Seizure of man at powder magazine plot
Foreign affairs report from Cuoczim dated February 10 describes a man seized on the verge of setting fire to a powder magazine. He confessed under torture to motives and methods. Providence spared many lives as matches were laid. Vienna March 4 notes Naples letters report earthquakes in Upper Calabria on February 7.
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Congé d Elire to elect Bishop of St Asaph
The King orders a Congé d Elire to pass the Great Seal empowering St Asaph Dean and Chapter to elect a Bishop after the death of Dr Shipley. They are to recommend Samuel now Bishop of Gloucester for the See.
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London Gazette
House of Lords Receives Mutiny Bill and Mariners Bill
In Friday session March so, the Mutiny Bill and the bill for regulating Mariners when on shore arrived from the Commons. They were read a first time and ordered to be read a second time tomorrow.
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Commons
Fortifications West Indies debated in House of Commons
General Burgoyne criticizes current fortifications for the West Indies as expensive and unreliable arguing a Navy based defense is superior. He calls for full estimates of final costs and required manpower as MPs debate whether engineers on site or a home board should guide fortification plans. Captain Phipps defends fortifications citing Martinique and warns against underestimating enemy landings.
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Fortifications and political moves amid Royal affairs
Fragmentary report covers debates on fortification plans linked to noble leadership, expenditures, and estimates. Also noted are petitions, mutiny bill passage, naval discipline bills, a Humane Society measure, shop tax repeal push, and royal replies to London’s address. Public celebrations in Southwark praise the King. lottery prizes drawn for Shergold and Co. and notable recipients announced.
Royal plans for St Pauls procession and court notices
London, March 2021. Their Majesties will go in state to St. Pauls Cathedral once preparations are made. Charity children to be housed in the Cathedral with music directed by Joah Bates. The date is St Georges Day at end of next month. Reports say the Lord Chancellor may run the seals in commission for a few months with Judge Buller as first Commissioner and Sir A. Thompson as another. Lord Delawar was honored with Lord of the Bed Chamber replacing the Duke of Queensberry. Lincoln's Inn Hall fittings ordered for Easter Term with seal dates. Bank Stock dividend proposed at 3.4 percent for the half year ending April 5 and to be paid April 6. New ministerial arrangements referenced.
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Darell
Lords Addresses After King’s Recovery and Royal Grants
Summary of parliamentary moves on March 14 with Lord Lieutenant and Lord Chancellor addressing the King’s recovery. Reports note Sweden’s view of Britain’s reform, taxation of nobles, and expansion of royal power. Listed military and naval figures of the Spanish crown, Lisbon port arrivals, and prize winnings by Rob Heywood. Local incidents include a lab fire in Fleet Street, a suicide on Queen Street, Westminster, and a forthcoming marriage.
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Tire EE Pigeons and Scrrrasz at Fleet Street
India Muflin Dimity French Lawn Irith Cloth and Cambric Warehouse operate at No 173 Fleet Street London within a textile district. The listing notes suppliers or shops tied to this location, indicating a bustling fabric trade hub.
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