Rome upheaval and Genoese expedition stir European observers
Reports describe a Genoese secret expedition of 12 000 to 15 000 men under the Lugurian Republic, revolutionary activity in Rome, the rise of a society named The Rivals of Brutus, and widespread fears across Naples and Catholic authorities as the pope’s expulsion unsettles church and state amid French influence and court alarm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lugurian Republic
Florence
Berald
Rome
Maffena
Brutus
Naples
Inquisition
Portugal Hopes Peace With France Amid Court Standoff
Reports claim a misunderstanding between the court and Earl St. Vincent. Intelligence from other quarters suggests Portugal aims to seek peace with France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portugal
Earl St. Vincent
Frarnce
Unity and Prayer Guide Great Britain Through Danger
A call to unity amid political split as Great Britain faces threats. The piece urges turning to God for protection, praising naval and military successes, and recalling a royal anecdote that victory comes from the God of armies. It emphasizes faith alongside national defense and leadership.
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Great-Britain
Duncan
Ireland Proclaims Martial Law Amid Rebellion Per Mail
The Mail report arriving April 3 notes the Government declares martial law in Ireland and proclaims the southern regions in rebellion. It mentions a traitorous conspiracy and orders forces to suppress the rebellion, recover seized arms, and disarm rebels.
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Ireland
Dublin Proclamation Enforced as Military Power Threatens
April reports describe troops mobilized to enforce the Proclamation with the commander in chief ready to quarter soldiers and punish, loyal subjects protected. Northern excesses include plundered homes and tree-planting as a liberty symbol. attacks near Cashel leave insurgents killed and captured. Limerick and surrounding counties are declared in rebellion. John Cuming, a treason suspect, is escorted to town with custody and linked to a noble letter.
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Dublin
Ireland
J.maffey
Archdeacon Wall
Smithick
Upjohn
Kilmore
Cork
Y Merday
Roscommon
John Cuming
Leighlin-bridge
Taafe
Newtownmiourit-kennedy
French privateer captured at Leith Roads by Nautilus
Edinburgh April 3 report a French privateer of 18 guns arrived in Leith Roads and was taken by the Nautilus. Dundee April 3 news states a general meeting of nine incorporations decided to erect a statue of Mr lox in their Public Hall.
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Scotland
Edinburgh
Leith Roads
Dundee
Nine Incorporations
Lox
Recruits from Sheerness reach Chatham amid fever gloom
From Chatham on April 5 the remaining 900 11th recruits arrived in a melancholy state of indisposition after five weeks at sea afflicted by an epidemic fever. Barracks are densely crowded as the news item notes the unusual congestion and terrible illness.
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Country News
Chatham
Sheerness
Bristol
Zealand
Cambridge
Downing
Downing College
Jacob Downing
Norriffian
Green
Cabinet Council debates defence measures and armed peasantry pike
The Times reports a cabinet meeting at Lord Grenville's Office reviewing internal defence, including accoutrements for conscripts and a 10 foot iron pike for peasantry. The same day the King enjoyed stag hunting with a lengthy chase ending near Langley Broom.
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Lord Grenville
Langley Broom
London
John Mellith
Great Grimsby
W. Bosanquet
P. Pole
Salt Hill
Magpies
Hounslow-heath
Mr. M
Mr. B
Meff
Blizard
James
Ruth
Whig Club
Crown and Anchor
Thomas Enskine
Friends of Freedom
C.J. Fox
Ireland
Erskine
Republic of
France
Cause of Liberty
Duke of Bedford
Mr. Grey
Downe
Perry
Prince of ‘Wales
Carleton House
Bergerot
Virginie
Sydney
Smith
Bagsland
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