinary circumstances and public sentiment shaping judgment.
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Citizen Longe
Justice OF the Peace
Paris
Charzes Nicolas Boucuarp
Victoire Gauveil
Republic
Boucuarp
Boucuarn
Letter From The Minister Of Justice To Bouchard Paris 1793
The minister writes to Citizen Bouchard describing the examination of his son’s conduct during a forbidden union. He emphasizes paternal authority and the new Republic's laws allowing consent without it, urging acceptance of the virtuous union for the happiness of both families and the Republic. The letter speaks as a fellow father, prioritizing real happiness over interest.
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Republic
A Roches ter Alderman Receives Freedom of the City
A few days ago the freedom of the city of Roches ter was presented to Alderman Skinner for services to the Corporation. On Tuesday last the Mayor Aldermen and Common Council were entertained by Mr Skinner. The text notes a revival of the title Duke of Camservice and mentions promotions and political currents, urging suppression of gin shops and nuisance venues as magistrates reform effort unfolds across Westminster and Oxendon Street St George's Field.
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City of Rochester
Alderman Skinner
Skinner
Dunpas
Pirr
Westminster
Oxendon-street
St. George’s-field
Renewal of Paris Committees Sparks Demands for Provisions
In Paris DuAumette the Council debates a decree to renew the Committees. Members urge supplies for cloaths and iron, threaten to march to the Convention for winter cloth and mines in Champagne. The substitute Procurator calls for a responsible Government and impeaches the Committees for overstepping executive power. Four Members are appointed to draft the petition to be carried to the Convention.
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Champagne
Commons
Dacozerr Advances as Spaniards Captured Forts and Guns
General Dacozerr penetrates Cerdagne and plants the Tree of Liberty on Puizio II. Spaniards press hard and occupy the department from Angelis to Midas. On the 26th they captured Corneilla and Pezilla, seizing fourteen cannon and four mortars.
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Dacozerr
Cerdagne
Puizio II
Angelis
Midas
Corneilla
Pezilla
Return from Martinico in Spanish service with convoy plan
In Trinidad on July 16 a letter recalls leaving Martinico June 21 in danger from White Banditti and Black forces. Viscount La Ri viere saved 7090 lives and remains in the Spanish service with prior rank. They hoisted the Spanish flag and cockade and head to Porto Cabellos to open pacquets and escort a Cadiz bound convoy.
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Martinico
Viscount la Riviere
Porto-Cabellos
Viscount le Riviere
Cadiz
Fleet movements and arrivals prompt convoy near Spithead
This morning the Van guard sailed from Spithead to join Lord Howe. The Pomona frigate arrived with nine transports from Guernsey carrying troops. The Irresistible arrived from the Eastward. Admiral Gardener's convoy is expected hourly from the West Indies with more than 200 merchant ships.
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Spithead
Lord Hower
Pomona
Guernsey
Irresistible
Unclear social satire on travelers and thieves in London society
A fragmented 18th century tale recounts Mr Burke and others failing to locate France and Poland, odd anecdotes of chaise failures and a Chelsea lady nearly robbed. A narrator recalls a gentleman who protected her from two thieves, declining her invitation and warning against relying on his protection.
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Burke
France
Poland
Five Fields
Chelsea
FOP and Serjeant In Street or Valenciennes at Ashleys
The extract shows Jouaxnor De Castro as Fop and Challon Usher as a Guards Serjeant performing in The Street or Valenciennes at Ashleys. The dialogue contrasts cowardice and steadfast courage as they face invaders, while the piece assesses national duty and defense of country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Jouaxnor
de Castro
Fop
Challon Usher
Bow Street Charge Stands in Theft Case
Yesterday Foane Turner was brought before Sitting Magistrates at Bow Street Public Office on suspicion of stealing eight guineas and various wearing apparel from Aan Bowring. Committed for re examination.
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Foane Turner
Bowstreet
Bowring
Married at St George Bloomsbury in yesterday ceremony
The Rev Charles Edridge married Miss Cadell of Great Auden Street yesterday at St George's Bloomsbury. A death followed Wednesday at Sherborne Castle Dorsetshire of the Right Hon Henry Digby of Digby and Viscount Colethil in England and Lord Digby and Baron of Greenhill in Ireland.
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St. George’s, Bloomsbury
Charles Edridge
Miss Cadell
Great Audentreet
Sherborne Castle
Dorsetshire
Henry Digby
Digby
Viscount Colethil
England
Lord Digby
Baron of
Correct Price of Stocks Fraipay Sept 27 Industry Ledger
Bank stock shows 7 3 4 2 5 per cent Consols at 106 India Bonds quoted 85 Navy and Victualling Bills at 94 3 4 Lottery Tickets 14 1 4s Irish Tickets 5s 1d Scrip 7 6 4 Commerci an Exca fquer Bitté Last Class 14s 4d For the Osros de Rascontes Bank 17 1 4 India 0g 5 Contols 7 4 3 5 4 High water at London Bridge this day morn 34 min after 8 eve 4 min after 9g
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India
Ocros de Rascontes
Bank
London Bridge
Horses and Carriages Fat Versalld Exhibition Entry
On Monday next Caesnut Geroine an eight year old horse by Chrysolite out of a thoroughbred mare will be shown. He is a very fast galloper a remarkable good leaper and can carry fourteen stone.
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Milrs
Tattersalls
Monpar
Pott- Charles, &c
Meilrs
Caesnut Geroine
Chrysolite
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Freaxe
Barbers’ Company
Salisbury Square
London Gazette
Minister OF Justice
Bouchard
Municipality OF
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Pyrenees
Trinidad
la Ferme
Viscourt la Riviere
Portsmouth
M. Gaexin
Atcers
Mr. Burge
Col. Cawthorne
Machins
Newman
Christchurch
Blackfriars-road
Romford
Arish Serjeant
Serjeant
Tavistock- Street
Fraipay
Aldridge
St. Martin’s Lane
Wipnes- Tay
Port Chaife
Phillips
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