Trial on Forged Manifesto Key in Cross Examination
The trial features continued cross examination of Mr Markham over a supposed Manifesto of Chey Sing to the Princes of the East. Mr Burke handed the document to Markham who swore it a forgery and not a real Manifesto from Andia, while debates on whether forged writings count as evidence proceed. The court aligns with the view that false writings cannot establish truth, and the session ends with a break after 5 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Markham
Mr. Burke
Andia
Cheyt Sing
Burke
Merkham
Report on Bridewell and Bethlem Hospitals finances
The Governors of Bridewell and Bethlem Hospitals appointed a Select Committee to audit revenue expenditure and management. They found Bridewell geared to suppress idleness by employing few boys in inferior trades, with costly outlays and poor accounts. They urged reduced salaries, better security for funds, potential revenue from letting nearby buildings, and elimination of excess spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridewell
Bethlém
Old Bailey
James Campbell
Charity of
Hospital of Bridewell
Slavery and Reform Debates Stir in Lords and Press
Friday morning commentary questions the African slave trade bill and calls for humane laws for West Indies slaves. It notes Lord Russell's reform stance, Duke of Buccleuch opposing radical changes, and warns reformers to preserve the Constitution amid ongoing war and French signals. It adds a quip about clocks cast into artillery as a metaphor for drawing attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Lords
West Indies
Lord Russells
Duke of Bueproxp
Great Britain
Paris War News Disturbs Swiss and French Officials
Reports from Paris describe ministers debating the Mayor's response to royal orders as Jacobins push to denounce department directors. Mutinies reportedly strike M. de Lafayette's army while Swiss cantons arm for defense. In battle near Phillipville, Gouvion's force of 4000 clashes with larger French lines, yet holds ground, with notable acts by Captain Mariecourt and fierce rear-guard actions earning high praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesirs
Gensonne
Bristol
Porentine
Council General of
Paris
M. Bertsizer
M. Pe Brron
M. Pe la Fayette
Valenciennes
M. Louis de No&ixtes
M. Brissor
M. Peron
Louis d’Ors
M. Gouvion
Mont. Gouvions
Seth
St. Aubin
Gouvion
Philippeville
Battalion de la Marne
la Tour
L’ Allemand
M. Mariecourt
Phillipville
Empress of Germany Mourning and French Political Turmoil
Paris reports the court in mourning for the late German empress. Generals Metirs de Narbonne and de Hef named lieutenant generals. France faces political unrest as Jacobin clubs shrink and emigrants resist. King contributes 20,000 livres, donates 2,000 to guards’ magazine explosion victims amid casualties. Philippeville action noted as disputed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
de Narbonne
de Hef
M. de Refe
Jacobins
Menemutt Abubeere
France
Turkey
Austria
Prussia
National Guards
Bois de Beilorne
Soifons
Abbeville
Philippeville
National Assembly May 25 Debates on Petion Letter and Priests
Citizens denounce the Commandant of the National Guards over Petion’s letter exposing the king’s suspected escape. War Ministers urge withdrawal of some Paris detachments to protect departments. Decrees on Artillery and Non-juring Priests enacted. May 26 a Dordogne curate jailed. Metz reports forged assignats. Paris court case against Manuel referred to Legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Guards
M. Petion
Paris
Seine
Marne
Oife
Ditrict
Sall
Metz
Manuel
Committee of Legislation
French Revolution Critique Sparks Calls for Change in Government
A letter-writer condemns the French mob administration and praises the Paris Revolution, noting the new constitution elevates unfit leaders. The piece laments victims in France and contrasts governance with Poles who maintain dignity and religious reverence, urging a better system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. de 'Tarrevrano
France
Paris
Vilage
Polish Levy Bills Move to Seize Property of Traitors
WARS AP. May 13 reports the Diet proposing confiscation of Polish traitors property with heirs to receive half. Measures would indemnify losses from invasions via public funds, while regiments move to frontiers. Officers ordered to join regiments as Tartars and Cossacks rally for defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowing
Great
Poland
Lithuania
Campaigning Plan for Prussian Forces Against France
Berlin report details preparations to fulfill engagements with the Court of Vienna. Potsdam will host strategy meetings for a campaign against France with Duke of Brunswick and General Prince de Hohenloe leading. Hussars of Eben to march June 3, routes via Hainault Thuringen Feffe, aiming to delay united action by Jacobins.
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Berlin
Vienna
Fotsdam
France
Duke of Brunswick
Prince de Hohenlee
Prague
Count de Schulenbourg
General Schoenfield
Rhine
Potsdam
Hussars
Eben
Hainault
Thuringen
Feffe
Emigrant forces and Prussian troop movements near the Rhine
Reports from Sunn May 27 describe emigrant bands aiding defenses as Prussian troops march under Baron de Stein's orders to join Hungary and Bohemia forces. Westphalia garrisons stay quiet while Germanic armies mostly remain neutral. Bavaria Palatinate and Württemberg reportedly vow neutrality, Baden's Margave refuses. The emigrant princes' small army grows amid French desertions, but its effectiveness remains to be seen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayence
Hungary
Bohemia
Westphalia
Bavaria
Wurtemberg
Baden
Fheny
Regiments Ordered to Prepare for Possible March on National Assembly
A regiment in garrison received orders to hold themselves in readiness to march. The wording directs readiness to march by the 36th if His Majesty is obliged to move a corps against the National Assembly. Battalions are to be prepared accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburgh
Lithuania
Bareuth
National Assembly
Hereditary honours and Ottoman comparisons noted
The piece critiques hereditary honours likening them to Turkish governance as described by William Whitehead. A Valenciennes letter quotes a prisoner tale, and Seville reports a fire in the Custom-House destroying goods worth over 40,000l. Clerks fled before the blaze, yielding some goods saved. Local manufacturers face foreign orders, shifting focus from town orders as goods command global demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Assembly
William Whitehead
Turkey
Paiaramoloyo
Séville
Spain
Binmincuam
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Pris
M. P’orleans
Leries
M. D
Fayette
Palenciennes
M. Geucher
L’ Dilemand
An¢L
Department de la Dordogne
Wars AP
Warsaw
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