Imperial Parliament Debates Finances and Copper Currency
The Lords and Commons debate Exchequer Bills and copper currency policy. The chancellor explains Tower halfpence circulation and future minting plans, with Lords’ amendments on several public bills. Parliament adjourns to Monday amid supply estimates and continued financial measures.
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Tae Sev Aker
House of Fords
Arbuthnot
Wence
Lowe
Ord Castlereagh
Ferrin
Horsanils
Grenfell
Royal entertainments and transcontinental marriage prospects
A report from the Morning Paper describes a Russian general's audience with Lord HE AGH at St James's and orders for cavalry to Hanover. It notes Princess NiaTs coming of age, a grand birthday fete, and the potential betrothal linking England's heir to the Netherlands' heir apparent amid fears of Franco-Bourbon power and continental trade disruptions.
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Pozzopi Boise
Vankfort
Lieven
HE Agh
St. James's Square
Hanover
Cahen Howe
NiaTs
Constanly
United Kingdom
Orasge
France
England
Netherlands
Antwerp Invaded as Allied Troops Advance to Antwerp
Rotterdam reports December intelligence from Dutch towns on Russian and Allied advances. Breda reportedly falls to Imperial forces. French garrison retreats toward Antwerp. Passages of troops and artillery through Dordrecht, Papendrecht, Werkendam, and other towns are noted with bridges built over the Lek. Antwerp’s fate remains uncertain amid rumors of approaching Allied forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotterdam
Peg
von Benkendorft
Breda
Antwerp
Dordrecht
Papendrecht
Hardinxveld
Agian
Paperdrecht
Maese
Wardinxveld
Altho
Brabant
Amsterdam
Naarden
Krayenhoff
Willemstad
Steenberzen
Chatham
Letter from Lord Wellington Army in St Jean de Luz
Extract reports Lord Wellington with Guards occupying St Jean de Luz and residents clashing with troops. Soult shown a letter asking return of inhabitants, Civil Authority lists those willing to return, women moved to British lines, men to 41 battalions. Army holds Pyrenees flank and Espilette, with Hope and MountLowe postings. Also notes a Spanish constitutional translation and copper coin exchange notice.
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Lord Wellington
St. Sean de Luz
Soult
Bayonne
Lord W
V Mount.Lo
Pyreneés
Rowland Hie
Espilette
Cortes
England
Werixctox
France
Prince Regent Receives Cambridge Deputation at St Alban's
A Cambridge University deputation presented its address to the Prince Regent at the Royal presence. Heads of Houses doctors and noblemen attended the grand courtly ceremony. The address was read with clear delivery and the Prince responded in his admired style with a ceremonial routing of guards and band.
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Universty
Cambridge
St. Allan's Tavern
de. Clintey
Veuglas
Clarke
Ingle
Messrs
Creswel God Valater
Lrecturs
Goan
University
St. Alban’s Tavern
Carlton House
Viscount Palmerston
M& Shighe
Archinshop
Canterbury
Salisbury
Chester
Liverpool
Westmorclang
Viscount Sidmouth
Dathurst
Duke of
Royal
Coldstream Regiment of Foot Guards
Raikes
Cad- Bridgh
Col
Braz
Foot Guards
General Graham and the Union of Free Masons
A mixed verse narrative remembers General Graham and Scottish heroism, then reports the upcoming Union of two Free and Accepted Masonic fraternities at Freemason's Hall with a grand dinner at the Crown and Anchor Tavern. Also noted are stage notices, the travels of Kiar-Rots, and an extraordinary pedestrian match in London Field.
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Freemason’s Hall
Crown and Anchor
Crofehet Lodge
Munden
Timothy Truncheon
Penley
Crotchet Lodge
Wan
Germany
Caucasus
Georgia
London
Thomas Dudley
The Dutch Papers Advertise Comaites and Theatre Notes
Advertisements from committees in Dutch towns assist the destitute, with meetings from ten to one to assess claims. Listings include prices, ships to England, and portraits for sale. Theatres feature patriotic plays and a ballet, with the hereditary prince Willem Frederik’s birthday celebrated with bells, flags, and a royal audience.
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Comemiteces
Amsterdam
Potterdam
Orange
United Netherlands
Amieis
Amterdam
England
Rotterdam
Hague
Karel En Karolina
Aerons
Heeren Westerman
van Hulst
Lamphuzzen
Rombach
Majorski
Zeegers
Wyrman
Actrice
Smejufrow Kamph
Woerden
Willem Freprix Groarnce Lovansyx
Naseau
Solemale
Jorfl
Alblic
Scheveling
Baron Cellet
Fhiderik Tan Nassewend
Anplaiie
Fragmented London notices and criminal reports fragment
The text records various items including a notification about a legal matter with Mr. Grattan and references to January celebrations and conscription, an advertisement about Buonaparte prints being reissued, a report of a landlord being robbed and two suspects committed, and a case involving Mary Anderson and Frances Efeles accused of passing bad money with Search warrants and further examination ordered.
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O'Connett
Grattan
Ductrine
Europe
Antivattican Monitor
Buonaparte
Donaldson
Jos
Ailbank
Kaden
Bunch of Grapes
Marlborough-row
St. James's
Prozdstreet
Carnaby Market
Irish Catholic Board
Tral
Tatrtox-Gaupex
W Lian Andersen
Mary
Frences Efeles
Mary Anderson
Bell
St. Doba’s-Street
Cme
Hatton-Garden
Francesses
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Imperial Parliament
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Sun Lite
Dengland Fire and Life Insurance Mill
Lorn Chancencor
Wiswot
Mtrvirie
Wanancuam
Commons
CousTeNay
House OF Commons
Nelvoetsluys
Wikamstadte
Baron Lorcet
Agaese
Gertrindenberz
THE
Prince Regents Court
Graham
Caledonia
Abel
Ebro
Oman Rampart
Alderne
Kilythe
Walter Scot
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