Motion to consider various committee inquiries scheduled
Monday afternoon February 2% session lists motions to refer to committees on finance and supply. Items include a read of the Lod Westoreland report, Hatton’s petition, and Henriett’s proposal on midemeanors. A second reading of multiple bills and a debate on laws related to grace follow.
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Stare Y
Elect Tits
Westoreland
Hatton
Henriett
Mayon
Houte ‘Vnva
Ofak
Geaneeee
Paris Journal Account of Insurgents Captured and Financing
A morning reading reports a Paris Journal line about insurgents, with Louis Woe and Gi at the head. It notes 8,600 livres in assignats and mentions pursuers closing in on the insurgent force. The text reflects turmoil and a financial tally tied to the rebellion.
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Louis
Royal pageant and public meeting in London streets
Reports recount a royal procession at the Chapel Royal with the Princess of Wales and other nobility attending. A Hyde Park airing by the Princess occurs as crowds gather. Separate notes cover House of Commons discussions, stock market movements, and a lottery draw at Guildhall with winner No. 30,626.
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Ashsurnham
Cn Hester
Paure
Srooin
Dernesse
C. Wat Degrave
Royal
Princess of Wales
Hyde Park
House of ‘Commons
Mt. Pitt
Trough Firgari
William Smith
Pirry
Wade
Gaves Ar -Ratine
Orf Pharsday
Aceords
Ingly
Ntwrand
Mithe
Siaffiep
Portsmouth
St. Helens
Jean Francois Biafeu
Spain
Ireland
Cork
Guildhall
Destructive Chouans Rampage Reported in Normandy
Letters from Lyzieux describe nocturnal Temblages and frequent raids by Chouans across Normandy. Villages are pillaged, houses burned, and families terrorized as emigrants accused of leadership move through the region. Reports note public proclamations by Louis XV and Chouan chiefs, with patriots also suffering looting and arson.
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Paris
Fiecie
Centeur Des Frurnaux
Normandy
Conches
Beviskox
Harcourts
Lyzieux -State
Louis
Cart
Stantons
Tree of Liberty
Debates Over Affignats Depreciation and Public Treasury
The council debate centers on funding, depictions of assignats, and a plan to grant 10 million while exploring the depreciation blamed on dilapidations. Speakers clash over currency policy, reimbursement to families, and the finance committee’s role. Seaborne dispatches report Liverpool and Jamaica passages, with prize captures and troop movements in the Caribbean and Brest fleet preparations.
Emigrants Law Disputed in Council Resolution
The council, reacting to propositions by Bion and Deufcet, plans a five member committee to report on how laws against emigrants are enforced and to address the claim that parents of emigrants should bear annual expenses for national defenders.
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Jose
Sean Débrie
Moir
Colaus
Banillal
Rainer
Lenarque
Bowmeniile
Drouet
Drewes
Mantua
Peiforis
Bournanville
mMaret
Seononville
Monemayou
Roger
Tribune
Moutsayou
Bourdon
Ramel
Council of the Elders
Montmayou
Estates of the
Cpoo
Fragmentary Proclamations Stir Roving Forces Crisis
A fragmentary OCR narrative claims citizens face threats from rival factions in the country towns. It notes proclamations urging citizens to stand with King, suggesting republican forces may lack strength and could march. The tone implies unrest and calls for defense of the monarchy under Steffter's order.
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Tiagkcia
Cuagette
la Pinavop
Steffter
Proclamation Orders Subjugation After Peacetime Tensions
General Hocqué issues a proclamation amid unrest as Nantes and Upper Poitou encounter renewed resistance. It bars delay from parishes submitting to the Republic and promises disarmament and swift marching orders for thirty thousand and fifteen thousand troops, with strict punishment for pillage and protection for religious opinions.
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Sanijou
Poitou
Republic
Ships and wrecks off Milford and Plymouth news
Yesterday the fleet faced adverse winds near Milford and Portsmouth. The brig Shelfton was wrecked near Schockam with crew saved. Captain Evans stayed aboard. At Spithead the Glory was reassigned to Thunderer. Numerous transports and convoys re-entered harbor. Clementina missing with 14th Dragoons onboard, but later reported stranded with all aboard saved.
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Portsmouth
Spithead
Mas Jelty
Bowk
Glory
Curistian
Garoner
S .Quadron
St. Helen’s
Withertes
Noraan
Treflay
Clerpentina
14Th
Dragoons
Surgeoh Akwor
14Th Dragoons
Clementina
Proposals of the Maroons in Jamaica War News
A Jamaica report details a conspiracy among Mulattoes to move envoys from Mirebalais to Port-au-Prince, with several detained in Port-au-Prince. It notes British actions, naval engagements, and renewed hostilities as Maroons resist, including promises to surrender. The December to January timeline covers letters from Guard Hill and military responses.
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Kingston
Det
Mirebalais
Port-au
Pirie
Grand Bois
Wageens
Port-du-Prince
Port-au -Printe
Berg
Earl of
Eece
Falmouth
Leeward
Walpole
Whiderstand
Ferces
Montego
Lord Batcarra
Cape ‘Wymes
Felves
Lottery Ticket Described as Sold for Shares at Cornhill
The fragment notes a state lottery office sale of shares titled No.3c.626 for one quarter, one eighth, and tenths. It mentions Messrs Hornsby and Co at No.25 Cornhill opposite the Royal Exchange, London.
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Hornsby
and Co
Cornhill
Royal Exchange
Loudun
St Nicholas Mole Hears Fleet Arrival Delayed
From Portsmouth under Admiral Cu arisman the fleet waits for the remainder of the squadron. Admiral Parker cruises off Monte Christa hoping to meet it. The Intrepid and Sovereign lie in harbor with crews and troops in good condition awaiting reinforcements.
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His
Prince Ernest Augustas
Genuy Ler
Falmouth
Unit
Jamaica
Gout
Gosia
Bravroxp
St. Nicholas, Mole
Sovereign
Maydgnana
Prince
Ernest
Rocu amRgay
Sir C. Grey
West-Indies
O’ Hara
Guadaloupe
Frante
Martinique
Walpolé
New York
Leda
Marti‘hique
Duakerie
Fim
Thag
la Vendee
Royaliss
Rodioierrific
France
Portsmouth
Brest
88Th Regiment
Curistran
Irish Channel
St. Nicholas’ Mole
Sampson Haying
Paken
Cuarisman
Admiral Parker
Monte Chritta
Intrepid
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Mornin
M. de Aphain
Angers
Eit
Ship News
Wepmouth
Deal
North Seads Rendin
Wind
Nsw
Ge Waivere
Mowracvé
James
Guard Hil
Wanrore
Guard Hill
Felvés
Trélawney
Watrote
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