Debates on Divorces and Moral Reform in Parliament
The session featured fierce criticism of rapid divorce practices and moral decay imported from France. Lords debated hearings for a divorce bill, proposed safeguards, and potential penalties, including requiring Ecclesiastical Court sentences with petitions and a committee to probe collusion. Adjourned after motion to reject the bill failed and leave to introduce new measures was granted.
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Auckland
France
Duke of “Rho
Durham
Frances
Athens
Rome
Wootack
Dallas
Effen
Duke of Hamilton
Witiesses
Roches
Eton
Court of Common Pleas
Ecclesiastical Court
Wilberforce
Dykeague
United Kingdoms
Mainwaring
Genttleman
Henry Lascelles
Court of King’s Bench
Refé
Alainwaring
Parliament
Buxton
House of Commons Proceedings On March 2 2F 9 Smeth ee 7
The House examined reports on Parish relief for St Leonard Shoreditch and continued duties on Scotch distilleries. Committees on Quarantine and Supply adjourned to a later day while the export bill for wheat to Guernsey and Jersey was discussed and offices slated for abolition and consolidation.
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Berngitt
Guernsey
Jeltey
Hamburg, Lubeck and Bremen Agree to Loan to France
London reports that Hamburg, Lubeck, and Bremen will advance a loan to the French Directory amounting to 12 million livres Tournois secured on Batavian Rescriptions. The agreement promises to end further demands on these cities and calms London merchants. A Rhine letter notes French troops withdrawing from the right bank.
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Paris
France
Directory
London
Court of Directors appoints captains and orders ship sailings
At East India House a Court of Directors swore Captains Robertson and Harriman into command of the Berrington and Rockingham. The Oferly is to sail for Gravesend on the 17th and reach the Downs on the 17th of April. Exchequer Bits will be issued next Tuesday redeemable at the first or second payment of the forthcoming Loan. Lottery tickets rose about 14s per ticket. Four surgeons bound for France to supervise prisoners will depart for Paris this morning.
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East India House
Robertson
Harriman
Berrington
Rockingham
Oferly
Gravesend
Downs
France
Paris
Voluntary contributions by regimental officers and others
The 64th Regiment officers subscribe four days full pay and NCOs and enlisted men two days, for war support, to be repeated every six months. Contributions listed from Allhallows parish, London Wall, with individuals and amounts including Mr Batochy, R Harvey, Mesfis Jackson, Times proprietors, and various donors at Sun Court, Lothbury, Queen Street, and Mayfair.
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64Th Regiment
Parish of Allhallows
London Wall
Mr. Batochy
Duke of Portland
Anni
Mesfis
Jackson
the Times
Custom House
Brown
Sun-court
Ann Ord
Wm. Wynne
Ann-street
R. Payne
Lothbury
Toco
le Mesurier
R. B. Johnstoneacco
Rt. Ainslie
Cremorne
Gloucester
R. Stonehower
Mayfair
Roco - Place
Privy Council Examines Prisoners at Duke of Porriang Office
Yesterday the Privy Council met at the Duke of Porriang's office to examine prisoners and documents. Four prisoners, including O Connor and Leary, were brought in. Binns refused to answer while Leary and Allen were not examined due to lateness.
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Privy Council
Duke of Porriang
Cuancent Lor
Duke of Portuano
Marquis
Cornwalis
Cuaruam
Spencer
Lord Grenville
Dunpas
Atttorney
Kino
Warre
Forp
Binns
O Connor
Leary
Allen
O'Connor Wa
Li Reas
Maria O’connor
Econ
Bow Street
Beaxers Buapett
Colonel BosviLue
Bown
O’connor
Ofice
Privy Counsil
Connor
Ireland
Russian house of trade in Petersburgh hints at new ties
A letter dated the 13th ult announces a Russian house of trade in Petersburgh under Voute Felda Ralland Co to support exchange and supply the Imperial family. Reports claim French elections mirror 1792, with leading patriots entering Deputies’ ranks beside Thomas Payne.
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Petersburgh
Voute, Felda,Ralland Co
France
Thomas Payne
Margate
Directory
Ireland
Dover
Calais
Hamburgh
Dudley
Law Report on Guildhall Case of Confi deracy Voyage
Proceedings before Lord Kenyon concerning a cargo ship Con deracy captured by a French privateer. The suit questioned legality of the voyage from Canton to Europe and the French condemnation ruling. Underwriters and plaintiffs argued over neutrality, crew list requirements, and the 1772 commerce treaty with America. A special verdict framed two issues for the King's Bench: legality of the Canton to Europe voyage and effect of the French condemnation.
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Guildhall
London
Fatovar
Manor
Lord Kenyon
Bird
U. Appleton
Becau
Canton
China
Hamburgh
Copenhagen
Place
France
Reine
America
Fenkes
Confedérac
New York
India
Bombay
Prince ‘of Wales Island
Cantons
United States
Percival
Fle
Prince of Wales’s Island
Comitas Intergentes
Kenton
King’s Bench
Europe
Mortgagee dispute over titles to houses in bankruptcy case
The case centers on Merl Byoxham and Co versus the assignees of Mr Abnakasa, a struggle between mortgagees and other creditors of a bankrupt. Two sets of mortgage deeds are cited dated March 28 and 26 and September 10 in the same year, tied to the act of bankruptcy.
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Doe
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Cufoms
Customs
Museum
House OF Commons
Earl O
Abel
Independent Volunteers of
Jersey
R. Harvey
Norwich Light Horse Volunteers
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