Libel Bill Debate in the House of Lords Committee
The House of Lords in committee debated the libel bill with Lord Secardale in the chair and the Lord Chancellor proposing an amendment to let Judges direct juries on law and fact. Several peers opposed or dismissed the amendment, and the amendment was negated. The bill was reported and ordered to be read a third time with a summons for all Lords to attend the Chancellor at St James's with the Proclamation address tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Secardale
Lord Long Sécrougs
Lord Kenyan
Marquis Landowne
Lord Starore
Lord Portehefer
Lords Support Proclamation Ahead of Commons Address
Their Lordships met and, with the Chancellor, went to St Temes s with the Address of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal and the Knights Citizens and Burgesses in Parliament assembled backing his Majesty for the late Proclamation. Adjourned to Duetday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
St. Temes’s
Knights
HOUSE OF COALSIONS JUNE 1 1780 REPORTS AND BILLS PASSED
The House deferred further consideration of the Royal Assurance Company Bill to Friday next. Mr Morton from the India Company presented the Annual Account. Several bills were read and passed or ordered for ingrofsed including Shipton and Dunstable Roads Pills and Duke of Norfolk estates. The Episcopalian Bill was read and committed. A bill exempting from Stamp Duty letters containing Commercial Agreements was agreed to and to be ingrosed for third reading tomorrow. Lords messages announced approval of the Commons Address and a joint Address to be received tomorrow at three o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Assurance Company
Morton
The
India Company
Stanley
Shipton and Dunstable Roads
Duke of Norfolk
Lee
Vicar of
Vicar of Hlington
Shelton Reids
Dundas
Newfoundland Judicature Bill Debate and Committee Motions
In a House session Mr Dundas moved to revive the Scotch Opalian Bill and have it engrossed for a Tuesday reading. The Attorney General moved for a third reading of the merchants letters exempting from duties, with a Lords concurrence. A report on navigation acts prompted calls for careful review before Tuesday. The Newfoundland Judicature Bill faced calls for a third reading. the Speaker adjourned the House to join the Lords on Address to the King.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tar Rose
Fiid
House
Lords
New Carriages For The Birthday Queen And Court
A list of upcoming royal transport touting new coaches for Queen Victoria and various nobles. Descriptions cover Perch and crane-neck coaches, colours including yellow, green, brown, black, crimson, and blue lining, and ornate armorial mantles and crests for the Marquis of Donnegal Earl Strathmore Earl of Darwley Lord Audley Lord Barrington Lord Dorchester and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donnegal
Earl OF Darwley
Lord Audley
Lerd Barrington
Pannell
Lord Dorchester
London Levee and Proclamation Sparks Political Debate
London news recounts a thinly attended Levee at St James's where the King received the City Address on the Proclamation. It notes Lord Auphy's Levee attendance for his marriage, mentions Burke and Charters Fox quarrels over Crown policy, and records auctions of Gunnersbury estate meadows.
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Erne
St. James's
Lord Auphy
Prince of Wales
Fauxhall Masquerade Attracts Vast Crowds In Gardens
The Thursday masquerade ball in Fauxhall featured elaborate costumes from Nuns to Friars and a Fortune figure on a moving wheel. Patrons filled tables, with Lord Chancellor, French Missionary, and Pistol impersonations drawing wide applause. Illuminations, supper rooms, and Duke of York’s band enhanced a night of music, dancing, and grand decorations, as about 3000 guineas were collected at the doors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laavyers
Merlin
Hewarpine
Courtney
Coxtins
Forest
Perrin
Munpen
Alan
Paul
W— TI
Buano
Junaco
Duke of
Norforth
Barry Moree
Gayett
Duke of York
Saville-ron
VaxtnatLt Masquerade predicts no change in seats
An official hush surrounds the VatxnatLt Masquerade with assurance that Mr. Tawaeaene will not win seats on secession of the Chancellor. Mr. Harris ends a lucrative and honorable season while Mr. Lewis bids farewell with his signature bow as audiences applaud. A wine porter's accident at Gun Tavern results in fatal injuries and a Derby riot prompts magistrate intervention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tawaeaene
Harris
Lewis
Charing-Cross
Middlesex Hospital
Derby
Plan for dismemberment of France discussed in Vienna
The document outlines Austria and Prussia resisting a French dismemberment plan, noting Austria’s reluctance to acquire risky frontiers and Prussia’s stronger, steadier gains. It highlights mutual distrust, potential joint actions to seize Alsace and French Flanders, and the aim to deter France’s democratic movement while awaiting a possible two Parliamentary houses. Archduke Charles arrives from Vienna with campaign plans and orders for the 31st.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
France
Coat of
Aufliig
Pruti
England
Holland
Austria
Prufsia
Prussia
Pilnitz
Prussa
Bang Land
Fruita
Goblenta
Rhine
Petersburg
Tisha
Herzif
Duke of Brunswick
Alsace
Flanders
Democratic Party
M. Pe Catonne
Coblentz
Paris
Monsieur
o’Arrois
French Grenadiers Attack at Conde Near Mons
From the Camp near Mons on May 28 reports say a Hungarian Grenadiers division attacked the Conde fortification at Le Cocq at daybreak May 27. They forced some enemy infantry from hedges and fields but did not seize the entrenchment. casualties included 30 Hussars killed and three captured, with six Grenadiers and two Hussars wounded. One man lay dead on the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mons
Conde
le Cocq
Prince of
Irene
Batle
Allied Courts Split Over Austria Perssia War Aims
The allied Courts of Austria and Perssia refuse to join the Emigrant Princes against France. They pursue different goals though both seek restoring monarchy. The Queen of France and Count d Artrois hold a personal enmity while policy shapes rival ministries. A fragmented stance marks the broader European balance of power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austria
Perssia
France
Count d’Artrois
James and Mary
Meslervey
London
Newfoundland
Peggy
Guernsey
Ramigse
Ponfborn
Bengal
Much
Exeter
Lon
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Parliamentary Intelligence
House OF Lords
Commons
Caen Engrei
Reils
Buckingham-hook
Earl Strathmore
MR. Masters
MR. Dawkins
Burke
Cuarres Fox
Curyt
Faghernout
Cuarxes
Marquis of Lanspowns
Gunnersberg
Amelia
Stir Iine
Tom Penne
Brussels
Gazette Des Pays-Bas
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