Parliamentary Intelligence and Defence Debates in Commons
The House considered petitions against the Ship Owners Bill and postponed several readings. The light houses bill for Scotland was delayed, the Alien Bill second reading proceeded, and duties on Alignments were debated. In the Defence of the Country bill, amendments set age limits, while objections to naming volunteers on church doors sparked debate about voluntary service vs compulsion.
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House OF Commons
Fripay
Magen
Scotland
Silverer Douglas
Dundas
Tach Parih
Tierney
London
Dandas
Billy
Distri&s
Wm. Geary
Pitt
Carleton
Lieracy
Bill Viewed As Not Creating Patronage By Committee
Solicitor General and Mr Buxton noted no reason to fear patronage from the Bill as it is not permanent. The Bill was read, agreed to by the Committee, and the Report ordered to be received to-morrow. The other orders were discharged and the House adjourned until tomorrow.
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Buxton
Invasion fears fade as Lisbon notes seek terms
London reports from Lisbon and Madrid show merchants calmer about a possible French invasion as Portugal hopes for peace terms. The Hamburg Mail carries a French plenipotentiary note proposing indemnities for left Rhine princes via secularization, while Swiss cantons yield to France and Buonaparte directs a Marine Commission with 400,000 livres per decade. A Batavian republic ally plans active participation, and Tuscany seeks guidance on the pope as Napier prison counts rise. The Court marks April mourning for the Duchess Dowager of Wiattemberg.
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Falmouth
Prince Adolphus
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Madrid
Spain
Empire
Germany
Switzerlanp
France
Thun
St. James’s Palace
Bridesworth
Shropshire
Messrs
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Waitmorg
Salter’s Hall
Thomas Cavey
Walbrook
Wm. Gitx
House of Commons
Publc
Dover
Havre-de-Grace
Bamsgate
the Marine
Buonaparte
Aix-la-Chapelle
Spectator
Duchy of Cleves
Leghorn
Tuscany
Paris
Vienna
WiatTem- Berg
N. B
Hamilton Rowan
Brandywine
Delaware
América
Lord Duncan
George’s Square
Edinburgh
Countess of Deasy
Zurich Capitulation Moves Swiss War Toward End
From Switzerland on March 14, reports say the provisional Zurich Regency resigns to a national commission. Berne agrees to keep 4000 French foot and 1000 horse, disarm residents, surrender the arsenal, and adopt a Provisional National Assembly and Paris’s Helvetic Constitution. Troops near Zurich and Bernese contingents reportedly disarm and withdraw. General Scuaugneure moves HQ to Soleure as rumors spread of further armistice in Bern and Thun areas.
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France
Gth
Zurich
Berne
Solekre
Scuau- Enburg
National Assembly
Paris
Z'fax
Herze
Bavacav
Thun
Scuaugneure
Soleure
Ocus
Bafle
Indemnification Debate Veers Over Empire States
Hana u March 14 Ras tadt notes report on indemnification for states with Rhine left bank dominions. Deputies of the Empire favor shared burden and proportional losses for ceding ecclesiastical and lay estates, but say only the Emperor and Empire can settle. Remaining German Empire parts to be organized to preserve Electors and constitutional structure.
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Rastadt
Maren
Emre- Ror
Rhine
French Republic
Hanau
France
Frances
Mearz
Cologne
Treves
French Plenipotentiaries vow Rhine stay before peace treaty
A letter from Raffadt notes French troops stay on the right bank of the Rhine until a definitive peace between Germany and France. Franckfort reports Ehrendreitfein blockade raised and the French king’s consort plans to join him at Mirrau. A Bow Street case detains three bakers in Mary le Bonne for seizing c ookage of alum. fines of five shillings each.
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Raffadt
Rhine
Germany
France
Franckfort
Ehrendreitfein
Louis XVIII
Budzweis
Bohemia
Mirrau
Coleman
Roberts
Chapman
Quebec Street
Mary-le-bonne
É&C
Bonn
Bow-street
An Occasional Address on Britain and the Sea Power
An antiquated verse piece extols British naval prowess and resistance to invasion. It lauds Roman and French conflicts, urges unity against external foes, and proclaims that Britain’s sea power will never be subjugated. The poem repeats phrases about Brivarns NevrNERVER and invaders, emphasizing national determination and naval triumphs.
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France
Gaul
Europé
Rambgate Seafencible Service Enrolments Led by Captain Ricuaap
In Ramsgate, seafencible service attracts many townsmen with Captain Ricuaap Rupspevu at the helm. The majority enroll within an hour and more are expected to join on return from sea duties. Units will be armed with pikes and similar examples may spread to Kent coast towns.
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Rome
Albion
Casan
Exira
England
Themelves
Ricuaap Rupspevu
Kent
Counsellor Sasson Surrenders Not Yet
Counsellor Sasson, eluding a treason warrant, has sent two letters to Lord Lieutenant and Attorney General proposing immediate trial or bail in exchange for surrender. Neither official has acted, while Sasson defends himself in a published appeal dated March 24.
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Sasson
Ineland
Torney-General
Sampson
Earl of Aylestorp
Warwickshire Yeomanry Cavalry
Packington
Triers and
Barcxlayers
Stoke Climiland
Cornwall
Lady Catt
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