Parliament Discusses Petitions From Cork to Neughedn
Members considered petitions against the Cork city, Limerick county, and Neughedn borough returns. Debates touched bribery, corruption claims, and delays in consideration set for February and March. Bank restrictions and forgeries prevention were also addressed by the Exchequer and ministers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bprakei
Cruwe
Hanaper
Cork
Rick
Leirims
Neughedn
John Boyle
Curh
Ford Kingeborough
Hichre
Iringa
Mountiford Longfield
Caltturet
Curt
Colthurst
Priday
Patitlan
Clements
Lake Ray
Feeesiok
Y Pettien
Mr. Ogle
Ray
Laa
Imersase
Helee
Arpariece
Emenaip
Wake
Pebich
Ein Ialbea
Optais
Santon
Cteh
Trate
Avery
Wellesley
Swamily
Cone
Kage Highsers
Prince i
England
Bestienna
Proposals on a Reform of Scottish Justice Fees
The Chancellor of the Exchequer discussed reform timing for the Realities and noted a plan to proceed in March 1820. The inquiry into court fees in Scotland and Ireland was presented to the table, with adjournment to the following Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courts of Justice
Scotland
Teeland
Dublin Castle Ball and Levee Notices for Patrick’s Day Week
Chamberlain office at Dublin Castle announces a drawing-room on March eleventh and a ball and supper on March eighteenth to celebrate St Patrick. A levee is planned for February twenty seventh at four o clock, with attire requests for ladies and gentlemen to attend in full dress and feathers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin Castle
News from the Spanish Main and South American theatres
The Bublin Journal cites intelligence on Morillo evacuating New Granada, Santa Marta left with militia, and General M'Gregor with Commodore Aury planning an early coastal landfall near the Rio de la Madalena amid Royalist opposition. It notes no fresh Patriot laurels yet, San Martin recovering, and Valparaiso expedition preparations for Peru. London recruits under Colonels English and Macrone are being shipped from the Thames for the Orinoco, with more ships needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morillo
Oronoco
New Granada
Santa Martha
M’gregor
Aury
Rio de la Madalena
Hur
San Martin
Valparaiso
Peru
London
English
Macrone
Thames
Colonels Wilson and Venezuelan Dispatches Spark Debate
In a colonial era exchange, a writer argues against Colonel Wilson and notes prior publications in a provincial paper. The piece recalls Wilson’s arrest amid a three day investigation and documents shown to Bolivar, while contrasting with London reports from Venezuela and referencing Don Mendes and Mr Hackett. A Havana letter from December 2 mentions troops bound for Pensacola awaiting Spain’s instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaungla
Colon Wilson
Montilla
Don Mendes
Mr. Hackett
Hackett
Havaonah
Fensacola
Spain
Parliamentary Proceedings on Bank Restriction Debate
The Chancellor of the Exchequer clarified plans on continuing the Bank Restriction, delaying any decision to March 1820 and leaving the period open for now. Vansittart avoided pledging, while funding questions remained unsettled. A petition to change the Corn Bill was met with caution, and a commission report on banknote forgery was presented, alongside discussions on the Poor Law and other House of Commons items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
Davis
Tierney
Gerard ‘Noel
Nutlandshire
Robinson
Board of Trade
Commission of Inquiry
J. Cruickshank
Mouse OF Commons
Lords Commissioners
H. Parned
Monarch Strait
Eh, Parnell
Hulyheadt
United States distress grows as banks suspend specie payments
Reports from Philadelphia to the 29th indicate rising commercial distress across the United States. Country banks in multiple directions suspend specie payments, pressuring the system. Bedford Pennsylvania Bank dissolves after stockholders’ meeting amid accusations of a Philadelphia Baltimore speculative Junta manipulating shares to favor those cities over Boston and New York, depressing stock from 150 to 107.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
United States
Bedford
Pensylvania
National Bank
Baltimore
Boston
New York
Buenos Aires Releases After Disturbance Proclamation
Advices from Buenos Ayres report the liberation of those arrested for exciting the late disturbances. Supreme Director Pyerridon issued a proclamation cautioning inhabitants against such acts in the future, announcing exemplary punishment for any future offenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Ayres
Pyerridon
Death of Queen Marie Theresa in Rome
Intelligence from Paris reports the death of Queen Marie Theresa wife of Charles IV and mother of Ferdinand VII King of Spain. Born December 9 1751 in Parma she married Charles IV September 4 1765 dying in Rome on the 4th from a palmanary complaint. This marks the fourth European queen to die in quick succession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Marie Theresa
Charles IV
Ferdinand VII
Spain
Rome
Etent
Parma
Europe
State of Spain reports banditti threaten travel routes
Accounts from Spain describe bands in La Mancha and Andalusia forcing large escort detachments for couriers and caravans. Travellers join into caravans for safety, escorted by troops, while editors express unwavering faith in government stability and public peace in the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
la Mancha
Andalusia
Africa
The Queen of Württemberg Laid To Rest At Stuttgart
The remains of the late Queen of Württemberg were interred at Stuttgart on the 12th in a solemn ceremony. The King has been advised to travel abroad for a time to ease his grief, though it is not yet certain whether he will follow that counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wurtemberg
Levab
Stuigard
Edinburgh Review LXII Number Contents and Meeting Note
The Edinburgh Review LXII lists writings by Mill, Ricardo, Prinsep, and others on currency, money theory, and travels in America. A Bentham plan for universal suffrage and a Bank of England forgery returns are noted, with a brief Count of Chanory meeting in Exchequer Court adjourned to February 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LXII
Edinburgh Review
James Mill
David Micardo
Prinsep
Honaen Waalpoig
Montaaik
Spais
America
Canada
United States
Francis Hall
Mery John Palmer
Mr. Birkbeck
Henry Bradshaw Fearov
Uy Juha Bradbury
Lond
Fellensuagh
Hornot
Bank of England
Baigut
Lowsa Hongany
Howeg
Ineland
The
Bible Society
William Phelan
Trinity College
Chanorary
Contorted Debate Over Occupation and Concord at Frankfort
A dated fragment from Frankfort 1818 details ministers debating the withdrawal of Allied occupation from France. It notes private Treaties, the role of Russia, and the push to reduce force piecemeal while maintaining alliance terms. The piece covers diplomacy, Berlin, and Chaumont era precedents, ending with cautious optimism about Europe’s future stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapelle
France
E. Einai
Frankfort
Bunsig
Inbéresti
Russe
Poland
Isis
Vigeur
Afi
Renee
Ithi
Prieto
Proces Verbaur
Rome
Belgium
Prussia
Hi Apatria
Chaumont
Puke de Richelits
Europe
The Funds and Stock Market Movement in Parliament
The Chancellor of the Exchequer reported amid a volatile stock market. Consols opened around 794 and closed near the same level after large purchases, Five Percent Stock surged in demand, and government securities faced high volumes. Foreign Funds showed steadiness aside from the Ross Loan, with Prussian and Paris bonds quoted and exchange rates noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commonean
Mand
Unm
Paris
Also Mentioned on This Page
Parliament
Fwords of Commons
Farreay
Jan
Bank
Die Latito
Dollut O
Sseseunss Bechauge Am Lamtome
the Bublin Journal
Wilson
Fondé
Chamber of Peers
Duke of Richelieu
General Travot
Chai
Marshal Grouchy
Journal de Paris
Tribunal of Correctional Police
Danuel
M. Saineville
Fabvier
Lyons
Canuel
Sainevite
M. Lainguille
Daniel
Saineville
Colonel Fabvier
MM. Duclos
Bois de Boulogne
State OF
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!