Debated Armistice Terms and War Aversions in Parliament
Lords clashed over America's demand for an armistice and the suspension of rights England deemed essential to its power. The discussion covered impressment, naturalization of subjects, and pretext for war after Orders in Council, with a pledge to avoid war but no consent to terms harming national rights. The Spanish campaign was noted as the House prepared to adjourn after motions in the Peninsular theater.
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America
Forsnoth
Eng
England
Rica
Englan
Liemsel
Athos
United States
Slidisters
Secretary of Foreign Legations
Copguia
Struggle Over War and Naval Rights in Parliament Debates
In a heated session the House debated the United States war, impressment, Orders in Council, and the right of search. Ministers argued Britain must defend its honour and maritime power, while condemning American arrogance and urging a vigorous royal address to continue the war.
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Great Britain
America
Europe
France
United States
London
Mr. Fox
Admiralty
Mer. Russell
J. B. Warren
House
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G. Beresford
G. Bowyer
James Shaw
Src
Edmonstone
Messrs. C. Grant
Jan. J. Baker
A. Holdsworth
St. Vyse
French
Collins
Dawks
W. Bootle
E. Knatchbull
Longfield
Cork
Partia
Majestt
New York
Philadelphia