Imperial Parliament Debates Java and Banka Surrender
The Marquis of Lansdowne moves an address to the Prince Regent for copies of instructions and protest papers related to the 1803 surrender of Java and Banka to Dutch authorities. Lords discuss sovereignty, treaties with the Sultan of Palembang, and whether protest documents should be produced. The debate centers on ensuring adherence to prior treaties and the implications for British influence in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansdowne
Prince Regent
Java
T. RaMes Gainet
Mayin
Vna
Cathio
Ward Mints
India
Jara,s
Banca
Via
Palembang
Britain
Bin
Sovereien
Europe
Netherlands
Tho Aask
Priembang
T. Raffles
Marlborough
Rathurst
Uzck
Bauca
Eurrender
1St India Company
Cochin
Rance
Baoen
Patembang
Lin
T. Butea
Holland
le Duteh
Earl Bathurst
Vedny Hance
Margaine of Lansdowne
Bentween
Bauee
Earl of Liverpool
Marquis of Lansdowne
Objectia
Doieb
Palenbaog
Benga
Debates Key Westminster Petitions and Insolvent Debtors
Members swore oaths and took seats as Archibald of Armourton postponed a motion on Burgha in Scotland. Petitions from London's Lord Mayor and Corporation seeking bills to alter acts and raise funds were laid on the table. Insolvent debtors and related returns were debated with figures showing rising debts, while the Westminster and Bank Restriction topics spanned elections, costs, and legal authority. Additional items included an arbitration over general Gourgaud and Oxford election petitions, plus Windsor Establishment plans and the Committee of Supply for Navy and Army funding.
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Loc Archibald
Armilton
Certian Burgha
Scotland
Hood
James
London
Lave
Lodon
Corporation of London
Sherif of
Corporation of
Alderman Waltaman
Seon March Sib
Brougilam
Waithman
Courteny
Westminster
Windsor Establishment
BUI
Geotleman
Castlereagh
Committee OF Supply
Avanal Arcouate
Army
G. Warrendes
Navy
Sennwa
Servce
Revenue Department
Rugbinson
Government grants and Bank of England balances debate
Debates on naval victualling and wear and tear costs, Lord Palmerston moves up to one million for the Army. Chancellor and Grenfell query Bank arrangements on three million balance at four percent interest, with calls for full public benefit and retrospective action. Wild beasts bill proposed and rejected. trial by batter discussed before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Palmerston
Calcraft
Pataxanton
Excarqurer
Mr. Grenfell
Bank of England inquiry and Aix-la-Chapelle treaties in Lords
In the House of Lords, reports from the Mint and Bank of England on coinage and cash payments were discussed. The Earl of Liverpool moved for a thirteen‑lord Secret Committee by ballot to investigate the Bank of England and related matters, aiming to report facts, not opinions, with a final decision awaited. The motion passed, with the committee to be appointed on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of England
Avx-La-Chapelle
Earl of Liverpool
Aix-la-Chapelle
Lord Holland
Europe
Earl of Liverpoor
Earl Lauderdale
Marquis of Landsdowne
Petition Seeks Two Assizes Annually in County Norwich
Mr W Smival presented a Norwich petition asking for two assizes each year in the county. The motion was laid on the table.
Debates on cash payments and bank inquiries in Parliament
The session features Mr Carr Puarterts and Mr Wortley urging resumption of cash payments. Canning presents a Liverpool petition for Restoration Act, James Copper urges postponing specie payments. Gascoyne questions new note issues. Aix-la-Chapelle papers laid. Treated topics include private claims against France, Westminster Hastings Bill, and an inquiry into Ireland’s medical staff. Tierney calls for Bank inquiry amid bullion concerns and paper versus gold circulation, warning of financial mismanagement since the peace.
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Wortley
Leeds
Tierney
Carr Patuerts
Valifax
Canning
Liverpool
James Covpper
Genel Gascoyne
Aulx-La-Chapelle
Casllereager
Aix
la-Chapelle
France
Castlereagh
Westminster Hastings
F. Kurdett
Westminster
London Journals Arrive with Foreign Papers
The Dublin Evening Journal reports receiving the London Journals dated Monday and Tuesday late last night and this morning, along with several foreign papers of recent date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Parliamentary Proceedings Report From Both Houses
In the Lords the Marquis of Lansdowne moved for papers on Dutch East Indies proceedings and won with limits. In the Commons the Navy Estimates were voted on by Sir G Warrender. Tierney’s cash payments motion sparked debate. Leeds merchants petitioned against cash payments, discussed with Wortley. The paper argues against replacing paper currency with metal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Lords
Marquis of Lansdowne
East Indies
Earl Bathurst
House of Commons
G. Warrender
Tierney
Leeds
Stewart Wortley
House of Lords Debates Secret Committee for Bank of England Act
The Lords discussed a motion to form a Secret Committee to inform state measures for the Bank of England and a Bank Restriction Act. The proposal was agreed, and the committee was ordered to be appointed yesterday.
French Deputies Outline Ministers Impeachment Law
The French Chamber of Deputies debated a ministerial responsibility bill, detailing denunciations by five members, secret committees, staggered examinations, and possible impeachment. A nine member committee would gather evidence, with trials before the Chamber and then the Peers. The law also covers sentences and penalties, including death or banishment, with public proceedings and time limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Count Latour’ Maubourg
Marquis I?smond
Thi
Marquis Maixon
Ambasador
Petersburgh
Count Noi
Count Andrewsay
Constantinople
Marquis de Riviere
Chamber of Deputies
Marquis Dessoille
Council of Ministers
Gve
Cannon
Gill
Phen
A. Tay
Duke of Richelieu
The English Funds Special Letter From London
A London letter notes a holiday at the Si change with more business than usual. Console for Account sold in Mm quantities at 784 78 and 7Xy. The second quote was nearest once at 1 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Scarcity of Money in London Sparks Payment Delays
Private letters report a scarce money situation in London with demand rising due to imminent sustenance payments held for redemption. A petition to postpone the payment to a later date was presented to the Bank, but success is unlikely as the Court of Directors has not altered its decision.
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Court of Directors
State of Spain Insurrection Suppressed in Madrid Area
Letters from Madrid Biscay and other places report an assassination attempt on the Valencia government but no new details. Authorities say the insurrection in the region did not spread and police have tightened to curb robbers. Alarm in Madrid over a seizure proves brief while the Sierra Monga freebooters reopen depredations near Manticl and terrorize travelers.
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Madrid
Biscay
Valencia
Castile
Talavera
la Reyna
Toledo
Sierra Mongaa
Manticl
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Gourgaud
F. Douglas
Privy Council
Circomstatree
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Duke of Marlborough
Denham
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