Abolition Debate Shapes Isle Trade and Ship Losses
Parliamentary Intelligence covers Lord Stormont and Lord Hawke as they argued over abolishing the slave trade. Emphasis on commerce, marine strength, and the global impact of trade rivalries. The House votes near eight o clock, with 63 in favor of Stormont’s motion.
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Porchefer
Haw Mgury
Africa
Lord Stormont
Lord Grenville
Boston
Lord Stanhope
America
St. Davids
Lord Storaront
Lord Rawdon
O’clark
Newfoundland Judicature Bill and Royal Burghs Motion In Commons
The House of Commons reports and orders the Newfoundland Judicature Bill to be engrossed and the Bill on Royal Burghs of Scotland to be considered. Various estate and local bills are read third time or committed. Royal Scottish Burghs notice to regulate public money expenditure is moved for on Thursday.
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Freland
Andore
Carmarthen
Ford and Boulch
Hessle
Estcourt
Lord Fitzwilliam
Sir Alexander Murray
Whitchurch
Montgomery
Duke of Norfolk
Daniel
Griffiths
Curtis
Royal Scottish
Stotlaid
Billy
Scotland
Fay
Sheridan
Royal Burghs
Sheridatis
French defeat hailed as the French forces rout in two actions
London reports a cabinet meeting at Whitehall and naval promotions. The piece notes the promised fate of Thomas Paine’s prosecution, a royal review in Sussex, and strong commentary on French conduct. It records fires in Monktony and Shadwell, details French army divisions, and mentions a fatal duel near Axminster.
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Secretary of State’s Office
Whitehall
Duke of Arcamont
Chichester
Sussex
Board of Admiralty
Spert
Bristol Wells
Flanders
France
Thomas Paine
Hubinx
Nut
Fong
O'Dlock
Wes
Hunter’s Lodge
Petition Debate in the House on Inquiries and ministerial influence
The discussion centers on alleged corruption and inquiry into ministers and elections. Speakers argue over royal influence, excise laws, lotteries, and accountability. A motion to refer the petition to a committee is debated. the division shows a split House with a narrow majority for adjournment.
The Queen Ball Evening Attended by Royal Guests
The grand ball opened with many royal figures including the Duchess and Prince of Wales. After supper the festivities resumed with anticipation of continuing late, though the Prince of Wales was detained at York House with company and did not attend the opening.
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Prince of Wales
York House
Com memoration Dinner report adds odd motions and apologies
The record notes a missing attendance apology from Curvatter Bucuaty who sent one ticket to the King his Master for a Museum curiosity. Browny of Whitechapel and others moved to publish the proceedings, a motion defeated by a large majority. A new meeting at Free Masons Tavern was proposed, Hoppe complained and left in a public meeting mood.
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Free Masons Tavern
Hoppe
Crispin
Fragmentary note on a French army action and Rochambeau
A fragmented excerpt recalls a May dated report about French forces and an Austrian commander in action. It notes a body found and mentions General Rochambeau being killed in the fighting as part of the conflict.
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Beatilica
Hs Court
Masih de Rochambeau
Debauchery and damages debated in King’s Bench trial
Lord Kenyon oversees a trial where a husband’s conduct in debauching his wife is discussed as potentially affecting damages. The case concerns money owed, a wardens’ discharge, countermanded orders, and a subsequent appeal for a new trial. The court held the verdict correct and discharged the rule.
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Byles
Holland
Eyles-in-the,Common Pleas
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Feckarey
Law records discuss new trial grounds for Gunning case
Tuesday proceedings show Mr Bearcroft Mingay and others arguing for a new trial on two grounds: misdirection and excessive damages. The court held the plaintiff had a right to a retrial though damages were nominal, with Lord Chief Justice Laid over noting precedent concerns.
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Bulder
Fopice
Fuftice Afeirfr
Fufice Beofes
Unclear fragment hints at diplomatic reception
Fragmentary OCR text mentions an embassy reception and a lord. Difficult to extract concrete facts beyond a ceremonial context and a diplomatic setting.
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