Election of Henry St George Tucker to East India Company Directors
A historic meeting of East India Stock proprietors at the City of London Tavern discusses and unanimously approves the election of Henry St George Tucker to the Court of Directors. The proceedings praise his twenty three years of public service and expertise in financial and judicial posts in India, with trustees pledging strong support for his appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leadenhall-street
Barnes
The
East India Company
JF London
Call & Cort
Marquis of Hastings
Joseph Dart
East India Stock
Thomas Reid
Bari
Imi
New Broad-street
J. Petty Mus
Pratt
Thurnay Reid
Taball
Henry Alexander
Upper
Harley-street
Sienton
H. ST. G. Tucker
City of London
Thomas Haring
Bart
Alexander Johnston
George Cumming
Tada
India
Joly Martin
Henry
George Tucker
William Remington
Tucker
East India
Hast India Company
Thomas Weeding
Thomson . Hankey
Robert Sheddan
Nnk
Richard Campbell Bazett
Edward Fletcher
Henry St. George’ Tucker
Irish Peer Appointed in Representatibe Seat
Lord Viscount Gart took oaths and seat as Representa tive Peer for Ireland replacing Lord Powerscourt. Lords discussed Private Road Bill and various Treasury returns. Exchequer Bills Transfer of Aids and Reci procity Duties Bills and Irish Courts Bill passed at adjournment tonight.
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House OF Lords
Moxpaw
Marcy
Viscount Gart
Ireland
Lord Powerscourt
THE
Commons
Lord Granville Somerset
Adrian
Treasury
Swan
Royal Military Canal
Exchequer
Debates on Wool Duties Slavery Petitions and Public Works
The House of Commons discussed the Four per Cents and wool duties, heard petitions on slavery abolition in colonies, and considered repeal of excise taxes and leather duties. Debates covered public works in Ireland, Chancery delays, and requests for British Museum funding, with several petitions ordered printed.
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House OF Commons
Ooh Siighn -Aspery
County of
Wills
John Astley
Robert Gourlay
Wilts
England
WM. Ingilby
Lincoln
Gossee
Truro
Cornwall
Legge
Banbury
Freemantle
Rigby
Thos. Leth Bridge
Wellington
Somerset
WM. Rowley
Alnaworth
Suffolk
W. Rowley
Bromley
Crawley
Devon
Fleming
Elsouth
W. Ingilby
Louth
Horn Castle
Southampton
Gosport
Swortley
Skipton
City
York
Mc. Sykes
Hull
Capt
Percy
Sir W. Guise
Cheltenham
Curwen
Cumberland
William Williams
Great Britain
Ireland
John Newport
Cordered
Ware
Mary-la-bonnte
Lord Althorp
Stafford
Calcraft
Launers and Carriers
Perth
Areland
McKennedy
Scotland
John Russell
Court of Chancery
Bankkxs
British Museum
Alderman Wood
Metropolis
Lord Eldon Accused Of Utter Falsehood In Court Remarks
A Member of Parliament recounts how Lord Eldon allegedly branded him a “utter falsehood” from the bench in a debate on Mr Williams's motion. He describes obtaining a transcript, confirming the words, and vows to seek redress in Parliament while defending his own accuracy and integrity before the House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abercrombie
House of ‘Commons
England
Eldon
Court of Exchequer
Garbe
House of Eramens
Williams
Lincoln's Inn
Gret
L. Acci
Weiles
Lord Eldon
Lincoln
Jim
House of Commons
Lord Elddé
Tempy
Acig
Court OF Chancery
Lorp CuAnceryor
Master of the Rolls
Sam
Eidon
Seat of Justice
Lani
Livcoln
Ard Eldon
Lorc
Limaels
Lord Chancellor
Solicitor-General
Lord Elden
Nout
Llear
Pers
Also Mentioned on This Page
Theatre Royal
Drury-Lane
Merry Wives OF Windsor
Ganges
East India House
Jas. Shaw
C. Flower
J.C. Villiers
Edwd. Corrington
Alex R. Jowman
Douglas Kinnaird
Joseph Hume
Randle Jackson
Tos. Murdoch
Joseph Baht
Fast India House
United Company of Merchants of England
Nes Finst. Indies
Aleadenhalle Street
Court of Directors
Hayleybury College
Vern
M ‘Tokitana
Nishee
Bishopswate-street
Thomas Barr
Barr
Thomas Baring
Alexander Wolnaton
Thomas Hankey
Thane
Commissariat Office
Treasury Chai Tirniy
Convicta St
London
Bera
Imperial Parliament
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