Habeas Corpus Suspending Bill Debate in Lords
The Lords discuss amendments to the Habeas Corpus Suspension Bill with MPs proposing duration limits and critiques of the abolition plans. Lords Lansdowne and Liverpool push for committee passage while defenders warn of crown power and patronage tied to sinecures and pensions. Concerns about existing interests, magistrate access, and the Evans case are raised in heated exchanges.
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Nocee
Moonday
Commons
Earl of Liverpool
Jean
Marquanf Langdowne
Donaughmord
Evans
Prizon
Silmouth
Horsemonger-lane
Mr. Bennet
Earl Grosvenor
Marquis
Wisabunt
Sidmouth
Andyon
Ireland
Marquis of Lansdowne
Tord Liverpool
Pelham
Pitta
Perceval
Grenville
Treasury
Exchequer
Crown
Po Slane
Lord Lauderdale
Liverpool
Spafielde
Camden
Walpole
Hear
Earl of Harrowby
Lord ‘Hedendale
Lord Ertkine
Earl Bathurst
Usury Law Repeal Debated In Parliament Monday Jun.
A House of Commons session includes discussion on repealing usury laws with Mr Onslow seeking further consideration and Mr Calcraft urging extended debate. General Mitchel and Sir H Parnell press for delay while Lord Castlereagh and others weigh postponement options. Petitions from Liverpool Bristol and Cambridge brewers and distillers are read and ordered to lie on the table. The Irish grand jury presentments bill faces strong opposition, with Mr Abercromby supporting reform and Sir George Hill warning it affects sixteen counties.
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Sergeant Onstow
Calcraft
H. Parnell
Mitchel
Movin
Lord Caatlereagh
Sergeant Onslow
Bi ¥Ing
General Gascoyne
Liverpool
Hart Davis
Bristol
General Byng
Cambridge
W. Fingerald
Frederick Flood
Ireland
Abercromby
Veeey Fitzgerald
Tipperary
Dogo
George Hill
House of Peers
Peel
Irish surveyors bill debate stalls reform aims
Debates on the county surveyors bill reveal divisions over reducing influence in Irish governance. Supporters argue the measure is vital for Ireland’s interests, while opponents warn of creeping abuses. Committees on supply proceed with naval and colonial funding as parliament adjourns after a long session.
Resolutions on Irish High Sheriffs and Grand Jury Reforms
Lord Donoughmore announced a string of resolutions criticizing the Irish high sheriff appointment process and grand jury practices. He argued corruption favored government friends and cited Tipperary as an example where opponents were barred from the grand jury. He warned such sweeping reforms could be misguided and insisted the claims about sheriffs were unfounded.
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Joly
Donoughmore
Ireland
Tipperary
Grand Jury
Liverpool
Debates on Finance Resolutions and Lunatic Poet Bill
Fragmentary transcript shows the Chancellor of the Exchequer queried a letter from Mr Tierney and debated deferring the finance resolutions. A motion to bring a bill for the care of the lunatic poet in Ireland is noted with associated remarks and notices.
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Tierney
Arnhon
V. ‘Plezgerald
Irel
Spain faces fiscal crisis under Don Martin de Gar
London reports reveal high minister Garay's plan to fix Spain's finances. Expenditures surpass revenues by 453 million reals, prompting cuts to 719 million reals and a 116 million real deficit. Clergy taxes set at 30 million for six years, amid military hardship, piracy, and public officer arrears. Opposition from nobility delays action to January 1814, with ministry changes expected.
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Don Martin de Gar
Madrid
Los Crown
M. Garay
Spain
America
Ga Firas
Paris financial moves ease tensions after debt payment
Paris reports show 44,765,250 francs paid on the 2/40f March interest with the remainder ready to be settled. Bank of France declares a dividend of 41 francs 50 centimes per share plus capital addition of 5 francs 7 sous. Lyons national guard order notes extended disturbances halted as troops secure the city and countryside. A ministerial change brings Marshal Gourion St Cyr to the Naval Department, easing hopes for the Caliner and government stability.
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Paris
Minister of Finance
Bureau de la Dette
Bank of France
National Guard
Lyons
Marshal Gourion St Cyr
Naval Department
Les
M. de Boudhage
Caliner
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Mangiéf Thel
Chan
Pesnby
Somme
N. Colthurs
W. Fitzgerald
S. Romilly
Courtney
Abercrombs
V Fitzgerald
Croker
N. Colthurst
W. Quin
G. Warrender
C. Pole
Baronet
Holyhead
Ponsonby
Banks
Africa
Board of Agriculture
England
Comaiéa
Lam
London
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