Debate on Reform Petitions and Alien Bill Advances
The House discussed petitions for parliamentary reform and moved toward committing the Alien Bill with a two year duration. Debates featured Benyet opposing the bill, while Ellison Bathurst and the Attorney General supported, sending amendments and motions to Committee. Reports on Ways and Means and other committees were ordered for delivery and the fever hospitals bill was read and committed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Castlereagh
Mr. Benyet
Ellison
Afr
Bathurst
Lyttleton
St. Romilly
James Mackintosh
Barham
Petitions Clash Over Irish Relief Bill Debated in Lords
In a lengthy session Lords examined the Churches Bill and its clauses. Amendments were largely verbal as peers from Charleville and Downsire pressed relief for Ireland amid calls from Newry Bergagh and London City. The sitting adjourned after debate on the measure's provisions.
Debates On Scottish Bills And Fevers At Westminster
In a Westminster session the House received petitions against a Bill on the Scots Royal Burghs with Inverness and Cupar of Fife among the signatories. Mr Bennet reported contagious fever in the metropolis showing improvement but urging greater measures. Committee recommendations called for limited grants and the Bill was ordered to be printed and considered. The debate touched on desuetude of laws, urging a government inquiry and a state report from Scotland’s Courts within six weeks after next session.
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Commons
Inverness
Cupar
Fife
Brein
Bennet
Eareaghy
Scotland
Sir J. Newport
Justiciary
United Kingdom
Randal
Boswell
Mare
Eac
Home Department
Niver
Meller
Tigure
Harduliipa
Metlur
Pilling
Siviadalls
Hyid
Mitotesh
Ronsta
Blackburn
Mellor
Romilly
B. Bathurst
Lockwarth
Gtr
Marsh
Savings Banke
Sopnty Infirmaries
E. S. Coope
Ireland
Emi Ea
West Indies slave abuse inquiry debated in Parliament
Debates in the House of Assembly and Commons focus on slave treatment in Nevis and related legal controversies. Affidavits by enslaved individuals and questions about jury integrity and official conduct prompt calls for a committee, while other bills on wages, aliens regulation, and education proceed.
System of Rewards Sparks Debate in Stadord Petition
The Marquis of Stafford presented a petition from Stadord inhabitants opposing rewards tied to convicting felons and a Spanish slaves issue. Lord Holland objected to a 400 sum for aiding Spain, preferring abolition only by promise in two years. The bill was read a second time and adjourned.
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Lord Rancliffe
Bingham
Lord Cochrane
Paiseley
Scotland
Spain
Reform Petitions From Major Cities Move Parliament
In the House of Commons on TuHoarsbay May 21 Sir F Burdett presented a large batch of petitions from Birmingham Edinburgh Glasgow Manchester and other places urging reform in Parliament. Lord Ascelles moved on the Window Tax noting many petitions about tax pressure and calls for committees to address this and other grievances.
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House OF Commons
TuHoarsbay
F. Burdett
Birmingham
Edinburgh
Glasgow
Manchester
J. Ascelles
Turbulent Venezuelan Campaign Reported From Aragua Visit
South America Caraccas Gazette reports a tumultuous 1818 Volatile campaign near Aragua. Messages from Brigadier Latorre and General Solorzano describe enemy retreat from Victoria and Consejo and a march toward Villa de Cura. Dispatches detail reconnoiters, marching orders, and pursuit to Turmero and Maracay with God preserve you signed notes.
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Caraccas Gazette
Stig
Bolivar
Oronoco
Valliea
Aragua
D. Carlos
Victoria
Caraccas
Latorre
Michael DE Latorre
Las Ajantas
Hestonneess
Brigadier Latorre
Michael Solorzano
Oreal
D. Manuel de Latorre
Thei
Pro- Cinoss
Venesueta
Coenisas
Consejo
Villa de Cura
Michael Latorre
Cocussas
Maracay
Caractas
Tidade
D. F. Morales
Union
la Victoria
Coroso
Major Rodrigues Returns with Comrade to Point of Tequnes
An official dispatch recounts Major Rodrigues leading troops back with comrades to the Point of Teqnes under new orders from a lordship. In Caraccae on March 18 1810 inhabitants display vigilance, arm groups, and mobilize volunteers to defend public tranquility and oppose liberator ambitions.
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Rodrigues
Comrad
Teqnes
Caraccae
Canaccas
New Davies on Russian Exports Increased Duty by Ukase
An Imperial ukase announced on the 23d last month raises Russia's export duties to ten percent under the 1866 tariff. The list includes hemp, flax, tallow, wheat, wax, bristles, linseed, and other commodities with revised silver values. Inland navigation also sees a rise in taxes, with merchants paying five percent more and ships assessed by size and cargo.
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Davies
Russia
Avesta
Warsaw
O. S
IrIsT STO Bank Stock Prices and Debentures
Market notes show bank stock prices with debentures and interest details. Observed values include 34 percent and related figures, with 98 percent for stock, 80 for debentures, and 5 percent for stock superiority. Data appears fragmented from a financial ledger or pricing column.
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Fiov
Leipsic Fair Boosts English Goods Abroad
The London Star reports on Leipsic Fair overstock of goods with English items favored for price quality. Jewish sellers grow, boosting English commerce. exports rise, taxes may fall. Forecasts promise abundant harvests across Europe due to mild weather and thriving trade.
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London
Europe
Leipsic
Ireland
Goa
Fratter'ag
Viena
Agatha
Vienna
London Star of
The English Funds in Lordon Letters
A Friday night report notes a sharp stock market decline with Omnium at par and high discounts. Reduced Annuities trade around 18, while Black and Consols show mixed moves and overall weak sentiment. Dominion and other government issues drift. prices for Consols, Annuities, and related securities are listed with modest shifts.
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Console
Tal
Ditto Fog Sect
Omnion P
Bigek
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Messal
Haggins
Rome
House of Assembly
Huggins
E. Huggins
Conchet
Ms. Porkes
Huggina
Nevis
Goulburn
Bnt
Wilberforce
West Indies
Marryat
Gordon
J. P. Grant
Hank
England
Edward AV
Queen Anne
Grant
Lushington
Secretary of State
R. Brogden
Drury Lane Theatre
Loshington
Brougham
J. Ackland
Lord A. Hamilton
Thomas Ferguson
Aloe
Jeant Onslow
South America
Igned
John
Bartista Pardo
D. Juan Baptista Pardo
Pablo Morillo
Postscript
Villa de Cara
St. John
Hussars
Venezuela
Caraccat
Pablo Morilio
C.L
WBE
the Dublin Journal
Ge Eerg
Bay Bé
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