Debate on India Bill and Crown influence continues in House
The House debated the India Bill with Mr Pitt defending the measure against Mr Fox who argued the crown influence would rise. Discussion covered five Bills, Charter duration, and the role of Commissioners, with Wilberforce and Dundas showcasing religious aid and governance issues. The division favored twenty one years over four.
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Gentlaman
Pitt
Fox
India
Mr. Fox
Mr. Pex
Hugby
Messare
Wilberforce
Passage of a Bill Referred to Lords for Concurrence
A brief note records the bill’s examination and passage toward the Lords. Mr Dundas moved the bill for concurrence. The session adjourned at half past twelve.
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Dundas
English Court and London Social Life Chronicle
Reportes from London on May 2 describe a levee at James's, royal audiences, and embarkations at Mr Perrys Dock. It notes excess gaming near St James's Square and a forged draft case, plus Covent Garden and Drury Lane success, legal actions, and charitable housing progress near Bromley College.
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London
James’s
Duke of Riehmonn
Earl Haneincton
Vernon
Windsor
7Th Regiment of Light-Horse
Gravedend
Northfleet
His
Prince of Wales
Perry
St. James’s Square
Faro
Madant
Nétion
Conde
C.C
Covent Garden
Haxais
Lord Kungor
VAUXHALL MASQUMBADE AT NIGHT GARDENS
The Gardens opened for Marques night with about 3000 attendees. Notable figures included Mr. Perut as a Modern Reformer and a Bride and Bridegroom couple. Guests enjoyed music, decorations, supper, and wines, while remarks noted rising drunkenness at public entertainments and a lively but varied procession of characters.
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Marques
Iiebiarvenesias Carmivaly
Mr. Perut
Prentweade
Hastings Trial Ends with Defense Urging Swift Closure
In a war council style exchange Mr Burke and Mr Hastings discussed narrowing the defence within three days to speed Parliament’s reply. Hastings, aged, seeks to finish to preserve reputation, while Burke supports a curtailed defense and warns that conviction would rest with the prisoner. Managers will not trim their case.
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Dallas
Hastings
Burke
French War News and Local Notices Mixed Chronicle
Reports from Lisle and Coreene detail French forces versus Royalists, with 3000 prisoners in Coreene and plague spreading in prisons. Kaminieck fortress resists, and references to political figures and parliamentary votes appear. Also coverage of the Irish Gold Cup deferral, clerical appointments, a highway robbery near Snaresbrook, and a string of local disturbances and a dog attack in Cowes.
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Lisle
National Convention
Coreene
Maestricht
Kaminieck
VauTrarre
Roussgeau
Dennis
HamilTon
Lord Grexville
House of Lords
Lord Kinwarrh
Lord Hopetoun
Duke of Queensoury
Francé
Wm. Anwyll
Litchfield
Coventry
Ashley
Staffordshire
Anwyl
Salop
J. Stare
Stockley
English
Devon
Tatchell
Grover Si0per
Epping
Milestone
Snaresbrook
Cowes
Isle of Wight
British Reports French Revolt Threats and Siege Movements
The dispatch describes French deserters, propagandists arrested near Leuze, and the fear of insurrection as Dumourier quirt movements loom. It notes a planned assault by British and Hanoverian forces at Famars and Denain, with a hoped French breakdown and a defensive posture around Meppeyence.
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Cafel
Chis
Apaingi
Famars
Denain
Genetine
Dumourier
Berg
Leuze
Lamcky
Cusvrixe
Haggage
Wuriasur
My Yence
Declarations Offer General Amnesties in Brabant and Low Countries
Private correspondence reports two royal declarations from May 15 and May 19 granting general amnesty and pardons to subjects in the Netherlands and Brabant amid insurrections. Brabant authorities order 3000 pioneers for Prince de Gy Bourgs army, with troops to move within ten days. Allies plan a coordinated attack on French-held positions on the 25th. combined force estimated at 120 000.
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Netherlands
Brabant
Bethunes
Cata
Annesty
Brafant
Prince de Gy
Bourg
St. Guillain
Zad
French Plan Rumored With Russian Troops Against France
The Baron de Roxdt arrives from Petrograd with news the Prince sails to England in the Venus figure. Rumor suggests a coordinated British cabinet plan to use Russian troops with English and possibly Spanish regiments to dismember France. The Emperor may oppose, aware of a treaty among England Prussia and Spain to curb France. Empress reportedly blocked a London Congress.
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Baron de Roxzt
Peteburgh
o’Arrois
England
Petersburgh
London
France
Prussia
Spain
Foreign Intelligence Visit of Count Ar mois to Royal Family
A Ruffian frigate and brig from Riga brought Count o Ar mois with two French nobles and three Ruffian officers. The prince was greeted by Baron pe Krupyin and presented to the Royal Family at Castle of LiIliansoourg before departing to Elfineur and boarding a frigate for Ostend. Denmark and Sweden vow strict neutrality while armaments and recent captures are addressed. The Danish vessels seized will be restored and France will direct privat ships to respect northern powers' flags.
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Riga
o’Armois
Pe Krupyin
Illiansoourg
Cou
Elfineur
Lando
Ostend
Denmark
Sweden
France
Piedmont Leaders Set Out for Piedmont Army Move
Letters from Turin report the Prince Caartenan and General Strascipo departing for the army with immediate followings by the King the Duke and other generals. The Prince of Pispmont stays at Furi as guards tighten in Piedmont forts. The Sardinian King with papal support aims to secure a large loan from Piedmont abbeys and convents next month, possibly rising to 72,000,006 livres depending on events.
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Turin
Caartenan
Strascipo
Alro
Pe Cuasiars
Pe Montserrat
Og Vik
Pispmont
Furi
Piedmont
Piedmon
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