Debates on War Policy and Canada In House Session
The House discussed military measures and opposition to a standing army. Arguments referenced past leaders Washington and Hamilton, Canadian conquest, potential Indian uprisings fueled by British influence, and non importation laws. Speaker points included policy shifts, southern state implications, and foreign entanglements with France and Britain.
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MitcHece
New-York
Committee of Commerce and Manufactures
Ranpot Pr
Washington
Hamilton
Pinkney
France
Spain
House
Canada
Bidwell
Harrison
Camida
M ‘Leonessee
Pearce
Tom
Acre
Canadas
Mr. Grandy
Deatise
Church
Richmond
Carolina
Two Anholt Mads Lost in Jutland Storm
Report from London describes the Anholt Mads lost near Jutland after a December gale. Of 1400 aboard the two ships St George and Defence, only 16 saved as waves and wind hampered rescue efforts. Captain Atkins and others aboard perished with the vessels.
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London
Januart WI
Aly
St. George
Defence
Jutland
Decenbis
Luttoe
An l
George
Citain Atkins
Tha Q
St Ceorge
Tusy
Se Fence
Gressy
Cressy
Guerillas rise in Spain as prisoners flood camps
A December dispatch from Portalegre notes increasing Gue rillas in Spain’s mountain districts and their bold raids capturing prisoners, including a French detachment. They move swiftly from mountains to lowlands, forcing patrols and guarding couriers with mounted troops.
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London
Solur
Gener EU
Portalegre
Spain
la Mancha
Vallies
Patersburgh Court
Buonaparte plans Brest expedition against British New South Wales
London reports Buonaparte orders an expedition at Brest to oppose British settlements in New South Wales. A naval force of several frigates will carry 3000 troops under Captain St. Crique, famed for escape from Madagascar. French objectives include landing near Van Diemen’s Land and Pere Jackson, with reinforcements readied and ships stationed at Sheerness.
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London
Buonaparta
Brest
New South Wales
St. Crique
Offinde
Madagascar
New Holland
Geographe
Fondore Bowlin
Buonaparte
Jackson
Governor Ring
Somme
Port Jickson
van Diemen’s Land
Wan Lhemen
Stumes
Pere Jackson
Prade
Sheerness
Imperial Parliament Debate on Kingly Authority and Household
The Lords discuss extending royal authority amid the King's illness. Plans cover the regent's powers, Civil List funding, and a temporary or permanent arrangement. Proposals include staffing the King’s household, management of the royal chamber, and defining executive duties if the King cannot rule.
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Coure Porsiedt
Lis
Darth
Sintmeds
Sevrety
Fle
Hiss Minesty
Tata
Cie
France
Che
Gutto Waseda
Crovapa
Tore Comburt
N Joy
Hun
Chamberton
Ailraick
Chan
Derlati
Oubiby
Uwe
Ferdia Ab
Cory
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Algiers
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Johnson
Rasvoupe
Court Gazette
Petersbulgm
Quahtet
G. Kucuzell
Grand Vivier
Dinuoe
Russia
Danube
Urs Cucktob
Imperial Parliament
House OF Commons
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