Address to dismiss ministers sparks House of Lords motion
In Parliament the Duke of Bedford proposes an humble Address to dismiss his Majesty's Ministers, requesting the Lords summon the House for debate in three weeks. Lord Grenville vows opposition, calling the measure not urgent and warning against risking national safety. The motion is agreed to, with the House ordered to meet on March 27.
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Duke of Bedford
Lord Grenville
Margaret Street
Cavendish Square
Mr. Taylor
House of Commons Ways and Means debate on plate duty
House proceedings show moves to postpone the Committee of Ways and Means to Wednesday. Debate on repealing the Plate Duty Bill tied to watch and clock duties. The Committee accepts that duties on gold and silver in watch cases should cease. Report ordered for tomorrow. Fazard's Divorce Bill evidence heard before adjournment.
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London naval and militia orders amid reform drive
Vice-Admiral Sir Clarites Thompson anchors Acet in Torbay with gun-boats to be fitted for immediate service in three divisions under Captains Bowen Brissane and Raver. Dovetas and Hare assigned to prison ships and Woolwich works. Lancashire Supplementary Militia forms three regiments under Lord Stanley and others. York Militia supplies three more. Opposition claim on volunteers disputed. London and Westminster corps grow, adding 150 infantry plus artillery. A War Office informant reports a man possessing 2000 intrem ents called Cats and a related office matter.
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Prince Frederick
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Lord Stanley
Starker
Harry Hovenatons
Riding of York
Lord Hargwoup
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George Cooke
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War Office
Duke of Porruann
Voluntary Contributions in Manchester and London Help War Effort
Contributions from Mt Priete Manchester and from Lord Lrncaster to the Bank along with gifts from the War Office officers the General Post Office and the Derby Corporation. Notable sums from Cinque Ports Cavalry Nottingh am Fencibles and the Port Loyal Independent Volunteers. A Chelsea Vestry meeting saw a veteran pledge three pounds twelve shillings and a Bloomsbury parish effort has reached 144 guineas. A St George washer woman, Sarah Whitey, offered to give less despite earning eleven shillings, citing religious and moral reasons to aid defence.
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Sarah Whitey
France
Sailing Fleet Crews and Convoys Reported From Plymouth Coast
Plymouth reports a Westward cruise by frigates Phaeton L Unité La Nymphe Mermaid Sylph and coasters under convoy from Falmouth to the Downs. The Constitution cutter captured a large smuggling Venus at Falmouth. Lord Keir resigns in the Channel fleet. Portsmouth notes Garland sails for the East Indies with convoy and outward bound East India ships plus whalers and traders.
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Adverse Yaxes Expose Parisian Cooks and Valets in Britain
Newspaper notes that Assessed Yaxes drive out many French cooks and valets from gentlemen’s households. The Board of Admiralty plans a St Paul’s monument for Captain Burcess of the Ardent. About 40 foreigners, mostly Germans, were questioned under the Alien Bill after being found at two clubs and a public-house. Several released on bail. others detained. Appointments made at the Admiralty and Woolwich Yard. A fire in Clare Market destroyed five houses. Dr Ayreon’s house in James Street Westminster was robbed of valuables.
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Dr. Ayreon
James-street
Westminter
Infamous Ricketts Trial Opens Before Lord Kenyon
Law Report from Westminster February details a four hour hearing before Lord Kenyon and a special jury in the case of Ricketts versus Taylor. Witnesses describe the plaintiff's virtuous marriage to Cassandra Twisteton, and Taylor’s alleged visits to the household, with letters and sightings forming the core of the testimony.
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