British House Debates on Emperor Loan and Press Reports
The debate centers on whether to proceed with the Irish Loan and related funding to the Emperor amid uncertain intelligence. Ministers deny prior knowledge of a separate peace with France, while MPs press for an account of advances and question the government’s handling of the situation. Adjournment follows as inclosure and broader war-news topics are touched.
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Fox
Pisti
Joe
Sheridan
Pitt
Fekyl
Exchequer
Jekyl
Fedyl
Mr. Fedyl
Che Iivaie
Committee of Supply
Ireland
John Sinclair
Joh Sinclair
Peace preliminaries rumor sparks conflicting reports
London notes sift claims that Napoleon signed a peace with the Ex-Pe. Moreau reported courier news to the Directory on May 22, yet no official word reached Paris by May 28. The article urges caution and states Britain has no confirmation, while Vienna and Hamburg routes could carry news, and uncertainties persist.
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Directory
Morrox Epex
Viennna
Hamburgh
Habeas Corpus Granted in Gosport Murder Case
Law report from the Court of King's Bench on the first day of Easter Term notes no material events. Mr Erstine obtained a Habeas Corpus to bring James, Sheriff, from Gosport jail, accused of murder. the court granted the writ finding no foundation for the charge.
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Court OF King's Bench
Ship News: Majestic Paid and Medusa Drops to St Helen s
The Majestic of 74 guns, Captain Westcott, was paid this day and boats with flops admitted alongside as usual. no single article is prohibited except spirits, which is not permitted. Deputies not yet returned from Portsmouth, due this evening or tomorrow barring contrary winds. Portsmouth May 2. The Medusa frigate dropped down to St Helen s.
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Westcott
Portsmouth
Paris News in April Shows Turmoil and Court Deliberations
Reports from Paris and Vendome in April 1789 describe High National Court proceedings with eight days for defense, fears of a swift sentence, and a cash shortage across Europe. Paris sees suspicious strangers and planned coups as legal and revolutionary ferment intensifies, while Spain and Nantes face unrest and anarchist threats amid arming fleets and terror plots.(from La Quotidienne)
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High National Court of Justice
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French Army Triumph Near Kehl and Offenburg
A dispatch from Strasbourg dated Floreal reports the Army of the Rhine and Moselle crossed the Rhine after the nights between Germinal and Floreal. The first day secured the right bank and joined forces. by daybreak on the 2nd they attacked, defeating enemy positions. By five PM the tri colored standard rose on Kehl battlements while Offenbourg heights were reached and the enemy retreated. Three thousand prisoners taken including General Og Ellys, with heavy artillery and baggage captured. Generals Desarx, Dunem, Jornis wounded but believed out of danger.
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Whly
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Jornis
Strasbourg Dispatch Details Governor Letter to Administration
Strasbourg on April 24 reports General Versier, Governor, has sent a letter to the Departmental Administration. The Municipality announced the communication with trumpets and cites General Regnono, Chief of the Etat-Major, and General Vandamme. The text conveys the governor’s message to the military leadership.
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Vandamme
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