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Foreign News July 25, 1797

The New Hampshire Gazette

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

What is this article about?

Summary of European news from Liverpool: Insurrection in Ireland with violence in Belfast; 60,000 French troops embarking at Brest for possible invasion; English preparations including troop raises and boat building at Plymouth; support for Pitt; peace wishes; declining Jacobin influence; disturbances in English fleet under Admiral Gardner.

Merged-components note: Continuation of the 'Stop the Press' summary of important news from Capt. Hazard about events in Ireland, England, and France.

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We stop the Press to give the following Summary of Important News, bro't by Capt. Hazard, arrived at New-York, last Tuesday, in 42 Days from Liverpool,—just received in a Hand-Bill.

The principal events are,

That an actual insurrection has taken place in Ireland; which has assumed the most alarming appearance—that in Belfast, one of the largest churches has been demolished and a number of Priests and others put to death—that there has lately been 10,000 troops, principally cavalry, sent from England to aid their government.

That at Brest there were 60,000 French troops embarking which it was supposed, were to invade Ireland or England has been drafted, and were training for service ; and, that every pleasure horse, about 14 hands high, is taxed one guinea, and out of the whole of this description, every ten proprietors of these horses, are obliged to furnish for service, one horse and a man for the cavalry ; which are to be commanded by gentlemen of their neighbourhood.

That men were, and had been for some time, at work night and day at Plymouth Dock Yard, building flat-bottomed boats for the transportation of troops in case of invasion which was expected—that generals of the different towns of England were raising troops for service at their own expense

The had been many counter-petitions from various towns, for continuing Mr. Pitt in office.

Peace between France and England is generally willed for, and partially spoken of.

The Jacobin Party have lost their Influence, and, Americans now begin to be respected in France.

That there has been new disturbances on board the English fleet, at different places,—the requests of the sailors not
having been fully complied with, delegates were sent to different ships on board of Admiral Gardner's ship, who refused to receive them, told them they were a parcel of cursing rascals, and were afraid to meet their enemy.

(Boston Gazette.)

What sub-type of article is it?

Rebellion Or Revolt Military Campaign Naval Affairs

What keywords are associated?

Ireland Insurrection Belfast Church Demolished French Troops Brest Invasion Preparations Plymouth Dock Yard English Fleet Disturbances Admiral Gardner Mr Pitt Petitions

What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. Pitt Admiral Gardner

Where did it happen?

Ireland

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Ireland

Key Persons

Mr. Pitt Admiral Gardner

Outcome

in belfast, one of the largest churches demolished and a number of priests and others put to death

Event Details

Actual insurrection in Ireland assuming alarming appearance; in Belfast, largest church demolished and priests/others killed; 10,000 troops, mostly cavalry, sent from England; at Brest, 60,000 French troops embarking possibly to invade Ireland or England, with drafting, training, horse tax, and furnishing of horses/men for cavalry; at Plymouth Dock Yard, flat-bottomed boats built for troop transport amid expected invasion; English generals raising troops at own expense; counter-petitions to continue Mr. Pitt; peace between France and England wished for; Jacobin Party lost influence, Americans respected in France; new disturbances in English fleet due to uncomplied sailor requests, delegates refused by Admiral Gardner who insulted them.

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