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Newspaper
Courier
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Feb 01, 1821
Page
4
Members debate the appropriate annual allowance for the Queen, weighing separation from the King, residence, and parliamentary oversight. Lord Castlereagh argues for 50 000 a year, while opponents warn of misuse, political risk, and public unrest. The discussion touches on precedents, marriage treaties, and calls for fiscal transparency.
A heated Commons discussion centers on royal finances with Alderman Wood defending the Queen’s expenses. Lord Nugent and Mr Sumner clash over witnesses and costs, while proposals to separate Queen Consort funding from the Civil List are debated. The motion passes without division as the report advances.
A 1820 Norfolk letter details Mr Canning’s resignation from government over the Queen dispute. He explains delaying disclosure to avoid embarrassing others and notes initial intent to remain in administration if possible, contrasting his stance with colleagues as the matter unfolded.
The excerpt includes George Canning's correspondence describing his resignation tender and subsequent royal commands to remain in service. He explains avoiding involvement in the Queen's affair, returning to England after the Bill of Pains and Penalties was withdrawn, and plans to be absent again until the agitation subsides. He asks recovery of Liverpool interests and to inform friends and constituents. The text also notes stock prices and rates at the end.
Kingston reports the Duke of Manchester, Governor of Jamaica, was thrown from his chaise while returning from Spanish Town. He sustained a fractured skull and multiple wounds but showed recoverable signs two hours later. Doctors attended. reports confirm guarded improvement. Parliament items noted include a 50,000-year income proposal and Queen's stance. Nearby dispatches from Paris discuss an attempted royal assassination and public reaction.
In yesterday’s Courier the verses on the death of Mr Cayxixo’s son are stated to come from his own classical pen. This morning in the Court of King’s Bench the Attorney-General prayed judgment against Sir Francis Burdett. Mr Scarlett moved arrest of judgment, with argument to be resumed tomorrow. Printed by EL SOM ON M'SWYNY and published by J. P. WANLESS, Strand.
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