Pomfret Election Ballot Delayed After Debate
In Parliament on February 1 the Pomfret election ballot was postponed to Friday to allow presenting an address to the king. A petition from Warwickshire hundreds asked for a loan to pay riot losses, with fears of heavy land tax on inhabitants if levied. Fox opposed the petition. the Chancellor noted legal difficulties and potential hardship for poor residents. The House adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Laney
Warwick
Fox
House of Lords Adopts Hastings Trial Address
The House of Lords met and sent a Message to the Commons reflecting the trial of Warren Hastings and at two o'clock proceeded to St James's with the Address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commons
Warren “Hastings
St. James’s
Hastings Trial Notice And House Adjournment
The House of Commons convened at 2:30 PM with the Speaker in the chair. Lords propose proceeding with the Hastings trial Friday at 10 AM, while the Speaker will sit at 11:30 AM on subsequent days and may not count the House until 5 PM to ensure a sufficient ballot. The House adjourned as Mr. Speaker and many members prepared to present the Address to the King.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LORDS
Warren
Hastings
Speaker
Brisot
Goras
Levee at St James's with Noble Attendees
Yesterday at noon his Majesty held a Levee at St James's after leaving Buckingham House. Attendees included the Life Guards officers Captain Jousstoxs and Sir Sw Hay, with presentations by the Earl of Harrington and others. The Sheriff of Lenngon and the MEMBRANDER awaited royal permission to receive the City Address slated for Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckingham Howe
St. James’s
Sw Hay
Jousstoxs
Earl of Harrington
L. Park
Birt
Barua
Duke of ‘Daxfet
Joan Hort
Lisbon
Dandas
Murcrave
Kive
Ancn
M‘donald
Exchequer
Joan
Scott
A. M‘donalds
Mrrgorp
Gene
J. Scott
Lenngon
Res Membrander
Charing
Crofts
Reunions Sought for Ghent and Belgian Aid At Convention
The National Convention a drafted report on Ghent seeking reunion with the French Republic, Bruges petitions echoed, and calls to send decrees to allied troops. Bournonville becomes War Minister, new coinage dies authorized, and Dumouchier urges swift Belgian army supplies. Corsica to raise four battalions of light infantry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miiter
Foreign Department
Ghent
Blanderé
Gent
Flanders
Club
Brugels
Dampierre
Aixla-Chapelle
Executive Council
Bournonville
Committee of Coinage
Republc
Dumoucher
Liege
General Defence
A. Society
Republican Society of
Committees of Finance and Marine
Isle
Corsica
Resignation tensions shake the Provisional Municipality
France reports turmoil as Chamlin resigns amid calls for replacement of the Provisional Municipality. Le Hunilier, supported by Jacobins, poised to assume office, while a forged letter stokes fears of renewed disturbances. European powers shift alliances as Tuscany accepts a French Chargé d Affaires and Prussian leadership changes loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamlin
Ithe
iIt
le Hunilier
Chambiin
Ambitious Paris and Military Decrees From Louvain Letter
On Wednesday February 6 a letter from General Adiranda dated Louvain the 3d inf announces that Generals La Morliere and Richardot have dislodged Austrians from several posts at Heisemboure. A Paris municipality petition asks 4 million for corn relief by March 1 or supplies will cease. A repeal of the August decree claiming Dillon lost national confidence is approved. A Seidisant Dutch deputation appears at the bar with an address in favor of Liberty and Equality, praising the Sans Galettes and the rights of man while claiming unity with regenerators and fishermen of the sixteenth century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adiranda
Louvain
la Morliere
Richardot
Hfeisemboure
Paris
Committee of Finance
Carra
Dillon
Wych
French Forces to Act in Multiple Directions in Belgian Provinces
French troops in our provinces plan multi directional moves. Hohenree’s reinforced army will join Beaulieu’s to attack Namur via Arlon while Clairfair’s forces target Aixla Chapelle and Liege. A dragon regiment departs for Liege and Brussels regiments follow. Provisional Belgian representatives face suppression as national assembly orders removal. Public mood shifts against reunion with France amid fears of loss of independence. Students clash with Belgian garrison as decree of December 15 fuels discontent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince de Hohenree
