Duke of York Defends Court Martial Over Captain Brown Case
In a low voice the Duke of York vindicated the court martial as guided by the Advocate General. Lords Combermere Melville Carnarvon spoke on discipline and duels with the young Ensign’s hard case. The assembly adjourned after praise for the Duke’s conduct and notes on Captain Brown and Captain Roberts.
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Duke of York
Quentin
Lord Combermere
10Th
Lord Melville
Brown
Roberts
Lord Carnarvon
Bayonne
Bordeaux
Lord Grantley
Lord Grey
Capt
Melville
Admiralty
Lorn Rosslyn
Bill to regulate Ireland law office fees and emoluments
In the House of Commons Sir Newport moved for leave to bring in a bill regulating fees for Irish law offices at their post tenure, arguing sinecures inflate emoluments while duties remain unperformed. Speakers argued the Crown and Parliament must balance office grants with duties, noting examples like the Prothonotary and Clerk roles and potential impact on the Exchequer.
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House OF Commons
George, Clarke
Scotland
Edinburgh
Bes
Ireland
J. Newport
Fle
Che
King’s Bench
Common Pleas
Corfe Castle
Court of Exchequer
Hauper
Baronet
Vesey Fitzgerald
Mieai
Luckinghamshire
Don
Ford
Crown
Sirj Newtonr
Mr. Bangas
Bank of England Debates on Deposits and Session Fees
Bank of England official Mr Grentell proposes delaying a motion on public money deposits until Wednesday in hopes the Gentleman and the Governor provide information to avoid further discussion. In Scotland, Sir John Newport moves an address to the Prince Regent to direct the Lords of Session to report clerks’ fees and the legal authority for those payments.
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Bank OF England
Grentell
Court OF Session
John Newport
Prince Regent
Ords.of Session
Scotland
Bankes
Ireland
Baronet
Great Britain
Tle
Vesey Fitzgerald
England
Elliot
Wenpeed BO
Property tax debate and Fontainbleau treaty concerns
Parliament debates a one year property tax as a wartime measure with objections to its equity and powers. Criticism centers on Ireland's burden, possible modifications, and implications for imperial unity alongside examination of the Fontainbleau treaty and Buonaparte's return to France.
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Atkins
W. Smeeth
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Buonaparte
France
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Augereau
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Paris
Elba
Europe
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Euba
Parma
Placéntia
Congress
Dessolles
Niel Campbell
Napoleon
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Playfair
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Alexander
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Lord C
Maria
Louisa
Baonaparte
Maria’ Louisa
St. Helena
St Luc
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