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The Enquirer
Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia
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In British Parliament, Mr. Whitbread urged ministers to clarify their stance on Louis XVIII's proclamation, opposing his restoration. Lord Castlereagh acknowledged prior knowledge but affirmed no government commitment, refusing to restrict the French royal family's actions.
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Lord Castlereagh admitted his previous knowledge of such a paper being about to be issued--but not under circumstances implying his approbation or disapprobation.--He declared the government to be perfectly free from any commitment upon that subject--at the same time denied the propriety of fettering the unfortunate royal family of France in any matters relating to their own interests and those of their former subjects--this would be to change their asylum into a prison.--The Proclamation (said Lord Castlereagh) was an act of state, belonging to the parties who had issued it, and not to his Majesty's government, who were not parties to it.
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France
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british government declares no commitment to the proclamation and refuses to restrict the french royal family's actions.
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Mr. Whitbread calls for ministers to state their position on Louis XVIII's proclamation and opposes his restoration. Lord Castlereagh admits prior knowledge but states the government is uncommitted, denies restricting the French royal family, and notes the proclamation is an act of the issuing parties, not Britain's.