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Parliaments Clash Over King’s Answer to Remonstrances
In Dublin letters from Cadiz and Paris the Parliament debates the King's answer to the remonstrance against the Council of State’s arrest of the Bishop of Orleans. The first President and senior counselors back the Parliament’s stance, while leaders like M de St Martin and Abbot Guillebaul urge vigorous remonstrances and immediate reform. President Pelletier’s faction argues for patience. critics warn of a corrupt court and demand action. Hamburg reports Moscow warnings of witchcraft scares and a Senate crackdown to curb witch conjurers and protect morality.
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Charles Wager
Paris
Council of State
Orleans
M. de St. Martin
Abbas de Pucelle
Titon
Clement
Lefeville
Guille
Pelletier
Kiap
Hamburg
Moscow