Debate on Defense Measure and Navy Manning Bill
The House debated raising the men voted for and expediting the measure. Warleton opposed it as harmful to constituents. the Solicitor General warned towns would suffer without defense. Baring noted some seamen are already provided and Pitt clarified the bill did not apply to them. The bill passed committee, then third reading and payment. A slave carrying bill faced petitions against it and was deferred. Lords agreed to the navy manning bill with no amendments. other orders deferred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warleton
Francis Baring
Pitt
British naval vigor blanketing French ports in summer campaigns
London reports Europe’s belief in French naval inability and describes British cruisers forcing French ships to either be captured or wrecked on the coast. It notes Osreno’s raid damage, Strachan’s bombardment of Havre de Grace, and general orders to bombard enemy property as a deterrent. The piece argues such offensive actions will deter invasion and bolster national resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
France
Osreno
Richard Strachan
Havre-de-Grace
Dublin Turmoil and Lord Fitzcrace Arrest Report
The Messenger cites Irish advices on Lord Evward Fitzcrace’s apprehension amid martial law in Dublin. A unique uniform, a green cap with yellow lining, was found near his lodgings, and correspondence was discovered. Military quartering has sparked disturbances in Liberty and Thomas Street, with shambles toppled and butcher furniture burned. Back-channel letters say General Coors is not badly wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Ireland
Evward Fitzecrace
Dufsars
Eywain
Halbert
Liberty
Thomas-street
Murphy’s
Lord Fitzccramp
Disgraceful conduct of an Earl and Ireland prison melee
English troops captured and sent to rages. The Earl of Erron, commanding a battalion in the Osrenp expedition, is accused of intoxication and improper remarks. A court case at East India House follows. Lord Epward Fitzgerald, involved in an attempted arrest and a violent confrontation with Captain Ryan, Mr. Swan, Major Sree, and others, results in multiple wounds. Reports mention Maidstone escape plots and commentary on Mr. Erskine and Mr. Garrow's testimony. A separate note states Dr Water’s escape to America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl of Erron
Osrenp
Duke of York
Earl
Offend
East India House
Epward Fitz- Gtramp
Starx
Justice Swan
Capt. Ryan
Thomas Street
Murphy
Ryan
Swan
Lord Epwarp Firg
Gerald
Lord Epwarp
Captain Ryawn
Lord Epwaap
Mr. Swan
Lord Firzorratp
Mr. Ryan
Firgceraup
Major Sree
Lord Firzceraup
Fitz- Ge&kald
Farzc exaLp
Ireland
Asoon
O’connor
Erskiner
Garrow
Er‘sk Me
Garcow
Sackipaw
Mr. Pitt
Lord Homanp
Whipp
CuanceLlor
House of Lords
Maidstone
O?coxnor
Dr. Water
Bristol
America
New York
Ship News From Memel and Baltic Trade Routes
The Cicero from Memel is ashore on the Swedish coast with three crew and materials saved. The Freedom from Hambro’ and the Isa bela from the Baltic with barley are captured. a brig from Drontheim with tar and heat is taken by a privateer and sent to Spain. Plymouth reports Chapman from Torbay arrival and a gale that sank one boat crew while another was saved. Aquadron of gun-boats cruised the Sound. Sheerness notes Cresent and Wolverene arrived for a secret expedition. Ardent, 64 guns, damaged off Yarmouth after striking Hammond's Knowl, lightened by throwing stores overboard, now at anchor. Two Sirius crew flogged for mutiny and disobedience at the Nore.
