Prerogatives and War Power Debate in Parliament
The debate on royal prerogatives and parliamentary control over war and peace centers on whether the Crown should have sole or shared power. Speakers argue over the War and Peace prerogatives, the approval of funding, and the role of Parliament in guiding or restraining executive actions. The exchange covers historical precedents, the Mutiny Act, and the balance between strong leadership and constitutional safeguards. The house votes 114 for the motion and 208 against, with an adjournment after a late session.
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Edward
Henry VII
James I
George II
Ivot
William
Europe
Octakow
Dantzi
Prusia
Russia
Prussia
Oktaken
Wentacre
Major Maitland
Montapze
Pacific
E. Knatchéull
Wm, Milner
Fox
Duke of Leeds
Levee and Council Held at St James's Yesterday
Yesterday at St James's the King held a levee before two, then a council sat until 3:30. Sir William Hamilton had a private audience with the King until five, and the King returned to Buckingham House. Lords and gentlemen listed attended the levee for the first time this season.
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St. James's
Kinjesty
William Hamilton
Buckingham House
Haxewoop, Gray
R. Spencer
J. G.H. Cavenpisa
Jous de la Pots
Joux Rouse
Mr. Wilmot
Mr. Douglas
Mr. B. Rouse
Lord Eliao
Earl of Dumisites
William Hamitton
Naples
Baron de Wattherst Afe
Monsieurs de Sartine
d’Auce
Berlin
Buckinghams-house
Clude
Prussia
Russia
Riechenach
Impeachment Hearing Adjourned After Opium Contract Examination
The day’s business included examining Mr Young about the Opium Contract and a long reading of correspondence. The Court adjourned near five o'clock and sent a message to the Commons that proceedings would continue Friday next, with the House of Lords to be informed.
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Young
House of Lords
Commons
Polish Revolution Dominates European Talks At Court
Cabinet Council debates approach to Berlin dispatches with aim toward general peace. Emperors and kings maneuver for advantage as Turkey's stance sways, while Sweden arms and Poland’s upheaval shockwaves Europe. News notes Cyprus, Venice diplomacy, and new royal mansions sparkle amid turmoil.
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Fawkener
Berlin
Pussia
Saxony
Poland
Prussia
Amsterdam
Sweden
Kina
Sararora
Savoy
Chamberry
Europe
Boffiet
M. de Caronne
Venice
Count d'Artois
England
Madame de Catonne
Aix la Chapelle
M. de’ ‘Catronne
Hyde Park Corner
Custom House
Ranelagh
National Assembly of England
Custom- House
Hospital of
Bethlem
Thames
Refire
J! Union
Cadiz
Vera Cruz
Montevideo
France National Assembly Decrees on Elections and Oath
Decrees define formation of primary and electoral assemblies and nomination, installation, and power verification of deputies. An oath by Representatives is read, while another decree bans the King from dissolving the Legislature, prompting Jacobin opposition and debate on popular despotism.
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M. Foucauld
Hamburg May 3 Revolt in Polish Diet and New Constitution
Letters from Warsaw report the Diet’s unanimous approval of a new constitution on May 4 after earlier opposition. Eleven articles outline the constitution. The upheaval is likely to influence European politics as news reaches Berlin and foreign ministers rush to inform courts. British envoy Mr. Fawxenor and Carteret travel toward St Petersburg after delivering the news.
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Warsaw
Sth
Europe
Berlin
Fawxenor
Russia
Carteret
Scarborough colony relief after arrivals of ships
Letters from Botany Bay praise the July and August arrivals Scarborough Surprise Justinian Lady Juliana and Neptune for easing scarcity. Gov Philip's plans to prevent future shortages by canal watering and fertile cultivation show progress. Natives treated kindly and integrated with the colony. George Lord surrendered at Guildhall after a reward was posted for his arrest. A clerkish tale notes Manx law where a rape led to ambivalent punishment. A clergyman jailed for tile theft. wagon robbery near Edmonton ends in pursuit and injuries. Doudas robbed in Blackfriars. Dragoons move from Stamford with quarters assigned to Malton Whitby York.
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Botany Bay
Scarborough
Surprise
Justinian
Lady Juliana
Neptune
King
Philip
George Lord
Gracechurch-street
Guildhall
Sanderson
Isle of Man
Dempster
Richmond
Surry
Edmonton
Mr. Doudas
Preark ‘and
Norris
Blackfriars
Newington
Ifington
of Dragoons
Stamford
York
Malton
Whitby
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Loen DB
Hfarren
Hastings, Ef
Wennesday
France
National Assembly
Hamburg
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