Debate on the Loan and Chancellor's Conduct in the House
The House discussed the late Loan, allegations against the Chancellor of the Exchequer, and claims that public interests were sacrificed for private profit. Mr. Pitt sought details on resolutions. Mr. Smith aimed to print a full history of the transaction. The Speaker suggested delaying with an adjournment to Friday. a printed number of resolutions was approved for Members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburgh
Walter Boyd
Pitt
Smith
Grey
France in Flux Reports from Vannes and Vendee Crises
A French dispatch from Vannes dated January recounts Puisaye’s Chouans attacking Guer, driving in guards and looting as troops retreat with dead and wounded. Over a broad region emigration, unrest, and brigandage persist while the Directory tightens control with bread and meat distribution limits and monetary shifts as naval ventures and colonial moves unfold.
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Paris
Fes
le Moine
Vannes
Puigzye
Guer
Pussaye
Maxi
St. Florent
Alencon
Normandy
Calvados
Genoa
Arles
Marar
Reverchon
Lyons
French Convention Era Council Minutes Snapshot
The text records multiple sitting resolutions of the Council of Elders and Five Hundred. It notes approvals to supply army horses, issuing reports, suspending a tontine loan, granting 12 million metallic value to the Minister of Marine, appointment of Ramel as Minister of Finances, and 16 million metallic value placed at the Home Department, with praise for Camus and Quinette's mission.
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Petiet
Ceeds
Aubert Dubayet
Zaver
Freron
Géesieral la Hoche
Eputy
Zew
Sables
Charette
Holland
Auberé Dubayet
Ottoman Porte
Verniac
Camus
Gth
Council of Five Hundred
Oe Ln
Ramel
Home Department
Camus, Quinette, &c
French Revolutionary Council Proceedings on Emigrant Lists and Finances
The Council of Five Hundred debates executive power to delete citizens from emigrant lists and approves provisional expulsions. Meetings cover finance, war administration abuses, fortification writings, and grants for officers. Ramel becomes Minister of Finances as expulsions and forced loans spark policy actions.
Emigrant Laws Under Revision by Special Committee
A committee was appointed to revise all laws enacted against emigrants and their relatives, following two motions. The action aims to modernize statutes and address related penalties and restrictions. The reform work focuses on ensuring fair treatment and clarity in jurisprudence regarding emigration and kin.
French plans and troop movements in Belgium during winter quarters
Reports from Brusells note orders to the Sambre and Meuse Army with head- quarters at Bonn and an on three-front deployment. France seeks freedom of the Schelde while the Dutch resist. 30,000 horses are requisitioned across the seven departments for the war effort as preparations intensify.
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The
Sambre
Moselle
Culogee
Bonn
Sambre and Meuse
Lower Rhine
Lefevre
Andernach
Crevelry
Republic
Luxembourg
Chartreuse
Coblentz
van Stazel
Antwerp
Scheldt
Bankrupts and dividends listed in London Gazette notice
From the London Gazette February 23, the document lists bankrupts with surrender dates and courts such as the Hen and Chickens Inn Birmingham and the Maid's Head Norwich, with solicitors noted. It also records dividend declarations for multiple traders including linen-drapers, a draper, an innholder, a tobacconist, and other merchants, followed by Irish murder proclamations, treason trials, and a Court Martial lineup. Prices and market notes for butter, wheat, oats, and other grains are included, along with a forecast of trials in Dublin and commodity prices for February 22.
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Bankroupts
Wm. Westley
Birmingham
Plater
Attor~nies
Swain
Stevens
Old Jewry
C. Ives
Coltithall
Norfolk
Maid's Head
Norwich
Attornes
Windus
Frome Selwood
Somerset
Clothiers
George Inn
Crown In
Rowden
Guildhall
Orrell
Winslow-street
Oxford-street
N. Hingston
Falmouth
J. Ellis
Tavistock-street
Lloyd
W. Boardman
Manchester
W. Baker
Cowbridge
Glamorganshire
Marchig
Eustace
Exeter
Kingdon
Sale
Hawkridge
Pilton
Devonshire
Mareh Oz
SK. Dransfield
Riverhead
Kent
Deater
Privy Council
Ireland
Castle of Dublin
Zool
Patrick
John Cormick
Luttrelltown
James Hyland
Killeale
Meath
Dublin
Commission of Oyer and Terminer
Hyndes
Chetty
Horse Guards
J. Wopenouse
East Norfolk
Earl of
Charles Garrard
Hertford
James Read
Wiltshire
Samuel Sawbridge
East Kent
Multon Lambard
West Kent
Litchfield
Burre Defends Pensions and Openness to Criticism
The letter from Mr Burre, addressed to the public, defends his pension and stance against critics. He recounts gratitude to the Duke of Bedford and Earl Lauderdale, rejects claims of bargains or intrigues, and asserts his loyalty to country and Parliament reforms. He notes personal sacrifice, presses for modesty, and emphasizes integrity amid political conflict.
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Reprorp
Earl Lauderdale
Burre
P‘rmit
Berxe
Bedford
Earl of Lauderdale
Duke of Orleans
Briffot
Bedfords
Lauderdales
Priestleys
Paines
Mutt
Felix Zifea
Europe
Duke of Bedford
Duke
Earl-of ‘Lauderdale
House of Peers
Palace
Brentford
Burke
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France
Palais Egalite
Palais Royal
Spiffard
Globe
Chartertown
Truguet
Marine
Stofflets
la Vendee
Cuaverre
Whder
Spain
Great-Britain
Coatt
Bref
Criminal Tribunal of
Quimper
Rollet
Tintiniac
Puisaye
Chevanneries
Lisieux
Cellet
Herbois
Neproes
Cayenne
Grand Duke of
Tuscany
Carlosti
Revolutionary Committee
Section du Bonzet
Rouge
Rochefort
Concorde Nationale
la Regeneree Tigatesb
la Montine
Bonne Citoyenne
East India Expedition
Council OF Elders
Ant
Villetard
War Department
Or-Devant Marquis de Montalembert
Buncal
Quiastre
Lamarque
Bournonville
Lrouet
Maret
Semonville
Linanges
Leiningen
Pleffis
Dumourier
Roulier
Brussells
London Gazette
Corn Exchange
Ross
St. Seans
Mati Ags
Mr Burre
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