Ambition and Ireland policy clash in late Parliament debate
The House debated coercion in Ireland, opposing sending troops and questioning measures, while asserting responsibility to align with public welfare. Militia supplies to Ireland were examined, with officers offering service and criticisms of expedient expeditions. Resolutions urged balance of mercy and firmness, and cautioned against a conquered Ireland, as votes split along faction lines.
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Ireland
France
Lord Fitzwilliam
Abercrombie
Dundas
Wilberforce
Bankes
Excise
Oxford
Carnarvon
Old Royal Bucks
Denbichshire
Leicestershire
Warwickshire
Carmarthenshire
Dorsetshire
Hertfordshire
Lord Maldep
Herefordshire
Dundys
Europe
Tarleton
Charles Grey
Fedgil
Gen. Tarlton
Tanner
Currier
King’s
Litia
Liverpool
Febyl
Popham
Goote
Tarlton
Ostend
Bootle
Sheridan
G. Cavendish
Kingdom of
Lord
J. Ruffell
Lawrence
Meff, Fox, Sheridan, Grey, &c
Col. Walpole
Moff
Douglas
Adair
Hufeinson
South Weevan
West Suffolk
Isle
Peter the Great Intervenes in Streltsy Mutiny Ritual
An 18th century tale recalls Peter the Great swiftly suppressing a Streltsy uprising in Astrakhan. He orders executions but halts when a 12 year old boy appeals that his relatives were no more guilty. The emperor, moved, dismisses his axe and directs the boy’s care.
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Peter the Great
Russia
Strelitz
Astracans
Thither
Peter
Dissenting Teacher condemns half-crown race mercy
A North of England scene recalls a licentious figure and a teacher who, the next day, preached on the Christian race. He contrasts crowns with half crowns, urging proper conduct and urging believers to seek spiritual reward over petty payments.
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Chreyman
England
Gove Halfe