The Wool Trade Debate and Webber’s Scheme Exposed
The pamphlet defends strict controls on wool exports, condemns French influence, and asserts Parliament can block Webber’s universal registry charter. It argues ministers misled the nation, urges swift measures to prevent export and preserve liberty, and warns of bribery risks without strong British oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
London
Max. Webber
Privy Council
Mr. Webber
Webber
Air. Webber
St—e’s
Leiterworth
Woolf
House of Commons
Europe
N. B
Eure-Street
Gravel-Lane
Southwark
Port and Gravesend Naval Movements in the Downs
Deal and Gravesend report fleets in the Downs with several ships arriving or passing by. Vessels include Dragon from Petersbourg to Oporto and Exmouth to Falmouth. Numerous merchant ships from Maryland Jamaica Antigua and Virginia arrive or pass, with names such as Sarah Green Princess of Wales and True Briton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deal
Downs
Petersbourg
Oporto
Exmouth
Chapelle
Falmouth
S. W
Gravesend
Kelly
Sarah
Green
Redwood
Blackman
Grovenor
Dewar
Virginia
Anne
Wigg
Yarmouth
Leghorn
Jenny
Monteer
Friend
Jutt
His
London Judicial Appointments Weakened by Writ of Error
In London yesterday Justice Probyn and Baron Wight were raised to higher courts in place of predecessors. Sir Thomas Abney gained a Puny-Baron title in Lancaster. Fortescue Aland and others filed a Writ of Error in the Lords to overturn a recent King’s Bench judgment for Dormer. The Princess of Wales birthday was observed with joy in Bristol parishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Probyn
Court of King’s Bench
Court of Exchequer
Commyns
Deceas
Baron Wight
Justice Jobyn
Thomas Abney
Masshalfes-Court
Dutchy Court of Lancaster
Baron Wright
Justice Fortescue Aland
House of Lords
Dormer
Lords
P’rincess
Wales
St. Stephen and
Temple
Bristol
Turbulent London notices and Maltese privateer tale
Last week a wedding in Ashford Kent joins Capt Weller’s daughter with a fortune while a Lynn Norfolk excise appointment shifts to Augustine Earle after a deputy’s death. The London Gazette notes Maltese privateers mutinying, mutineers taken at Malta, and other minor crimes. Also adverts for theatre in Drury Lane Covent Garden and Goodman's Fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bechet
Norwood
Ashford
Kent
Weller
Weiler
Weversham
Augustine Earle
Lynn
Norfolk
Excise Office
Wyle
Peddie
Elizabeth Newell
Margaret
Casey
Westminster
James Frasier
Dennis Carroll
Katherine Thompson
Windssor Court
London Gazette
Mesina
Ma'ta
Levant
Scandaroon
Lestern
Malta
Arriv
Theatre Royal
Drury-Lane
Oprera
Covent-Garden
Goodman's Fields
Jane Gray
Lreuht Wijdon
High Water at London Bridge After Noon
A flood alert reports high water levels at London Bridge observed around 2:32 PM. Residents near the Thames were advised to stay clear of the affected area as authorities monitor rising currents and potential closures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sridge
Atvernoon
Stock Market Summary From South Sea and City Listings
Saturday South Sea Stock and annuities show mixed quotes with various bank and insurance listings. Notable items include South Sea stock at 7 1/2, New South Sea Annuities at 109 1/2, Bank 138 1/2, Royal Exchange Assurance at 89, India Bonds at 31.145, and Mine Adventure Shares at 3 10 5. The report also notes three per cent annuities and different loan figures, with prices quoted in pounds shillings and pence and tickets priced at 18s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Sea
Bank
New Bank Ciealation
India
Royal Exchange Assurance
London Ditto i
Prem
Adventure
Kimveror
Terror
Orden
Notice of Transfer Books and General Court of East India Company
East India House announces transfer books closed Monday December 22 at 2 PM and a quarterly general court to be held at Leadenhall Street Wednesday December 28. Books reopen Monday January 16 and Christmas dividends payable Friday February 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East-India House
United Company of Merchants
East Indies
Mondsay
Leadenhall Street
Fard
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Port News
Pankrcupts
William Cowper
Usiridge
Middlesex
Apotheciry Ai Ceapman
Ames Dejovas
Gunoridge
Mercer and Chapman
David Price
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