Rebellion Suppression Debate in Ireland House
In a heated session, MPs urged decisive military action to crush a five year rebellion. Proponents argued for strong measures and military tribunals, while others backed ongoing civil legal processes and cautioned against excess. The debate led to a bill empowering oyer and terminier, advancing to the Lords and England for approval.
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Opiniba
Beresford
Ireland
Treasory
Rance
House of Bourbon
Vandeleur
Earl Camden
Debbs
F. Blaguiere
Thg
Russian fleet to guard Sound amid French moves
London dispatch reports a Russian proclamation ordering 22 ships of the line and 250 gallies to safeguard trade in the Sound in response to French Directory measures. The news ties to Repnin’s Berlin arrival and likely French opposition but notes mixed responses from the Empire’s deputies and Lenisacn’s vote. A later Paris date mentions the Leyden Gazette noting war against the United States.
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Hamburgh
Prince Beszoropko
Ruthan
Prince Repnin
Berlin
Paul I
France
Sizyes
Prince Repwin
Empire
Lenisacn
Paris
New Leyden Gazette
Executive Directory of
United States of America
Arrival of Prince Reentn Triggers Political Speculation
A Berlin letter notes Prince Reentn, Fieldmarshal General in the Russian service, arriving with likely major consequences as the Russian Court's sentiments may shape political decisions. It also reports Bernaparte’s censure of Bernaparte at Vienna and recalls French Ambassadors Trucuer and Saavedra to Paris amid scandal.
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Berlin
Roth
Prince Reentn
Germany
Bernaparte
Vienna
Lisbon
Trucuer
Madrid
Saavedra
Paris
France Election Chosen Candidates for Direcron and Berlin Ambassadorship
The Council of Five Hundred names candidates for the Direcron seat vacated by Frangais de Neufchatéax and reports Zalleyrand, Berthier, Pelley and others as notable vote getters. Citizen Steves appointed French Ambassador to Prussia, to Berlin soon. Some deputies not elected, 50 elections annulled, and troop movements toward England noted with Grenier sailing from Dunkirk.
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Paris
Council of Five Hunorey
Council of Eipess
Direcron
Frangais de Neufchatéax
Council of Elders
Treishard
Rafaelt
Monge
Rome
Garaty
Naples
Brune
Italy
Gomer
Justice
Mourin
CoromBet
the Meurthe
Duval
Lower Seale
Ennour
Genissieux
Zalleyrand
Berthier
Previlie le Pelley
Cambaceres
Boumonville Camus
Kirber
Peter
Steyes
Caillard
Sweden
Berlin
Taruier
Merwin
Thierville
Boniface
Temple Prison
Sydney Smith
Brett
Sth
Ae Failly
Ratz
M. Nettement
England
Nion
Convention
Grenier
Dunkirk
St. Omer
Bethune, Arras, &c
Proclamation Planned by Paul I Over Trade Through the Sound
The Russian Emperor Paul I orders 22 ships of the line and 250 gallies under Admiral Kruse and M. de Livra to the Sound to protest French Directory trade oppression. He pledges to protect free trade by sea and land and directs the diplomatic corps to announce the proclamation to Europe and the world.
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Paul I
Kruse
M. de Livra
Malta
France Nearing Concession in Peace Talks After Buonaparte’s Return
From Franceport on May 15 reports say the French government may recede from some demands as peace efforts proceed after Buonaparte’s arrival. The return of Count Cedentiel to Rattadt is welcomed by French ministers.
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Francefort
Rattadt
Buonaparte
Cedentiel
Riots and Diplomatic Movements at Rastadt May 13
Dispatch from Rastadt reports Count Cobentzel arriving from Vienna with gifts for General Buonaparte tied to the Campo Formio treaty. Bernadotte’s dismissal of his servants sparks talk he may command an army. Debates in the Empire’s Deputation on May 11 remain unsettled as talks clock 40 sheets.
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Rastadt
Vienna
Count Cobentzel
Buonaparte
Campo Formio
Auonaparte
Bernadotte
Ehrenbreitstein
Rhine
Naas
Wardle
Cantons Reject Religious Equality in New Constitution
In Schafhausen on May 12, four small Cantons accepted the new constitution but still refuse religious worship liberty and equality. They will tolerate only Roman Catholicism, leaving Protestant and other creeds excluded.
Milan News on French Troop Embarkation and Corsican Rendezvous
Reports from Genoa indicate embarkation of French troops artillery and ammunition has begun. On the 28th eighty transports with two frigates two gallies and Genoese privateers sailed. Dragoon regiments are embarked horses left behind saddles included. Ships rendezvous at St Fiorenzo Corsica with Toulon fleet to follow. Piedmontese patriots have not left Sardinia and recently won near Acqui capturing cannon and prisoners. King of Narres maintains 40000 on the frontier ready for action.
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Milan
Genoa
Rebel uprising near Dublin meets stout military response
Dispatches from Dublin Castle describe the May 24 1798 rebellion attempts by United Irishmen in Dublin Meath and Kildare. Naas was attacked. Armagh Militia and 4th Dragoon Guards repulsed rebels, with heavy losses. Prosperous and Clare detachments fell back, and Killcullen operations routed rebels near hills. Galway and Dublin borders saw continuing disturbances as authorities issued a proclamation.
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Whitehall
Ireland
Duke of Portland
Home Department
Dublin Castle
Dublin
Meath
Kildare
Naas
Lord Gosford
Armagh
4Th Dragoon Guards
Prosperous
Clare
Gth
Kilkullen
Dundas
Killcuilén
Rathfarnham
5Th Dragoons
County of
Danboyne
Dublis
Galway
Lucan
Privy Council
Lam
Tam
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Coxelly
Plunket
Prince of
London
State Paper
Toulon
London Gazette
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