Debate on Catholic Franchise Petition Read and Rejected
The House debated a Petition sign ed by fifty Roman Catholics on elective franchise rights. Mr Latouche moved to reject the petition after a lengthy exordium, arguing Catholic elector rights threaten the Protestant Constitution. The debate featured strong arguments from Hutchinson Forbes Smith Browne Curran Egan Grattan and others. the motion prevailed 208 to 25 and the Catholic bill’s committee stage was postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Latouche
Egan
Dong
Latouche
George the
Colonel Hutchinson
Forbes
Smith
Denis ‘Browne
Curran
Grattan
Parliament Week Ahead in Lords and Commons
The schedule lists motions for Papers on late Armaments against Rufis, election petitions, and trials in the House of Lords. The Commons committees meet on Mutiny, Supply, Ways and Means, with duty reports and the Greenland Fishery bill. Ballots to test merits of Seaford and Cirencester election petitions. The week includes trials of Warren Haslings and Warren Hattings, with the American Intercourse Bill and Arrears of the Army under discussion. The week ends with the public income and expenditure committee and the last day for private bill petitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House OF Lords
Rufis
W .Pxespay
Warren Haslings
Rabould
House OF Commons
Supply and Ways and Means
Greenland
Wurrsreap
Turspay
Seaford
Godfrey Websler
John
Tarleton
Eigrs
John Sargent
Jun
Richard Paul Joddrell
Etgrs
Westminster
Hall
Warren Hattings
Cirencester
Robert Preston
Richard Matter
John Apsley
Burgeyne
Royals Attend Service and Drawing Room at St James
Yesterday their Majesties with the Princesses Royal and Erszapeth visited the Chapel Royal where the Bishop of Durham preached. They then returned to the Great Chamber for a Drawing Room, well attended, with presentations to the Queen at the Drawing Room. The Queen's Sunday Drawings will continue through Lent. An Assembly at Cumberland House followed, with a regent supper and late music and conviviality among Royal and Noble Persons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princesses Royal
Erszapeth
Chapel Royal
St. James’s
Durham
Quren
Grantey
Ameuta Fitzroy
Duke
Comte Betzanez
Cumberland-house
Death of Sir Joshua Reynolds Former Royal Academy President
Sir Joshua Reynolds died in Leicester-fields in his sixty-ninth year after a long illness borne with cheerful fortitude. Known for elegant discourse on art, he shaped taste and the Royal Academy’s influence. He left gifts to relatives and friends, including Miss Palmer, 200 pounds to Mr. Burx, and 2000 to others with a picture for each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leicester-fields
Josata ReynNouns
Royal Academy
SuaKgreRe
Cotsyey
James Boswell
Burxr
The Post Office Contention Between Palmer and Bonner
The article describes a long running dispute within the Post Office over Palmer's mail system, with the Postmaster General and Comptroller General at odds. A pamphlet by Bonner accuses Palmer of duplicity, amid public complaints about late letter deliveries. A London Tavern meeting is noted and a committee seeks inquiries to remedy delays and improve the system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer
Mr. Bonner
London
Bonner
Widnesday
Royal grants and Dartmoor survey in historic notes
Reports from the week describe a consultation on the proposed grant of the Banqueting House Whitehall for a future royal residence and a Friday meeting about a new Lottery terms with notable figures present. Other items note Prince of Wales surveying Dartmoor, Bishop of Winchester in Naples, Dr Sutton's age and family, noble marriages and Irish governance posts, all reflecting court and political life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolls
Duke of York
Whitehall
Sonomons
Messrs
Linex
Roberts
Aislabie
Angerstein
Joshua Raynorps
Prince of Wales
Devonshire
Forest of
Dartmore
Winchester
Farnham
Naples
Sutton
Norsvich
Rutranop
Earl of Morton
Mary Howe
Earl of Wrooma
Rotunda
Dublin
Ireland
Marquis of
Donecax
Antrim
Mazargen
Dobe
Europe
Arrivals From Vienna and Braffels Reported in Berlin
The Prince of Nassau the Dike 5 Riche tter and Count de Somsreutt have arrived in Berlin from Vienna. Count de Cargman also arrived in the capital from Braffels, indicating a notable gathering of European nobility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bz Nassau
Richetter
Count de Somsreutt
Vienna
Count de Cargman
Braffels
Troop Formations Near Fribourg Under Prince Honzentonz
Prague dispatch reports nine infantry battalions and six cavalry divisions assembling near Fribourg to be commanded by Prince Honzentonz Eddie. Dutch-bound forces include 24 battalions with three artillery companies, each with field-pieces, and reserve artillery accompanying regiments. Some battalions are marching while others have reached destination, with part of the artillery en route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prague
