Finance Committee debate on national finances and ballot selection
The Finance Committee controversy centers on selecting members by ballot to examine national income, expenditure, and public debts over five years. Mr Fox argues ballot risks bias, cites 1736 precedent, while Mr Pitt defends integrity and cross-party representation. motion carried for a nine-member committee meeting Monday.
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Court and Society Updates From Buckingham and London
Yesterday at Buckingham House the Kine attended a Levee at St James's, audiences given to Pitt and others before four. The Queen and three Princesses visited the Duchess of Buccieves in Grosvenor Square. Colonel Daw of the Goth Regiment presented to the King by Sir James Murray. East India House directors met then adjourned to Tuesday. Discussions covered the Coldstream Regiment, Luggershall Committee payments, and the Pawnsroxer's Bill. A marriage is planned between Earl Con MonvELry and Lady Duar Lorre Berriz. The tax on woes is widely urged for rural impact, with food prices and consumption noted.
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East India House
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House of Commons
Alderman Watson
Lord Love
Sorouen
Earl Cuon Monvelry
Duar Lorre Berriz
Ford
Fatkivon
France: Preparation for New Legislature and Mirabeau Funeral
The assembly discussed forming a new legislature with elections possibly by April 15. A two month lead time was noted, and a request to enforce decreed Articles through administrative bodies was suggested. Mourning was ordered for five days, with Mirabeau to be honored. plans floated to bury him at Saint Genevieve or near the country’s altar with a funeral oration at the Champ de la Federation.
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Grange Bateliere
M. de Mirabeau
Honore Riguetti
Mefits
Montlanjier
Rechebroine
d’Efremenil
Death of Mirabeau as Rumor Proved False
The body was opened by skilled surgeons with many witnesses to prove he did not die of poison. Mirabeau had wrecked his health by excess and riotous pleasures and endured great suffering. His spirit remained strong to the end as the Nation’s affairs occupied his final moments. His secretary killed himself with three stabs, a motive debated. Members of the National Assembly and a Paris municipality deputation will attend his funeral.
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National Assembly
M. de Mirabeau
Paris
National Assembly dissolves in July amid global unrest
Paris letters report the Natrona Assembly will dissolve in July. M. Mizareau dies sparking a revival of a farce dubbed Cap ALIVE. Brest notes 200 naval and military officers missing and authorities denounce conduct to the Assembly. Savoy unrest spreads from Tuaiy with Piedmont following. Lord Rooney healthy despite false death reports. A field duel near Uxbridge Road ends after both sides trade shots. Outward ships are trippped of hands as merchants halt exports awaiting sailors. A Rotherham mail robber escaped custody en route to Wakefield.
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Suesday
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Cap
National Assembly
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Brest
Tuaiy
Savoy
Piedmont
Rooney
Uxbridge Road
Rotherham
Wakefield House of Correction
Fridaprast
Curious Society in Paris Fails to Impress Mob
A new club named La Societe des Sylabes in Paris sought pleasure and secrecy with a coded constitution and rituals. Suspected of monarchic masquerade, the Sylabes faced a enraged crowd outside the Sylphian Palace with calls to burn the club. The secretary saved the records by sacrificing them to the mob.
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la Societe Des Sylabes
Indictment of Elizabeth Williams for theft at Westminster Sessions
The charge says Elizabeth Williams stole four linen shirts and several handkerchiefs valued at fourpence though actual value may exceed forty shillings. The prosecutrix Mary Robinson found the items on the prisoner and the jury jailed her for three months. Question raised on public justice versus apparent mercy.
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Elizabeth Willliams
Mary Robinson
France
Gwitty
Kine Against Coners Indictment For Oyster Stool Assault
James Smith a painter testified he was attacked by the defendant in Cecil court off St Martin's Lane after pointing out a stove and oysters in the street. Smith injured his arm and sought medical advice. The defendant shown witnesses claimed Smith threw his oysters aside and the stool at windows. No guilty.
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Coners
James Smith
Cecilcourt
St. Martin’s Lane
Smith
Long-Acre
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Downton Election Committee Examines Vote Splitting
The Downton committee opened proceedings on vote splitting allegations aiming to ensure Sir Wm Scott and Bouyerie’s return. Parallel sessions at Dorchester and Luggershall addressed electors’ legality and recent conveyance changes. Bownton notes on 1766 voter rights documents and Duncombe papers were reviewed.
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Serj. Adair
Shaftée
Wrighton
Wm. Scottt
Bouyerie
Adair
Down
Douglas
Bownton
Lord Feversham
Duncombe
Boy dies after fall from scaffolding in Bride Lane
On Thursday a boy playing on scaffolding in Bride Lane Fleet Street fell and fractured his skull. He was taken to St Bartholomew's Hospital and died yesterday morning.
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