Creditors Agree to Plan for Grange Canal Debts Settlement
A large creditors meeting at Grange Canal approved a memorandum proposing abated interest on 6 and 7 percent debentures, reducing principal to 850,000 pounds and using surplus revenues to liquidate debt. The plan limits new work, requires two months notice for sales, and aims to Parliament for formal adoption. New rules call for annual election of five committee members to oversee the liquidation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pieasants
Willie Agusine Minchin
Tardy
Vaid
Ireland
James Dwyer
Pasley
Kewlvert
Themeeleca
Resolution praises committee and chair at meeting
The resolution applauds the committee for their tireless work in bringing the Segodeions to a successful conclusion and asks for their thanks. Mr Minchin is thanked for chairing with dignity after Weldon of Dame Street is called to the chair, a motion seconded by Joseph Abbott and passed unanimously.
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Minchin
Weldon
Dame Street
Est
Chaigneau
Joseph Abbott
Murder at Frankfort sparks town to pull down crime house
A man failing to secure funds to buy a home murdered his wife and five children and then killed himself. The body was sent to the town hospital and, after deliberation, to be placed on a wheel with the head on a spear. The wife and children were buried together as townsfolk sang hyrene and strewed flowers. Citizens formed a subscription to buy the house and erect a monument on the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Hapleas
London Police. Husband attacked with carving knife
At a London police session a man named Owen faced charges for attacking his wife and a female servant with a large knife. Witnesses testified to brutal blows across hands, neck, and head, with the husband nearly killed and severed ear damage. Owen, described as stout with dark complexion, was committed for trial amid crowd reactions.
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Union
D. Owen
J. Jones
Mr. J
Owen
Jones
C. Jenkins
Mary Barrye
Hulmes
Derbyshire Rioters Among Treason Suspects
State prisoners in Derby and Nottingham gaols to be tried by special commissions for high treason received indictment copies, Crown witnesses, and juror lists. One inmate, Riley of York Castle, reportedly died by suicide in a fit of insanity.
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Derby
Nottingham
York
Riley
Thas
Trade and balance of payments in early policy debate
The text argues against balancing trade by restricting imports, explaining that export value versus import value is not the sole measure of gain. It cites the United States’ experience of importing more than exporting yet accumulating capital and benefiting from foreign exchange, concluding bullion payments do not justify protectionist shocks.
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America
United States
Huilton
Britain
Hmsport
Jamaica
The Case for Foreign Trade Against Restrictive Policy
The author argues that capital employed in foreign trade boosts national industry, refutes the claim home trade is superior, and asserts imports expand exports proportionally. He cites Smith on capital and production, notes that abolishing restrictions would shift but not reduce overall capital, and credits recent suspensions for improved commerce including foreign grain imports and export growth.
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Smith
Scott
London
Edinburgh
Godis
Portugal
Great Britain
French Funds Decline As Paris Letters Show Pressure
Paris letters report a further drop in the French Funds with the 5 per cent fund around 64. The Convention required 700 million francs over five years while occupied, later shifted to four monthly installments. Contractors hoarded stock, depressing prices, as money demand rose and a new loan loomed. Norwich bombazine production hiring struggles noted.
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Paris
France
Review of Ellis Embassty Journal on voyage to China and Java
The article analyzes Henry Ellis's Journal of the late Embassy to China and Java aboard the Alceste. It notes the voyage from February 8, 1816, to Batavia, with discussions of Rio de Janeiro delays, Dutch colonial policy, Daendels, and Java Chinese communities. The reviewer praises Ellis's curious details while criticizing the diary form and stylistic awkwardness.
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Henry Ellis
Alceste
Rio Janeiro
Hother
Portugal
Pravigua
Ourk
Cape
Anjere
Batavia
Serang
Java
Fllis
Thie
Deendels
Daendels
Pisto
Secon
China
Batavia Roada
Atyls
Arin
Uoris
Pers
Cane Toe
Aguadron
George Staunton
Lord Vanhelst
Ag Tillis
Lara
Avdietat
Bun Ald
Kenry Hugue
Eaq
FL Stastinus
Voune
Bob
Kavis
Whee Man
Nod Tie Rey
Robere
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Grannd Canal
London Police
Derbyshire
Norwich
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