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Newspaper
Weekly Register
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 29, 1798
Page
3
Text discusses that troops in Switzerland should refrain from opposing the government and instead support it. It notes the advantages granted to the Canton of Berne, including extension of the maintenance of troops to all Helvetic regions. Official signatory appears as Signe 1.
Holland council offers a list of fifteen citizens to elect five Directors forming the Executive Power. Named are J.W Van Haft of Amsterdam Franz Miethit of Tholen A.B Hoedty of Groningen Van Harfolte of Arnheim and Montanur Hellena of Leuwarden. Installation expected on the 16th.
An order dated June 28 grants foreign individuals permission to travel to Russia for commercial purposes under strict conditions. Applicants must obtain introduction from a commercial house in their country and provide a certificate from a Russian minister abroad confirming the bearer is the person recommended to the Russian house.
Letters from Poonah report an affair of honor between Capt Tone and Mr Lawler both in the service of Scindia. It notes mutiny near Demagn, a governor’s force captured by a young beauty’s father’s plea, and a modern Virginius departing with his daughter. Also from Penang news of the Druid and an affray with Malays. Bengal accounts describe a catastrophic explosion at Culpee when Royal Charlotte and Britannia wrecked, killing 140 aboard, including officers, crew, and passengers, with distant rumbling felt at Calcutta.
The Senate reports receipt this morning of a letter from General Washington. The communication is viewed with high satisfaction by members, signaling approval of recent actions and promising solid support for forthcoming measures. The tone suggests strong confidence in Washington's leadership and guidance.
Letter from John Adams dated Mount Vescent Faly 1798 announcing the Senate’s approval of appointing a Gentleman to be Lieutenant General and Commander in Chief of the Armies raised for the United States. The writer expresses humility, acceptance, and readiness to organize the army, with caution about costs and immediate charges.
The exchange shows George Washington informing John Adams that he has detained the Secretary of War only as long as needed for full communication on matters he had in charge. The tone is formal and respectful, reflecting diplomatic routine in early U.S. governance.
An 18th or 19th century poem contemplates suicide as a brave exit from pain. It contrasts ancient Romans risking death with modern struggles, noting hardships, threats, and forsaken friends. A Cornish squire seeks heaven, asking for divine mercy as death ends life’s burdens.
Capt Coffin commissioner at Lisbon arrives with no news. Dispatches from India House show Buonaparte disembarked at Alexandria with 15 to 20 thousand men and near 00 ships. Neptune mutiny plot on channel fleet discovered. conspirators seized after letter reveals plan to murder officers and sail to Brest. Grand cavalry review at King's Beach Hill. Drowned aboard Princess Amelia include Miller Barber Stamp Smith Cook Hall Vance.
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