Impartial Examination of Two Letters on Peace
A Paris publication argues that France seeks a solid peace while England pursues war. It praises the French Republics diplomacy and condemns Britain's stance, urging French citizens to unite for a stable, victorious peace and a respected global standing through a treaty of pacification.
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Paris
England
Continent
Anyland
Europe
France
BowArarts
Britain
India
Exeland
Bethelien
Court Martial Frees Captain Torry After Night Collision
A Portsmouth court martial acquitted Captain Thomas Torry of Saturn for a collision with the Prince aboard Gladiator, noting the darkness and other circumstances spared blame, while praising his diligence. Separate items report Hamburg bankruptcies soaring in 1799 and a French lawsuit about a rich young woman promising payments for a child, with ongoing appeal over custody.
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Portsmouth Harbour
Terry
Saturn
Thomas Torry
Hamburgh
Wamburz
France
Laval
Address moved in Lords on peace with France 1800
The Amendment moved by the Duke of Bedford in the Lords on the late Address thanks the King for reporting his willingness to negotiate with France. It recounts two peace negotiations in 1796 1797 and notes the ruptures caused by French rejection. Six peers voted Nut Contents including the Duke of Bedford and Earl Albemarle. A dissent on Jan. 25 1800 objects to endorsing rejection of overtures and warns it may prolong war.
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Duke of Bepforp
House of Lords
Lord Grenville
France
Switzerland
Paris
Lille
Europe
Ee c
Lisle
Agai
French Republic
Lord Grexville
Duke of Beprorn
Earl of
Albemarle
Lord Poxsonsy
Earl of Besporoves
How-Land
Kina
Cametrorp
Hottayp
Llouse
Holland
Hermione recapture hero Captain Hamilton and officers named
Captain Hamilton famed for recapture of the Hermione is son of Sir Jons Hamirtown and brother to Sir Cyarles Hamilton captain of the Melpomene. Officers listed as Lieut Cols include Henry Proctor Joun Brown Joseph Walter William CHINSON Taylor Wairing and Danien Lennon. Also a note praising London magistrates for bread policy and criticizing parliamentary drafting and loopholes.
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Hamilton
Jons Hamirtown
Cyarles Hamilton
Spithead
Ite
Lord Hoop
Hucy Boweys
Henry Proctor
43D Foot
Joun Brown
Royal Engineers
Ireland
Joseph Walter
Royal Artillery
William ‘Hurchinson
49Th Foot
Taylor Wairing
8If Foot
Danien Lennon
22D Light Dragoons
London
Law Report on Hull Cordwainers Case and Mercy
Indicted Journeymen shoemakers from Hull were found guilty of conspiracy to fix wages. Counsel Erskine argued for leniency noting the Friendly Society of Cordwainers’ dissolution, while Lords Kenton and Grosy emphasized public example. Defendants were remanded for recognizance to await judgment as required by the court.
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Hull
Friendly Society of Cordwainers of
York
Justice Laurence
Erfine
England
Curgr
Exkine
Lord Kenton
Erskine
Justice Grosy
Court considers criminal info over insult to magistrates
Jan. 29 in the Court of King’s Bench Mr Gibbs moved to show cause why a Criminal Information should not be filed against Richard Toogood of the Isle of Wight for scandalous expressions about magistrates. His lordship feared it would ruin a poor butcher. words were passionate though blameworthy and no verdict granted.
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Court OF King’s Bench
Gibbs
Richard Toogood
Se of Wight
Hedd
Rexgown
Robberies Near Colney-Hatch and Lambeth Break-In
Last Tuesday evening John Bacon of Fryen House near Dace was stopped by a highwayman near Colney-Hatch and robbed of his car and watch. Early Sunday morning Mrs. Simesox of Mount Street Lambeth had her house broken into and robbed of wearing apparel and other property, a considerable amount.
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John Bacon
Fryen House
Dace
Colney-Hatch
Bernadotte appointed Councillor of State by Bonaparte
Paris January 96 General Bernadotte is named Councillor of State by Bonaparte. Ex-Director Carnot arrived in Paris. Rear Admiral Lateveke departed January 19 for Touton. General Marena issues a Proclamation to the Army of Italy promising support and recompense. Autbes January 16 date noted with observances at La Madeleine and inscriptions elsewhere.
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Paris
Bernadotte
Bonaparte
Carnot
Parsace
Lateveke
Brett
Touton
Marena
Italy
Autbes
Louis XVI
la Madeline
Louis Xvith
Prince Itaisxi
Prince Gortrsesakow
Zurich
Maria’ Theresa
Goa TscHalixow
Francis
Vienna
Francefort
Sucorow
Austria
Mayence
Nidda
Mein
Grosgeraw
Genoa
Sori
Enterig
Levant
Magra
Milan
Piedmont
Verona
Bellinzoene
Dudosich
Lisia An
Army of the West Letter from General Hedouvier
Angers January 22 report from General Hedouvier notes divisions in the West surrender and submit, with Chouahs under Chatielon promising peace. Forces in Mayenne, Loire, and surrounding districts to pursue Bourmont and Geoxcas with vigor to end the civil war. Parvanarg bands in Tié and Villaine expected to submit.
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Angers
I Pluviose
Chouahs
Chatielon
Avenne
Boire
Loire
Ditriét
Mayenne
Chatbanee
Latte
Bourmont
Parvanarg
Tie
Villaine
Brune
Geoxcas
Peace gains in Loire left and right banks reported
Reports from Nantes and other cities describe insurgent chiefs on both banks of the Loire disbanding forces and returning home. Proclamations warn inhabitants of peace approaching, offer amnesty, and threaten force if rebels resist. Army reinforcements from Holland, Belgium, and France support Moreau’s command as skirmishes occur near Cailel.
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Loire
Chatillon
Andigne
Kainlis
Department of the Lower Rhine
France
Cantons
Brussells
Orc
Cailel
Augsburgh
Swabia
Great Britain
Circle of
Wickham
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Duke OF Bedford
Die Martis
LAW Report
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V. Thompson and Smith
Army OF the West
Hedouviler
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Nantes
Prague
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Suworow
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