Parliament debates naval augmentation and independent companies
The House reads His Majesty's gracious Message seeking to augment naval force amid ongoing Russia conflicts. Arguments unfold on approving additional expenses and the Independent Companies plan. General Burgoyne and peers condemn the measure for economy, discipline, and constitutional concerns, while Mr Tompson highlights broken promises to officers. The House adjourns after ordering further supply discussion next session.
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Russia
Pontz
Europe
House of Commons
Fox Rose
Pitt
Burgoyne
George
Dragoons
Lord Rawdon
Lord Fielding
Tarleton
Fitzpatrick
Hartley
Tompson
H’ar
Fabine
Lord Grenville
Rutha
Ward Stormont
Grenville
London News Briefs Reflect Court Appointments and Naval Prospects
The Prince of Wales appoints Lord Charles Henry Somerset to the Bedchamber replacing the late Lord Spencer Hamilton. France names Cardinal de Bernis Grand Patriarch. Navy officers anticipate a prosperous voyage with Empress. Grey and Black Eagle figures fear a Baltic visit to curb Britain. A Hyde Park duel ends with injuries and mutual satisfaction after a pistol shot in the air. William Pitt elected to the Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce. The Lord Chancellor remands a lunatic to a clergyman relative. Spain’s slow ship payments noted amid 112 gun admiral’s flag and promotions. Sultan’s jewels to King of Prussia valued at 175,000 Ecus, casket at 6,000 crowns. Madame du Barre returns to testify at Old Bailey Sessions in jewels theft case.
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Prince of Wales
Charles Henry Somerset
Duke of Beaufort
Spencer Hamilton
France
Pe Bernrs
Eacre
Baltic
Hyde Park
W.W
Efgg
Gray’s Inn
Lambeth
Society For the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures, and Commerce
William Pitt
Lord Chancettor
Spain
Prussia
du' Barre
Old Bailey
Persorts
Proclamation of Tuscany cession and naval notices
The London Gazette notes the Emperor ceding Tuscany to Arch Duke Ferdinand and confirms regency laws. Also reports gunfire from Vienna citadel, Naples king's journey via Neustadt to Venice, and March 24 promotions in Royal Artillery including Scott to Major and Wilson to Captain. Also lists diversions of agents, dividents, and certificates to be granted by April.
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Tuscany
Ferdinand
Ana
Vienna
Naples
Neustadt
Venice
Oprice
Royal Artilery
David Scott
George Wilson
William Borthwick
Thomas Francklin
Samuel Rimington
Joan Bradbridge
James Viney
John Cockburn
Charles N. Cookson
John Netting
John Barton
John B. Watkins
William H. Herndon
Richard Unert
Charles Waller
John Tomlinson
John Croziey
Joseph Heaven
Parliament Debates War Pressure on Russia and Turkey
Tuesday March 29 debate on the King's Message to Parliament, Grenville backing peace efforts with the Empress while opposing further hostilities with Russia. Lords Wilkinson storms Stormont asks for reasons for war, Earl Fitzwilliam and others warn of ruin and misjudgment amid calls for restraint and accountability from Ministers.
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Earl'Hitzwilliam
Jenterprize
Baltick
Nieva
Russia
Grenville
Lord Perchefer
Earl Cerrie
Mitawilliam
Nootka Sound
Sweden
Lord Crexville
Lord Stormont
Europe
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Mr. Gilbert
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Committee of Ways and Means
Londown
The
London Gazette
Frozencr
Maarch
James Stell
Hastings
Sussex
Guildhall
Owen
Villiers-street
Strand
William Kilpin
Prince’s Street
Spitalfields
Guild~ Hall
James Richardson
New Inn
Trevor Nickolas
Chepstow
Beaufort Arms
Brough Maltby
George Miltby
Old Jewry
John Anderson
Hoxton
Mark Gibbard
Romford
Essex
Samuel Stone
Catherine-Wheel-Ailey
Whitechapel
William MacAlpine
Alexander Young
Charing-Cross
Johnn Barr
William Maddocks
Cheapside
Callico Printers
Robert Bew
High
Holborn
William Weeton
London Wall
William Webb
Pembroke
King’s Arms
Wiliam Carbinall
St. Catherine’s Court
St. Catherine’s
Carpenter
James Morris
Cheltenham, Victualler
House OF Lords
Kina
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