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Newspaper
Courier
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jan 04, 1813
Page
3
Debates in the press rage over Buonaparte's Paris reception as he attends the opera and public exhibitions amid reports of Russian war and casualties. Critics condemn the crowd's enthusiasm, calling it a callous display while detailing naval dispatches and Atlantic theater movements.
The article reports on politics and commerce including moves to end the East India Company monopoly by opening Hindostan trade to seven British ports. It notes military news from Kingston and Montreal, royal council attendances at Windsor, and other items such as the Woolwich explosion investigation and Rousseau manuscripts, with various notables and locations referenced.
Reports from Plymouth and Jax describe sightings of two warships in the Channel choppy area, with mention of Belle Ponte's capture of a French brig gate. The Guardian delivers news of a 15,0002 cargo recaptured by Favourite, and cartel reports from France note heightened fury after Russian defeats. Developments include a Blue Beard prize to the Anilrumache and a French privateer chase by the Favourite. The West India brig Guardian and Yansouta movement are noted, with arrivals of Samuel Whitbread and distress reports from the Abrahh o Newland. Majag's ships remain in the Downs and a large fleet of awaitbound units linger.
Readers asked for reprint of French Marshals titles but the publisher declines. The list includes Napoleon era marshals such as Moncey Davoust Massena Soult and Ney along with four marshal senators and other high ranking officers.
Grain markets show thin supply with Wheat holding last week’s prices. Barley up 43s per quarter, malt up 2s, grey peas rise 8s, oats steady. Cattle at Smithfield: sheep and lambs 10,540. beef and veal values noted. foreign hotel-keepers warned to report foreign arrivals under Alien Act. Also murder in Snow Hill area. watchmen pursue robbers. three suspects detained. Contractors offer new lottery characters for bids.
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