Senate and House Back Government on French Policy
The Senate and House, by a large majority, support the government's stance on the French Republic and the will of the people reflected in late elections. A Alexandria letter notes debate over protections for legislators from prosecutions under the sedition law. A French envoy from St Domingo arrives with dispatches from Toussaint Louverture, hinting at negotiations. Government to dispatch ten ships to the West Indies to protect trade against France.
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Philadelphia
Senate
House of Representatives
Houe of Representatives
United States
Alexandria
Congress
Washington
Congress Hall
St. Domingo
Jacob Myer
Cape Francois
Toussaint Louverture
West Indies
Speech Opening Parliament by Marquis Cornwallis
In a grand guard escort Cornwallis opens Parliament and delivers a speech praising Nelson’s fleet victory and Warren’s conquest, while urging vigour in war. He warns of disaffection at home and enemy agents seeking aid from France. He pledges royal support for supplies and prudent economy.
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Dublin
Marquis Cornwallis
House of Lords
Lord Nelson
J.B. Warren
Europe
France
Address on empire prosperity and union with Britain
The speech urges improving internal regulation to aid agriculture manufactures and charitable institutions while protecting loyalty during unrest. It underscores wealth growth from trade, elevates insistence on mercy yet stresses public safety, and calls for permanent Union and stronger ties between Ireland and Great Britain amid ongoing conflict. Lords move to address parliament. amendments fail and the original address passes.
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Great Britain
Great Briain
Ireland
Commons
Lord Ormond Rose
Lord Powercourt
Lord Belmont
Dispute Over Speakership Hits House of Commons
The Commons returned, Lord Zyrone moves to address, Mr Ponfonty objects leading to a tumult between factions. Mr Ponsonby wins the rise to speak, accusing a noble lord Downe of usurping a seat after becoming Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant and voting away rights.
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Commons
Zyrone
Ponfonty
Ponsonby
Downe
Truf
Debate on Union and Irish Legislation in Parliament
The speech goes through a lengthy session where Lord Castlereagh defends the Union as essential to avert separation and strengthen empire. Sir John Parnell opposes a strong consolidation, while Ponsonby and Faulkner press for strengthened ties without surrender. Divisions follow on the address and the Union measure, with motions and amendments debated amid concerns over British troop presence and Irish independence.
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Pontonby
Lord.Castlereagh
Lord Tyrone
Fitzgerald
John Parnell
Exchequer
Tighe
Lord Castlereagh
J. Parnell
G. Pon Ondy
Great Britain
Ireland
Faulkner
Crisic
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Amertea
House of Commons
Z. Parsons
Fuch
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