Parliament notes and motions in late 18th century session
The record covers Commons and Lords actions including amendments to the Alien Bill, notices by Lord Randop on a Law Lords opinion bill, a Newfoundland fishery bill move by Mr. Dundas, ways and means committee discussions, a Marine Mutiny Bill report, and Royal Assent given to bills. It notes adjournment to Wednesday the 23d instant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randop
Law Lords
Newfoundland
M. A. Taylor
Mr. Dandai
Newfdandland
Hinta
Royal assent given to several Bills in Lords session
A message asked for Commons attendance, the Speaker and members present, and the King’s Commission read. The Archbishop of Canterbury and other Lords granted Royal Assent to the Alien Bill the notes circulation bill and related measures. The Parliament then adjourned to Wednesday the 90 May or Etow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Mancux
House of Peers
Parliament
Commons
Canter Gr ‘ Ny
Fragmentary House of Commons Petition Record
A garbled OCR passage outlines an 18th or 19th century Commons session discussing a petition. Names, dates, and places are partially legible, mentioning Birmingham and an oath, with references to proceeding further and committee action.
Britain Debates French War and Spanish Policy
London dispatches recount daily arguments for war with France, noting naval movements near Plymouth, Spanish neutrality shifts under Aranda, and Crown intrigues. The piece critiques Spain’s conduct, praises leadership, and observes public opinion rallying to Prime Minister Grenville’s government amid a broader European conflict.
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Barrow
Stig
D.eruize
France
Plymouth
Mediterranean
Toulon
Spain
Spatiny
Avery
Boukson
Europe
Froxip
Bianca
Pilnitz
Marais
Aranda
Francez
Gopare
Ald
iDg
Preg'sis
French Commons Debate Over Corn Prices and Revolutionary Measures
Paris reports a violent Commons debate on corn and grain pricing. An address from 38 sections to 84 departments seeks to counter opposition to Paris inhabitants. Santerre urges arming the Frontiers with arsenal cannon, while Jacobins denounce Gorfas for libels about the King's trial. Marat calls for new Tribunes to fund Loyalist countermeasures and punitive action against enemies. Mayence letters claim readiness to join the French Republic, as signing towns show allegiance. General Anselue defends pillage in Nice via memorial.
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Commons
Gorrie
Soas
Paris
Santerre
Jacobins
Defieux
Gorfas
Haying
Rederpierré
Marat
Bougden
Tribune
Soldiers of Liberty
Aét
Mayence
Presia
Custine
Prusians
Casfel
Signiatures
Anselue
Nice
French prisoners defend Namur in revolutionary debates
The National Convention discusses protests from Namur and Hainault against the December decree. Delegates report Strasbourg influence for Dietrech and debate arming troops with breeches and regulating emigrants sales. Louis XVI’s fate dominates discourse as speakers urge sovereignty, war talks, and appeals to the People.
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Franckfort
Namur
Hainault
Beaumarchais
Arlozafe
Strasbourg
Dietrech
Pache
la Croix
Louis XVI
Marat
Guillemort
Dasmiens
James Clement
Asia
Europe
Louis
France
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Setond
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Scotland
Arapf
Inglefire
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Ida Multia
Woting
Conseedler
Arphis
Abgtias
Wrice
House OF Lords
Anetteyee
Birmingham
Maan Arra
Patie
Connannos de Alen
Biland
London
Vasual Anumoty
Lobis
Roth
Cater
Létus
Garra
England
Amsterdam
Genjoané
Roderpierie
Anifwerine
Raberphriz
Robertpierre
Crtizense
Capitol
Digtatoss
Gainvinre
Grenville
Iof
Ere
Lord Gower
Neppanat Ks
Megettyan
Quye Acgl
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