Enterprize Privateer Sails Westward to Crowned Ships
Decl June 1 reports the Enterprize privateer sailing this morning toward the Westward to join his Majesty's ship Courageux. Remaining with the fleet are frigates Carysfort Cleopatra Apollo Pegasus and Seaford, along with Resolution and Supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aid
His
Courageux
Carysfort
Cleopatra
Apollo
Pegasus
Seaford
Resolution
Vicqualer
French naval and military dispatches from Paris May 22 25
Letters report changes in French command and plans for campaigns in England Brittany Se Mother region and Canada. Mention de Vaux Levis Chabo Sartine Guichen Beauffet and Rochambeau division movements with Cadiz squadron departure.
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Yeterday
Holland
France
Flanders
Paris
England
Britanny
Count de Vaux
Marquis de Levis
Count de Chabo
Se. Omer’s
M.de ‘Ternay
M. de Rochambeau
Canada
M. de Sartine
Count de Guichen
West Indian
Cadiz
M. de Beauffet
Privateer l'Alexandride captured by British ships
Extract reports Captain Allen's account of chasing and capturing the French privateer l'Alexandride near latitude 37 40 onboard a Bury cutter and the Jackal, with heavy damage to both sides, two Bull's men losing legs, and praise for Lieutenant Dotes' conduct. It also notes public accounts committee appointments, and Irish and London disturbances with Protestant Association march to Parliament and rioting at Lincoln's Inn Fields and Westminster.
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Allen
Chatham
Elmear
Mr. Stephens
S. W
Cace
Dunkirk
House of Commons
Guy Carleton
Anguish
Pigot
Liw
Richard Neave
Samuel Beachcroft
Dublin
France
Ireland
Scotland
Tholfel
Commons
la Monbhrison
L’ Argonne de Limosin
Rochelle
Bilboa
Darlington
Lisbon
Medina Si¢unia del Navara
Cadiz
Long
Gibraltar
Briscoz
Marseilles
Favre
Morlaix
Elixeur
Arive
Lizard
Syren
George Gordon
Buckingham House
Whitewall
Old Palsce Yard
Lenton
Westmint
Borough of
Southwark
Reident
London
York
Parliament Street
Duke of Gloucester
Devonshire
Richmond
Roxburgh
Earl of
Lord North
Lord George Gordon
George Germain
Welbore Ellis
Guildhall
Westminster
Mr Ellis
Romish Chapel
Duke-street
Lincoln’s Inn Fields
Inigo Jones
Romith Chapel
Warwick-street
Golden Square
Hunman y Races Tuesday May 23 T: Hunman y Races Tuesday May 23
Race card for the Hunmanby event notes sols walked over by Capt. Hebden and Bethel, with subscription details and entries for three days of two mile heats featuring Fox Hunter Ragman Hyder Ally and other horses. Bethell and Osbalderton prominent in starting fields.
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P. P
Bethel
Mr. Bethell
Young Marfk
My. Joil
Osbalderton
Maynard
Hyder Ally
Hebden
Young Martk
Pratt
Peirie
Mr. Ayrton
Sheffield Races May 24 Two Mile Heats Winners Reported
Wednesday May 24 details include sol for 4 yi olds Colts and fillies won by Mr Barlow's Moses Marq Rockingham's Sir W Vavasour May Flower Maria At starting odds 6 to 4. A sweepstakes for hunters won by Pricker with field agitation odds 3 to 1. Thursday cup 4 mile heats won by Goothall's Ocean M Rockingham Riot Phocion. Friday competition listed.
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Mr. Barlow
Moses Marq
Rockingham
W. Vavasour
Mr. Harrison
F Maria
Pegge
Baker
Hersfall
Eyre
Thursoday
Goothall
Ocean M
Oldridge
Q Ocean
FRIDA
House of Commons Deliberates on Money Vote and Accounts Commission
Lord North moves a vote of credit for a million and seeks a committee reference. Lord George Gordon opposes, the House debates the course, then divides. A Committee of the whole House considers appointing a Commission of Accounts with candidates Anguish and Pechell discussed amid opposition from Burke.
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Lord North
Lord George Gordon
Tomas Anguish
Col. Barre
House of Lords
Anguith
Samuel Pechell, Esq
Grave
Burke
Four Commissioners Confirmed After Pedell Withdrawal
After debate Pedell's name was withdrawn to check his Duchy of Lancaster status for potential disqualification. Four gentlemen were unanimously chosen as commissioners: Robert Pigott, Richard Neave, Samuel Beecroft, and James Sterling, joining Sir Guy Carleton. The committee then voted 44 for adjournment and 103 against, proceeding with a bill for one year to begin July 5, while the House approved the report on ways and means and the supply.
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Pedell
Nowhile
Duchy of Lancaster
Robert Pigott
Esq
Barsiffér
Richard Neave
Samuel Beecroft
Eig
James Sterling
Guy Carleton
Reform Proposals Discussed Amid Tory Lords Turmoil
In the House of Lords on June 2, the Winchester election bill faced opposition from the Earl of Rador who urged adjournment for three months. Duke of Richmond argued for a cautious restoration plan, warned against radical reform, and proposed a bill to allow summer discussion while maintaining constitutional order as mobs gathered outside in protest.
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Winchester
Earl of Rador
Earl Bathurst
Duke of Richmond
Lea Weller
Woarth
Burke
Birre
Dunning
Crewe
Philip Jennings Clerke
Lori North
Commission of Accounts
Lord Montford
Lord Boston
Earl of Mansfield
Duke of Gloucester
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Londorn
Admiralty Office
Torbay
Brixham
Stockport
George Warren
Macclesfield
Cooke
Schvitts
Dea
Newgate
Thurslay
James Earley
Jos. White
Stepney
John Carr
George Worthey
Jacob Lawrence
Esther Mant
Francis Thompson
James Kariey
Susannah Flood
George Nath
Hunman&y
Sol
Capt. Hebden
Mint
Preston
Star
Mr. Walters
Herod
Mr. Acklom
Pilgrim
Olbalderton
Bucephalus
Grosvenor
Chimift
Mr. Snowdon
Bethell
Sheffield
Mr. Goodhall
Marsk
Ld Rockingham
Brh
Sextus Pompeius
Mr. Turner
Big George
Arstartinz
von Mark
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