Death and Agrarian Reform Echoes in Orleans Assembly
Amid animated sessions in Orleans, the Assembly unanimously decreed harsh penalties for anti Agrarian proposals and subversions of territorial or commercial gains. It called for future reports on public aids and a progressive import, plus steps to redistribute common land, expel vagabonds, and reform governance structures. The town was declared in rebellion until citizens identify the guilty. The Procureur and mayor of O Jeans would be arrested, and legislators urged to engage constituents to shape public opinion.
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Barrere
Commmon
Procureur de la Commune
Idayer
O. Jeans
Orleans
Shail
French Convention Debates Action Against England and Aliens
March notes report Daitewier announcing Tirlemont retaken and troops driving the enemy beyond it. The An insurgent voice says couriers are sent to the Department of Baire for good news. Recruiting in departments proceeds strongly. Camden proposes halting all correspondence with England and other powers at war. Others press for English and foreign residents to leave France within eight days. A Diplomatic Committee plan outlines a law on the subject for the next day.
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Tor
Baire
Camden
England
Ayar
France
Awah
Grand armies in the Netherlands historical dispatches and public notices
A broad summary of military moves in the Netherlands reports French and Austrian operations and strategic aims. It notes Breda and Maestricht actions, Dumourier’s and Cozowur’s movements, and the cautious advance of Austrian forces, with emphasis on supply delays and fortifications. Private ships deliver news from Jamaica via Falmouth, including Captain Bligh's Providence voyage and King of Prussia troop plans for Danzig, as Parliament adjourns to April.
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Netherlands
France
Republica
Breda
Maefricht
Co Bpourg
Prince Cozoure
Flanders
Dumoxmar
Dumou Rler
Lowvam
Irom
Lowvain
Brugells
General Post Office
Jamaica
Falmouth
Providence
Bligh
Otaheite
Port-Royal
Beri
Prussia
House of Commons
IrgLanp
Brabant Threatened as Dutch War Moves to Williamstadt
Long dispatches from Williamstadt describe Boumomiers forces retreating into Brabant after Breda, with Louvain in his sight. Reports detail dragoons and Dutch regiments entering Schuyts, bombardments, and casualties including Lieutenant Western. The siege at Klundert persists, with heavy fighting, marauders, and fortifications under constant vigilance. The Countess of Cowper and Lord Auckland figure in diplomatic notes on embargoes and shipping.
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Brabant
Dumovrier
Bottzlaar
Byland
Kast
Ainslie
Childers
J .Oe
Countess of Cowper
Florence
England
Lord Auckland
Holland
Siege and losses at Williamstadt and Breda during the siege
Describes minimal French casualties at Williamstadt while German and Dutch troops defend against a force of about six thousand. Details ship assets including four Dutch frigates and English gun-boats. Evokes brutal scene of mangled French dead. Prussian Duke of Brunswick and Dutch forces march from Bois Le Duc to block Breda, with surrender or major action expected soon.
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Rewmiurkabte
Boemen
Williamstadt
Saxe
Gotha
Calmetie
Childers
Barlowe
Maeze
Maefe
Prusians
Duke of Brunswick
House of Grange
Bois le Duc
Breda
Ofter Nyek
Sir James Murray Arrives with Dispatches from Dort
Helvoetsluis March 23 Sir James Murray Bart arrives aboard the Dolphin Packet with dispatches for the Duke of York at Dort and the King of Prussia. He sailed from Sheerness in the Fox frigate which ran aground near Gunfleet. he reached Harwich by fishing boat and then took the Dolphin. Transports with the 14th regiment, under convoy, are at Goree and expected to debark. the Third Regiment Guards will march for Dort.
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Helvoetsluys
Sir James 2
Murray
Dophin
Flynn
Duke of York
Dort
Harwich
Goree
Guards
General Acton Resigns With Leave from Prime Ministership
Naples reports that General Acton has not been dismissed but has taken leave to resign. The move follows discontent over his conduct toward France and inadequate preparations. The Queen's partiality could not prevent the degradation and some attribute it to the Cabinet of St James's alongside Madrid's pressures.
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Acton
France
St. James’s
Madrid
Austrian Forces and French Garrison Move Through Frankfort
A report from Frankfort dated March 16 describes a large convoy of Austrian artillery and support wagons, plus Tyrolean infantry and light cavalry, passing through. The French garrison of Koenigstein, arriving two days earlier, is quartered in the Carmelites convent, with officers housed at the king’s expense and accorded liberty. Mentz notes a 10,000-strong garrison and 30,000 French stationed from Brughen to Landau, while Koenigstein fortress yields 14 cannons. Count de Pappenherm, hereditary Marshal of the Empire, died in infancy on a date not specified. Public oath penalties were announced for those not sworn in by an upcoming date. the hereditary Prince of Anhalt Zerast died at Luxembourg on the 3d instant.
