Paris unrest and royal decrees shape early June France
Paris reports recount Didier narrowly escaping massacre at Greno-Ne and guards doubled. An ordinance channels Buonaparte assets to wounded soldiers and faithful pensioners. Leblanc’s trial ends with life hard labor for sabre attack. Police seize 240 copies of The vain Jaune, and Gen. Guyer’s death sentence is commuted to 20 years. Prince Talleyrand returns to Paris.
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Paris
Didier
Greno- Ne
Buonaparte
Leblanc
Faubourg St. Denis
Gen
Guyer
Prince Talleyrasd
Insurrection in Barbadoes Sparks Slave Rebellion and Prosecution
An account from Barbadoes details a severe insurrection by enslaved people in the west of the island on April 1. Fire, looting, and attacks on estates followed, with 80 estates burned, 900 killed or wounded, and many prisoners tried or executed. Proclamations urge restraint, pledge military discipline, and defend gradual amelioration over full emancipation. An address from the governor emphasizes obedience, property protection, and the illegality of slavery, while warning against further disorder.
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Barbadoes
Sunda
Wistward
Menesal
James Leth
G.C
Guadaloupe
St. Philip
St. George
Christchurch
St. John
Savery
Ahl
Wells
Africa
Great Britain
Aingne
Prana
Witc
Morality Clause Debate Over Lady Abdy Divorce Bill
In parliament a committee on Sir William Abdy’s Divorce Bill faced moves to strike out a clause barring Lady Abdy and Lord Bentinck from a future marriage. Lord Renyon urged the clause to uphold morality, while the Bishop of Crester supported its enforcement and Renyon warned of potential reinstatement at the next reading.
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William Abdy
Earl of Lauderdale
Lady Abdy
Lord Bentinck
Tarboctinap
Lord Renyon
Abby
Crester
Renyon
House of Commons on coinage and Elgin Marbles debate
The House discusses new coinage and compensation for holders of old money, and considers a public purchase grant for the Elgin Marbles. Lord Arch Hamilton questions remuneration for old coin holders, while ministers outline plans to maintain financial balance and public token integrity. The committee weighs a proposal to grant up to 35,000l for the Stein Marbles amid strong partisan debate.
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Arch
Tamilton
Rose
Bir
Frankland Lewis
W. Pole
Meius
Bank of England
Isle of Bank
Elgin Marbles
Bankes
Frese
Sturbles
Berg
Mm Liege
Esha Faste
Cepa
Towaley
Conan
Athens
Gisen
Iesus
Lord Blygin
Curteen
Ble
Cie Poopie
Waterlee
Trafal- Kite
Uae
Lo Sosnais
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France
Paris Papers
Spain
Maprin
Alcala
Beza
Porrucan
Ferdinand
West Indies
Government House
Imperial
House OF Lords
House OF Commons
Erie
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