Beaulieu
Namur
Clairfair
Aixia
Chapelle
Liege
Caxjun
Gleves
Elgin
France
Louvain
Mecklin
National Convention
Emperor’s declaration on Low Countries governance and amnesty
The Emperor states Belgians may enjoy full rights and privileges granted by ancestors. An unlimited amnesty is offered for all past actions. He vows to aid the Low Countries’ happiness and peace, while Archduke Cuarces is named governor if Belvia resumes its constitution. Prussian forces cross Rhine under Prince Ferdinand of Brunswick. French troops withdraw to fortify left Meuse, seeking intrenchment pending Liege and Aix la Chapelle reinforcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuarces
Low Countries
Belvia
DuArtes
United States
Ferdinand of Brunswick
Rhine
Gueldres
Meuse
Liege
Aix la Chapelle
French retreat and Dutch garrison events reported at Leyden
Vague reports say the French are retreating from the Prussians and have evacuated Ruremonde with loss. Clairfait's army is reinforced and moving. Advanced ports near joining the Prussian army under Prince Frederick of Brunswick. General Dumourier arrived February 2 at Antwerp and was saluted by all the artillery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruremonde
Clairfait
Frederick ‘of
Brunsivick
Dumourier
Antwerp
Fleet buildup in Baltic and Black Sea regions reported
Riga reports the admiralty orders a large fleet for the coming spring with ten ships of the line and several frigates. Forty thousand Marines to be raised under Admiral Tichitschagoff. Black Sea preparations include two new sixty-four gun ships and magazines examined by Utehakow and Ribas. Sebastopolis hosts a substantial fleet ready to sail. FRANCEFORT notes the French executive council sends agents to Württemberg to secure regation papers for Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiralty of
Petersburgh
Pring
Revel
Crogstadt
Tichitschagoff
Black Sea
Utehakow
Ribas
Marine -Corps
Cherron
Or- To -Ordé
Sebastopolis
Crimea
Deputation Flags Stockholm Pact Move Toward Monarch’s Heir
On January 75th a royal deputation met the Duke Recent to confirm the capital’s fidelity and pledge to deliver the constitution and prerogatives to the king when he comes of age. The declaration pleased the people as royal plans also revoke the 1789 ecclesiastical regulation, restoring the ancient order.
Lion Man of War Sails to Batavia for Cavalcade to China
Rio de Janeiro dispatch from on board the Lion Man of War reports arrival in port with the Hindostan Indiaman and plans to refresh crew with vegetables before sailing to Batavia to secure horses for the Emperor of China. Lord Macartney and officers are well. the brigantine Jackall is believed lost but not yet abandoned. The letter promises further updates by Hero Whaler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hindostan Indiaman
Shis
England
Batavia
Cuina
Pekin
Lord Macartney
Gower
Jackall
Private Jetters Report French Inquietude Over Normandy
An English dispatch from Paris describes Rouen facing fears of armed resistance to the government. French emigrants and exiled priests migrate to islands near Guernsey and Jersey, while rumors of a royal descent into Normandy stir apprehension in Paris. Duke d Harcourt reportedly courted as ambassador in London. debates in the Lords mock the appeal to the people and condemn Tom Paine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Normandy
Rouen
Mormandy
Biehagne
Frana
Guernsey
Jersey
Brittany
D’ Harcourt
France
Monsieur
Afonteur
London
Harcourts
Rovaz
Tom Paine
Tutesday
Lord Grenville
Lord Stanore
Chaiti
Pidas
Theta
Great Britain
Ireland
Ordnance Board
Rod Ofhorley
Henry Griffin
George Hubbard
Lott
Sey
Winn Batonion
Thomas Heasey
Thomas
Montaimte ‘Glover
George Rankire
Goodall
Abraham Mayhew
Francis
Pope
Isaac Moore
Sheip
Newgate
Bub Shea
Also Mentioned on This Page
Parliamentary Intelligence
House OF Commons
Ednesday
Rochdale Canal
Pomfret
Weobly
Burges
Arliament
Eames G ‘Agalf
Beeralfton
Birmingham
House OF Lords
Fes
Philip Egakite
St. Foxe
Weifenbourg
Precuréys de Ska
Louis
Frage
Convention
Committee of General Safety
M7 /c
Wcis
Marseiles
Zix
Haree
Tuscany
Aistter
Bhas
la Flotta
Ferdinand the Third
Neprés
Mediterranean
Duke of Fortany
Duke of Brunswick
Frankfort
Frederick
Germany
Leyden
Riga
Francefort
Fie Executive Council of
Jaf v
Wurtemburg
Sweden
Stockholm
Rio DE Faneiro
THE
LION
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!