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Newspaper
Courier
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Mar 01, 1815
Page
4
A speaker refuses to frame the matter as an Irish issue and lauds the protection push as a path to broader prosperity. He notes broad support in the House and views the measure as a pledge toward a re organized community benefiting Britain and Ireland alike.
Brussels reports celebrate Belgium as free and independent with bells and artillery. Vienna dispatches note adjustments to borders under Austrian, Russian, British, French, and Prussian influence, including Liege and Meuse navigation. Castlereagh departs for England as urgent negotiations continue on Hanover and succession.
The notice lists prices for stock at 5 percent consols with figures such as 63234 3 per C, red 633g2 per Cents and 81234 5 per Cent 9532, indicating market quotes or unit costs.
The Times reports three British expeditions and Indian allies operating around Pensacola and the Gulf of Mexico, with engagements near Mobile and New Orleans and plans to clear Florida. Debates in Parliament focus on corn laws and self-sufficiency, while Belgium’s site construction is confirmed.
The late Duke of Dorset lay in state at Castle Chapel before his body was moved to the Pigeon House. The procession featured the 9th Light Dragoons, two bands, militias with arms reversed, mourners on horseback, the hearse with white plumes, nobility carriages, and a city contingent. The piece reflects on his virtuous life, public loss, and the sadness of mortal instability.
The late Duke of Dorset lies in state at Knole before interment as a vast procession of nobility and gentry accompanies the remains. Carriages exceed two hundred as the hearse is followed on foot by gentlemen to the water for embarkation on the yacht. Rev Dr Slade Colonel Austen and others attend the ceremony.
The trial of William Sawyer for the murder of Harriet Gaskett in Lisbon is postponed until April 6 to allow key witness from Portugal to testify. Judges Heath and Richards preside as a large crowd fills Justice Hall awaiting the case.
Mr Barclay and supporters faced a mob in Southwark as they paraded to the Horns Kennington after being chaired. Stones and mud flew, windows broken, troops and police sent. Barclay defended his vote against the Corn Laws and promised to retire, the crowd dispersing without further injuries.
Maritime notices report wind from the Eastward as various convoys set sail for the Cape East Indies South Seas Madeira West Indies Africa and the Mediterranean. Arrivals include Plover and Perseus at Plymouth and Eliza from Amelia Island with cotton for Rotterdam. A Swedish vessel Eliza and Endymion frigates were sighted. other ships sailed or prepared for convoys. A local notice records Wheat prices and charity secretary election at the British Lying-in.
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