Fribourg
Prince Honzentonz
Netherlands
France seeks Spain's stance as Burgaing visits Aranjuez
Aranjuez reports the Chevalier Burgaing’s arrival as minister of France to press a categorical reply on Spain’s intentions regarding war. A French frigate entered Cadiz for Asiatic commerce, and Guardoqui’s reforms reduced fiscal claims to one twelfth. The court will stay until June. the city endures floods and sickness from the Tagus rains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aranjuez
Chevalier Burgaing
France
Spain
Paris
Cadiz
M.de Serena
M. de Guardoqui
Council of Finance
Europe
Betting Room Odds From February 23 1792 Oatlands Oaks Turf
The page lists betting odds for horses including Precipitate Hib Hector Magpie Rhadamanthus Photon Lance Skyscraper and Trumpator filly in the Oatlands and Oaks events. It notes bets against Rhadamanthus and the Trumpator filly for the Oaks and mentions fixed odds on the Oatlands race. The language reflects 18th century wagering terms and race references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Precipitate
Hector
Magpie
Rhadamanthis
Photon
Ico
Lance
Skyscraper
Goo
Agawitt
Lord Clermont
Emperor opens loan and pension appeals across Austrian Netherlands
The Emperor issued a 2,400,600 florin loan at 4 percent for eight years, with repayments in four annual instalments of 600,000 florins. A new order directs magistrates to republish prior stranger regulations with additions to carry out their intent. Notable debates cover Chelsea Hospital veterans, General Gunnine’s status, and local legal matters. Weather notes promise early navigation as mild conditions persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Austrian Netherlands
War Office
Chelsea Hospital
Geerce Howard
Gunnine
Palmer
Bonner
Joan Yeomans
Wadham College, Oxford
William Wieprineton
Wapprineton
Exchéquer
White House
Tarrinton
Herefordshire
Unclear historic tickets draw noted in exchange office
Fragmentary record notes prizes drawn in a ticket sale at Metis Hazard and Co office in the Royal Exchange. The exact figures and dates are unreadable, but reference to tickets numbers 24623 and 47929 appears with prize values in shillings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pepe Gh
Metis, Hazard and Co
Royal Exchange
Caution to Public on Violet Soap Counterfeit
The patentee of Vitonet Soap warns that Windsor Soap imitates the violet hand soap under a false title. He will confine sales to the Soap Office Bank Buildings, London, ensuring buyers receive genuine Violet Soap. Counterfeit shops risk public notice and loss of legitimate agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill
London
Dyde’s
Drury Layne Come With The Devi to Pay
The readable fragment shows a chaotic mix of names and phrases including The Reel to Rain and The Fanfic. It lacks coherent event or clear entities to form a factual summary. No verifiable people, places, or organizations are established.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drury-Layne
Garrat
Alec
Atu
Marian
Marriages and ship crew notices from historic port listings
Fragmented OCR lists names of travelers, ships, and places including Cadiz Dover Waterford Jamaica and Dominica with several individuals such as Joseph Waldo and Miss Pope in Bristol. The text reads like a port registry or shipping notices with scattered marital item noting a marriage between Joseph Waldo and Miss Pope.
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Newix
Gibraltar
Holbrook
Young
Caledanny
Hunter
New
Orly
Cadiz
Miton
Minerva
Waverford
Union
Smith
Orenkoe
Notable Long-Lived Residents Reported Across Regions
A compilation notes several very elderly individuals in different locales. James Taylor of the Borough is listed at 85. William Sinclair, son of Sir James Sinclair, is referenced. Thomas Harpe of Fithill is said to be 120. A Tuam resident named Thanks Wimms is named as 137. Mary Watts of Fordingridge, a weaver’s widow, allegedly lived to 120 plus with a strange sleep pattern and lethargy before death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Taylor
William,Sinclair
James Sinclair
Mey, Bart
James Earl of
Tuam
Ireland
Wimms
Fordingridge
Hants
Mary Watts
Wormany
Stock Price Summary From The Market Ledger
The document lists various securities with percentages and fractions including Navy and Consols bonds, stock quotes such as 3 per cent and 4 per cent issues, long and short annuities, and references to South Sea stock and lottery tickets. It reads as a fragmentary market snapshot detailing prices, rates, and bond lines with uncertain exact figures.
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Angi
Consol
Navy
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sir Joshua Reynolds
the Post Office
Berlin
Joseph -Waldo
Bristol
Miss Pope
Andrew Pope
Flanders
Waterford
Holland
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