Trial and perjury prosecutions linked to Capt Kimber case
Discussion details the circumstance of Capt. Kimber's trial, subsequent perjury prosecutions of two witnesses, and arguments that acquittal reflected a denial of the core cruelty issue. Debates touch on conduct of Wilberforce supporters, independence of prosecutions, and the plan for reviving or renewing resolutions on the African Slave Trade with a possible six month adjournment. The House votes narrowly, planning to renew resolutions and keep pressure on abolition efforts.
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Kimber
Capt. Kimber
Montague
William Smith
Kisber
Dowling
Kiiber
Decreux
Wilberforce
Kimbickr
Cawlorne
Dent
Fox
Bie
Gacoigne
Herofe
Baronet
Hiniefly
House of Lords
Witte Force
Dublin receives orders for immediate march and defence
Dublin reports regiments ordered to ready for immediate march with Drogheda and its surroundings cantoned while officers prepare to govern Munster Ulster. Staff to be increased a new battery at the Pigeon-house to defend the harbour and Defenders clash with the military near Ardee. seven killed and many wounded.
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Dublin
Droghed
Dunpas
Cork
Wayie
Ulster
Munster
Passage
Waterford
Gunters
Ardee
Meath
Trim
Petersville
Parliament reform motion sparks debate in House
In the House of Commons on Wednesday February 20 Sir A Cavendish moved an internal reform of Parliament criticizingFees to Clerks and adherence to debate topics. Opponents argued the motion could be seen as a censure on the Speaker. It was agreed the chair would sit at four o'clock in future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Cavendise
Baronet
Exchequer
H. Langrishe
W.E. Ponjfonby
G. Ponsonby
Grattan
Major Abart
Soba Blacaiere
Elves
New Comedy Anna Sparks Mixed British Audience Reaction
Theatres opened with Anna a new comedy by Mrs. Vordax with Prologue by Palmer. The crowd applauded the Prologue but booed the final act, finding little real humor and noting plagiarisms from familiar stage characters. the Epilogue earned praise for satire against French Sans Culottes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scarborough
Debates Over East India Charter And China Embargo
In Paris and London discussions roil around Bourneville and Condorcet’s constitution with fears of Orleans influence. The Court weighs government proposals, dividend prospects, and embassy to China amid rights to lands and trade disputes, while ministers face criticism over terms and taxation.
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China
Serjeant Watsin
Dundas
Accutgomery Campbell
Fecton
Lujbington
Traing
Jackson
English moves, troops to Holland and Portugal
London reports Baron de Beeterr to sail with a frigate convoying elite troops to Holland while the Duke of York embarks on the Syrax. Fortucussz orders a 10,000 man camp and seven ships fitted for land and seamen. An officer claims cordiality between Prince de Coup and French princes. Guards volunteer en masse, showing English resolve to defend God and King.
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Baron de Beeteurr
Holland
Dufekin
Duke of York
Sheernes
Fortucussz
Portugal
Prince de Coup
France
England
Mipxicity Wanderers Opera Debuts at Covent Garden
At Covent Garden last night the new two act Conic Opera Mipxicity Wanderers by Mr Pearce premiered to general acclaim. Set among Biscay Mountains in Spain the show features Blunden and Mrs Flarione with two praised songs encored. New music by Shields and scenery by Richards impressed a packed house, with a second representation promised and overall satisfaction reported.
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Judedon
Blunden
Shields
Richards
French Crisis and Riots Reported in Paris and Lyons
The report covers bread shortages in Paris and Lyons with large expenditures to stabilize prices, mobs seizing corn from farmers, rising bread and rye prices, and mass discontent. It notes Jacobin efforts to expel deputies and tax enforcement, calls for vengeance on Rome, and mentions sugar costs and imposed trade suspensions. It also references plans to enfranchise and arm enslaved people and assignat hypothecations amid unrest.
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Paris
Lyons
Ore
Dare Brecedes Club
Jacobin Club
Louis
Fie Atailler
Department of
Major de Flotte
Rome
M.befewille
Belgia
Naples
France
Micame Royale
French Commissioners to Return to Martinique with Sir Arex Hoop
The French Commissioners from their West India islands, long in London after interviews with Mr. Pitt, will go back to Martinico with Sir Arex Hoop. The Guards officers’ horses will be embarked tomorrow from Deptford. The Amiable Loire from Cayenne to Bourdeaury sprung a leak and put into Martinique where it is condemned.
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West India Islands
London
Pitt
Martinico
Arex. Hoop
Guards
Deptford
Loire
Cayerme
Bourdeaury
Martinique
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Cauntthorn
Jenkinson
M. Young
Bart
House
Ireland
House OF Commons
Anna
Palmer
Bournenville
Condorcet
Orleans Party
Departments
Dimourier
Serjeant Watson
Fes
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