France Debates Rights of Man Extension in Colonies
In May 7 discussions in France centered on extending Rights of Man to all colors in the colonies. A decree on the colonies was read and adjourned amid opposition from rights defenders. Proclamation toleration for all sects provoked severe remarks from the minority, while debates referenced a pantheon and potential religious transformations. A pistol duel challenge occurred between M Maury and M Soroche over constitutional matters.
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Department of
Paris
Aéée Courturier
Aéée
Friends of the Constitution
Orange
M. Maury
M. Soroche
Voltaire burial and rights debate in May sessions
May 8 the Bishop of Autun spoke on religious toleration while a discussion on Voltaire’s remains followed. The Abbe Couturier proposed sending ashes to the Holy Land as the Prophet Voltaire. May 10 debates affirmed universal right to petition. Carpentras remains besieged with great provisions shortage.
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Autun
Voltaire
Ramilies
Seilbieres
Aits
Holy Land
Committee of the Constitution
M. de Montmorin
Guard resolve to seize clergy and nobles in distress
A dramatic proclamation from the National Guards of Ruffee in La Charente declares that at the outbreak of disturbances they will seize refractory ecclesiastics and aristocrats, disarm them, and place the leaders at the battalion head to receive rewards for their labours.
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National Guards
Ruffee
la Charente
Emperor's Return Delayed to June Sixteen Lintz report
April 16 report states the Emperor will not return before June 16. Brsuors of the Belgic Provinces have received a brief from the Pope which they have chosen not to publish.
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Lintz
Royal Levee and political turmoil reported in London
London dispatches describe a short Levee at St James's with a private audience to Sir W Fawcett, plus the first Lords of the Admiralty audience for Lieut. Riov from the Cape. Bishops plan to oppose the Roman Catholic cause, citing Protestant strength risks Revolution. Travelers report copper and silver discounting, gold scarce. St Domingo leaders executed and nearly 200 followers sentenced to death.
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St. James’s
W. Fawcett
Queen’s House
Lieut
Riov
the Apmiranty
Cape of Good Hope
Romman Cagnozie
Russia
St. Domingo
Arrival of Princess Royal from Bombay at Portland
The Princess Royal arrived off Portland yesterday announced at India House by the Purfer. She sailed from Bombay December 31 and January 16 and March 11 from Tillicherry and the Cape of Good Hope, reaching St Helena March 22 and leaving March 24. Passengers include Richard Price and Major John Bellas among others aboard. Ancrcavenny and Henry Dunpas shipped to China and Worcester to Europe in early months.
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Richard Price
John Bellas
William Simpson
Capt. Morton
Navy
George Warden
Monro
Enwyn Burnham
Ancrcavenny
Bombay
China
Henry Dunpas
Worcester
Europe
Extraordinary Gazette from Bombay on Audit Findings
A terse notice published in the Gazette Extraordinary from Bombay claims to present readers with scientific intelligence about a favorable audit booty. The item is attributed to an OS-derived source and mentions Princess Rovat in circulation remarks.
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Fati
King's Plate races and sweepstakes at Dutton's Course
Sporting Intelligence notes May 12 races for 6 year old horses and younger two year olds. Entries include H R H the Prince of Wales Pegasus cohort, D of Bedford Cardock-hate 2, Wentworth Sportsman, Phatton, Pallafox, and Forfeit payments. A second class sweepstakes for two year old fills with multiple bylines, and a handicap sweepstakes for two year olds won by the Prince of Wales's filly by Saltram.
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King’s Plate
P. of Wales
Pegasus —— Co. D. of Bedford
Mr. Wentworth
Dutton
Wyndham
B. c. Phatton
Bullock
Gr.c. Pallafox
H.R. H
Prince of Wales
Imperator
D. of Bedford
C. F
Grosvenor
B. F
Challenger
lLd
Barrymore
Highflyer
Sir C. Bunbury
Diomed
Mr. Fox
Linnet
Saltram
Ld. Grosvenor
Flea
King's Plate racing heavyweights and stakes list
In Fripay's May 13 program the King's Plate for five year old mares features Maid of all Work at 5 years old, Matron-TM, Gawkey, Jemima and others with long odds listed. The Prince's Stakes includes two-year-old horses and sweepstakes with notable entrants from Grosvenor, Egremont, Vernon, Derby, Clermont, Bedford, and Wales. Bets range from 3 to 7 to 1, across the flat, with prizes and stipends noted for multiple races and betting pools.
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Fripay
R.C
Grosvenor
Maid of All Work
Egremont
H.R. H
P. of Wales
Femima
Maid of
Mr Work
Mr. Vernon
Br. c
Trentham
Racer
Barrymore
Tandem
Ospray
Derby
Woodpecker
Madcap Id
Clermont
Highflyer
Priestess H.R
Ld Grosvenor
Zoogs
H. Ft
B. C
D. of Bedford
Dragon
Hightyer
Mits Timms
Impudence
Ld Clermont
Imperator
Peggy
Bedford
Hemel
Saltram
Duke of Bedford
Lord Grosvenor
Ld Barrymore
Mr. Bullock
Foey
Spear
Doctor’s Dam
C. Bunbury
D. I
Edford
Thunderbolt
Ld Deby
Lee Bob
Lee Boo
Victorious 1790 Camp Letter Reports Major Indian Battle
A December 1790 letter from Camp Trevennen Gurry recounts a sharp engagement with Tippoo's forces at Treverangurry and Tricalore. The writer, unharmed, describes routing 13 000 enemy troops, capturing prisoners and plunder, and the fort's surrender near Ferokabad with heavy casualties and wounded officers.
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Hartrey
Trevennen Gurry
Trukelore
Hussery Atty Dawn
Golaum Maracen
Peauligatcherry
Humserstone
Rustram Sain
Lawman
Bracarorp
Stuart
Bazar
Mutad Dawn
Frxok Ban
Tricalore
Treverangurry
Tippoo
Applas
Callicut
Teflicherry
Tiroo Sais
Ferokabad
Ghauts
Cornet Riport
Cochin
Tellicherry
Intelligence From the Army Report on Dodging Throo
The dispatch details a pursuit by Col. Maxwierz and Gen. Mevons against Throo, with Col. Floyd and Major Landsy in action. Six-pounders decimated enemy cavalry, and the retreat was covered by ravines and rocky ground. By late January the army united near Namoul and prepared routes toward Carere, while Cananore fort refortified and pepper harvest prospects appeared favorable for the company.
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Maxwierz
Mevons
Nith
Touards Daiemoni
Adinuncatah
Tasca
Floyp
Throo
Tasoor
Maxwext
Wambillenore
Tippoo
Sankerrydurgum
Sankerrydroog
Col. Maxwext
Trutoo
Canore
Coimbatore
Pauligantcherry
Namoul
Trepoo
Carere
Poodcorte
Cavery
Otpuam
Curpace
Cappace
Carore
Rit
Earl Cornwanllis
Afadras
Bengal
Shipping cargo from India sparks views on marriage market and finance
The article argues Indian women brought home by ships are educated misses, not evidence of a saturated marriage market. It discusses Pawnbroker politics, a proposed perpetual AG clause to curb lending, and critiques Frith's Newgate confinement with calls for harsher treatment and better care.
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India
England
Pieling
Loucusoroucu
Frith
Newgate
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Milfs Warne
Abrionrry
Sporting Intelligence
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H.R. W
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