11 Apr 1816
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Newspaper
Courier
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Apr 11, 1816
Page
1
Fragmented OCR describes the military page noting PX Empire services, a victorious ceremony, and a press piece on a celebrated coach. It mentions a carriage event, a capture, and attendance at a show in a state, with references to a person present at the exhibition.
The government issues a Friday invitation for sealed tenders in writing for the supply of fresh beef to be used by Majesty’s ships and vessels at Spence or Pins Zancis for twelve calendar months from May first. Tenders must be delivered with a signed letter by responsible parties and observed by the Secretary’s Office or the Collector of the Customs. The prize sum, term, and bond requirements are specified, with penalties for nonperformance. The House of Commons discussion covers agricultural distress, leather tax protests, insolvent debtors, and motions related to public finances and salary inquiries.
Lords and Commons discussed the Buonaparte Safe Custody bill, suspending standing orders to read it a third time, while addressing accounts of France subsidy and army costs. The Sleep over weights and treasure reports, Lord Bathurst accounts, and Habsburg style inquiries were also noted, with the Princess Charlotte settlement read for a second time.
In a government debate, ministers defend delaying the quarterly estimates for the Lord Chamberlain and argue for full production of related correspondence. Critics demand immediate papers and a full inquiry, warning of possible ministerial concealment and urging parliamentary debate after holidays.
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