Debates on Napoleon and exile echo through Lords panels
A long discussion in the House of Lords revisits Napoleonic history from 1805 to 1817, weighing predictions, sieges, and public treatment of Buonaparte with references to Spain, Portugal, and the Chatillon negotiations. The piece also notes wine, bread, and maintenance details and updates on rice and corn duties and New York bank specie payments.
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House of Lords
St. Helena
Vaegmanre
Lisbon
Spain
Italy
Europe
England
Chatillon
France
Lord HoLtanp
Buoya Parte
Buowaranre
Dbwonay -Srte
Longwood
Proposed New Tax on Shops and Warehouses
A meeting at the City of London Tavern debated measures to tax windows and inhabited houses with shops, counting houses, and attached warehouses. Attendees urged a committee to oppose the new duties, citing oppression and broad impact on merchants and artisans.
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City of London
Batopwinx
Mawaran
BaLochy
House of Commons
BalDwin
Smart
West
Pamphlet Seized Over British and Austrian Complaints in Paris
Paris reports seize a pamphlet La Coalition et La France citing a note from the British and Austrian ambassadors about violent attacks on their governments. The King's Attorney-General says prosecutions must begin within eight days under current law. Also notes Duke of Westington leaving Paris and Irish patron celebrations planned for the 17th with various dignitaries invited.
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Paris
la Coalition
Duc de Rici de Lieu
Duke of Wevnington
Maubeuge
Exwanp Banges
Hanvey
LeekResidents Stop Quixotic Petitioners In Staffordshire
Eyewitness account praises Mr Powys and Derbyshire magistrates for swiftly arresting itinerant petitioners who left Leek with intent to travel to Ashbourne. Special constables sworn in, bridges guarded, 33 travelers escorted to Macclesfield, 6 others detained. Residents credit local forces for preventing wider disturbance.
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Mareeh
Nacclesfield
Individus
Staffordshire
Maccclesfield
Edward Powys
Leck
Auborne
Mr. Powys
Leek
Coupland
Mer
Ashborne
Hanging-bridge
Dove
Arkwright
Webster
Greaves
Derbyshire Yeomanry
Macclesfield
T.eig
Powrs
Derbyshire
Damages Awarded in Malta Clergyman Suit
Julie Castle Millar, a Malta based chaplain, sued Sir Charles Dillon for criminal conversation with Dillon's wife. Plaintiffs counsel cited the plaintiff's church benefice and Malta posting. verdict found against Dillon with damages of nine thousand pounds.
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Mielar Ve Dillon
Julie Castle Millar
Malta
Charles Dillon
Serjeant Best
Mr. Witne
Calla
Brovenam
England
Naval Intelligence and Shipping Sails in March
March 16 reports arrivals including Faumoura with Marchones of Salisbury pocket and other ships from London and Hambrow. London and Eliza Jane sail for Buenst Ayres and St. Michali. Prince Ernest packet sails for Lisbon. Success and Hope bound for Lisbon and Oporto. March 18 Qu transport sails to Chatham. Hero sails to London. Active, Thomas, lost near the mouth of the River Cushin with all crew. Edwin, Irvin, lost near the Islas on December 11. Wheat prices steady. barley down. oats and peas steady. Social event at Pump-room with Mr Fox and Quakeress Priscilla Gurnes. Bath Chronicle notes. Printed by BL Milwyn y. published by J. Blwanless.
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Lt. Laws
Bronavante
St. Helena
Buana- Pant
London
Paris
Joseph
Hopson Lowe
Beonapange
Buonaparte
Lord Bathurst
Lord Hoevann
Faumoura
Marchones
Salisbury
Graham
Flaxley
Prymm
Robert
Mary
Slade
Brokertshir
Hambrow
Buenst Ayres
Eliza Jane
Jenkins
St. Michali
Prince Ernest
Lisbon
Mediterranean
Cowling
Hope
Bradfield
Oporto
Portsmouth
Manrch
Chatham
Hero
Keith
Thomas
Limerick
Bristol
Ireland
Edwin
Irvin
New York
St. Domingo
Islas
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the Courier
Princess Augusta
Windsor
Duchess of Glouceston
Duke of York
Duke of Sussey
Prince
Duke of Cragence
Magesty
Jos. Suan
Va NgilAnt
Baronet
Glasgow
Lords of the Treasury
St. Helene
Buoxaparte
New-York
A. A.C. Hoyer
George Padley
George DaCosta
Graves
Mickleron
Glocestershire
The
Courier
Mancy
ORIN
CON
Naval Intelligence
Sears Wraae
Milwyny
J. BL Wanless
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