Debate On Bill Limitation And Bank Advances
Fragmentary report shows a parliamentary battle over limits on the bill, with Wilberforce Bird opposing extensions while Caraven backed May and Pitt proposed a June 24 deadline. The House divided on a June limit, amendments were made, and the session adjourned after Fox signaled a clause to restrict Bank advances pending a security exception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilberforce Bird
Timthly
Caraven
Howe
Pitt
W House
Haas
Fox
Secrets of Bassas Treaty Reach Russia and Prussia
London reports unveil secret articles of the 1795 Bassas Treaty linking Belgium's recognition to French power and Rhine borders. It suggests Prussia gains Dutch provinces north of the Rhine while Russia pledges to attack Prussia if neutrality harms Allied operations. The Emperor’s stance appears hostile to France, with ongoing military concerns and unsettled European balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paysa
Repubtic
Bafle
Switzerland
Russia
Laf
Fr¢ Wairworts
Petersburgh
Prussia
Belgium
Eclair- Republic
Rhine
Delft
Frigsend
Utrecht
Guelders
Germany
France
Hesse
Cuarnes
Wutrworth
Lord Exctin
Morton Even
Vienna
French Republic
Borough of Southwark to vote on royal address
The High Bailiff issues a precept for a general meeting of inhabitants on Monday to discuss an address to His Majesty. A loan negotiation reportedly targets fifteen million pounds, set for the ensuing week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwark
Reception of Address and Naval News at Focus of London
Yesterday in London the King held levee at St James s Palace as City of London liverymen delivered their address. Duke of Portland and others attended, while a council at Lord Grenville s office discussed the 18 million loan. Reports from Cadiz and Lisbon recount Jervis s victory and tensions with Madrid, and a common hall petition asks removal of advisers to restore peace and public credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James’s Palace
London
Duke of Porttann
Duke of Portiano
Earl Spencer
Sir C. Gov
Lord Grenville
Pirr
Duke of Portuano
Spencer
Cuatuam
Dunphas
Winouam
Duke of Porttland
Madrid
Paris
Cadiz
Zrenen
Mazzaredo
Jervis
N.E
Chace
Lisbon
Portugal
Loxwon
Common-Hall
City of London
Common Hall
Treaty of Tolentino Peace With Pope Details Authenticated
Authentic copy of the 1797 peace treaty between the French Republic and Pope Pius VI outlines pacts for war cessation, territorial renunciations, tribute payments, military evacuations from Umbria and Marche regions, and restoration of Rome’s port and arts school with conditions binding on successors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prus
Bologna
Frange
Rome
Avignon
Comtat Venaffin
Ferrara
Romagna
Ancona
Foligno
Umbria
Perugia
Camerino
Macerata
Fano
French Republic
Loretto
Holy See
Paris
Leg
France
School
Tolentino
Buonaparte
Wary European Maneuvers and Bank Notices Across Italy
Warlike moves by the Court of Praia and Berlin intrigue readers as Venice and Italian states are watched. Prussian Minister Luchesini travels to Venice while Chambonas heads to Berlin to probe Armament motives. Angereau’s French troops retreat toward Padua and Vicenza as Buonaparte eyes Venice and a potential tax contribution for Italy’s army. Also reported is a Merfrs Harter banking meeting with a committee to audit accounts, a Westminster public meeting announcement, the Duchess of Rutiano leading Framland Yeomanry, and the seizure of German hard dollars from the bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Praia
Berlin
Petersburgh
Marquis de Luchesini
Vienna
Venice
Italy
Chambonas
Louis XVI
Ling
Prussia
Perlet
Trieste
Angereau
Treviso
Padua
Maffena
Baffano
Vicenza
Buonaparte
Senate
Pichegru
Merfrs
Harter
Caménon
Westminster
Ships News From The Thames And Atlantic Privateers
The Thames Edmonstone from St Domingo to Belfast is taken and carried into Leugane. The Liberty from London to Leith failed in December and is not heard of. The Elizabeth American from Lisbon to Finm bro is taken by a privateer and carried into St Malors. The Dane Sophia from Bay Chaleurs to Portuzal reports Richery's squadron on September 29. Railston from Jamaica to Liverpool was taken by a privateer and carried somewhere. A 14 gun privateer chased a vessel into Whitby. A brig from Boston to London, believed John Scott, taken by a French privateer and carried to Isle de Bas. The Sprightly cutter, 14 guns, engages a large French privateer of 18 guns near Start, both ships suffer rigging damage. Sprightly returns after exchange of shots. Falls French cutter privateer in company chases several English merchantmen. three brigs captured by the French. Plymouth lugger arrives with Hawke privateer and crew of 29. Indefatigable and Greyhound from Falmouth, crew wages paid. both to sail again. Unicorn frigate sails for Ireland. Portsmouth March 22: Dart sails for the Downs with convoy. Lord Brippoart and fleet expected back from cruise.
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Thames
Edmonstone
St. Domingo
Belfast
Leugane
Duncan
London
Leith
Elizabeth
Nelson
Lisbon
Finm
Bro
St. Malors
Thedane Sophia
Willis
Bay
Chaleurs
Portuzal
P Richery
Railston
Jamaica
Liverpool
Whitby
Boston
John, Scott
Isle de Bas
Rovzat Jump
Allpeed
France
Sir E. Pertew
Greyhound
I. Perttew
Falmouth
Unicorn
Young
Ireland
Admiralty-Office
Plymouth
Hamoaze
Dick Poisson
Brett
John Orde
Rob
Elliot
White
Admiralty
Greyhound Revenue
Wilkinson
Barnard Emanuel Papillon
Cape Barfleur
Havre
Tom
Sir
William Weston
Privateering action and official notices from the Admiralty
The March 25 issue reports Rear Admiral Robert Elliot’s capture of the French privateer Epervier near Cape Barfleur after a brief chase, detailing armament, crew, and fate. It also covers a Weymouth customs letter about La Liberte seized after an eight hour chase, and Lord Chamberlain mourning orders with surrender notices and listed dividends for April to May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiralty Office
William Weston
Customs
Weymouth
Evan Nepean
Also Mentioned on This Page
Oracle
Tron
Dublin
Bank of Ireland
Privy Council
Marca
Ship News
Portsmouth
Dart
Porbock
the Downs
Lord Brippoart
Rhi
London Gazette
Lord Chamberlain’s
Bavaria
Wm. Lovell
Bishopsgate-street
Bakers
Guildhall
J. Thomas
Sloane-Street
H. Wetton
J J. Dodson
Milnthorpe
Yorkshire
Stafford’s Arms
Wakefield
J. Meyricke
M. Eyre
F. Fulford
St. Paul’s Church Yard
Wm. Frerich
Worship-street
Shoreditch
Bawtry
the Crown Inn
W. Pease
Hurst Courtney
Yorksh
Ay G. C
A.lindegren
Claes Griel
Dunster’s Court
M. Bailie
Broad-street
G. Wilson
R. Buchannan
Lambeth-hill
Wm. Nath
Newgate-street
Wm. Cave
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