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Cicero
Richardson
Memel
Sweden
Freedom
Bell
Hambro
Isabela
Baltic
Drontheim
Spain
Plymouth
Chapman
Torbay
Channel
Aquadron
Sheerness
His
Cresent
Wolverene
Las
Ardent
Yarmouth
Yarmouth Roads
Hammond’s. Knowl
Winterton
Bearre
Sirius
Great Nore
Belliqueux
Dublin Treason Proclamation Spurs Arrests and Trials
In Dublin on May 21, authorities pressed a high treason case linked to Lord Eywarn the GeraLp. Proclamation offers one thousand pounds for his capture as he allegedly lingered in disguise, moved lodgings, and frequented United Irishmen circles. Rebels’ uniforms found. Murphy’s house owner jailed. Patrice Eyans and Globe waiters detained. Kilmaisham jail holds Colonel Lucy after Dublin arrival. A Special Commission for the trial of Lord Eywarp Fitzce RED is anticipated amid martial Court proceedings and tightened port controls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eywarn
United Irishmen
Epward Fitz- GénnLp
Epward
Newgate
Lord Eswanp Frtzceraup
Murphy’s
Thorns-street
Murphy
Lord Epwarp
Sugares’s
Cork
Patrice Eyans
Grafton-street
Globe
Lucy
Buxton
Ireland
Dublin
Kilmaisham
Egwarp Fitzce- Red
EB. Fitzceratp
Kearine
Duchess of Willem Beech Death Report Denied
A fragmented notice denies the Duchess of Willem Beech has died, stating she is very ill but recovering. The text then shifts to various matters, including English guineas as a cri de guerre, naval and army tensions, Miltonic references, and local magistrates ordering suppression of illegal assemblies. It mentions the Expetueux, a ship of 84 guns, and a parish voluntary contribution of 2111 32s 0d paid into the Bank by Claxton and Purrier.
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Willem Beech
France
England
Fox
St. Ann's Hill
Milton
Fatona Hill
Payne
Middlesex
Enfield
Wm. Claxton
Henry Purrier
Bankrupts Listed in London Gazette May 2
Joseph Monday Kingston upon Hull cornfactor Servius Benoit Manchester grocer Edward Holme late Purser Cornwallis Stan Ince man merchant John Bick Upton upon Severn cabinet-maker J Mason R Reay Coventry woodstaplers Thomas Andrews Birmingham fruiterer John Getty St Dunstan's Aley wine and brandy merchant Eden Barnsby Atherstone Warwickshire linen drapes John Creffwell Wilbeach Cambridgeshire grocer
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Bankroupts
Joseph Monday
Kingston Upon
John Creffwell
Wiibeach
Cambridgeshiire
Parliamentry Intelligence in the Lords Adjourns Lancaster Bill
The Royal Assent was given by Commission to several public and private bills. Commissioners included the Lord Chancellor, the Marquis of Salary, and Earl Spencer. The Lancaster Quarter Session Bill hearing was moved from Thursday to a future day, with adjournment to Thursday.
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House OF Lords
Max
Marquis of Salary
Eart Spencer
Lord Lonsdale
Lancaster
Royal Assent Granted to Navy Augmentation and Debt Bills
In sessions at the House of Commons on Saturday March, the Speaker, with several Members, met the Lords to hear the Royal Assent read. The Navy Augmentation, National Debt Reduction, Land Tax Commissioners Qualification, and 45 private Bills received Royal Assent. Amendments to the Militia Officers Bill and Corporation Causes Bill were ordered for Wednesday. The Lottery Bill, Sugar Drawback Bill, and Silver Coinage Prohibition Bill passed, with reports to be received Thursday. Lords conveyed agreement to several private Bills. Adjourned to Wednesday next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House OF Commons
Wedgeliay
Peace sought amid Swiss cantons after French clashes
The Hamburgh Mail reports Swiss cantons have agreed to a peace settlement following resistance to French incursions. No reply has yet come from the Empire delegates on plenipotentiaries, while Count Bantzela Rafael's return may indicate efforts to set a path toward stability amid upheaval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switzerland
Bregen
Bantzel
Rafael
Goa
Wheelesare
seMsan
Whitsunday visit and military dispatches reported
Yesterday being Whitsunday the Paindesnes with the Earl of Cueszegheca Lord Grey pe Wayron and General Gwinikz attended divine service at Windsor and received holy communion. A West Indies packet notes 600 men landed to combat brigands, heavy losses in battle, brigands blocked in mountains, boats, and narration of casualties. Another letter from the Bay of Honduras reports Spaniards invited into Rattan land and a captain of the Merlin fired upon entering harbour. Spanish cannons fortified the island. The Hamburg Gazette cites Count Colloredo’s note to Demedolta about Emperor’s concern and wish to keep the French ambassador, reaffirming treaty fidelity.
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Whitsunday
Maatsz Isaid
Paindesnes
Earl of
Jeremie
Ricgers
Admiral Buicu
Bay of Honduras
Rattan
Dungas
Merlin
Count Colloredo
Campo Formio
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Alderman
Lushington
Wm. Delben
Wilberforce
Wm. Smith
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London Gazette
Parliamentary Intelligence
Bondon
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