Debates Over Annuities For Naval Commanders In Parliament
In a late session the House debated pecuniary provisions for Lord St Vincent and Lord Duncan. Speakers argued rewards should sustain rank, not merely honor service. Dundas, Pitt, and Onslow supported ensuring second in command officers receive appropriate support, while critics warned against setting poor precedents. A motion to extend support via executors or perpetual annuities was discussed, with final resolutions reported for tomorrow.
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Aloss
Great Britain
Durhai
Lord Duncan
Duncan
Altho
Vitory
Mr. Pitt
Nicholl
Lord St. Wingent
Pitt
St. Vincent
Francis Baring
Dundas&id
North Sea Fleet
Vicory
Mr. Dundas
Lord St. Vincent
Farr
Earl
Plomer
Richard Onslow
Dundas
Pits
Plemer
Agate
William Dolben
Consolidated Fund
Pite
Johns
Nixdell
Levee and Knighting at St James’s After Noon
Yesterday the Kine held a levee at St James's starting at one and ending soon after two. A Chapter of the Order of the Bath followed in the closet, where Admiral Conroys was knighted and invested with the Red Ribband. A council was then held in the closet with the Earl of West Moorstanmp being wore into.
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St.James’s
Notable political shifts and naval fund drives in York speeches
The article details a busy day of courtly audiences and official appointments, including Earl Fitzwilliam becoming Lord Lieutenant of the West Riding of York. It notes missions to Russia, exchanges at the East India House, and broad subscriptions for seamen’s widows, plus fund-raising efforts and naval support across multiple cities as Parliament considers convoys and coastal protection amid evolving French threats.
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Serax
Cuesparrietca
Mattar
Aucklans
Polk
Lord Cuanceltor
Duke ‘of Porriam
Marquis Cornwaters
Spencer
Caatuam
Westmod
Jane
Lord Grenville
Sir J. Maariers
Bradford
York
Duke of
Patnor
Petersburgh
Tingle
Rustia
Pi Fette
Ireland
Lord Mornincvon
East-India House
Vwlien Che
Parsccott
Charlotte
Lukin
London
Burcda
Walpole
East St. Vincent
Simson
Fort William
Lord Clive
Mansaip
Rozears
Fort St. George
Board of Control
London Tavern
Merchant Taylor’s Company
Bang
Rowley
Tower Humber Msuitsa
Moss
Branty
Yarmouth
Sheerness
Corporation of
Correswai
Wakefield
Plymouth Division of Marines
Serjeant’s Inn
Fleet Street
Marquis Cornwalllis
Viscount Wentworth
Streatham
St. ‘Borelph
Aldgate
Mefira Doucras
Awsool
Toos.King
Tool
Paart
R. Burney
All of America Square
Methrs
Wilson and Son
Minories
Royal Exchange
Lang Maroress
France
Pagis
Barras
Buonaparte
Merzin
Holland
Ancereav
Perpignan
Parks
Shipowner Negligence Case at Guildhall Rules Verdict Likely
Law report from Guildhall London February 14 details the Stevens on and another v Risin case. Captain Ri gin allegedly failed to ensure safe delivery of two chefts of oranges from Lisbon to London under a bill of lading. Court considers variance between contract and declaration and whether shipper's carrier obligations extend beyond sea perils. Lord Kennon notes possible misdelivery to porters and weighs if plaintiffs prove breach under contract. Adjournment set for Wednesday.
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Attings
Lord Kenfon
Stevenson
Y. Risin
Park
Ze Peate
Tagus
London
RiGin
Lisbon
Garvow
gHea
Batley
Loch Kenyon
Court of King’s Bench
Prdhges
Ifip
Bing Ther
Ghd
Kaxvon
Court. Action for damages over theatre admission denied
Court records show on Tuesday a suit sought damages for refusal to admit a person named Fohnon at the Opera House. The defence rested on the credentials of the ticket holder and the injury alleged if mingling with fashionable guests occurred. The jury found verdict for the defendant.
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Fes
Peers
Tayo
Fohnon
Jermyns Freer
Public Office Rowstrret Regiment Face Trial
A regiment’s officer, who confessed to killing a Brewer's Clerk years ago near Stratford, endured further examination but no new evidence arose and he remains fully committed for trial. French, London, and Thorpe face trial for footpad robberies. James Shanks alias Wilpon, a Serjeant Major, is committed for trial for feloniously marrying a respectable young woman while having another wife. Yesterday James Warren, a soldier of the xd
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Rear Stratford
S cme _ French
London
Thorpe
Jamis Shanks
Wilpon
Ibedee
James
Warren
Court grants rule for attachment of Belfast regaining captain
On Thursday last the Court of King's Bench in Ireland granted a conditional Rule for an attachment against Captain Legs, the Regulating Captain of a tender at Belfast, for contempt of court in refusing to receive or pay obedience to Habvas Corpus will.
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Court of King’s Bench
Ireland
Legs
Belfast
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