Orders in Council debated in British Parliament
Lord Grenville questioned reports of abandoning the orders in council. Lord Liverpool defended them as not abandoned but altered, promising enforcement if needed. Treasury and Admiralty officials are instructed to issue directions as applicable. Stephen Cottrell.
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Lord Grenville
Tracy
Liverpool
His Majesty
S Treasury
Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty
High Court of Admiralty
Vice-Admiralty
Stephen Cottrell
Abraham
Ireland
Mr. Ellis
Providence Hove
Sampson
Nicholl
Pall Mall
George Selwyn
Tickell
Orders in Council revoke 1807 1808 trade restrictions
The London Gazette reports new Orders in Council dated April 25 1809 altering earlier measures under the 1807 1808 frameworks. The Crown revokes certain provisions while maintaining strict blockade rules North to the River Emakcus and across France and its islands. Ships and cargo in transit may be condemned as prize under the revised policy with effect from the date of issue.
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Queen’s Palace
Great Britain
Privy Council
Ema
Kingdom of Holland
France
Gether
Italy
Orbitello
Pera
Tajetty
Orry
Eny
Declaration of War by Francis I Emperor of Austria
Fragmentary text presents Francis I proclaiming war against Napoleon’s France in 1809 Vienna, urging unity and self defense, praising Austrian courage, with references to Alexander and allied sovereigns. It frames Napoleon as aggressor and asserts resolve to protect independence.
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Emperor of
Austria
Francis I
Napoleon
Spain
Italy
Batue
Francis
Vienna
Ulm
Wuperor
Germany
House of Austria
Alexander
Vicory
Proclamation by Davoust Amid Rhine Army Hostilities
Memar April 17 reports proclamations from Davoust urging the Army of the Rhine to press on against Austria. The text frames Austrian threats as baseless, recalls Napoleon era terms, and notes the emperor’s stance as justification for continuing hostilities and mobilizing allied forces.
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Davoust
Austria
Eglith
Amiens
A Review of Mr Canning in Plymley Letters
The Monitor recalls Peter Plymley’s Letters on Catholic subjects and mocks Mr Canning’s foreign policy and private conduct. It contrasts Canning’s public persona with alleged failings and jokes at his expense, citing Sheridan’s and others’ caricatures. The piece covers Burr and Miranda’s London representations and Burr’s departure from England.
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Monitor
Canning
Abraham
Peter Plymley
Sheridan
Aaron Burr
Miranda
England
America
North Sea
St. Chrisotopher’s
Trinidad
Spiteras
Burr
War era candle prices spark Irish quip on electricity
Two rural neighbors discuss rising candle costs, joking about war and flighty electricity. A sheriff's officer recently wrote on electricity, sparking bemused riffs that officials might be among natural phenomena for their peculiar powers.
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