War with French principles debated in Parliament
The debate centers on imperial policy and finance amid war. Windham defends opposing France, while ministers push a tax plan with exemptions and voluntary contributions. Tierney Ellisor Addington and others weigh fairness, burden on middle classes, and royal costs as MPs vote on the resolution before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frerich
Mr.Windham
Windham
France
Tossim
Tierney
Ellisor
Addington
Heshad
Martin
Princess Cungrorre Ill at Carleton Haute in Lisbon News
London December 5 reports Princess Cungrorre indisposed at Carleton Haute with a violent cold, attended by Dr Turton and two other physicians. Lisbon advices note naval actions off Cadiz under Commodore Cotzinewoop, with Collingwood expected and Romulus and Argo due to sail. The El Gallando captured near Havana to Ferrol carries important papers. Eaton town suffers floods from heavy rains.
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Cungrorre
Carleton Haute
Turton
Lisbon
Coirtyéwoop
Cadiz
Collingwood
Romulus
Argo
England
el Gallando
Havannah
Ferrol
Iars ‘Sr. Incent
Mexico
Eaton
Court Martial details on Captain Williamson Trial at Sheerness
A lengthy transcription covers the Court Martial proceedings against Captain Williamson of HMS Agincourt aboard HMS Crancy. Witnesses from the Venerable and other ships recount signals, maneuvers, line formations, and the engagement with the Dutch fleet, while questioning the Agincourt’s responses and station. The court adjourned at four and reconvenes, with Williamson defended by two counsel.
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Sheerness
Moxnay
Jon Williamson
Agincourt
Crancy
Horrer
Marines
Admiralty
Williamson
Carr. Halket
Rith
N. E
Raffell and
Adamant
Atv Admiral
Rudell
Lord Duncan
S.E
N. W
Belt
Monarch
L Owly
Renton
Ogsber
Chacey
Chace
Leeward
Reiea
Noo
Ation
Ne“Ni
S. E
M. W
States General
Ardent
Gorclock
O&ober
Cadjtuin
Willamici
Duncan
Priumphy
Onslow
Locexantr
Harrison
Circe
Court in exile reports and royal procession notes
The text describes a House of Lords attendance with a procession, references Queen Anselm’s profession, and Lord Kearns stepping down due to Rear-Admiral Tromsen’s command. It mentions French plunder at Veniti and Venitian ships, a near ruin of Vehices, Captain Cuamaces robbed near Hounslow Heath, and a Park foot race won by Captain Hatirbar over Mathew for 160 guineas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Lords
Anse
Lord Kearn
Tromesen
Chayhel
Old Kerry
Venitée
Em- Pero
Posision
Cuamaces
Prince’s Light Dragoons
Windsor
Hounslow- Heath
Hattipay
Navy
Mathew
Hatirbar
Conn Exchange Market Report for December 4
Market notes show large supply of Wheats Morning and Barley with prices mostly steady. Fine Maize and Oats hold value. Hog Pease and Tick Beans easing. Wheat returns reference recent trade. Fine flour price per sack around 43s to 44s.
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London
Phiax
Admiral Lurn
Maxtong
Parr
Bertie
Joomirny
HarGoops
Toce
Farris
Lawren Dy Inman
Doucras
Pear
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