Parliamentary Intelligence and Bill Proceedings in the House
The House of Commons deferred the second reading of the Legacy Duty Bill and the Game Laws Bill to tomorrow. Several inclosure bills passed or were read, notices given, petitions discussed, and the House ordered to consider high coin prices in a committee meeting on Tuesday. Adjourned.
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Rumors and Power Struggles in France Reported Abroad
London dispatches describe discrepancies about General Prouecrv’s fate and command, while Thermidorian moderates press advantage after restricting press liberty. Reports note friction between Five Kings factions, criticism of Interior Minister Mextin, and speculation that new paper money will quickly lose credibility despite measures to fix it.
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Berlin
Despatches Reach Hamburgh and Vienna Reports
Morning arrivals include three Damburgh Mails with little Brest news beyond stalled campaign openings. Paris negotiations seen as decisive for peace while Me. Bafett brings dispatches from Sir Morton Eden in Vienna and Mr. Slater from Petersburg.
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Brest
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Paris
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Vienna
Slater
Petersburg
City Merchants Act to Probe Public Credit Crisis
Merchants form a resolution to investigate the alarming state of public credit amid money scarcity. Bankers and leaders invited. many decline due to believed link between funds speculations and current distress. News includes naval dispatches, a bank stopping payment, and parliamentary adjournment to April 15.
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Sardinia
Paris
Bavaria
Private correspondence on Paris negotiations and ministerial titles
M Sievéhing departs for Paris to smooth differences with the Executive Directory over Reinhard’s public capacity as Minister of the French Republic. Rhine hostilities pause as pacificatory talks continue. Reinhard travels to Bremen seeking civic acknowledgment as French Minister.
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M. Sievéhing
Paris
M.reinhard
Rhine
Reinhard
Bremen
Frerich Miniter
Dutch Proclamation Urges Seafaring Volunteers in 18th Century Context
In Hamburg on March 25, a Dutch push to reform the navy is described. A 16th inst Proclamation appeals for able seamen to replace shortages, followed by a tale of a Copenhagen audience with French Minister M Grouwelle. Baron Linden’s fainting toppled the minister’s chair, drawing cheers for Britain as France and Holland appear subdued.
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M. Grouwelle
Copenhagen
Hazes
France
Holland
Great Britain
Dinner to the Common Council Leaders Amid Elections Clouds
The Lord Mayor hosted about 400 Common Council members at a grand dinner in the Egyptian Hall. Speeches praised the Lord Mayor and City representatives, with toasts to the King, Royal Family, and military. The event concluded with songs and convivial departure.
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Great Britain
Alderman Coomse
Alderman Charxe
Sheriff Liptrapp
New 38 gun frigate Zrent commissioned at Woolwich
Yesterday the Zrent a new 38 gun frigate at Woolwich was put in commission with Capt Bowater appointed to command. Also a Chelsea Hospital pension examination for disabled soldiers was held, and the Monthly Mails for America and the West Indies were to depart from the General Post Office tomorrow.
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Tuomas Chetham
London
Arthur Hammond
Danny Garrett
Chetham
Cuartes Taylor
Alten
Chester
Conway
Bancor
Miromar
Moulfham Hall
Chelmsford
Permal
St. Joan
Vicker’s Yard
Kent“street
Grand Duke Constantine Paulowitzch Weds Cobourg Princess
The wedding of Grand Duke Constantine Paulowitzch to the Princess of Cobourg was solemnized this morning in Petersburgh. Public rejoicings, illuminations, and sundry festivities are planned to continue for twelve days.
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Cobourg
Treaty Ends Swedish Neutrality Pact In Copenhagen
The treaty between our court and Sweden to maintain neutrality is dissolved. Our fleet will not be joined by Swedish ships this year and will proceed to sea reinforced by several warships. Sweden grows closer to Russia daily.
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Russia
Sardinia festival ties Sardinian frontier moves toward campaign
Florence reports a Sardinian festival at Cagliari celebrating Saffari's accession as clergy and military leaders join in. fronts tighten as Italian and French forces prepare for a campaign opening on the 15th. An 11,000 Austrian force reaches Piedmont, with Sardinia levying recruits while France ships four million in specie and supplies for war.
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Cagliari
Saffari
Piedmont
Royal Princess Attends Theatre Amid Wartime Rumors
In Vienna on March 16 the Royal Princess of France joined Emperor and reception drew loud applause. Arch Duke Charles bought Field Marshal Clairfayt’s equipage for 48000 fledglings. Reports place Field Marshal nearing a trip to Petersburg. The wife of General Fayette and her daughters travel to Climutz to visit a jailed husband amid active campaign preparations. Peace rumors circulate without solid grounding.
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Maron
France
Charles
Fayette
Climutz
French General Recalled as Opposition Threatens Paris
A French general was sent from this place to Paris after clashing with the Government and seemingly attempting self-implication. Reports claim he acted in a dangerous manner, while French forces move from Landau to transport cannon muskets gunpowder and other war materiel for ongoing operations.
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Marcaia
BBC
Paris
Republic
Landau
Banks of the Mayn March 19 Austrian regiments orders depots
The text notes Austrian regiments at outposts ordered to strengthen depots. It mentions rumors of a fresh pension and signals that a general peace question will be discussed in the interval. The fragmented report reflects wartime strategic hints without concrete dates or actions.
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Banks
Mayn
Manch
Grms
French Army Reorganization Discontent Sparks Desertions
From WESEL March 12 reports that the French army headquarters near the Sambre and Meuse are to move from Bonn to Cologne, prompting three Cologne garrison battalions to march to Aix-la-Chapelle. In the Rhine bank area no campaign preparations have started. The new army structure reduces units, causing officers’ discontent and some to threaten joining the Chouans. Two brigades were merged, leaving each battalion at 1290 men and each company at 130.
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Yourdan
Dheory
Council of Elders
Paris
Versailles
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Sambre
Meuse
Bonn
Cologne
Aix-la- Chapte
Rhine
French advances in Genoa and Savona forts hinge on Novi garrison
From Italy reports dated March 18 in Bassse note French control expands at Genoese fort Della Penna and Savona fortress with Genoa fort Novi eyed for garrison. The move strengthens push into Milanese and Monteferrat with strong defensive positions. Observers also speculate 200,000 Republicans could pressure Genoa to grant the 30 million life loan sought by the French government.
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Italy
Della Penna
Savona
Genoefé
Death of Dutch Convention President Spurs Constitutional Committee
Hague reports the death of President Pieter Pavius in a Rotterdam hotel. A 21 member committee is appointed to draft the new Constitution, serving six months without attending the Convention. Debates at the opening prayer run 48 to 41, urging seriousness. The Convention honors Pavius’ service and records the vote in journals. A National Assembly commission plans to resolve Friezland disputes and hold a new election for its National Convention Representatives.
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Rotterdam
The
Netherlands
Pieter Pavius
National Assembly
Friezland
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