Debate on Vote of Credit and constitutional risk
Members discuss the Vote of Credit to aid the Emperor, weighing constitutional danger and parliamentary accountability. Speakers argue whether to adjourn supplies amid negotiations, defend Parliament's guardianship of the public purse, and condemn concealment of expenses while considering the broader impact on Britain's constitution and credit.
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Ghettyas
Baronet
Harrison
Yorke
St. Domingo
Ton- Ton
Wilberforce
Cupwel
Germany
Mater of the Rolls
Willidai Saith
Aida
England
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Fragmentary courtroom note on adjourned hearing date
A fragmented OCR item reports a court proceeding with phrases like “adjourned at half past o’clock” and a directive to bring in unspecified items. Names and exact actions are unreadable, leaving a sparse summary of a paused hearing and a continuing order.
Brice of Stocks and Navy Finances Analyzed
An early 18th century style update presents a finance discussion on Ways and Means, new taxes to pay interest on a navy debt, and a loan of 80,000 with 6,000 a year. It notes stamp duties for receipts and announces the Marquis of Buckingham’s arrival aboard the Emerald frigate after a Lisbon convoy departure.
Italy and Ireland in flux with French influence noted
Dispatches describe shifting fronts in Italy with Genoese commanders, port evacuations, and orders to abandon forts near Porto. Reports claim a new victory near Verona and heightened clashes along the frontiers, while Ireland faces arms shipments and undisclosed French ties amid ongoing disturbances.
King's Messenger Arrives with Paris News for Lord Esquay
Last night Mr Drefins a King's Messenger arrived in town from Vienna via Paris carrying dispatches to Lord Matmesquay from the Imperial Court in response to Vienna negotiations. The Paris Gazettes reach the 5th inclusive but lack substantive news. An official article reports a letter from General Berthier dated Milan 8 Frimaire November 28 noting General Dawide with his force attacked by Napoleon’s troops and forced to retreat rapidly across the Adige and Corona.
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Vienna
Paris
MatmEsquay
Imperial Court
Paris Gazettes
Berthier
Milan
Dawidewith
Buonaparte
Corona
Adige
Dispatches From the Mediterranean Arrive Aboard Audacious
Yesterday reports reached Portsmouth aboard His Majesty's ship Audacious with 74 guns under Captain Gounp. Reinforcements of 10 sail of the line prepare to join, provisioning for six months. Admiral Jeavis sails for the Mediterranean as favorable winds aid mail shipments from Hamburg, now delayed by ice in the Elbe. Royal travel notes mention long pedestrian excursions near Windsor. General Charles Stuart and French officers set to embark for Libon. Passengers by ships Per Parne William Henry and Per Weeneer include Major Dawes, Capt. Carpenter, Col. White and Mrs. White, and others listed at the East-India House.
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Portsmouth
Gounp
Pasiblé
Jeavis
Mediterranan
Elbe
Windsor
Princess Rowan
Princess AmBlia
Charles Stuart
Portmouth
Libon
India
William Henry
Major Dawes
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Mrs. White
Ramsay
Berte
Mefire
Robattes
East-India House
Atson
PORTSMOUTH SHIP NEWS REPORTS ARRIVALS AND TROOP EMBARKATION
Arrived this morning His Majesty's Emerald capt. Beaxkxex from Lisbon with dignitaries. Maidstone from the North. Audacious of 74 guns from the Mediterranean. Reports 17 sail of the line ordered to sail under Lord Barrnort. Embarkation of foreign troops for Portugal including Lowenstein's Fusileers and York Rangers. inspection by Sir Jerome Fitzrarekx, who rejected 30 men. Olive Branch arrives with 29,000 stands of arms destined for the North of Ireland. several ships outbound. Prices and stock details appended.
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Goutp
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London
Coromandel
Weymouth
Jerome Fitzrarekx
Pet
Olive Branch
Ireland
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