Armistice Signs and Turkish Movements Reported in Vienna
London Gazette notes armistice signed on Dec 23 between Imperial forces and Romania with ten days notice required for hostilities. Danish troops depart UpEwalla under Prince of Hesse. Polish Diet urges Russian troops to quit Poland. Russian Admiral wintering in Copenhagen decision under review. fleet investigators head to Norway. Vienna reports quartering shifts near Semlin and wintering plans, with Turkish Danube flotilla vanished amid robberies and Vizier's focus on security.
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Examining Regency Precedents in Lords Speech
Lord Camden outlined the need for a committee to study parliamentary records on regencies due to the king's illness. He rejected the notion that the Prince of Wales could assume executive power without Parliament, warning it would threaten constitutional rights and require careful, lawful inquiry.
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Otober
Prince of Wales
Lord Loughborough
Regency Debate Pushes Through Parliament Amid Precedent Clash
Lords debated the Prince's potential right to assume the Regency amid monarchic vacancy. Arguments cited statutes and Coke Blackstone on royal-prince unity while opposing or defending Parliament's power to nominate. A committee was finally appointed by ballot, with records to be called on and sessions to continue after adjournment.
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Mary
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Marquis of Stafford
Regency Question Spurs Dueling Views in House of Commons
Friday debate centers on Prince of Wales reign claim as Fox seeks to clarify his position. Chancellor presses printing of precedents from Rolls Journals and Statute books for Members. Fox argues the Regency requires Parliament's formal decision and insists the Prince's right exists but awaits two Houses' declaration of the King's incapacity.
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Fox
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Regency era debate on royal powers and a Prince of Wales plan
In Parliament a heated discussion centers on who should wield royal authority during the current interim. Proposals favor vesting essential powers in the Prince of Wales, with limits to prevent emboldening Parliament’s future rule. Supporters argue for a strong Regent, while opponents warn against overreach. The House adjourns with a committee next Tuesday to decide the nation’s fate. Private advices from Paris signal France’s growing naval activity in India, prompting a joint Portuguese démarche. Paris Parliament outlines demands including Habeas Corpus, press liberty, ministerial responsibility, tax reform, and States General powers. Obituaries note Lord Courtenay’s death. a Sussex tragedy reports a publican’s mother burnt in a kitchen accident.
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Deserters Out of Calais Garrison Force Barrier
London reports an extraordinary scene as 120 grenadiers and Chasseurs of the Royal Regiment d Auvergne under Viscount de Rochambeau march from Calais, seize the barrier, and escape. Paris unrest follows with threats of rebellion if deliberations do not benefit the nation. Fox and Pitt debate Regency powers amid King’s illness.
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