May 1 Debated remittance to the Emperor and Ireland
The House forms a Committee of Supply to consider King’s Message and the Secret Committee’s report on causes of Bank stoppage. Debate centers on remitting up to 1.88 million to the Emperor, whether this aids the war or risks peace, and Ireland’s plight under martial law. Various MPs press delay or action as events in Europe unfold. The division ends with the motion carried and the report ordered for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Fangdine
Sethe Pubariind
Fox Avold
America
Pittaid
Fox
Pitt
Greyaid
Joan
Oze
Zales
Powel
Secret Committee
Wrs
Vienna
W. Pulteney
Sheridan
Wilberforce
Grey
James Pulteney
Tarleton
Peace hopes and French advance amid European war reports
Postscript notes Hamburgh mail arrives with word that peace negotiations between Archduke and Buonaparte may finally yield an accord, while French forces push on. Vienna optimism fades as Austrian troops threaten to cut off the retreat. armistice on the Rhine ends, with scant detail on French gains. A Hamburg letter suggests Buonaparte’s credit decline and officers’ mutiny. Admiralty reports arrivals at Portsmouth and possible Dutch fleet movements.
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Vienna
Buonaparte
Tyrol
Tregte
Rhine
England
Hamburgh
Admiralty
Portsmouth
Proclamation from Count Saurau on Vienna defense
Count Saurau announces imperial measures to defend Vienna with fortifications and troops. He notes enemy positions near Leoben and St George's, promises postwar repairs from royal funds, and reports on court moves and negotiations with Buonaparte. Students wear military uniform as city locks tighten.
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Saurau
Lower Austria
Charles
Merzhoffen
Leoben
St. George’s
Upper
Syria
Vienna
Terzi
Mack
Stiria
Lyros
Clementine
Buda
Prague
Meerfield
Buonaparte
Foreign Department
Naples
P.S
Archduke -Charles
Negotiations Hint at Dutch Cession Under Treaty Terms
Fragmentary notes cite the Imperial Court considering ceding the Netherlands with London and other powers to be consulted. The December treaty reportedly contemplates territorial provisions tied to the late Polish king's estate, potentially devolving to Louis XV.
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Netherlands
London
Poland
Louis
Austrian Army Proceedings Near Trieste Report
From the Court Gazette records an official Austrian account noting Colonel Casimir has gained advantages over the French near Trieste. The French evacuated Fiume after a recent assault, leaving 86 privates and three officers behind. Austrian forces then entered Filme by night, with scouts reporting a move toward Lippa and expectations of further pursuit.
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Trieste
Casimir
Fiume
Filme
Cafrmicy Haw Nevery
Matthias
Lippa
Austrian Army Breaks Enemies At Trente And Roveredo
Enspreu r, April 14. General Laudon reports the Austrian army under Count Lelirbsch has driven the enemy from Trente Roveredo Terbole and Riva. The foe is retreating toward Rivolo. Austrian forces have seized twelve cannon several ammunition waggons a powder magazine and 42 prisoners.
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Laudon
Trente
Count Lelirbsch
Roveredo
Terbole
Riva
Rivolo
French Push After Rhine Armistice Claimed
The French advance from Lorraine toward the Rhine gathers speed with troops concentrated around Strasbourg, Dembourg, and nearby towns. Reports say preparations and batteries are fixed along border areas as occupation and disruption continue, with authorities warning of potential operations within days.
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Rhine
Lorrain
Tout Tey
Siabta
Épin'ta
Swabia
Kniebis
Armistice Ended Said by French Officials in 18th Century War News
The French declared the armistice ended while Iupernavas form a casspis near Seckenheim. Austrian forces along the Rhine move closer to new works. Hostilities have not begun in this quarter, and a new armistice is hoped as negotiations continue.
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Omi
Iupernavas
Seckenheim
Rhine
Turmoil in Tyrol as Austrians seize Triete
Intelligence says Trieté fell under Austrian control on April 13. Ten thousand French troops rushing from Mantua to the area were repulsed and fled toward Roveredo. Only about seven thousand Tyroleans reportedly escaped the strife as Field Marshal Kerpen sat near Linz and General Laubach near Spitalfeld.
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Augsburg
Trieté
Mantua
Roverddo
Tyrol
Kerpen
Entz
Laudoha
Verona Governor's Proclamation Against Bergamo Rejected
Italian Gazettes report a proclamation in the name of Francis Battagia Venetian Governor at Verona urging citizens to attack insurgents at Bergamo and drive out French forces. The document is suspected to be a fabrication meant to incense Bergamo insurgents and the French against Venetians.
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Milan
Francis Battagia
Verona
Bergamo
NEWMARKET FIRST SPRING MEETING RACES REPORT
At Newmarket a May meeting card lists several two and three year olds racing for stakes. Notable entries include Mr Lade and Stickley with Dungamon and Boxer bred runners, plus Hermione and Ambrosier. Owned by Hallett and Watson, entries feature Nightshade and Stirl ing with Tempett’s Hambletonian and Lord Darlington’s Druid among contenders.
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Lade
Dungamon
Hallett
B. c. Stickley
Aldy
Cookson
Ralby
Durand
Hermione
Hermiche
D.”of Grafton
Woodpecker
Mr. Watson
Escapey
Abe
Roggs
Catan
Lord Alybrooke
Boxer
Concannon
E.h
J Honywood
Miss Whip
RM. Gudgs
Mr. Delme
Stirling
Tempett
Hambletonian
Igib
Lori
Darlington
Lord Gros
Death verdicts from late 18th century coroner inquest
A late 18th century report notes a death by pistol, a coroner's jury verdict of death by battery, and a list of named individuals including William Noah Elizabeth O Connor and John Tolly among others. The text mentions a privateer Be Warren's squadron and a sessions ending with a singeit journed.
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Mary
Clark
Seay
Coner
Thomas Bennett
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