Debate on war aims and ministerial sincerity in Parliament
In a heated session, MPs debated peace terms, ministerial honesty, and the handling of European possessions. Mr Dundas and Mr Grey sparred over concessions to the Austrian Netherlands, the Cape, and Holland, while Fox pressed for stronger opposition and an adjournment.
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Dundas Faisig
Seimamneas
Holland
Cape of Good Hope
Ceylon
Cape
Dutch East India Company
Austrian Netherlands
Branc
France
Netherlands
Tift
Imprior
Tenemir
Grey
Dundas
Butt
Great Kneth
Lord Malnesbury
Lord Grenville
M.delacroiy
Germany
Italy
Polkethon
Mr. Fox
Fox
Pie
Rebraaty
Debate Over Poor Relief Bill Recommitted for February
The House resolved to recommit the Poor Relief Bill for further consideration after a break in debate. The Chancellor planned to fill blank sections and print copies for member and public review, with a future day set for resumed discussion. The Committee chair reported progress and ordered re-commitment for February 17, with the House adjourned to February 14.
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Dee
Rexiey
Het House
Felizt
Evenings at the Mary for many years in gratitude
The Evening Mail thanks the public for long patronage and pledges independence and support for peace. It notes government aims, addresses hostile opposition, and reports Irish dispatches from Cork and Dublin about French ships near Bearhaven, with confirmations from Bantry Bay and Admiral Kinésmirt.
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Mary
France
Brest Expedition Mystery Clears as Fleet Returns
Dispatches from Cork to the Admiralty report the Brest fleet’s movement toward Bantry Bay and the English coast. Admiral Conroy’s squadron pursued six sail and detained ships, with heavy weather hampering pursuit. eight battleships and transports reportedly reached Bantry Bay before sailing to sea again. Several ships damaged. Admiral Mannis’s squadron and the Couragerx are noted. The news notes casualties and captives, with cautious odds of capture or destruction of the Brest contingent.
French Fleet Fails in Bold Expedition Against The Country
News of Brest armament failing to reach its target due to violent gale. Seafaring men doubt landing at Pay rocks, expecting losses from the weather and poor equipment. Duke of PortTal lann and ministers summon Cabinet. Couriers dispatched to Ireland as authorities react.
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Duke of Portt Lann
Lord Spencer
Admiralty
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Theorn Lisurenany
Irepana
Royalist critique on Prussian revolt and French alliance
The text, attributed to the King of Russia, defends princes who allied with France and refused Imperial contingents. It argues the death of the Imperial Czar reshapes continental politics and forgives imperial breaches. It blames Prussian actions for provoking despotic French rulers and extending the war.
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Raussia
Ferns
France
Ship News From the Downs and Surrounding Ships
The Minerva from Lisbon reports battles with four French frigates and a 274 gun ship, followed by four days later arrival at the Downs. The Hornet and Spy galleys arrived at Portsmouth and the Luc Renzo from the squadron under Admiral Coetoys, with hard winds delaying onshore contact. The Cumberland 74 anchored after 73 days from Gibraltar with dire dysentery aboard, while Lord Rappport’s fleet remained at St Helen’s as storms hampered safety. Additional notes describe St Fiorenzo and Phaeton from Admiral Cortoys, pursuit by French squadrons, and various arrivals at Portsmouth and Cork with gale conditions and vessel losses. The Queen Jane, Harmony, Latona, and Melampus reached the coast, while privateer L’Esperance captured an English brig. The Sally from Gibraltar reports the Coupageux loss near Gibraltar in a gale, with officers and crew feared dead, and British ships driven ashore. At Portsmouth, Admiral Coрюes brings the fleet in as the Emerald escorts a convoy to Lisbon. Hind, returning from Quebec with convoy, dispersed near Scilly. Falmouth reports arrivals of Saturn and Defence from Gibraltar, and Deal notes Eliza Davis and Ariadne sailing from Boston and Quebec respectively.
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Hocur
Europe
Admiral Aires
Cork
Morni Ing
Brest
Corgou
Bechas
Ayit
Conreys
Brett
Botton
Chace
St. Fiorenzg
Phaeton
Portsmouth
Kywaossip
Bantry Bay
Ireland
County of
Fhefe
Wanye
Adamant
Peptlouth
Lilbon
Jason
Admiralty
Portmouth
Admiral Conroys
Mannis
Plymouth
Cumberland
Gibraltar
Falmouth
Jervisis
Lisbon
Corsica
Couragerx
Mediterranean
Spain
Zuri
Cabrita Point
Paris
Nates
Minerva
Turner
Botor
Downs
Rortemouth
Hornet
Fauadron
Coupe Ys
Rowréy
Cimberland
Rgo
Admiral Mann
Lord Rappport
St. Heleis
S. W
the. York
West Indies
St. Helen’s
Mother Bank
His Majesty's
St. Fiorenzo
Cotroys
Fiorenzo
Cortoxs
Epwaxo Perisn
St. Frogenze
Phattan
Edwarry
Ing
St. Biorenzo
Cozeers
Faymgut
Queen
Jane
Fowler
Harmony
Latona
Melampus
Erange
L’esperance
Havre
Kenderson
Ashant
Giberaltar
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Steird
Evening Mail
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Ollock
Bantry
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Hland
Darry Mew
Durhanwway
Sir Grerce
Monarth
Crookhae Ee
Bublin Papec
Tornz
Dublen
Gaftle
Datrymrye
Gorvon
Tueslay
Adiginaire
Howie
Bennam
Kinésmirt
Zondom
Ship News
Cork Harbour
Hind
Quebec
Scilly
Merlin
Domett
George and Mary
Bland
St. Lawrence
Shaw Prince Edward
Fuilartén
Ariaane
Boyd
B.S. Mauister
Diana
Thomas
Mara
Lothian
Stewart
Lack
Scarville
Vigilant
Fisher
Atlas
Edward Smiths
Furista
Paterson
Allison
Welgh
Enterprise
Chevalier
Pallas
Rattray
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Deal
Janet
Eliza
Davis
Boston
Ariadne
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