Corsican plot in Corsica and Ragusa dispatches
In Romagna a French privateer demanded a 160000 crown loan for Corfu, reported to Ragusa authorities. Genoa notes Corsicans in English service plan to gather on Elba, hinting at an expedition against either Bastian Corsica or Rosa with a secret understanding with “oli bee” part.
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Ragna
Romagna
Cisalpine Republic
Corfu
Genoa
Britain
Elba
Corsica
Rosa
Helvetic Government Plans Move From Arau to Lucerne
In Basle on Sept 19 the Helvetic Government proposed transferring from Arau to Lucerne as the Legislative Body meets for its final fittings at the former racecourse. A letter from General Schauenburg to the Helvetic Directory notes Latour entered the Canton of Swytz and Trieste municipalities joined the French troops. Peace and order prevailed while disarming proceeded and arms were moved to Lucerne by Bratnen.
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Basle
Arau
Luterne
Lucerne
Schauenburg
Latour
Swytz
Trieste
Armas
Lu‘ceme
Braftnen
Turinese Burlesque Calm After Street Turmoil
In Sardinia Turin on September 17 crowds disrupted the city in a burlesque imitation of court mourning. French soldiers clashed with Piedmontese troops near the citadel, injuring several. Gen. Menard helped restore order with Governor guidance. the French ambassador blamed some officers for provoking the unrest.
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Turin
Hussars
Menard
Holland Decree Abolishes Import And Transit Laws
Hague Sept 22 The Republic's laws on importation and transit of foreign goods are abolished and export restrictions removed, allowing merchandise to be exported freely in line with ancient government practices. The Directory sent a message to the 1st Chamber criticizing the decree that abolishes several import and transit duties as English transit goods follow the new rule.
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Hague
Republic
French Directory Deliberates on Trade Tax and Citizen Penalties
The Directory weighs duties on foreign goods with French imports proposed by a commission. A Legislative Body decree threatens Batavian representatives who refuse appointments with loss of votes and public posts. Provisional Directory actions receive government approval. Reports from Petersburgh note a new Russian levy to form twelve regiments. The Russian Black Sea fleet, said to head for the Mediterranean, comprises 26 ships.
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Bataylan
Petersburgh
Black Sea
Mediterranean
Destructive rebellion in Wicklow and surrounding counties
Dublin dispatches describe Bray cavalry and infantry marching in pursuit of Holt, with rebels burning Coolgraney and Westport houses, murdering civilians including Mrs Larkin and Mrs Anderson. Ull local forces, led by Col Skerratt, plan blockhouses. Tone executed. extensive rebel activity reported across Wicklow Mayo and Wexford regions with captures and losses on both sides.
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Dublin
Bray
Mordings
Earl of Meath
Wicklow
Blackmoor
Humes Thaop
Yeomen
Hackett Town
Baltinglass
Holt
Monafiereven
Athy
Larkin
Anderson
Byrne
Roundwood
Coolgraney
Wexford
Cougan
Smithfield Market
Mary. Cornwallis
Killala
Crookpatrick
Glen of Smail
Blefington
Qalewood
Skerratt
Edgeworthtown
Longf
Castlebar
County of
Mayo
Lord Lucan
Loni Tyrawley
Mr. Brows
Westport-house
Agricultural Harvest and Market Report
The harvest season shows good overall crops with wheat thrifing and barley productive though quality lags last year. Turnips and grasses promise well while fallows are in prime order. Wheat sowing starts in the east, grain prices down in many places, Smithfield well supplied, meat cheaper due to pig-pork abundance. sheep and lambs fall in price. wool prices rise, brisk hop trade with fresh pockets in good condition. yearly duty about 20 percent, above 40,0001.
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Smithfield
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Switzerland
Sardinia
Holland
Ireland
Callet QE
Newtown
Mount Kennedy
Guric
Agricultural Report
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