Berne Provenance and Swiss City in Turbulent War Proclamations
The text describes proclamations accusing the Berne Senate of tyranny and French influence, urging Swiss to resist French aims and defend independence. It cites General Murat and a Bernese surrender by capitulation after battles near Bern, noting praise of Bernese valor and losses, and reporting a provisional government replacing the old regime as French-led actions unfold.
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Berne
France
Wickham
Casnor
Republicane
England
Fnglih
Murat
Ath
Berné
Pays de Vand
Fame Gate
2Ruze
Sole
Fridsarg
Rhine
Italy
Schanenburgh
Dinmerchingens
Parliamentary Intelligence in Lords Debate on Ireland
In the House of Lords on March 23 Lord Moira stated that the Marquis of Downshire criticized his remarks on Ireland’s internal situation during last night’s debate. He gave notice to readdress the topic after consulting the noble lord. With the bills still moving forward, the Lords adjourned until Monday.
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House OF Lords
Ferpay
Lord Mora
Downshire
Lord Moira
Ireland
House of Commons Debates on Pensions and Tax Proposals
The Southern Whale Fishery Bill and Free Ports Bill were read a second time. Tierney moved for accounts of pensions granted since 1762, civil expenses in Corsica, Ceylon, and the Cape, and pensions paid to officers, with details. Remainder notes notices on Slave Trade, tax carts, and clock and watch tax repeal. committees adjourned to Monday.
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House OF Commons
Tierney
Corsica
Ceylon
Cape of Good Hope
Vierney
Roe
Mosaay
Ieancaster
Gentlewan
Wither
Nips Fist
Genleman
Tovey
Charles Bunbury
Jesus Cuele
Nir
Pee Cbnferved
Mornday
Four Finance Committee Members Arrested in Rotterdam Dispatch
Rotterdam despatches report four members of the late Finance Committee arrested and their papers seized. The Constituent Assembly retools the government, and municipalities imitate French methods. A Dutch consul letter cites Lord Canemvres about protecting nations at war, while every third man in Holland is expected to be drafted to bolster a fleet for a potential descent upon Britain.
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Rotterdam
Committee of Finance
Constituent Assembly
France
Dinufr
Gaenvinres
Holand
Swiss Fate Versus French Invaders in Liberty Struggle
A historical piece condemns Directory policy toward Switzerland, praising Swiss valor against 18th century invaders and urging British resolve. It denounces French revolutionary aims, defends Liberty, and emphasizes England as a stand-alone guardian fighting European tyrants with determination and national dignity.
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Paris
Berne
Fribourg
Soleure
Directory
England
Rhine
Italy
Europe
Lord Grenville
House of Lords
Left bank of the Rhine ceded to France looming
Letters from Raflact Stanck fort and Vienna describe rapid French advance and war threats after Rome. Reports claim left bank of the Rhine would be ceded, Berthier proclaims hostility to British shipping, and a Sicilian landing is noted. Also mentions arms seizures, trials, and Dutch civil politics amid continental turmoil.
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Raflact
Sth
Rhine
France
Stanckfort
Vienna
Berthier
Lelogna
Otrantey
Sicily
Sienza
French Capture of Soleure Report From Schauenbourg
In a Basle dispatch dated March 2 the French chief Schauenbourg confirms the capture of Lengnav and the town of Soleure. He reports eight artillery pieces and 200 prisoners, including several officers, with gates opened within half an hour. The letter notes arms secured and promises further operations to secure republican liberty. The summons warns Soleure to surrender or face occupation and potential destruction.
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Soleure
Schauenbourg
Mengaud
Helvetico
PIONS
Basle
Lengnav
Litertu
Schavenbourg
Directory
Scuavensourc
Ship News From Jamaica to Liverpool and Privateer Actions
The report notes the Wilding and Ward from Jamaica to Liverpool captured by four watercraft and recaptured by Suez, then carried to Brett. The Romulus arrives at Cowes after being boarded. the Charny J. with the mate of an American brig was seen, and Virgini a bound for London with naval stores. The Lively Butler sails to Antigua under privateer capture. the Amazon from Baltimore to Martinique seized near Guadaloupe. PORTSMOUTH March 22: Arrived the ship Cars APKIN from the Cape of Good Hope. Two whalers from Amsterdam bound for Barcelona were intercepted after a night action with privateers. many other ships evaded capture. PLYMOUTH March 20: Ambuscade returns from Jamaica after a 60-day race with the Maidalane convoy. two other ships ordered convoy were lost in a gale around three weeks earlier.
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Wilding
Ward
Jamaica
Liverpool
Wateer
Eerees
Suez
Brett
Smithyeefron
Chaynon
Cowes
Charny J
England
America
Suprhe
Charleston
Tie Polly
Lewistrom
President Parker
James
Portsmouth
Cape of Good Hore
Amsterdam
Barcelona
Vrice
Ambuscade
Jenkin
Dadalis
Africa
Voluntary Contributions from Bromley Youths Aid the King
Deputation from Mr Rowe's Academy Bromley attends the Mansion House with a voluntary contribution of 571 5 for the defense of the King and the preservation of a Constitution. An address from the youths pledges to cherish and cultivate the sentiments of loyalty. Proportions of pay subscribed by five Royal Invalids companies and other units, from officers to privates, to support government service and the general fund for national defense.
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Royal Invalids
Alderney
Sutherland Regiment of
Fencible Infantry
Maidstone
Royal Irish Regiment of Artillery
Chatham Barracks
Deal
York
Chelsea
Gosport
Plymouth
Sailors Captured by French Carried to Brest and Sent to Palmouth
An English captain reports that Captain A. Cameset of Neptune was seized in August and taken to Quimper and Brest before being moved with about 309 others in a cartel to Palmouth. They describe poor provisions, including barely edible bread and freet beef, cheese, salt pork, horse bean soup, and vague health conditions among 800 English prisoners. Colonel Hopson, Major Dicksom, and Major Johnson were among those held, with a march planned to Melun near Paris in three divisions.
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A. Cameset
Neptune
Greenock
Quimper
Brest
Inva Cartel
Palmouth
Berwick
Hopson
King’s Own Regiment
Dicksom
Melium
Paris
Ila
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St. Joan
His Majesty
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Wilkinsom
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Manon
Bedford
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Earl Suffolk
Duke of Bedford
Eill Beshorough
Marquis of
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Earl of Derby
Lord Say
Sele
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Lord Hollay
Earl Tankerville
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