Parliamentary Intelligence and Commons Proceedings
In Parliament debate continues with opposition to the Lord's decision delays on the Lowthian case and protests over the Navy Seduction and Promidiary Notes Bills. The House of Commons meets on December 1 with nominees for a petition committee to review Newton borough election issues and Pitt postpones details on tax assessment proportions until Monday for better information.
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Thomas Jones
Andrew Strahan
Henry Fellowes
Earl Temple
Donald Richard Ellison
William Meeke
J. Stuart
James Dawkins
William Elford
William Stuart Rofe
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Pitt
Various European Dispatches From Hamburgh and Vienna
A London Mail report describes arrivals from Hamburgh and Vienna, noting potential Berlin leadership changes after the late king’s death. It cites expectations that Count Schuolmeriere may become Prime Minister, General Biscuortswerper’s dismissal, and Count Luccursiyt’s steady position. It also mentions Russian ministerial appointments, political tensions in France, and a mixed view of Barras’s health and influence. The piece covers diplomatic letters, press restrictions at Aix la Chapelle, Sweden Russia snubs, Prussia mourning, and political maneuvering in Beslin and Galway.
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Litle
Fe Wezel Gazette
Uit
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Aix-la-Chapelle
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Prussia
Beslin
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Mr. Pir
Joan
Pan
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Baronet
Dun Pas— Viet
Board of Agriculture
Thara
Galway
Connaught
Death of King Frederick William II Reported in Potsdam
Berlin dispatch notes the death of King Frederick William II at the new Palace of Sanssouci near Potsdam after illness from Pyrmont. The 53 year old monarch died at 5 am, while his son Prince Frederick of Prussia, aged 28, ascended the throne. Military oaths were taken, the gates shut, and music prohibited as the royal family received condolences and prepared for interment. Baron Jacobi travels from Potsdam to Rastatt. Prince Frederick of Cranes arrives from Dresden.
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William the Second
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Rastadt
Prince Frederic of Cranes
Dresden
Russian Court appoints Minister Plenipotentiary for Congress
Dispatches from Petersburgh report the Russian Court appoints a minister plenipotentiary to attend the Congress of Rastadt to guarantee the integrity of the German Empire. The Lady of General Buonaparte favors Austrian horses, eight greys sent as a gift to her. The Hungarian Levy troops are told to rearm. Democrats in Venice are dispersed by French troops on the 30th.
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Plenipotentiaries Arrive for Imperial Congress Arrangements
From Rastadt November reports indicate scarce and costly apartments as envoys arrive. Forty deputies from the Empire are already present. Plenipotentiaries will assemble between the 26th and 24th with openings not expected until early next month. General Bonaparte will stay at La Favourite château near the town, while Count Fersen occupies Baron Resbach's house.
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la Favourite
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Reunion with France 2 Set by Directory
A Paris mail reports the Directory appoints Zeabreches to govern conquered lands between the Meuse and Rhine. The plan is to incorporate these regions into the French Republic as departments, forming an integral and indivisible part of France with the constitutional system introduced peacefully.
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Reunion
France 2
Paris Mail
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Meutfe and
Rhine
Meuse
French Republic
Privateers and political upheaval echo in a chaotic letter
Long dispatch details ships captured by privateers including The Ada from Bristol to Jamaica and The Edinburgh from London to Quebec with retakes and arrivals at Cork and Dartmouth. It reports a dramatic prison escape at Portchester Castle amid political debate, plus notes on royal processions, clergy deaths, separations, naval honors, and winter weather disruptions across the realm.
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William@i
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Tamaica
Boulermois
Nantes
Cerberus
Cork
Tax order of 1641 levying by estate social ranks
The 1641 Commons order rates individuals by estate, listing dukes, earls, lords, knights, baronets, and other ranks for kingly dues. It details letters of recusants doubles Protestants, civilian and civic officers, merchants, strangers, and various professionals with fixed annual amounts and age or status tests. The document outlines who is liable and how much per annum, including widows and those spending above set thresholds.
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Englis
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Pfier
Kanigus
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Kfe’s
Queen's
Prince's Counsel
Severy Parlor
Anne
Amazon frigate keel laid as Megage class expands navy
Captain Kursu of the Megtage seeks Admiralty Court Martial in a private errand. The Amazon frigate keel is laid at Woodvich King’s Yard to carry heavy gun weight with shallow draught. Five more ships of the same rate will follow in other yards. An incident at Macbeth’s near Portsmouth yields a jumble of sailor lore and mock threats about heaven and hell.
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Megtage
Admiralty Board
Relirof
Macberh
Yortsmouth
Honesé
Macbeth
Duncan
Hell
Jack
Harkee
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