Orders in Council debated in British Parliament
On Friday April 29 Lord Grenville questioned whether orders in council were abandoned. Lord Liverpool said they were not but altered. The principle remained, with cargoes protected unless notice was received, and directions were to be issued by Treasury Admiralty and Vice Admiralty courts.
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Vice-Admiralty
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Orders in Council revoked at Court of the Queen’s Palace
The London Gazette reports on April 25 1809 the Privy Council revoking and altering earlier Orders of 1807 1808 and 1809 regarding trade restrictions with France and its allies. It declares that northern ports up to the River Elmkus and other French controlled ports remain under blockade like the original orders. It states that ships trading with these regions may be condemned as prize and outlines effective date and scope for enforcement.
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Privy Council
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Gether
Italy
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England
America
North Sea
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Trinidad
Spiteras
Burr
Declaration of War Proclamation from Francis I of Austria
The document presents Emperor Francis I of Austria declaring war on Napoleon's forces in 1809. It cites self defense, calls for unity, discipline, and courage, and notes Austrian alignment with allied rulers including Alexander I. It urges patience, loyalty, and faith in victory, while condemning French aggression and outlining expected mobilization and consequences.
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Alexander
Vicory
Proclamation by Davoust Calls Army of the Rhine
Memar April 17 reports Davoust urging the Army of the Rhine to stand firm as Austria proclaims hostilities. The emperor Napoleon is invoked, with threats of defeat on the plains of Aim and Marengo and calls to loyalty.
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Austria
Eglith
Amiens
Letters on Canning and Sheridan satire in Plymley letters
The Monitor reviews a sketch of Mr Canning from Peter Plymley’s Letters on the subject of Catholics. It compares Canning to a witty but unreliable figure and mocks his political approach, noting references to Ireland and to Burr and Miranda with critical humor.
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Peter Plymley
Sheridan
Candles Rise Amid War Talk in Irish Market Chat
In a late market day exchange two rural neighbors discuss why candles cost more this season. One quips about fighting by candle light as a sheriff’s officer recently wrote on electricity, suggesting officials may be treated as natural phenomena due to their shocking behavior.
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