Bill read third time amid treating act debate
The House ordered the Bill to be read a third time on Monday next after a committee discussion chaired by Mr. Smith. A conversation among Lord Belgrave Mr. York the Master of the Rolls Mr. Simson Mr. Windham and Mr. Zierncy led to a motion by Mr. Zierncy to report progress and sit again. The motion sparked further divisions on clauses proposed by Lord Belgrave and a motion to amend a clause was negatived with no members present for a division. The House adjourned at 4 o'clock until tomorrow.
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Belgrate
York
Claus
Simeon
Lord Belgrave
Disturbances Reported in Verina Paris Besieged
London reports from April 28 citing a French Journal L Echo claiming disturbances in Verina forced the French ambassador Bernavotte to leave. The piece, via an extraordinary Vienna to Paris courier, alleges unrest and the ambassador’s withdrawal amid national symbol protests. It notes France’s alleged pillage in Switzerland and preparations on the French coast for an anticipated descent on Britain.
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Verina
Bernavotte
L’ Echo
Vienna
Directory
Paris
Ber‘Wanovex
Switzerland
France
Controversies Reach Across Europe Amid War News
Letters to the Lisbon Mail report General Argoresa’s demand for corn and forage from Spain blocked until harvest. French requisition of Swiss aid for invasion, Rome expels foreign ministers, Farnese estates seized, Siena as papal seat planned, and Florence notes a growing Roman Republic frontier push. Turkish campaigns against Paswan Ocou unfold, and Varied defense measures rise in Belgrade. Bank Directors plan 300 clerks for defense while Mediterranean armaments stir debate. Philadelphia reports Congress arming for defense. Paris envoys’ letters arrive in code. Directory urges law to prize neutral ships carrying English goods.
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Lisbon
ArGoResa
Perpignan
Spain
Portugal
Ottierl
Turkey
Paswan Ocou
Orfona
Pacha
Belgrapse
Faswan
Widdin
Wallachia
Baxx
Mediterranean
Toulon
Cape of Good Hope
India
Lord St. Vincent
Cadiz
Philadelphia
Drate
Concaress
Bourdeaux
Paris
House of Representatives
Council of Five Hundred
England
Invasion of England by French Descent Plans Explored
General Dumourier explains two invasion methods to England. The first relies on a full army ferried aboard merchant ships with a strong fleet to block English defenses and supply lines, but English sea supremacy makes success unlikely. The second method uses small craft from Holland to Brest, landing quickly with 10,000 infantry and sea cavalry, supported by bomb vessels and 40 gun-boats, across multiple coast points.
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Dumouaren
Eno- LaNp
England
Holland
Brest
Channel
Dunkirk
East Friesland
Kehl
France
Dumourier
Europe
Nobles Dine at Piccadilly and Princess Cuartorre Health
Yesterday, the Prince of Wales and Duke of York dined with the Duchess of Gorpow at her Piccadilly home while many nobles visited Carleton House to inquire after Princess Cuartorre, who has been indisposed for two days. A dramatic author pivotal to the Corresponding Society faces public doubt over boasting of an expected French appointment amid debates on the French threat and Treland. Two Guards recruits from Manchester were brought to the Secretary of State on charges linked to treasonable activities of those indicted at the price.
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Prince of Wates
Duke of York
Duchess of Gorpow
Piccadilly
Grace
Carleton House
Princess Cuartorre
Countess of Jersey
Featus
Switzeland
Treland
O'Connor
Maidstone
Paris News in April 23 Dispatch on Rome Exits and War
Reports from France and Rome detail Sacred College expulsion from the Roman Republic, St Cyr's takeover of the army, Berne’s 3 percent levy, arsenal plunder, and a convoy to Lyons. Paris notes Naples, Spain, and Venice movements, Dutch troop redeployments, and Bonaparte's presumed move toward Toulon with transports and officers converging there.
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Paris
Sacred College
Rome
St. Cyr
Berne
French Republic
Lyons
France
Vienna
Kingdom of
Naples
Campo Formio
Directory
L' Observateur de la
Council of Elders
Trigste
Spain
French ships sighted near Porto Ferajo and Italian shifts
From the Paris papers Florence reports several French ships seen near Porto Ferajo. A new republic in the south of our Grand Duchy seeks to extend its frontiers. Romans seized Ottieri cattle and part of Tuscany under a claim of rights. Prince Consint named Director of the Secretaryship of the State after returning from Paris. Milan notes Genoa troops near St Peter of Arena forming a 6,000 strong Ligurian corps. In Genoa a theatre riot led to two officers' arrest, demands for release, and political fallout. The Minister of Police was reprimanded, resigned, and replaced by N Roffi.
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Porto Ferajo
Grand Duchy
Ottieri
Tuscany
Prince Consint
Paris
Milan
Genoa
St. Peter of Arena
Iris
N. Roffi
Indemnifications at Rastadt Casts Shadow on Stedtholder Claims
The text notes that indemnifications for the Stedtholder remain a major obstacle at the Rastadt Congress as the Empire resists. It suggests Princesses suffer losses in their status as co-states, while Prusha’s influence may overcome such hurdles. A British Mars triumph over French Hercules is seen as a favorable omen ahead of a likely clash between the two powers.
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Prufia
Rastadt
Berthier to resign command as Brune nears Paris
Milan report notes General Berthier in Milan awaiting General Brune to transfer command of the Italian army before departing for Paris. Directory lists large sums for barracks fortifications artillery and transport as measures to quell disturbances in Cisalpine departments. Basel brief reports Swiss cantons yield to the new constitution amid clergy support. In Rastadt, French notes linger. Austria delays decisive action. Francefort notes reinforced troops before Ehrenbreitstein and minimal movement to the right bank of the Rhine until peace is settled.
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Berthier
Brune
Paris
Cisalpine
Francefort
Aret
Tigve
Ehrenbreitstein
Lahn
Ship News From Ports and Privateering Actions
Plymouth and Portsmouth report multiple naval moves and captures. The Bieffed Endeavour, from Dunbar to Greenland, left on Fair Island with 3 drowned. the Gevalia, from Padivon to Naples, captured and taken into Algeziras. The Fly, Brice, from Philadelphia to Rotterdam, captured by French privateers and retaken at Falmouth. Storks Forster seized then recaptured. Melampus and Spitfire arrive for refit then sail again. Seaflower detains a Prussian galley in the Channel. A Beau ty frigate sighted near harbor with possible damage. the Iapedition sails to the Downs. Ile of Wight alarm over a strange warship identified as the Aramayanthe frigate, previously French, heading to Portsmouth.
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Greenland
Fair Island
Gch
Padivon
Naples
Algeziras
Brice
Philadelphia
Rotterdam
Nantes
Plymouth
G. Moorg
Seymour
R. StopFord
Helen's
Ile of Wight
L’ Armayanthe
Mediterranean
Portmouth
Ruffian Fleet in Firth of Forth and Home Defence Measures
A Ruffian fleet is anticipated in the Firth of Forth for coast protection. Portsmouth and Plymouth councils approve enrolment and provisioning plans for national defence. Bank of England payouts include a voluntary contribution for defence. Reports from Whitehaven, Dublin suspects, and Carlisle jail. 134 French prisoners arrive at Norwich barracks then move to Yaxley. The Eagle privateer captures La Regub Beaine. A dealer motto and a Cambridge Oxford Road fight over crutches ends with bystanders amused.
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Portsmouth
Plymouth
Bank of England
William Appinecton
Whitehaven
Persoris
Dublin
Horse Barracks
Norwich
Ath Regiment of Horse
Yaxley Barracks
Lona
Oxford Road
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