Congress Danger Looms for Vienna Peace Talks
Report from Warsaw and Ireland notes tension between the Emperor and the Serafik of Romelia over a possible separate peace aided by the Czarina’s 30,000 troops. Russians balk at joint action delaying a general accord. The Ukraine reports Prince Jablo nowsky’s shift to Greek Orthodoxy leading to feared Cossack unrest. Warsaw Diet debates Permanent Council validity as foreign powers press prerogatives. Nassau-Wreltburg prince dies of apoplexy in Kircheim-Boland.
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Reig
Naffa
Vienna
Edna
Raffian
Romelia
Parte
Czarina
Marshal Romanzov
Speyll
Warsaw
Patriotic Party
M. Potocki
Regency Question Divides Lords Over Royal Authority
The House of Lords debates the Right of Regency during the King’s illness. Lord Abingdon vows to bring the issue to a vote at an early date, arguing the two Houses, the King, the Lord Chancellor, and the nation demand a decision for posterity. A Brentwick member’s conduct is criticized as the debate continues.
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Earl of Abingdon
Lord Rawdon
Peace of
Wales
England
House of Brentwick
State of the nation debate in the House of Commons
The Chancellor of the Exchequer opened a lengthy debate on the state of the nation, comparing today to the Revolution era and the need to appoint a regent or administer the royal authority. He outlined motions asserting the sovereign’s incapacity and sought resolutions guiding the chosen mechanism to cover the vacancy and ensure national safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman Watson
Wizh
iLords
Commons
Lords and Commons
Regent Right Debate in Parliament on Royal Succession
A heated Parliament discussion centers on whether the heir apparent has a right to administer the realm during the king’s illness. Lord North argues the question is unnecessary and speculative, while others defend two Houses’ power to appoint a Regent and to limit its authority. The debate covers precedents, constitutional maxims, and the impact on the Bill of Rights as the committee considers resolutions to supply the vacancy.
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Henry
Henry VI
Prince of Wales
Blackstone
Lords and Commons
Lords
Commons
Powys
Kew Gardens
Willis
Mienister
Canterbury
York
Pity
House of Commons
Great Britain
Carlton-house
Leas
Majesty's Illness and Public Notices in December
His Majesty shows varying condition from quiet to unsettled over December. Dr Willis visits Lincoln's Inn Hall for conference with the Lord Chancellor. East India Company ballot selects Mr. Scott over Mr. Jenner by 305 votes. Duke of York speaks on constitutional rights and prudence amid national calamity. Bankruptcy, marriage, and death notices follow, listing names, locations, and occupations in a dense run of late 18th century records.
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Kew
Francis Willis
Kew House
Lincoln's Inn Hall
East India House
Eas India Company
Michie
D. Scott
Jenner
Mr. Scott
Duke of York
Earl
Lord Fitzwilliam
House of Brunswick
Great Britain
John Harris
Portsmouth
Samuél Malbone
Plaistow
Essex
Edmund Hague
Ueen Ann-street East
John Newton
High-street
Mary-le-bone
Wales Charnley
Walton In the Dale
Lancashire
Wm. Lowe
Joseph Cooper
Kidderminster
John Ellis
Cheapside
Thomas Powell
Black-friars-roads
Surry
Tho Tippetts
New Mills
Dursley
Glocestershire
Richard Daxton
Warrington
Lancaster
Wm, Day
St. Michael
Bedwardine
Heaton
Rd. Clarke
Saffron Walden
Richardson
Judgson
Market Drayton
Shropshire
John Waymouth
Exeter
Philip Yonge
Great Torrington
William Wyatt
Hereford
Robert Fox
Coventry
Tho, Cox
Fir Regiment of Foot Guards
Edinburgh
Colquhan Grant
Signet
George Charles
Glocester
Cumberland
Prince Frederick
Lambert
Susan Paulette
Earl of Paulett
Morris
John ‘Morris
Milton-Bryant
Bedfordshire
Charlbury
James Fell
Worcester
Clarke
Northampton
Ang
Records of Servitude and Local Society in Gloucestershire and Dorset
A fragmentary list records several individuals from Gloucestershire and Dorset linked to years of servitude and parental duties, including John Chaunt William Fisher and Mary Denton, with notes on bringing up children and reaping acres. The piece also references a Friendly Society at Chipping-Sodbury, proposed premium changes for servants in husbandry, committee reforms, and numerous society officers and new members. It includes a political update on royal affairs, Parliament, and a cross-lift arrangement for the King, with resolutions on regency powers and constitutional authority amid the King’s indisposition.
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Herling-House
Bath
Josep Harford
Ohfce
John Chaunt
Thomas Fisher
Eliz. Davis
Mary Denton
Fisher
John Tylee
Christian
Priscilla Tugwell
Rich, Harner
Idminster
Lewis Jones
Betty James
Betty Heaven
Dorsetshire
Mary Tucker
Friendly Society
Chipping-Sodbury
Joan,Guist, Bart
Henry Murrees
Laurence Fizen
Committee of Mechanics and Arts
Marquis of Lansdown
Earl of Shaftesbury
Benjamin Dawson
Randolph
Henry Murrell
Charles Jos. Harford
William Sydney Smith
Royal Navy
Thomas Holmes
Harford
Lords Adjourn After Precedent Committee Reports
The Lords met on Wednesday with prayers and then heard the Committee report on precedents, which was read pro forma by the Clerk. The House reserved printing of the report and adjourned until Friday.
Resolutions report to morrow morning in parliament
On Thursday December 18 at 4:15, Col Fitzpatrick moved to adjourn due to Mr Fox’s illness. Mr Pitt complied as Mr Burke thanked the Minister for his ac quietence. The Speaker ordered that the report of the resolutions be made tomorrow morning.
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House of Lords
His Majesty
Roa Pak
Siver Severn
West India
Virginia
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Patrick Firzuxknay
J. Bonbonous
Legant Houshold
Com St Kiar Strext
J. ‘Stephens
Marryfort Street
Japan
Bath Society
Agriculture, Arts, Manufactures, and Commerc
Wa, Maethews
Lison
Pontigat
Goa
Europe
Malabar
Americas
Tippoo Saib
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