Parliament controversy on Dudley Canal Bill in Lords
In the House of Lords on Friday April 26 the Dudley Canal Bill is discussed after a Commons first reading. Lord Porchester objects as unjust and seeks postponement for three months. Lords Sondes Coventry and Loughborough push adjournment to Tuesday to allow debate on ancients. Leeds absent with interest in the bill. The debate ends with adjournment to Monday.
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Lord Loughborough
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Lord Porchester
House of Commons April 26 committee reports and bills
The House passed the Stafford Roads Bill on third reading and ordered Brown's Divorce Bill reported. The Shipley Hereford and Glocester Canals and Willoughby Inclosure Bills were read second time and committed. Amendments to the Traitorous Correspondence Bill were put off until Monday amid debate by several MPs. Private business to be taken up Monday at 2:30. A committee on Commercial Credit was discussed with additions proposed for the first committee. Ways and Means Committee delayed to Monday. Liverpool Bill reading postponed due to sparse attendance.
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Willoughby
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Whithead
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Ryder
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Aujer
News from London As War News Continues Uncertain
London dispatch notes slow progress in the campaign with French forces delaying heavy artillery moves. Royal announcements cover royal levies, appointments, and a cabinet gathering. A subsidary treaty with Helig Catfel is ratified, yielding English military aid for six years and scheduling a May march.
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Horrano Mate
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Maloxeteanes
Prand
Prince Pe Saxe
Vienna
Holland
Tiine
Borrnepos
Opening of the Nes Theil Ressh at Amstaca Margravate
An elaborate theater premiere described as the Margravate of Amstaca event. The Prince of Wares praised the performance and the venue with a Gothic exterior, a low ceiling inside, and a colonade linking to the house. A Prelude, two petite pieces, and a humorous Le Pouner followed by a lavish seven-table supper. A Masquerade and ball concluded with the Duke of Clarence changing outfits seven times. Attendees included the Duke of St. Arpans, Lady Jersey, the Russece family, and many nobles, continuing into five in the morning.
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Baron Notchen
Castetchata
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Tutoport
Bouverte
Sturt
Duprey
Crrrmont
Exchange proposal and health board mention in European affairs
A current report notes the Austrian Commander being urged to exchange Royal Prisoners for French Commissioners with four months’ suspension of aiis. It also describes a Swedish board of health with state officers inspecting food and medicine, and details about Dumourin escorting French Convention prisoners to Maastricht.
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Sweden
Board of Commissioners of Health
Suckholm
Dumourin
Maestricht
Aotel Des Estates
London
Old Bailey
James Clark
Ann Jones
William Hicks
James Bonner
Higbee
Alexander Elder
John Woodward
James Bonnor
Royalist Siege of Nantes Report From Brittany Front
An April 1793 letter describes Royalist control along the Loire and left bank from Angers to Nantes, with French forces, batteries, and privateers shaping riverside defense. It notes shortages, guards, and executions, plus a looming threat across Brittany and Poitou as Royalists rally and proclaims Patriot resolve.
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la Bourdonnaye
Normandy
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Lasvig
M. de Fae
St. Louis
Count Menu
Priett
Convention
Vendee
Sevres
Nantes
Nanna
Conflicted Fire and Pillage Report From April Brussels Scene
Reports from April in Brussels describe fierce engagements with intense shelling and attacks on French troops. Civilians were said to be targeted as fires burned widespread areas including a French excursion into Laxey where fires and looting were reported.
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Laxey
Austrian Camp Action and Polish Crisis in Europe
Report from April 14 describes Austrian occupation near DMTHINY and Maubergé with fortifications and advances toward Valenciennes backed by hoped relief from Prince Hohenlohe. The piece also covers a lengthy Russian Manifesto outlining territorial ambitions and a proposed demarcation line across Poland and neighboring lands, signaling aims to secure empire safety and governance.
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Maubergé
Hohenlohe
Valenciennes
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St. James's
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