Debates on Irish Catholic Rights and Slave Import Motion
The passage records a lengthy parliamentary session with Lord Norfolk’s amendment on Catholic rights in Scotland and debates on abolishing Catholic restrictions. It notes the Lord Chancellor’s view, the motion’s withdrawal, and the bill’s passage. It also covers Wilberforce’s move to regulate West Indies slave imports, with support and opposition, and final division results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Norfolk
Treland
Scotland
Duke of
Ireland
Slave Trade Debate Moves to Ban Slave Imports
In the House of Commons a debate on a bill to regulate the slave trade concludes with a motion to prevent British ships from supplying foreign nations with slaves. Supporters urge abolition and reference prior petitions. opponents warn of timing and constitutional concerns while urging gradual regulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W Tdeforce
West Indies
House of Lords
William Young
Lord Carhampton
Caweberne
Dent
Leech
Delden
Victory over the French at Vicogne and neighboring actions
Dispatches report a series of battles in the Netherlands where the combined forces under the Duke of York repelled French assaults near Vicogne and St Amand. French casualties exceed 4000, Prussians about 300, Austrians 500, with Dampierre fatally wounded. British troops praised for brave conduct and decisive early turn in fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drefzin
Secretary of State
Dukes of York
Dam- Pierre
Vicogne
St. Amand
Knobelsdorf
Duke of York
Grenadiers
Ensign Howard
Taxsot
Darley
Lisle
Orchies
Damprexre
Netherlands
Lamonniere
Dampierge
Prince of
Cordke
Duke of
General Court debates Charter Bill and director salaries
At AST India House on May 13 the General Court of Proprietors discussed the new Charter Bill. The panel debated salaries for Directors, export restrictions on Tin, and the structure of qualifications, with positions split between maintaining current terms and possible reforms, before adjourning to Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners
Lushington
Henchman
Guarantee Fund
Francis Baring
Fackon
David Scott
House of Commons
Cornwall
Dundas
Serjeant
Eaton
Montgomery Campbell
Watson
Gettlemen
Randal Fackson
Lubington
Serjeant Watson
Henchman Mate
Luders
East Indies
Rionday Arrival and Lisbon Passage Details
A mail arrival from Lisbon via the Hanover Packet reports a twelve day passage to the Post-Office. May 4 reports His Majesty's ship Romulus under Capt Sutton on patrol, May 5 encounters Admiral Colby's fleet, insolent Ilustrious. a La Nympth frigate engagement lasts about one and a half hours with four guns cast overboard and water vented.
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Hanover
Lisbon
Romulus
Sutton
Admiral Colby
Ilustrious
Paris News Summary of Revolutionary Turmoil and Deployments
Paris reports detail Bourbon arrival at Marseilles en route to fort le Garde with lodging prepared. Corsican ship Hengeur loft on May 24. Tribunal acquits ex-Governor of Saint-Domingue. National Convention plans move to Versailles amid unrest. Kellerman condemned, Biron and Brie not in Italy, Brinet to lead. Sections urged to enroll men and arms. nightly fires rise. Notrmoutier siege looming. authorities warn of incendiary aristocrats. patrols intensified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Marseilles
Fort Dé le Garde
Ajacio
Corsica
Acct
National Convention
Versailles
Kellerman
Oraifon
la Flotte
Angers
Sawmur
Biron
Italy
Brienet
Commons
Chaumet
Herault
Feendee
Gaffon
Machecoul
Notrmoutier
National Convention Debates Arrest of Mainviel
A long session discussed the arrest of Mainviel who faced prison for threatening to assassinate Dupret, a convention member's brother. He was a petitioner representing a department, claimed privilege from arrest, and after debates was granted release and ordered out of jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mainviel
Dupret
Convention
France Faces War Measures and Internal Tensions
April 30 report cites letters from Lyons about intercepted Belgian letters tied to Dumourier. Convincing prisoners at Maefricht receive indulgences. Cufine orders shooting and imprisonment of plunderers at Oldebach. Convention debates women followers, shipping commerce praised by Breard, and Guadet charges Paris authorities with failing to protect members. Debate on moving Convention to Ferrailles next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyons
Belgia
Dumourier
Maefricht
Cu Fine
Weislembourg
Oldebach
Breard
Committee of Commerce
Marine
France
Guadet
Paris
Ferailles
Assembly Debates Versailles Transfer Next Monday
Evening sitting sees Guadet push to move the Assembly to Versailles on Monday. Many members back the plan as a Tribune member urges delaying mention of the day and proposes the Deputies unite to go to Versailles if impediments arise. Murat suggests action involving four princes in protest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guadet
Verssailles
Versailles
Murat
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wilberforce
Exchequer
Lambton
Sonith
Cawthorn
Powys
Faringe
Wales
London
Lord Pemsroxe
Regiment of Dragoons
India House
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