St Domingue colony unsettled amid orders for six-strong deputation
From St Domingo on March 27 reports show the Colonial Assembly reaffirming plans to appoint Civil Commissaries and dispatch a six-member deputation to France led by Chevaliere. A Cayes letter notes a rally against Mulattoes, who have left camp but hold most of the plain. Windward Islands stay quiet as Bouquets, Martinsen, Guadaloupe, and St Lucia gain value from St Domingo’s misfortunes.
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Royal and political notes from Europe and sea tales
Reports from London and Paris discuss royal adherence to the Golden Bull and delayed nominating procedures, while news from Hispaniola cites distrust of arms smuggling by Spaniards. Also recounted are pirate tale details of the Bounty, Pandora, and Wanton, plus lighthouse upgrades along the Kent and Sussex coast.
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Edwards
Katavia
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Europe
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Wartwell
Kent
Sussex
Glasgow migration society aids 131 new arrivals amid ceremony
In Glasgow on May 19 a group of 131 men women and children from the Isand of Barra arrived under the citys migration association which has secured them employment. A foundation stone ceremony for the Glasgow Royal Infirmary followed with a large procession including the Lord Provost magistrates university officers physicians and surgeons the Deacon Conceller and Trades House and various lodges.
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Glasgow
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Mull
Glasgow Royal Litirmary
New Regulating Machine Demonstrated by Duke at Field Day
The Duke of Echmond Lord Harrington and Col Moncrief showcased a wooden frame device to align marching troops with precision. A portable redoubt 27 feet square, built by the artificers, accompanied the display. The artillery to move for camp on June 23 with three camps planned and water shortages noted at Bagshot Heath.
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Col. Moncrief
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Bag Fhot-Heath
Ward and Mendoza Fight Offer Finalized Disputed Duel
Ward renews challenge to Mendoza for a week away with a hundred pounds at stake. Mendoza claims Lau rel title won and vows to wear it. A meeting between Hooper and Mendoza’s supporters aimed to raise funds and settle time and place for a five hundred pound bout. Mendoza forfeits his twenty pound stake, signaling a belly full from the confrontation.
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Ward
Mendoza
Hooper
Clause on apprehending thieves sparks Commons division
In the third reading of the bill Mr Powys objected to a clause allowing magistrates to deem suspects rogues and vagabonds if they cannot prove guilt. Opponents argued it violated fundamental law and justice, while supporters said it aided policing of thieves terrorizing public spaces. the division result listed Ayes and Noes.
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Lord North
James Erskine St. Clair
Burton
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Mainwaring
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William Dolben
Majority 78 Bill Passes Without Division in House
The bill was afterwards passed without a division, and the House, after having deferred the remaining orders of the day, adjourned.
Debates on National Debt Reduction Plan at Twuaspar
May 24 report on the House discussing moving to a Committee of the Whole to consider debt reduction and sinking fund use. Mr. Fox presses if 4 percents should be paid off now and argues against fund speculation, while the Chancellor resists and the House adopts his stance amid mixed expectations of rising funds.
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Commons
Public Funds Speculation Cited After Chancellor’s Confidence Fails
Debate critiques the Chancellor of the Exchequer for relying on probability and speculation in reducing the four percent bonds. The speaker notes a three million pound capital loss and warns against basing public finance on uncertain futures, urging caution and weighing potential gains against risk.
Bill progress in Parliament on finance and transport reform
A parliamentary session notes the House debating finance clauses and an entitlement to repayments, with leaders arguing over payments and objections. The Chancellor notes prior decisions, a money bill origins point, and the bill is advanced after committee progress. A separate transport bill for enslaved Africans to the West Indies moves through committee and is set for a third reading tomorrow.
Public Auction of Lands in Lifmp… Lifpullahan and Adjacent Estates
The High Court Exchequer in Ireland orders a public sale by bid at two o'clock in the afternoon at the King's Inns Dublin. The lands include Lifmp teehan and numerous townlands such as Derrinvogher, Dromanlaffes, Tullymoren, Clonmog, and Glip with appurtenances in the barony of Urumahare and county Leitrum. Dated May 4, 1779, Clan Brassill signs this decree.
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Tullyquofane
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Tullyworrymore
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Ciurmargil
Orhererife
Clonmog
Ciomoarehill
Comemorehill
Carcaghs
Tullyoragane
Tullyecamvane
Tullycarcane
Tullycarnan
Notice of Mortgage Sale in Claneats Lands Galway
Honora Lynch as widow and administratrix of Neptane Lynch and John Daly as defendant face foreclosure in His Majesty's Court of Exchequer in Ireland. A public auction of mortgaged lands and premises in Clanbrassill's town and lands of Clanieats Galway is set for June next at the King's Inns Dublin, with sale to Tobbe highell and Jarrett Bidder.
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Dublin
Highell
Galway
Notice to Builders on Quay Property for Lease Disposal
Notice to builders describes a facility on Lower Ormond Quay to be disposed for building. It notes 38 by 45 feet storefronts and three dwellings plus a warehouse on the concourse extending to Great Strand. Lease term offers 727 more years with a yearly rent of forty Guinea. Cellars dry and sometimes water-free.
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Lower Ormond Quay
Iul
Great Strandtherr
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