Amsterdam petition cites four million debt and 700000 deficit
A petition to the Batavian First Chamber from Amsterdam details the city’s finances, noting a public debt of four million plus a yearly deficit of 700000 guilders. A London connected report mentions other varied items including the Regent diamond theft, Bedford county gaol plans, a British porch of forgery, and a gale wrecking Scarborough bathing machines and boats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Royal Bank
Berlin
Regent
Bedford
Whitbread
Duke of Bedford
Wing
Manchester
Birmingham
Mr. C
Prescot
Lancashire
Scarborough
Letter from officer of the Boadicea on French fleet near Brest
Copy of a Sept 28 1798 letter describing a dawn sighting of a French squadron off Brest harbor. The party states the line of battle ship seven frigates and a schooner, a hazy calm morning, the Boadicea crew making sail, and the pursuit by Ethalion and Sylph under Captain Keats after the French group as it altered course toward the southeast. The Clyde had already separated for England after weather damaged her bowsprit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boadicea
Brest
S.W
Clyde
England
Keats
Athant
Ball
Alexander
Bequsey Road
Mouth of the Nile
Battle of the Nile
H. Nelson
L’orient
Portsmouth
Robbins
Teazer
Downs
Adamant
Diamond
Heet
Baté Indies
Barfleur
Northumberland
Medusa
Lisbon
Plymouth
Grampus
Profeclure
Jamaica
Cape Nichola Mole
St. George’s Channel
Roebuck
Tourterelle
Leith
Channel
Macduff
Caithness
Shields Harbour
Henry Greathead
South Shields
Duke of Northumberland
North Shields
Battle and naval movements near the Nile and London ships
An extract from Capt Ball describes blockading actions near Athant and Brest, the battle of the Nile, and the firing of ships including L Orient. It notes a court martial acquitting Lieut Robbins and reports arrivals of fleets and ships from the Downs to Plymouth, with lifeboat efforts at North Shields.
Venus and Mercury Conjunction Visible at Dawn Next Weekend
Astronomical intelligence notes a close visible conjunction of Venus and Mercury one degree apart on Saturday and Sunday. Both planets will rise due east about ten minutes before five in the morning, with the mornings offering optimal sight on those days.
Celestial Positions Glimpse at Five O minutes Past Five
The article describes planets and stars visible after five past times, noting Venus near the horizon line and Saturn higher toward the east. Regulus lies midway between Venus and Saturn on the ecliptic, with Jupiter nearby and the Pleiades and Aldebaran also referenced. Sirius glitters low in the sky with Orion to the right.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Satum
Castor
Pollux
Venus
Regulus
Jupiter
Orion
Charity and Want
A compact moral discussion argues that giving to the needy is virtuous even when the recipient is vulnerable and imperfect. It suggests withholding aid harms the helpless and asserts relieving idleness may risk harm, advocating cautious charity that protects multiple beneficiaries.
Procrastination Aphorisms From Francis Quarts
A collection of apophthegms on repentance and virtue. Fragments warn against delaying repentance and praised charity. The speaker likens idleness to a Dead Sea that swallows virtue and emphasizes judging charity by manner, not merit.
Poem Fragment on Mercy and Divine Will
Fragmented verse explores mercy and divine ruling hand guiding life and joy. The speaker vows to praise and pray, trusting in God's will despite storms, with hope that love will steady the soul and lead to rest in faith. The text reflects devotional cadence and archaic phrasing.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ship Neivs
Astronomical Intelligence
F. Quables
Francis Quarts
Tuan
Providence
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!