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Williamstadt
Schuyts
Berkley
Maefe
Klundert
Boetzlaar
Maelle
Halkett
Syren
Schanfe
Klundert Canal
John Western
Meaundrille
Williamstad
Gertruydenburg
Prince of Oxanne
Frankfort
Koenigstein
Méntz
Luxembourg
Anhalt Zeraast
Imperial movements amid Brabant conflict and Dutch advance
News from Leyden reports disrupted Brabant communications. Imperial forces under Archduke Charles remain at Drest with outposts at St Tron and Haffelt, while Honenvoû dislodges French from La Roche with about 600 casualties. Prussians plan to advance toward Breda, with 8 000 to 10 000 more expected, Austrians arriving at Bois le Duc to replace Prussians.
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Brabant
Drest
Tongeren
Archduke Charles
St. Tron
Haffélt
Wiaestricht
Honen
Tibourgh
Bois-le-Duc
Lord Hoop Delayed Sailing to the Mediterranean Next Month
The article notes Lord Hoop will not sail to the Mediterranean until late next month as the fleet faces a shortage of men and equipment. It mentions Lord Gattoway as the anticipated successor to Lord Storon among Scotland's Sixteen Peers.
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Hoop
Mediterranean
Lord Gattoway
Lord Storon
Scotland
Petition on French Servants in Nobility's Houses
Mr Grattan presented a petition by upper servants in noble families complaining of French servants in London households. They allege crime, disloyalty, espionage, and corruption attempts by those hired or seeking positions. The petition was read and ordered to lie on the table. Mr Holmes moved for a return of prisoners refused release under the insolvent bill.
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Grattan
Holmes
Ship News from Plymouth and Naval Actions
The Ferret sloop under Capt Howett carries orders to select ships for quick fitting for sea, including the 44 gun RoGigh and 92 gun Daedalus. The Francis Moore from Africa to the West Indies rests at Grenada with one man and one boy saved. Lively Excise cutter brings in Labelie Bart to Yarmouth, and Neptune and Cleopatra frigates arrive in port with ships bound for Bourdeaux and Marseilles. The Circe frigate takes Le Jennie Felix into Portsmouth, while the Tyfphane Loop captures a French privateer brig with 12 carriage guns at sea. Crail of 32 guns arrives at Plymouth, Thetis sails for the West Indies, and signals at Gueensey and Jersey turn out French rather than cannon fire.
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Howett
Hercules
Hamburg
Havre
Chatham
Daedalus
Francis
Cleopatra
Yarmouth
Neptune
Jurand
Bourdeaux
Portsmouth
Marseilles
Loop
Plymouts Dock
His
Crail
Exttson
Hartnet
Leopard
Indies
Gueensey
Jersey
Boston frigate intercepts Dunkirk privateer at Portsmouth
Port of Portsmouth reports that last night the Boston frigate under Captain Courtenay arrived from a cruise and captured the privateer La Herondelle of Dunkirk, mounting 14 carriage guns and 14 men. The privateer had captured an English brig and sent her for Cherbourg, with the Boston intercepting as she entered the port.
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Portsmouth
Boston
Friigate
Caps. Courtenay
Dunkirk
Cherbourg
Seven prisoners condemned at Exeter offices
Seven prisoners were capitally convicted at Exeter, one spared execution. A prize of 30 005 was awarded to Mr Martin Lucas, wine merchant, Northampton. A Treasury warrant for 217 598 levy money for Hanoverian troops was issued, payable to Baron Alvensleben, the Hanoverian ambassador. A second warrant for 100 000 was issued to the Paymaster General of the Forces. Adjutant General orders fix headquarters for seven fencible regiments in Scotland with locations in Aberdeen, Sterling, Glasgow, Perth, Linlithgow, Inverness, and Forres.
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Exeter
Martin Lucas
Northampton
Susf
Treasury Board
Britain
Baron Alvenfleben
Earl of Breadalbane
Perth
Earl of Hopre- Toun
Linlithgow
Mr. Wemys
Inverness
Sir James Grant
Forres
Married in London Henslow and Willington union
Brief notices report the marriage of Willington, a London merchant, to Miss Henslow daughter of Sir John Henslow, Surveyor of the Navy. Other items include obituaries for John Je Mcfurier, George Shirley, and Robert Parsley, plus ship news from Dear with arrivals, sailings, and naval price quotes and bonds for April 76.
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Mr. Willington
London
Miss Henslow
Sir John Henslow
Alderney
John Je Mcfurier
Hland
Auston
Warwickshire
George Shirey
George Shirley
Ratington
Robert Parsley
Lisbon
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Uis
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Diwas
Flora
M‘bride
Britannia
Rambler
Concord
Pitt
Travis Yee
Wind- N
Downs
Adamal M‘bride
Leda
Friendship
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New Navy
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Waterford
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