English Parliament Debate on Prussian Treaty and War Policy
A detailed session in the Lords revisits the Russia Turkey war dispute and Prussia treaty. Lords argue whether Britain should assist Prussia regarding Oczakow, with ministers defended, peers criticizing policy, and motions debated as agriculture, trade, and Baltic fleet implications loom. The debate covers positions on Russia, Turkey, and constitutional limits, with mentions of Lords Grenville, Derby, Hardwick, and Guildford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Fitzwilliam
Russia
Porte
Praslia
Falkland’s Land
Sweden
Holland
Nootka Sound
Europe
Prussia
Oczakow
Lord Grenville
Lord Derry
Lord Portchester
Lord Derby
Duke of Leeds
Rufsia
Lord North
Earl of Guildford
Poland
Ockrakow
Te Prusia
Rufia
Lord Hardwick
Viscount Stormont
Great Britain
Baltic
Ruffia
Elizabeth
Domefficus Utar
Pitt
Petersburgh
Black Sea
Turkey
Crimea
Duke of Mbutrose
Lord Guildford
Baltec
House of Commons and Doufras Elections Report
Fripay April 1. Lords announce several Bills agreed without amendment. Dumfries election confirms Patrick Mier as sitting member. Sir James Johnstone’s petition found not frivolous. Militia Pay Bill passes third reading. Powys moves to address the king for copies of documents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Lord Cornwallis
Bengal
East Indies
Sheridan
Fort St. George
LORDS
Dumfries
Lord Carysfort
Patrick Mier
James Johnstone
Deaths of Baron Verney and Sir Archibald Campsett in London
London April 2 report notes the deaths of the Right Hon. Baron Verney Viscount Firmanagh and Baronet of Belturbet at Curzon Street and of Sir Archibald Campsett K B at Upper Grosvenor Street after long illnesses. Verney married Mary Herring in 1749 and died without issue. Campsett had recently purchased the Duke of Montrose’s house and had suffered from illness after a Scotland-Bath journey amid disputes with Spain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curzonftreet
Baron Earl Verney
Firmanagh
Axculpate Camprgett
K. B
Coromandel
74Th Regiment of Foot
Invirkeithing
Piror
ArcarpaLp
Campsett
Scotland
Spain
Bath
Duke of Montrose
Upper Grosvenor Street
France National Assembly Reforms Mines Policy
On March 27 M Cans warned that in the following Friday ten million francs worth of property would be burned as part of a fiery act. A debate on Mines followed, M de Mirabeau proposing a plan that became law declaring all mines including fossil and metallic sources as national property. A letter from General Washington to the Assembly thanked France for honors to Old Franks and expressed US hopes for the revolution and closer ties with the empire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Assembly
M. Cans
M. de Mirabeau
Court of Directors meets at India House adjourned to Wednesday
Also reports of elections at the Foundling Hospital where Rev Dr Waite won 94 votes to 42 for Harrison and a satire on the church and politics. References to a bishop teased awake in Lords debate, ship models, social mimicry, and various European happenings. Contains scandalous mentions of elopements and bigamy cases with moral commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India House
B. Jounstone
Weymouth
Lord Boston
Foundling Hospital
Waite
Harrrison
House of Lords
Lord Lansdowne
Church of England
Earl Sranspor
Emmazss
Russiay
Niewa
Lord Stamops
Montmorenci Oy Niaguara
Zenosto
Zenobio
Damee
Lisbon
Spain
Seville
Madrid
Crer
Monsieur de Morapeau
France
Paris
England
Lord Spensar
Gunnxino
Cyrus
Cambyes
Prussia
Prince Henry
Duke Frederick
Prince Hohenloue
Mollendorff
Sparta
Kelsey
Old Bailey
Moreland
Harpecastle
Mary Simmons
Also Mentioned on This Page
Committee of the Privy Council
Powys
Ryder
Privy Council
Mr. Powys
Ireland
State OF the Nation
Mr. Grey
Exchequer
Grey
House OF Commions
Fripay
London
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