Late military court martial raises calls for justice
The Earl of Egremont urges Parliament to address a late court martial case he says threatens justice. He notes Crown power can be abused and urges ministers to prevent recurrence, while Lord Melville reports ministers have taken necessary steps. The debate adjourns until Monday.
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Earl of Egremont
Attenton
Lord Melville
Horner
Tierney
Lord A. Hamilton
Manning
West India and Bank debates mark halted reform and Malta plan
In the Commons, discussions cover West India Commissioners accounts, jail fees, salt duties, and Bank Restriction timing. A Malta trade committee advances proposals to open direct exports from Malta to the West Indies and from American colonies to Malta, with several resolutions approved.
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House OF Commons
Manton
West India Commissioners
Brunpett
Ireland
King’s Bench
Hase
Samuel Romilly
Middlesex
Old Bailey
Exeter
Kingston-upon-Ifull
Carmarthen
Ashburton
St. Matthew, Mary-le-Bow
Bethnal Green
Sheffield
Stockton
St. Luke’s
Malton
Lycon
Worcester
Yarmour
Harrison
Commissioners
West India Revenue
Arsunmor
Admiralty
Bennet
Ilonse
Benlay
Finlay
Saltas
Lollington
Select Committee
Gonner
Joan Newport
Rosinson
Excitegvea
Lord A. Hamilton
Ponsonsby
Lusyington
Crokel Thun
Crokel
Crok cL
Bronze
Psyche
James Duff
Whitbread
Exchequer
Hiley Addington
Wee Bread
Malta
Rogisson
Robinson
Mediterranean
West India
Cape Finisterre
Levant
Turkey
England
Smyrnay
The
Porte
Turkey Company
America
West Indies
Sicily
Tonian Islands
Madeira
Forbes
East India
East Indies
Ile
Europe
Italy
Onslow
Hotston
Committee of Supply and Ways and Means
Lushington
Regent plans land grants for Canadian settlement
Boston papers report the Governor-General’s general order offering land grants and transport costs for regiments willing to settle in Canada after hostilities end. Lieut. Gen. Drumarond and Sir James Lucas Yeo arrive in Montreal as part of the news. A Plattsburgh Republican note says a winter expedition against the enemy is anticipated and hints at suspected executions at Lake Champlain, with sleighs moving supplies to the foe.
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Montreal
M‘arthur
Fort Evie
Grand River
103D Regiment
19Th Light Dragoons
Boston Daily Advertiser
Loth Instant
Quebec
Suh
Prince Regent
Canada
Great Britain
Drumarond
James Lucas Yeo
Plattsburgh
United States
Navy Report and British comparison on naval system
The National Intelligencer excerpts a December Naval Secretary’s report arguing the U S Navy is efficient and well paid, despite civil administration flaws. It compares Britain’s diverse ship classes and weak centralized system, noting British fleets lag American frigates in combat readiness and suggesting reform through a unified dockyard and supply structure.
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National Intelligencers
America
Secretary of the Navy
United States
Senate
Department of the Navy of
Naval Establishment
Great Britain
American
Lord Nelson
Cadiz
Naval Department reform bill outlined with inspectors board
The document proposes an Act for reorganizing the Navy Department. It establishes a three member Board of Inspectors, appoints a Naval Constructor and two assistant constructors, a paymaster, and sets duties and oversight rules. A Naval Academy and new regulations for depts are suggested.
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Naval Establishment
Department of the Navy
Navy Department
United States
Inness Ba
Senate
Nctire Navy
Secretary of the Navy
Navy
Whee Trust
Bondi
The
Board of Inspectors
Office of Naval Construtor
European Dispatches on Neapolitan Crisis and War Talks
From Brussels to Frankfurt and Bologna reports describe tensions over the Neapolitan sees, possible papal mediation failure, and looming religious or political conflict. Observers note Austrian reinforcement in Lombardy, Russian armies preparing near the Vistula, and Prussia Bavaria and France mobilizing as Europe debates future steps.
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Bologna
Lombardy
Naples
Joachim
Holy See
Europe
Cremona
Ahea
Frankfort
Jay
Gtr
Vistula
Dantzic
Prussia
Bavaria
France
Germany
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Lothinst
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Nancy
Chase
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Del
Washington
Messrs
Madison and Co
Bat Little
American Navy
Brussels
Aerome
Isle
Elba
Civita Vecchia
San
Rome
Mienna
Friends of Peace
Hussa
Zeya Hes
Arma
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