Royal George and Mars engage L'Hercule in bold action
From the London Gazette April 28 reporting Admiral Bridport's dispatch. L'Hercule, a 74 gun ship, was captured by Mars after a sharp close action. Captain Hood mortally wounded, praised for gallantry. Also notes Jason capturing a six gun brig Arrogante and lists wartime officer appointments and surrender orders through Guildhall notes.
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Lord Bridport
K. B
Evan Nepean
St . Royal George
Ion
L’hercule
Mars
Butterfield
Alexander Hood
James George Shirley
George White
Royal George
Henry Combe
Humbie
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Hood
Enteity
L’orient
Brest
Southey
Argles
Ford
Captain Hood
Captain White
Marines
Bowker
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Jason
Parliamentary Intelligence Incomplete Glasgow Slice
The House of Commons on Saturday considered the Scotch no-prany Beer Bill, referred it to a Committee, and ordered related items to be laid on the Table. Lord Belgrave moved resumption of the Treating A& committee to Monday, and various bills including the New Loan Annuity and Sal and Tea duty were read and ordered for a second reading. The Attorney General’s papers on the King’s 37th year were noted with notice to move into Committee on Monday regarding tea duty charges.
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House of Commons
Annie
Wilberforce
Hull
Lord Belgrave
Rose
Trial of Thomas Williams for Publishing Paine's Age of Reason
A historic court session condemns Thomas Williams for publishing a blasphemous libel about the Bible and Jesus. Judge Ashworth, Lord Kenyon, and Mr Erskine condemn the act as impious, with Williams sentenced to one year in Middlesex jail and lifelong good behavior bonds. The report also covers military and political upheaval in Ireland including resignations, reorganization plans, and measures against suspected sedition.
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Paine
Justicé Ashwurst
Thomas Williams
God
England
Crown
Mr. Erskine
Lord Kenyon
Westminster Hall
Pratt U Cuff Case on Wages During Captivity
Mr Erfeine obtained a Rule to show cause why there should not be a new trial in this case. The sole issue was whether seamen are entitled to wages during captivity by a foreign enemy. References cited include 1 Term Rep 73, 3 Bur 1844, and 2 Ld Raym 120t.
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Pratt
Erfeine
Move for New Trial Delays in Old Court Practice
Mr Gidos, for the King Sinclair, sought a new trial on the last day of moving. The court considered granting a further day, while Lord Kenyon noted the rising habit of last day motions and Mr Langance faulted the modern practice of waiting until the fourth day of term.
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Sinclair
Gidos
Lord Kenyon
J. Langance
Fire at Maidstone sparks rumor of prison escape plan
A fire in Maidstone, misreported as a general conflagration aid for escaping State Prisoners, actually started by accident in the melting house of a local plumber.
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Maidstone
Address of Thanks Over Proclamation At Lords
In the House of Lords on Monday April 23, an Address of Thanks was moved to Lord Lieutenant for a March proclamation. The Chancellor spoke on treasonous emissaries in the University, noting few youths seduced and loyal students. The division showed 34 contents and 3 non-contents. the House adjourned.
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House OF Lords
Lord Lieutenant
Privy Council
Earl of
Gunporé
Earl of Glandore
Libel Debate in House Over Militia Ireland Papers
In the House of Commons Lord Castlereagh reads a message from the Lord Lieutenant about strengthening the country against invasion with two foreign regiments. Colonel Maxwear moves to address the Lord Lieutenant, condemning an Irish libel in The Sun and demanding punishment for the editors, citing falling Irish funds and public dissent.
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House OF Commons
Morray
Arete
Lord Castzieeeacu
Maxwear Shbw Rose
the Sun
Ireland
Baronet
W. G. Newcomen
Parliament Defers Motion on Libel Prosecution of Sun Editor
A motion to order the Attorney General to prosecute the editor of The Sun for libel was carried, then moved, adjourned, in a historic session. The assembly debated press accountability amid claims of false and scandalous reporting and unresolved questions of state.
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the Sun
Armed Association Formed at Hiontshelvers Town Meeting
At a Town Hall meeting in Hiontshelvers Town and County resolutions established an armed association to defend against foreign enemies and maintain peace. About 100 inrolled. substitutes to be supplied for some due to incapacity. 130 volunteers enrolled as sea, fentibles under Captain Incrasy in the Navy. Swanage and Studland parishes see 140 join infantry and artillery, Captain Jerveny increasing artillery to 136.
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Incrasy
Swanage
Stud
Jerveny
Supplementary Militia Detachment Ordered by General Officers
His Majesty orders a detachment from the Regiment of Militia to assemble the Supplementary Militia. The force includes one field officer, two captains, four subalterns, with NCOs and drummers as needed. To reach by May 34, carriage travel allowed at War Office expense. Recruits may enlist as volunteers with seven guineas bounty and six months after peace, serving during the war, then may not be required off Europe.
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Tieland
Abe Reckaway
Conotry
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Conolly
Conorays
Queen’s
County
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Stalén Ards
Poyle
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Whitehaven
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England
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Bogand
Footig
Amonegft
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Privy Council
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Siar
Merarn
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Laxe
Limerick
James Durr
Isimerick
Tipperatus
Cappa White
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Europe
Fawcett, AG
Oath Administered by the Manchester Conspirators
Fragmentary oath declares loyalty to the People and a committee over officers, pledging aid to form a Republican government in England Ireland and Scotland and to assist French forces in landing to free the country. Ends with a plea for divine help.
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Manchester
Privy Council Names and Continental Political Turmoil
The report lists Privy Council prisoners Nayler Rogers Propyn Davidson Barnes and notes the Duke of Beporop raising a tenant corps with a meeting with the Duke of York. Paris placards insult each other amid elections while the Five Hundred loses a Jacobin member Bentabole. A letter from Havre de Grace ends with a bid for liberty and a warning to Despotism. In Ayr, Rachde, Taggart, Carnocian, Mills, Brown, Meant face rioting charges as outlawed defendants await trial.
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Duke of York
Paris
Eps
Council of Five Hundred
Bentabole
Robesperian
Fecamp
Havre
de Grace
St. James’s
James Rachde
Wright and Glazier
Stewarton
Ayr
Rodert M.taggart
Chapman
Wigton
Thomas Carnocian
William Brown
William Drew
Ballalt
Fames Milligan
Newton Douglas
Charles Meant
Dalreagle
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