Abolition Motions and West Indies Slave Trade Debate
The debate centers on moral reform in the Caribbean colonies, arguing for measures to improve enslaved Africans and gradationally curb the slave trade. Wilberforce and supporters press for abolition, while planters seek compensation and caution against unilateral legislation without colonial consent. The discussion cites Black codes, colonial governance, and historical resolutions toward ending the trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamaica
Iland
Africa
West Indies
Barbar
England
Wilberforce
West India
Dunsdas
Wulberforce
Tieneh
Shoe
India
Debate on Slavery Abolition Motion in Parliament
Parliament debates the abolition of the slave trade with Mr Edwards and Mr Wilberforce pushing for total abolition, while opponents warn against premature measures and favor gradual regulation. Lords discuss colonial impact, planters’ interests, and the feasibility of immediate action versus gradual steps.
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Mr.Edwards
Howe of Lords
Africa
Alands
Edwards
West Indies
Botany Bay
Colonial
St.Domingo
Islaid
Charibs
Wiléerforge
Pir
Gerttleman
Bryan Edwards
Great Britain
Royal Drawing Room at St James's Palace
Friday morning April's news describes a Queen's Drawing-room at St James's Palace from two to four thirty with the Queen receiving officials and newly promoted nobles. Attendants include the Countess of Harcourt and Lady Courmorre Bruce. Elamed mentions Ms Dennison and Lady Courner Mey among those presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Countess of Harcourt
Courmorre Bruce
Mr. Dennison
Cuanorre Mey
Duke of
Marquess-Cornwaxxis
Masesty
India
Uncertain Venetian Territory Revolts Spur Continental Domination
Milan Matai reports revolutionary shifts within the Venetian territory as cities such as Verona Bergamo Crema Vicenza Ravenna and Urbina align with continental dominion under French protection. The Central Assembly abolishes torture by rack in criminal confessions as part of broader reforms.
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Venice
Verona
Brestia
Bergahio
Ravenna
Juddio, &c
Iell
Duchy of
Urbina
Cispadan
Bergamo Under French Protection Proclaimed
Bergamo reports show the city placed under French protection with Venetian authorities suspended and trade disarmed. A new municipality has issued an oath to about 8000 residents as the Governor and family depart, promising restoration to those dismissed for supporting the French Republic. Similar moves are expected in Verona, Brescia, and Crema.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bergamo
Manca
Republic OF
Venice
Tolind
Modena Republic Assembly Proposes New Constitution
The Congress of the Cispadan Republic dissolves as Romagnahall unites, presenting a new constitution for popular approval. The Legislative Body splits into two Councils of 60 and 30 members, with a three member Directory. The territory divides into red Departments led by Modena Bologna Ferrara Imola areas. Population varies, with the first five departments near 100,000 inhabitants.
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Modena
Magéniz
Cispadan Republic
Romagnahall
Republic
Mafia
Castelnuoves Paulo
Vergato
Cento
Reggios Modena
Bologna
Ferrara
Imola
Francefort Dispatch Delivers News of Italian Negotiations
Reports from Francefort on March 25 describe a five day conference among Archduke Charles Prince d Arembert and General BeNegardes with Generals Buonaparte and Clarke. French offers to Austria include Mantua Milan and other Italian indemnities in exchange for Belgian and Rhine territories. Baron Degelwahn and Citizen Barthelemy coordinate with Paris as Venice factions drift to French protection. Prince Waldack arrives en route to Portugal with Prince Reuss.
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Francefort
Iday Frort
Charles
Prince d’ Aremberp
BeNegardes
Buonaparte
Clarke
Austria
Vienna
Italy
Baron Degelwahn
Barthelemy
Basil
Paris
Championnes
Coblentz
Duffeldorff
Venice
Mantua
Milan
Belgium
Rhine
Prince Waladeck
Portugal
Prince Reuss
Archduke Joseph to Lead Rhine Army in March
Manheim reports the Archduke Joseph expected here mid next month with Doctor Door Quarin to assume command of the Rhine army. General Mack revises tours to inspect the Upper Rhine Cordon as his Excel lency travels Mentz to the Lower Rhine and plans a conference with General Werneck in Lahn. Marquis de Pilagio seeks secret Vienna mission. Baron Degelmann grants passports after initial refusal. Mr Zaléet, English secretary in Bern, attends to related affairs.
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Manheim
Archduke Joseph
Door Quarin
Werneck
Lahn
Marquis de “Pilagio
Bern
French seize Feltre Belluno and Cadore in Bele luno engagement
After the engagement at Bele luno the Imperial General Leignan left many prisoners, and the French took possession of Feltre Belluno and Cadore, cutting communications with our city.
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Botzen
Maren
Beleluno
Leignan
Feltre
Belluno
Cadore
Tyrol Action Evidence French Plan Against Austrian Lines
Reports describe French efforts to penetrate Tyrol from Carinthia toward Brixen aimed at dislodging Austrians from the Adige. Spies severed Lusignan's detachment in Pultérthal, capturing him with 1800 men, as other valley troops hurried to reinforce. Local inhabitants in front of the advance have risen en masse while Archduke Charles joins Friuli forces, restricting movement through the region.
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Tyrol
Carmethia
Brixen
Adige
Lusignan
Pultérthal
Brixens
Thither
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Lord Hawkesbury
Mn Wm. Smith
Pitt
William Young
Smith
Liverpool
Dudley Ryder
West Endian Islands
Seevell
Hawkins Browne
Fox
Wyndham
Ryder
Pollen
April
Matai
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