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Newspaper

Champion

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Mar 31, 1816

Page

1

Independent sentiment and reform in The Champion

A reflective editorial arguing for liberty against privileged power. It defends the House of Commons and urges impartial scrutiny of government actions, praising steadfast opposition while condemning sensationalism and venality. It calls readers to follow independent, balanced discourse in pursuit of national improvement.

House of Commons Saint Stephens House of Cemmons Corneis Mr. Gooch Servants of the Crown Sony Biel Victoria

Paris Chamber hears on Berns marriage plan amid royal ties

In a French Chamber sitting, the Duke de Richy spoke of royal sanction for Bern's forthcoming marriage to Princess Carai of the Two Sicilies. The proposal mentions Melchior daughter lineage to Maria Theresa and Fouts NOW, with a plan for a treaty that would influence European alliances.

Apivad Duke de Rich Yea Bern Carahae Two Siciles Fouts Mara Theresa Shetas Projet Trenes Annanly

Assembly protests grant cut with royalist chants

The assembly rejected a proposal to halve the grant for the first five years, insisting on full payment thereafter. Amid the dispute, the assembly erupted in loud acclamations and shouted Vive le Roi and Viva les Bourbons.

Proposition for ministerial accountability raised by De Kergerlay

A bill to fix ministerial responsibility is proposed by M. De Kergerlay. The royal court hears the death penalty penalties for Colonel Boyer after fortress imprisonment. He addresses the court with vows of loyalty and gratitude to the king. Despite the sentence, the law of France elevates his rank and honors.

M. de Kergerlay Buonaparte Boyer France

Remains of Duke of Bughein Found in Vincennes Ditch

Report recalls the mass murder at Vincennes and the buried grave of the Duke. Bones, a leg and foot, were found in a ditch and placed in a coffin before consecration. The condemned prince pulled out his watch, spoke of execution by Frenchmen, and Caulaincourt was noted as present.

Bughein Vincennes Harel Hullin Condé Caulaincourt

Lyons Quiet Since July Amid Bourbon Leniency Says Prefect

The Rhine prefect announces General Mouton-Duvernier’s surrender to royal clemency and refutes reports on Lyons. He states Lyons has seen uninterrupted tranquillity since July and a large spontaneous majority supports the Bourbons.

The Rhine Mouton-Duvernier Lyons

Trial of General Debelle in March War Council

The trial of General Debelle charged with hostile conduct toward the King in Drome opens before the Second Permanent Council of War. He argues he took command to defend Drome from civil war, aiming to safeguard the regime as reports from Paris papers note. A petition for revision of his sentence follows condemnation by the War Council.

Debelle Hostiely Department of Drome Honapade Paris Webel Pare Mennes Oba Bne

Arrests in Madrid Market as Holy Office Clamps Down

In Madrid several distinguished persons are seized including an Englishman whose possession of an incriminating document is reported. Booksellers face confiscation orders as the Holy Office aims to purge forbidden works. Officers of the Corps Carinee are implicated. a scene near Pampeluna records fugitives escaping.

Spain Mantip Mager T Panpeluna Navarre Carinee Pampetuna

Fragmentary OCR Note on Tribunal Sentence and Seizures

A garbled OCR note references a tribunal sentence at Cobla and mentions a professor Goerres and a seizure of a Mercury seal or asset. The readable text is fragmentary and lacks clear names, dates, or proven facts.

Sack Nat Ealr Goveth Certon Aesd Goerres Goa

Parliament debate on military works and retrenchment

The Lords discussed useless military works in Kent and criticized the Income Tax as restoring public confidence. A Quaker property petition was rejected. Earl Stanhope criticized the vast, confused Statute Book. Plans to naturalize the Prince of Cobourg and calls for economy across government were aired, with support for travel and retrenchment and measures against waste.

Earl of Darniey Kent Jlause Earl Stanhope Prince OF Cobourg Earl of Liverpool Prince of Earl of Coventry Worcester Duke of Sussex Casmon Council of London Earl of Lauderdale Te Caledonica Canals Chevstin Se Nvoy Loreshas Hiouse Stuarts Rose Mr. Birch Birch

St George the Martyr Church Bill Debated in Commons

Monday parliamentary session covered the second reading debate on the St George the Martyr Church Bill. Mr Mellish and supporters argued the rectory salary needed boosting above 600, while opponents contended the existing 550 was sufficient and focused on parishioner and vestry composition.

ST. George the Martyr Mellish St. George the Martyr Church Bung Parih 3 Butterworth Graham City of London J. Shaw Mr. Ponson Lord Castlereeg

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