Debate on Sinking Fund Plan and national finances
Parliament debates a plan to modify the Sinking Fund and debt redemption. Speakers examine impact on taxes, public credit, and future war funding, weighing constitutional trust, years of expenditure, and reported savings against risks to creditors.
Debated Plan to Inquire into State of the Country Adopted
In the last Rye Sessions a motion to appoint a Committee to examine the state of the country was debated. Critics warned it would breach public faith and harm the empire, while supporters argued it could relieve finances without further taxation. The Resolutions were agreed to seriatim and the House adjourned.
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Thornton
Mr. Rose
Mr. Pitt
Amartella
Tierney
Srend
Huskisson
Huskitson
Ponsonby
W. Fitzgerald
Proclamation on Release of Local Militia and Volunteers
In Whitehall on March 17 1813 the Prince Regent orders the release of Volunteer Infantry in the county after March 24 as Local Militia is established. SIDMOUTIS delivers the royal message praising loyalty and patriotism of all Volunteer Corps and officers seeking to convey gratitude to the ranks.
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Whitehall
Great Britain
Sidmoutis
Operations of the Armies from 7th to 10th February
Journal notes the advance of Major-General Count Woronzow toward Posen with open right flank links to Ischernischew and Winzingerode. Miloradowich’s corps near Warsaw, Paskewitch’s 7th corps at San Kishim, and Cossack actions near Naukov with heavy enemy losses. Pillau batteries and a convention signed at Pillau. Warsaw deputies greet liberating troops.
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V . ST. Peterslungh
Fas
Count Woronzow
Posen
Ischernischew
Baron Winzingerode
Tachitechagay
Thorn
Miloradowiesch
Vistula
Paskewitch
San Kiaszim
Molin
Miloradowitich
Warsaw
Saeken
Opalin
Jefe Bank
Datrzie
Brennau
Mebritow
Baschkir
Latschkin
Naukov
Meinakov
Tscernischow
Schochau
Friedland
Fistow
Prince Schwartzenberg
Miloradovich
Witanow
Cersy
Nemo
Fes
Pilla
Plock
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Ioan
Aengy
Buonaparte
Europe
Gentenan
Ife
Ali
Addi
Mr. Addington
Maisie
Marquis of
Landad
Grenville
Berieenes
A. Baring
Gottenburga
Vartner