Debates on interference and foreign sentiment in wartime policy
The discourse covered government intervention amid protracted conflict with France, noting Emibaffins sent to congratulate the French Assembly and pledging aid for insurrection. Speakers attacked or defended ministers, discussed the Duke of Orleans, and challenged the commercial treaty with France as a motion on passports passed after heated exchanges.
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France
National Assembly
Orleans
Lord Guildford
Lauderdale
Lord Loughborough
Privy Council
Dr. Franklin
Lord Lauderdale
Lord Guiliford
Duke of Richmond
Nenbine Deffentiente
Indemnity Bill Read and Committee Appointed for Tomorrow
The Carn Indemnity Bill was read a second time and committed for to morrow. The Lords committee for altering the House and its Members appointed to meet tomorrow at three o'clock. Adjourned.
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House, of Lords
House of Commons Dec 26 Supply and Exchequer Debates
The Commons adjourned the Committee of Supply and Ways and Means to Friday. Ipswich Reads Petition reported. A Bill to prevent circulation of promissory notes issued by French authorities read first time and to be read again tomorrow. Mr Taylor questions necessity, notes French paper circulation may be invalid yet English paper not forced. Corn Indemnity Bill read third time and passed after indemnity assurance. Barracks topic teased by Mr Taylor, with Chancellor awaiting further discussion.
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Committee of Supply
Ipswich
Lord Yarden
France
Taylor
Tarleton
Exchequer
Long
Lords
Bance
Teddy
Hidt
Naval Stores Bill and Mutiny Bills in Parliament Debates
Fragmentary notes from parliamentary sessions describe the Naval Stores Bill, concerns over export prohibitions, and debates on the Mutiny Bills. Reported discussions include committee actions, expenditure queries, and procedural movements in the House as officials address debtors, prisoners, and the Rolls.
Ipswich Parliament Notes Bills Passed and Sent to Lords
On Thursday December 27 Ipswich reports the first readings of multiple bills including Dudley Canal and Carlisle Right of Election petitions. The Alien Bill advances to second reading after Lords concurrence. French paper money bill moves to third time. Insolvent Debtors, Naval Stores Bill reach key stages. adjournment and scheduling for March 14 and tomorrow.
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Ipswich
Dudley Canal
Carlisle
Levee and Cabinet Council at St James's in 18th century report
London dispatch notes a noon movement from Wind for Eodge to St James's for a Levee then cabinet council at two. After audiences with Ministers, the King returned to Windsor Lodge. Reports cover new clerical appointments, Habeas Corpus suspension, and military deployments to empire posts.
Dublin riot plot and lottery theft described in chaotic report
A Dublin dispatch details arrests for a large public disturbance on Cope Street including a plan to seize the lottery wheels and distribute a seditious libel. It notes insurance disputes over six numbers, a crime arc involving gunpowder and artillery, and a military alert with cannon and mortars prepared for possible action.
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Jancy
Rowan
Agordes
Cope-street
Burney
Burke
Petersons
Lottery
Plymouth Dock Orders for Artificers and Ships Preparations
Yesterday at the Dock Yard orders were issued for all artificers to work, with the largest efforts to ready ships. The Boyne and Windsor Castle, 98 guns each, Egmont and Culloden, 74 guns each, near to being commissioned. The Nautilus, six guns, was commissioned yesterday and ordered to be fitted for sea at once. The Alarm, 38 guns, recently repaired, brought to harbor for quick commission, while the Syren waits for a fair wind to escort the St Georges eamen rear to Spithead. December 23 brought strong NNE winds and heavy snow. the Syren rode out the sound, set to sail for Portsmouth tomorrow. Additional ovens were ordered at the Victualling Office with workers extra.
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Boyne
Windsor Castle
Egmont
Culloden
Ceese
N. N.E
Spithead Salute Edges Duke of 98 Guns During Dockyard Work
PORTSMOUTH yesterday at noon Sir Hynx Parker hoisted his broad pendant on board the Duke of 98 guns as a salute from ships of war at Spithead. Artificers and shipwrights worked through dinner, to be put on double time. The Spitfre with 40 volunteers from Poole arrived, and the Alcide of 74 guns under Captain Linzek is to lay off Cork. Revenue cutters in port ordered to serve under Parker.
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St. James’s
Windsor Lodge
Jon Orpe
Vrebrielle
Doppipha
Dunpas
Ngler Jpld
Roger. Werderaung L
New College
Sarum
Stanford
Bérks
Westminster
Wegen EE
Joun
Balylow
Prithry
Oxord
Knavestock
Dawsey
Great Britain
Cain
War-Office
Gibraltar
Coampica
Barbadogs
West Indies
Thetis
Hartweir
Pankcer
Boyne
ArFlech
Otway
Agari Valty
Plymouth
Druid
Ranger
Bratt
Honses
Ireland
Portsmouth
Hynx-Parker
Duke
Spithead
Downs
Poole
Alcide
Linzek
Cork
Su Hype Parker
Frigates Ordered for Suffolk Reinforcements to Sea
This morning orders arrived for the Suffolks of 74 guns and the frigates L'Aimable Tartar and Success of 32 guns each to be fitted with all possible dispatch for sea. The three last have just undergone thorough repair.
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Suffolks
The French Philosophers and the Fall of Greatness
A historical critique notes how French thinkers cite Roman precedent as party power shifts shape constitutions. It warns that current French legislation is controlled by rabble and marks the nation on a path toward decline resembling ancient Rome.
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Sonis
Manly
France
Rey
France and Britain's clash over armaments and diplomacy
The text analyzes UK and French actions during a tense period, detailing Parliament's response, the National Convention's stance, and arguments over the Scheldt, the November decree, and Belgian independence. It notes naval readiness, fiscal plans, and efforts to justify policies to European powers.
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