Grantham Packets Bring Jamaica News and Royal Court Actions
A Jamaica mail arrives at the General Post Office via the Grantham Packets, noting the Duke of Cumberland Packet failing from Jamaica and reports on the Maroon situation, privateers near the Jamaica coast, and upcoming British naval movements. The morning at St James's Palace includes the Queen, Princesses, Levee, royal promotions, and a court attendance by many nobles. Parliament prorogation discussions surface with ministerial dinners and financial market fluctuations linked to peace negotiations.
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Jamaica
General Post Office
Falmouth
Grantham
Bull
Detter
Fillmouth
England
Apam Williamson
Prince Eunest
St. James's Palace
St,. James’s Palace
Lord Rivers
Mr. Watter
Earl of Harkington
Cornwanvi
Portsmouth
Lord Brrpfort
Lord Hoon
Ar Fueck
Harvey
Apaw
Coancellor
Wokitsy
Marquis of
Bure
Stuart
Rawpon
Moore
Cantegsuny
Cunteetrox
Pirr
Greneville
WinpHam
Rebels and privateers threaten Jamaica islands in February reports
From Montego Bay to Kingston and Barbadoes, dispatches note rebels marching toward St Ann and Leeward Windward troops, a French privateer boarding seven leagues east, and Barbados blockade with a strong negro corps poised for action upon fleet arrival. Guadeloupe under siege and Cork fleet cargoes feared seized in Trinidad.
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Falmouth
Montego Bay
Fr. R. James
St. Ann’s
Leeward
Windward
Trelawnay
Kingston
Dyck
Catherine
Simon Taylor
Barbadoss
Britannia
Vache
Guadaloupe
Barbadoes
Bargo
Cork
Trinidad
St. Vincent
Grenada
Edinburgh ship strikes rock near Salcom harbor
The Edinburgh Heddle from Limerick to Pool struck a sunken rock at Salcom entrance and sustained heavy damage. The cargo is being landed. Nearby vessels include the Grampus from Liverpool and others taken near Mounts Bay by the Patriot privateer. prisoners arrived at Torbay.
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Edinburgh
Heddle
Limerick
Pool
Salcom
Newfoundland
Mount’s Bay
Torbay
Privateer on the coast prompts fast sailings from Cove of Cork
A French privateer of 14 guns was sighted off the Dorseys. Unicorn Williams Renquin and Fox cutter set sail from Cove of Cork under a calm night, pursued by boats until midnight. The squadron may fall in with the privateer and her prizes as in the prior 18 months.
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Cork
Kenmare
Rénguin
Indictment for Insulting the King at Parliament
The defendant, indicted for insulting the King on the way to Parliament, faced mitigation affidavits claiming loyalty and poor sight. After a full hearing, the court found him guilty of the highest misdemeanor and ordered remand while considering punishment.
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House of Peers
Lord Kenyon
Facutty
Aid
Hiny
Exsxine
Rikite Melden
England
Britain
Punifi
Sporting Intelligence Racing Fixtures and Entries
The report lists April events and entries under racing titles such as Across the Flat and The Jockey Club Plate. It details weights, ages, and horses including Darlington, Trumpator, Nightshade, Woodpecker, and Stargazer, with related stakes and clasps across Colts Fillies and 2 year olds, noting distances and measurements for the Bolton Stakes and other fixtures.
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Darlington
Drone
Camilla
Dawson
Trumpator
Quando’s
Noogs
Sir
C. i A
Jockey Club Plate
Jockey Club
St. R.C. i
Ab. M. D.of
Bedford
Fidget Os Ld
S.c
Frederick
Woodpecker Ld
Grosvenor’s c. F
Wood
Highflyer, Ag
J. Shelly
Acrose
Parliamentary Debate on Tax Bill and Church Property
In a heated session, Lordship opposes taxing church property under a proposed bill while weighing its broader economic impact. The Reverend Prelate voices concern that the measure resembles seizure of church assets, contrasting it with equitable taxation. The Earl of Lauderdale questions the bill’s principle as adjournment ends the discussion.
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Grenville
Lauderdale
Nedom
Earl of Lauderdale
House of Commons April 21 178?
Mr Dundas moves for a variety of measures relating to the East India Company affairs preparatory to the India Budget. Inclosure Bills pass. bills to prevent frauds in weight and other matters are read third time and passed. Lord Mayor presents a petition on note value miscalculation seeking redress. discussion ensues on whether relief is possible in court. petition ordered to lie on the table. Quakers’ tithe and affirmations noted with a petition presented to the House.
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Paris
M. Ban Thelem
WickHam
Wrexnam
Executive
London
Mar Wis
Privy Gardens
W. Anam
King’s Counsel
Joan Horgins
Castle
Baynard Ward
Hyde Park
Hospitalin
York-street
Dundas
Raft-India Company
Longcott
Hannington
Grimsby Harbour
Hampton
Hoyle
Berwick
Lord Mayer
E. Manning
Sheridan
Mayer
Court of Justice
Serjeant
Adair
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Johnson
Smith
Duckenfeld
Gibraltar
Mole
Mona
Shafter
Barbara
Buckner’s Bay
Virginia
Alfa
Jacobson
Lerwick
Gore
Mediterranean
Lord Cranstoun
Bath
Downs
Deal
Penelope
Chatham
Martin, Colley
Osorio
Amsterstam
Leghorn
Spain
Hamburg
Wittiam ‘Adam
Laff
Rawleigh
Court OF King's Bench
Arart
THE
King
Sporting Intelligence
Newmarket
Fuesday
B.C
Clermont’s
Almator
Ag. D. of
Queensberry
B. C
Aibourne
Grosvenor’s
Stargazer
M. Toogs. H. Ft
Parliamentary
Intelligence
House of Commons
Society
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