Debates on Militia to Regular Army Conversion
Parliament considers raising additional forces by converting Militia to regular units. Proposals include a ten guinea bounty for enlistment and a ballot as last resort, with 24 090 England bound by three fifths rule. The measure faces opposition over purpose and ministerial trust.
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Vimiera
Corunna
Great Britain
Ireland
England
Turton
Lord Milton
7Th Dragoons
Bay of Biscay
Cornwall
Falmouth
Downs
Lord Moss
Lord Guenvinne
Port
Fox
Lord Netfox
Levee and events at the Castle in February 1808
The Dublin Journal reports a Castle levee on Sunday and a February drawing room in the royal precincts. It notes the birth night celebration with an ode ball and supper, plus a week‑ahead notice for mailing and public events.
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Dublin
Castle
Three o'Creek
Dwarin Castra
Masesty
Regretful Address on Loss of Esteemed Statesman and Admiral
The piece notes Britain mourns a great statesman and admiral. It mentions Lord Castrereagn presenting a plan to Parliament to grow the regular Army. The plan, though, meets opposition from the Lalents and centers on militia volunteering. It proposes full bounty for balloted men to improve militia recruitment.
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Britain
Lord Castrereagn
Anniversary of the Martyrdom and Freshman Premiums
The article notes the anniversary of King Cuarnes T. martyrdom observed with solemnities, upcoming Purification day in court, and university exam premiums awarded to numerous students in Science and Crassies plus general good answering. A Treasury communication confirms continued prohibition of distillation from grain this season.
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Cuarnes T
W.D. Lin Touche
Lendrick
Cain
Rutherfoord
Trail
Son
Hincks
Miggins
Miggins, Mr. Needham, Graham, Iun, Musgrave
Smith
Iris
Burgh
Martley
Green
Steele
Kennedy
Darden
Needham
Graham
Iun
Lockwood
Macdonnell
Crawford
Moloney
Owens
Clie
Robinson
Jus
Morris
Clissey
Lennmant
Costelo
Quin
Kenny
Lords of the Treasury
England
Thistle Captures Enemy Privateer Near Pentland Firth
Capt. Cameron of the ship Thistle reports from Portrea Isle of Skye that on the 7th a privateer pressed the Leith bound vessel. After a gale and near collision the crew boarded the privateer with pilots and captured her, taking command. Thistle carried gin and whiskey valued at 16,000 pounds.
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Cameron
Thistle
Limerick
Leith
Dublin
Portrea
Isle of Skye
Lo E.m
Bell-Rock
Duncinsbayhead
Penland Frith
Denmark
Longhope
Siromues
Paton
Mahon
Dispatches from Corunna recall Moore’s death and battle actions
The letters from Admiral Baird and Lord Castlereagh report the Corunna engagement on January 6 1809 and Moore’s mortal wounding. They describe steadfast British defense, Parker Paget and Manningham actions, and the army’s ultimate withdrawal without retreat.
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Ville de
Paris
John, Moore
Corunna
John Moore
Hope
Gordon
E. D. Baird
Lord Viscount Castlereagh
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Percy
Stanhope
London Gazette Extraordinary
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95Th
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Madrid
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