War expenses and finances amid debate in the House
Mr. Sheridan warned that wartime costs would far exceed revenues even with peace, noting a possible three million shortfall and a 23 million peace-establishment bill. The Chancellor of the Exchequer defended current plans as ministers argued over taxation and future surplus. General Smith criticized policies toward officers in the Half-Indies as Dundas and others responded, with resolutions passed before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steele
Jersey
Sheridan
Aden
Smith
BANKRUPTS AND DIVIDENDS LISTED IN LONDON GAZETTE
Avr 19 London Gazette lists bankrupts with surrender dates at Guildhall and other venues including Bent Paternofter-row bookseller and Chapman Oxford-street stationer plus Reeve Epsom tailor and Duce Birmingham straw-maker. Dividends announced for multiple creditors across Carlisle Liverpool Bristol and Portsmouth with dates in May and June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ae Bankrupts
Bent
Paternofter-row
Guildha
Chapman
Oxford-street
Reeve
Epsom
Taylors
Guildhall
Duce
Birmingham
the Swan
Geo. Sinclair
Kingston Upon Lull
White Hart
Kingston Upon
Harrison
Jun
Beicester
Rhoney-Scrivener
Surren
Craness Leicster
Cha. Dalrymple
Tower Royal
Money Scrivener
Cildhall
Sani
Lucis
Sufolk-street
Crivener
James Kerr
Bunhill-row
Carpenter
Guildhail
Oo “Neale
Durfley
Gloucester
White Lion
Re. Daniels
Nottngham
Wm. Froggatt
C.spackman
Rath
J. Hughes
Mblis
Bristol
T. Gubotins
Newcate-ftrest
Haberda
John Bell
King’s Bench
Merci
T. Jonesy
J. Diaac
Portmouth
H. W. Cuyon
A. le Mesurier
Parliament Intellig ence House of Commons April 19 Barrack costs
In the House of Commons debate on Barrack expenses the overstatement of funds for temporary Barracks is exposed. Grey calls out a near 200000l misapplied to former temporary works. Suelle defends, citing allocations to Britain Guernsey and Jersey. Ways and Means compares old and new loan terms, noting a 3 per cent variance and the same parties again accepting the present loan at a reduced premium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
Mrv Grey
Sueele
Great Britain
Guernsey
Jersey
Recount of Loans and Public Bargains in Treasury Debate
The debate covers loan bargains, stock falls, and whether the present loan suffices. The Chancellor of the Exchequer explains prior calculations and the lack of guaranteed stock fall this time. Mr Smith and Mr Francis challenge statements on bonuses and the peace message. Resolutions pass. Also noted are arrears of Civil List pay and Emigrants relief, with notice given on strengthening the Slave Carrying Bill.
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Smith
Francis
Cevil
Martin Rose
I. Thornton
Wilberforce
Resignation and Naval Turmoil Reported in France
Evening Mail notes the imminent resignation of Foreign Minister Charles Lacroix and possible successors Semosville or Bourgoing. Bordeaux letters report stagnation in trade with merchandise 25 percent cheaper yet unsold due to lack of buyers. Benexec entertains Pichegru. Moreau and other generals attend with Spanish and Swedish ambassadors. Havre letters claim two convoys failed, one partially taken and chased by English warships, a third near failure guarded by two frigates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lacroix
Semosville
Bourgoing
Bordeaux
Benexec
Home Department
Pichegru
London Stock Prices and Paris Deliberations Update
Postcript from London reports stock prices at one o'clock with Consels and May prices. House of Commons business: second readings on the Pill tax on dog and Pewter Pot Bill. Royal family movements noted, followed by France’s tumult in the Legislative Book and various international dispatches, including Prussia, Hanover, and privateer captures near Mounts Bay.
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House of Commons
Committee of Supply
Buckingham House
Kew
France
Mr. WickHam
M. BartHeLemt
Paris
Electorate of
Hanover
Enna
Russia
Porte
Lord Somzrvitze
Scotland
Pir
Weymouth
Rochelle
West Indies
Nanam
Therley
Danser
Symrs
HonneEttry
BuLlock
Dare
Py Barclay
Johnstones
Strickland
Mavror
Guildhall
Temple Bar
A’rman Fickert
Russian Forces Move Toward Ottoman Frontiers
A Vienna Gazette summary says Russia plans rapid moves against the Porte following a pretext of Turkish preparations. It claims three Russian armies of fifty thousand advance, with Chéczim fortress fallen and General Romanzow near the Dniester, aiming to force the Ottomans away from France.
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Pest
Goth
Atch
Ari
Russia
Porte
France
Divan
Muffalmen
Vienna
Chéczim
Romanzow
Dniester
Pension for widows and South disturbances debated
The council proposed a yearly pension of 2000 livres for widows of Pettox, Carra, Géxias, Fataze, Bazar, Boifjat, Philippedux, with names of other widows to be inserted. A formal printing of the report was ordered and a charge to suppress South faction circulation was discussed. citizens urged the Legislative Body to intervene and prohibit new silver coin bearing the Royal image.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suerring
Bailleul
Pettox
Carra
Géxias
Fataze
Bazar
Boifjat
Philippedux
Safes
Gardiery
Camilis-Defioulins
Suczeess
Ariss
Corn Excuance and Wheat Prices in Local Market Report
The report records a scanty English wheat supply and many buyers, with best Eifix runs at 80s to 4s and 843, Kentish wheat sold early. Malting barley and malt in demand, oats scarce, beans lower, and various prices listed for wheat, rye, barley, malt, oats, beans, and other commodities. Total wheat sold 683.10.gs 174d higher bag. Printing note by Wal Printing.
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Moncay
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Orleans
Madrid
Spain
Prussia
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Morcan
Orient
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Thibou
Beford
Bringbole
Directory
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Toulon
Thibault
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Tizard
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Talos
Ation
le Sage Senault
Fabre
Z?sihard
Pimard
Fabré
Jamaica
Falmouth
Grantham
Dearman
Liverpool
M Connell
Belfast
Ditto
Duchess of Hamilton
Corfe
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Woodhouse
Gainsborough Beach
Beachy
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Mary
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Leith
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