English Parliament Lords Adjourn, Bills Read First Time
Counsel appeared in the House of Lords on the Appeal Mackreth and Fox from a Chancery decision. Mr Selby spoke for the Appellant and Sir John Scott for the Respondent. They were ordered to proceed on Monday. The American Intercourse Bills were brought from the Commons and read a first time, then the Lords adjourned to Monday.
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Mackreth and Fox
Chancery
Mr. Selby
Sir John Scott
Commons
Sugar and Corn Bills Dominant in House of Commons
The House debated Sugar and Rum exports, the Sugar Bill, and the Corn Bill. A key warehousing clause sparked division with Lord Shofield opposing and Mr Pit urging joint decision, ending with a narrow majority in favor of the original warehousing clause.
House Proceedings Resolve to Sit Again on Wednesday
The committee passed several clauses with amendments as the hour grew late and the chair was ordered to report progress. The Speaker resumed, and the House resolved to sit again on Wednesday for further consideration of the bill. Unclaimed dividends lists to be printed for members use. Committees of Supply and Ways and Means postponed until Monday. adjourned at eleven.
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India House
Bombay
Presidency
M'Leod
Brans
Dill
Ryder
Airy
Mr. Steede
Powys
Committees of Supply and Ways and Means
Adg
War rumors and colonial news from the Leeward Islands
A long extract reports a Channel mail from the Leeward Islands about 42 days overdue, discussing French Provocation near Martinique and Dominica, fortifications debates in St Christopher, London’s stock movements, insurance bets on a war with Russia, and various court and colonial notices. Royal donations, peerage actions, and maritime shipping briefs wrap the period’s global unease.
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Leeward Islands
Falmouth
Colworth
West Indies
Dominica
Martinique
Dominique
Corworth
Awnthua
St. Kitt’s
England
Prussia
Lloyd’s Coffee House
Great Britain
Russia
Steere
George Seuwyn
Crown Lands
Duke of Quessacry
Joh Wessley
George Selwyn
Lord Sanpwich
Faireff
Prince’ of Wales
Atzion Mitts
Ireland
India
Earl of el Fingham
Jamaica
Guards
M. de Kergarion
M. de la Peyrouse
Madame de la Peyrouse
Nationa Assembly
M. Mencu
Europe
National Assembly of
France
Rome
Paris
Naples
Meckie
London
Venice
Gibreltay
Deboer
Wolland
Gluckstadt
Brother of M Broglie Pleads to Save Father in France
M Broglie the younger earnestly urged the Assembly to exempt his father from the decree suppressing Clarechaud of France, six only spared, and the plea was met with unanimous favor. The Bishop of Vannes arrived with two National Guards, Campafiales mis de factious dispersal noted, and Dittoy faced a complaint from Friends of the Negroes seeking prosecution via Court of Justice.
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Broglie
France
Vawnes
Iales
M. Dittoy
M. Ditton
Martinica
Prisoners of Vienna Forgery Case Debated in Huningue
A March evening debate discussed three men held in Huningue prisons for forgery in Vienna. The question raised whether they should be surrendered to Vienna for trial. Several Members criticized the Emperor’s conduct, arguing against delivery. Referred to the Constitution Committee.
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Huningue
Vienna
Committee of Constitution
March 6 Dispatch on Arnay le Duc Ladies Journey
The President read a letter from Merspames informing that the Commons of Arnay le Duc, obeying the Minister of the Interior, will let the Ladies continue their journey. JTespames left Arnay le Duc at two pm. M. de Cermon was reproached for not listing all proscribed Absentees. He claimed the Committee of Finances lacked full knowledge of the names. A motion to refer to the Committee of Enquiry failed.
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Merspames
Arnay le Duc
Interior Department
Jtespames
Drnay le Duc
M. de Cermon
Committee of Enquiry
Royal Medal Gifts Mark 20th Anniversary Crowns
In Stockholm on February 13, the twentieth anniversary of the king's accession, sea and land officers from the battles of Frederikshamn and Schevenklund attended a royal service. The king awarded each officer a gold oval medal showing a galley and Victory with laurel branches, to be worn on a chain by officers and on the breast by subalterns.
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Fredericsham
Schevenklund
Chateau
Royal Chapel
Silence at the Finger's End and Contempt for Power
A curious pamphlet from Cardinal Mazarine’s era mocks queens and princes, exposing alleged vices of the Queen Mother and the Spanish-leaning faction. It quotes Richelieu’s memoirs on secret meetings, derides the Conde family and princes as tyrants, and criticizes royal corruption and manipulation of monarchs.
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Mazarine
Nower
Cardinal de Richelieu
France
Count Ouvarez
Spain
Val de Grace
Conde
Miazarine
Philip
Alexander
Amateurs of FIASDEL host operatic night at PLAY-HOUSE PRICES
A review of a FIASDEL competition by amateurs at Play-House Prices notes modest attendance but praise for Miss Cecilia Davis Miss Broadhurst Mr Spence and Bellamy. Davis faced a shy reception after a long absence while Spence and Bellamy showed promise. Corusis and Band received credit. Master Clements drew sweet violin tones.
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Fiasdel
Srence
Bellamy
Sacred Music Selection at Covent Garden Delights Audience
The House heard Harrison and Asutey sing Handel with acclaim and a summer-like glow. Mrs Bitzineton caused a stir by refusing to sit, tears securing pardon after the Farr Penitent. Harrison's Total Eclipse and Rendil Serene encore pleased connoisseurs, while Increnon earned praise for Why does the God of Israel sleep with even divisions and attentive execution.
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Harrison
Asutey
Rendil
Increnon
Salomon Concert Impresses Hanover Square Audience
Signor Davip Davin Garrick of Italy headline the Salomon concert at Hanover Square. The room was respectable though not crowded, with Hagpn at the harpsichord and a strong orchestra. Davip’s voice and expression earned high praise, surpassing expectations of subscribers, and critics credited Salomon for a refined, liberal program.
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Signor Davip
Hagpn
Signor Davin
Bonne Rouche
Rust
Davin Garrick
Italy
Salomon
An Enduring Heir Claim and Notable Obituaries in Norwich
A poor Norwich man believed to be heir to the last Earl of Yarmouth may inherit a Norfolk estate if proven. The coroner’s jury found lunacy in Joseph Levy, father-in-law of jeweller Israel Israel, after Levy heard of oysters eaten daily at a house defying Jewish laws. Thursdaymarked royal birthday celebrations at Dublin Castle featured an Ode and a lavish ball. William Wentworth, Earl of Stafford, died at Wentworth Woodhouse. his titles mostly extinct with only the Barony of Raby passing to Frederick Thomas Wentworth. Wentworth’s death ends a long era. he left wages to domestics for life.
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Paston
Norwich
Earl of
Yarmouth
Norfolk
Joseph Levy
Irael Israel
Israel
Abchurch-lane
Levy
Duke’s Place
Dublin
Wentwothh Castle
Yorkshire
Willliam Wentworth
Earl of Stafford
Wentworth
Wentworth Wodehouse
Stan
Reby
Newmarch
Overfley
Anne Campbell
Fonn
Duke of Argyll
Greenwich
Raby
Frederick Thomas Wentworth
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