Neapolitan unrest and foreign forces amid militia orders
Reports from Naples dated September detail unrest over a new militia order with insurgents gathering in Portici and St George's as royal troops struggle. A wounded governor, killed officials, artillery reinforcements, and widespread military mobilization, including 30,000 more troops, are noted amid a wider European theater with Austrian, French, and Russian activity surrounding Italy and Sicily.
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Naples
Portici
St. George’s
Calabria
Sicily
Prince de Luzi
Palermo
Bat‘teries
William ‘Eli
Requieres
Gad
Italy
Onrgarsifon
Vérofia
Padua
Gar
Riot at Sardinia Gate Sparks French Piedmontese Clash
Yérin report describes a disorder near the gate Safme where French soldiers quarrelled with each other, were arrested by Piedmontese, and taken to French officers. A crowd followed to De Secours gate, a guard fired into the mob wounding seven or eight, leading to stone throwing and city tensions. Government measures and French discretion soon calmed the perilous incident.
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Yérin
Safme
Fome
de Secours
Amsterdam finances in distress petitioned for aid
A petition from Amsterdam highlights wretched finances, citing debts of 4,500,000 florins and an annual deficit of 700,000 florins. The document has been transmitted to the directory for consideration.
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Amsterdam
Directory
Egypt Arabs Provoked Prerogative Sparks In Egypt
Our government reports from Constantinople that advices direct from Egypt indicate the Arabs have displayed imprudence in conduct, prompting a formal review of policy and potential measures. The dispatch notes concern over actions affecting regional stability and imperial relations with Egypt.
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Constantinople
Egypt
Rich Brazilian Fleet Reaches Portugal Worth 150 Million
Lifton says the Brazilian fleet of 117 ships has arrived at Portuguese harbors laden with 46 600 chests of sugar and 60 000 bags of tobacco along with other valuables. The fleet is described as the richest to enter Portuguese harbors in years, valued at about 150 million, excluding diamonds and Crown funds. General Stuart and his staff with the 51st Regiment reportedly failed on a secret expedition.
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Lifton
Brazil
Stuart
Yellow fever rages in Philadelphia early warning plea
New York reports Philadelphia yellow fever alarming citizens as deaths rise to about 20 daily last week with many leaving the city. A relief camp is set on the Schuylkill near Walnut for the poor. Forty nine new cases in 14 hours and increasing daily with 33 doctors noting spread.
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New York
Philadelphia
Board of Health of
Schuylkill
Walnut Street
Capture of seven gun boats in Manila Bay by stratagem
A Canton dated Jetter from a La Sybille officer on March 3, 1798 reports the capture of seven gun boats with 252 men, Army and ammunition in Manila Bay. Also 4000 dollars were seized from a Spanish coaster. The operation used French colors and small parties.
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la Sybille
Canton
Bay of
Manilla
Dublin nobility seek relief from devastations in Wexford
A Wexford committee met Lord Cornwallis in Dublin to present their case. They stated that among 530 persons relieved by the Commissioners for aiding the opposing legalists, the country continues to suffer under devastation and seeks promised relief from His Excellency.
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Dublin
Wexford
Lord Cornwallis
Provisional Irish Rebellion News From Kilkenny to Wicklow
Fragmentary dispatches describe executions ordered for two privates in Kilkenny after a rapt assault on a woman, clashes near Kilcullen bridge with rebels. Royal Highlanders pursue Holt and his band across counties Wicklow and Carlow. Reports mention Wexford militia movements toward Woodbrook, heavy rebel losses, and relief funds for loyalists with loans and reconstruction plans.
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Werimai Provingee
Killard
Killala
Mayo
Guild
H. Grattan
M. P. Hamilton -Rowin
Napper Tandy
H. Jackson
T. Brouphiail
R. Dillon
Nelsony
W. Cope
F. Reynshs
Major Sirr
Swan
Kilkenny
Limerick
Tuesuay
Royal -Dubhain
Hilia
Kilcullén-bridge
Dublin
Wexford
Gem ‘Taylor
Woodbrook
Enniscorthy
Mr.Rishards
Grange
King’s
Carlow -Corps
Killeamead
Cornwall
Duke of York's Royal Highlanders
Meredith
Holt
Glen of
Finmah
Duke of York’s Highlanders
Argyle
Hornidge
Talbotttown
Ganbride
Wicklow
Waterford
Clonaily Wood
London Gazette
Napper
Tandy
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Dardarellis
Tésimardh
Aichakov
Frites
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Turkey
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Ireland
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