Trial of Warren Hastings closes with long defence
At HigIl Court of Parliament on Tuesday 28 Aiuy Hastings delivers final defence. He states no private gain guided his public trust, asserts remittance records and fortune stayed within bounds, and pleads for public duty and safety as the empire faced peril. He defends his administration amid accusations of rapacity and argues personal motives did not drive his actions.
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Hastings Speech Plea for Trial Completion
Mr Hastings appeals to the Lords to continue the trial without delay, arguing justice requires immediate conclusion before the current Parliament session ends. He cites rights as a British subject, pleads for accelerat1ed proceedings, and warns against adjournment to extend the prosecution. Fox and Burke counterattack Hastings after his remarks.
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Great Britain
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Progress in Bulls and Haskines Trial Adjourned
Lords completed several Bulls and agreed to advance the Trial of Mr Haskines on Wednesday fortnight after return from Westminster Hall. Session adjourned.
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Hastings Trial Debate Over Procedure And Committee Move
The House debated Hastings trial procedures with a rise in the Lords prompting a move to a committee of the whole House. Burke urged caution over the defence’s timing, while Fox and Pirr argued for a select committee to ensure public transparency. The Session adjourned after Lords amendments to slave trade and money clauses were noted, with a new bill to pass this session ordered.
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British Court Shows Openness to Peace With France
The article notes the English court desires peace with France and laments war unpopularity and trade decline. It criticizes Ministry for not heeding Opposition advice to seek negotiations with Canuvetin, suggests a preventable path to bloodshed, and mentions shifts in military positions and colonial governance.
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France
M. Canuvetin
Ancient Empire War News and Military Mobilization
The article reports regiments ordered to form reserve units to join advancing troops for the Combined Armies, with hints of a major expedition and campaign fate. It notes Count Rosengere arriving with 18 portillons horns and a promotion to Major, plus a Croatia district deputation offering 1600 Bosniac soldiers. Italy reports Verona insurrection leaders executed, Milan offers 300000 florins previously and now a further million florins to support the war against France through court bankers.
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France
Prussia and French clash near Rhine as siege looms
From Coln the latest dispatch notes heavy cannonading on the Rhine banks on the 23rd and 14th days as Prussian and Austrian forces push to encampments around Edenkoben Venningen and Freisbach. Emigrants in Mulheim ordered to depart after a fatal quarrel.
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Venningen
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Public figures face credit and conduct in Hastings trial
The Public weighs Burke and Wyxpuam's political conduct, praising their past critique of India governance while noting their muted stance on the East India Bill. Count D'AlLanscux recovers from duel wounds. Ascot races start Tuesday night. St James's bans on raps stimulus fashion chatter. guards at Court hint at Birthday restrictions. Poey not traveling to Amsterdam. Garnsposouen ties to Orlean's Gallery purchase.
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Amsterdam
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