Parliamentary Intelligence in the Lords Monday February 13
Mr Burke's Bill passed a third reading and returned to the Commons. De Valles Naturalization Bill committed and to be read a third time tomorrow. The Bishop of Salisbury took the oaths and seated after translation from Carlisle. Lord Kenyon adjourned the Lords to ten o'clock next morning for Warren Hastings trial at Westminster Hall.
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Mr. Burke
Commons
de Valles
Bishop
Salisbury
Carlisle
Lord Kenyon
Westminster Hall
Warren Hastings
House of Commons Proceedings on Tax, Navy Debt, and Russia
A new writ for Malmsbury replaces Bennrts who became Chiltern Hundred. Debates cover tax revenues on female servants carts and horse duty. Reports on Navy debt and land malt tax are presented. Supply vote grants 672,482 for Navy ordinary, 350,000 for Navy extraordinaries, and other sums. Mr Grey presses for missing papers on Russian armament and costs, while Mr Pitt and Mr Fox discuss production and discussion timing.
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Malmsbury
Benn Rts
Nottingham
Bye
Uxbridge
Abbatt
Hobart
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Newfoundland
Bahama Islands
Bermuda
Dominica
Upper Canada
New South Wales
Oober
Grey
London
Petersburgh
Russia
Porte
Pitt
Prt
Fox
Mr.Grey
Debates on Enquiry and Navy Payment Bills in Parliament
The House moved to inquire into the Ruffen Armament merits next Monday. Mr Grey chaired a committee on quow warranto bills, then reported for engrossing. Dundas sought leave to introduce bills improving navy sailors pay and extending to petty officers. Pitt delays budget until Friday due to busy Wednesday. Hastings trial updates. Adjourned for the day.
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Grey
Fox
Dundas
Petty
Pit
Hastings
Pitt
Trial of Warren Hastings Proceeded In Lords
House of Lords on Friday heard further papers on public accounts and resumed the Warren Hastings trial in Westminster Hall. They remained until a quarter before five and adjourned with a message to the Commons to continue next Friday.
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Westminster Hall
Warren Hastings
Commons
House of Commons confirms Libel and Quo Warranto Bills
On Tuesday February 14 the House passed the Libel and Quo Warranto Bills after third reading, readied Warranto Bill for engrossment, and heard notices on Greenland Fishery and Seaford election petitions. Debates included land and malt duties, and a committee hearing set for Hastings trial.
Royal London View with Theater Visit and War News
London society notes the Queen and Princesses at Buckingham and Covent Garden Theatre, the Prince of Wales dining at Carlton House, and a martial meting at the Horn Guards. Reports on currency, politics, duelling abolition, Tippoo’s campaigns, press reform, and hops tithe dispute conclude with local tax adjustments.
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Buckingham House
Windsor
Covent Garden Theatre
Prince of Wates
Carlton-House
Kempshot
Hants
Royal
Horn Guards
Major Rocufort
Royal Artillery
Carna
Squires
Westmoreland
Jamaica
Lord Stormont
Fox
Hague Report on Naval Vessels and Costs for Current Year
The government has commissioned 36 vessels for the year including two 60 gun ships, one 52, two 40s, seven 36s, twelve 20s, ten cutters, and two guardships. Estimated expense is 1,932,726 livres 13 sous, apportioned among the Meuse, Amsterdam, Zealand, the North Quarter, and Frizeland. An Amsterdam rumor of a Swedish king’s arrest caused Swedish funds to fall four percent, likely stockjobber manipulation.
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Zee
The
Meuse
Amsterdam
Zeland
North
Frizeland
Sweden
Stockholm
Courier
Diet fitting at Ratisbon praises the Emperor's negotiations
The Diet at Ratisbon hears envoys praise the Emperor for energy in dealings with France. Brandenburg and Bohemian representatives laud Imperial decree. concerns arise over Norman princes affected by New French Laws. Deputies from Alsace towns and Lorraine nobility are anticipated.
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Goth
Treves
France
Electorate of Brandenburg
Prussia
Alsace
Lorraine
Alface
Fragmentary Dated Debate On French Defense Measures
A reconstructible fragment describes a monarchic or parliamentary debate amid a tense session. M de Nadonne outlines measures to defend the realm and fortify the Spanish frontiers while urging vigor and unity to preserve liberty. Multiple speakers weigh adoption, length, and the necessity of firm action.
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M. de Nadonne
France
February Evening Report From The Higher Alps Department
A deputy reports famine threatens the wretched inhabitants as bread prices rise from two sous to a fixed rate. Committee of Succourts under M Lingaet hears Marine Minister at Trincomale. memo ire blocked from full reading. Commissioners recount reception with the King as ceremonial duties yield to urgent business. The King urges focus on the constitution silent points.
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Alps
M. Lingaet
Trincomale
King
Amnesty Decreed for Deserters if They Return to France
February report notes a general amnesty decree for officers and soldiers who deserted before June 11, 1789, conditional on returning to France within 1792. It mentions candidates for the President's Chair, Dumas and Brisot, and references M. D'Elaing in naval reform. Also notes Prussia's actions and a letter to Brofet J Hoffman regarding Vienna Journal.
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France
Dumas
Brisot
Wa M. D
Elaing
Merary
Tris
Prussia
Brofet J.hoffman
Vienna
Debates on Emigrant Sequestration and Fiscal Edicts
Reports from the National Assembly depict heated debates over emigrants and sequestration. Proposals include taxing unaccused emigrants and placing their estates in the nation’s hands. Caméox’s decree is adopted as urgency follows, while Vaublanc and Barré clash over punishing the innocent. Diplomatic notes note purging French conspirators and a Prussian troop cordon forming to border Hesse.
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France
Switzerland
Savoy
Luxembourg
M. Sedilier
Committee of Legislation
M. Caméox
M. Bigot
M. Cahier
de'Brisac
de la Porte
Althou
Buromt
Lye TheWan
Krxo
Freves
M. de St.Croix
Imminent Dethronement Talk Surfaces About Moxocco
Reported dispatches describe the Emperor of Moxocco near deposition with Spanish factions opposing him and English interests tied to his fate. The text notes the Emperor’s friendliness to England and hostility to Spain as Brastow, Jesuit factions, and others plan support, while Chatterton faces mockery and stone.
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Spain
Moxocco
Agai
Englis
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