Parliamentary Intelligence in the House of Commons
The House of Commons debates the Cold Bath Fields prisoners inquiry, motions on finance and game laws, and scheduling on militia, excise, and marine mutiny bills. Sir Francis Burdett cites libel issues. Mr Courtenay supports the Colonel Despard petition. motions by Sir Francis Sinclair and others are postponed or advanced as committees convene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
Monpar
Courteray
Colonel Despard
Henry St. John Micdmay
Cold- Bath Fields
Courtenay Obs
Howe
Staav Lefiore
Buxton
Genera
Haudhins-Brown
Jota Mildna
Methrs
É ?Ercy
Ue House
London Letter: Windsor Garter Ceremony and Irish Prisoner Talks
London dispatch notes a Channel winds delay on mail ships, Windsor preparations for a Garter Chapter, and expected investiture of Baronet Spencer. It also reports on Irish prisoner negotiations, a recent Dublin duel, and Robert Spencer vacating his seat for Woooreham.
Arrival and Losses Coastwise Ship News Update
The Danish brig Caypja arrived with malt and imports from Ife de France, seized by a French privateer then retaken by the Anon frigate. The Chiders loop of war under Capt James O'Beyen arrives for refit after gale damage on the French coast, with guns cast overboard. The avia, Boadicea, and Ata lante loop of war report westward cruises, while the telegraph armed ship under Captain Worth returns from the Downs amid gales with no major damage. The Speedavell lugger, 14 guns under Lt Tomlinson, struck a sunken rock and sank. hopes exist she will be weighed. Portsmouth reports convoys and Downs-bound fleets, with faltering outward winds. Prince of Wales, Capt Harris, mails from Lisson, with passengers including Major Canprett and a Danish gentleman, arrives with no notable news. Pacé Fede lugger returns from cruise. Prince of Orange packet sails with mail and passengers for Cuxhaven. Coxhaven packets delayed by strong SW winds. The Fleet at Readh, led by Admiral Dickson, comprises nine ships of the line, two frigates, one brig, the Black Jose lugger, and two Russian frigates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ife de France
Anon
Chiders
James O’beyen
Guernsey
Avia
Boadicea
Atalante
Worth
Downs
Gvd
Tomlinson
Carwater
Prince of Orange Packet
Tuos
Berpe
Harrison
Becutar
Portuouse
Purpen
Fipizon
Baron Duenkerpy
Cuxhaven
Coxhaven
S.W
Dickson
French Conscription Debate and European Policy Reflections
An excerpt argues the 300000 conscripts may extend the 760000 original target, amid desertions and weak execution in departments. It links to Directory ambitions, Naples, Piedmont, and a potential renewed war with Austria, aiming to unite Continental powers and pressure Emperor. It includes a law report on a rope makers case, urging abolition of a master worker restraint and proposing wage regulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Directory
Naples
Piedmont
Vienna
Leben
Switzerland
Kingdom of
Europe
Spain
Portugal
Dysart Earl Dies at Home and Line of Succession
The Right Hon. Lionst Toutemacine, Earl of Dysart Baron of Huytincrour, died at Hamhonte after illness. He is succeeded by his brother Hon. Witer Rawam Toe MacuHe as the new Earl of Dysart. A West Indies lieutenant who killed his servant then shot himself in prison, amid remorse and fear of disgrace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Burrt
Thames Street
Gribert Wake Fletp
Friends of Government
Merchant Taylors’ Hall
Laft
Hamhonte
Lionst Toutemacine
Earl of Dysart
Huytincrour
James
Witer Rawam Toe- MacuHe
Earl of
Dysart
West Indies
Sittings Before Lord Kenyon Guildhall London Trial Notes
In a case before Lord Kenyon at Guildhall London the question was whether two Bills of Exchange drawn by Matterman and Co. and accepted by the defendant bound the firm. The court held that a partnership liability attaches when a partner accepts on partnership account, provided the other party acts bona fide. The proceedings also noted a parish workhouse inquiry at St James Clerkenwell, with a welfare examination of a 17 year old boy lacking parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UV. Trompson
Othels
Alinggy
Lord Kenyon
England
Garrexv
Mingay
Kenyon
Noet Gury
Matterman and Co
Garrow
Erskine
Masterman and Co
Holroyd
Workhouse upbringing prompts call for child catechism teaching
An account notes a boy born in the Workhouse of St James Clerkenwell lived there until age thirteen without being taught his catechism or any religious instruction. The remark provokes surprise and a demand that officials of such establishments teach reading and basic Christian principles to committed children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James, Clerkenwell
Lathbrooke and Son Win Suit Over Hamburg Bill
Mr James Waine sues Messrs Thomas and Charles Lashbrooke as acceptors for a baize and woollen cloth deal in Watling Street. The jury finds against Lashbrooke and Son after evidence that Charles Lashbrooke acted privately at the Hamburg Coffee-house, with no knowledge by the firm of the consideration. The case centers on whether the partnership credit was pledged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lathbrooke and Co
Hamburgh
Water-lane
London
Marghr
Minga S
Heiss
Thomas Lashbrooke and Son
Letter From Arthur To Roger OConor 1793 Excerpt Reveals Plans
The document quotes a February 1793 letter found among Lord E FitzGerald's papers in Leinster House. It discusses selling Cork estate, transferring rents to Hugh Bell, and mentions Sweeney as a Cork traitor. It notes hopes for funds, press arrangements, and Irish finances driving desperate measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur
Roger O'Connor
Lord E. Fitzgerald
Leinster House
London
Buapxd
Hugh Bell
Cork
Sheares
Sweeney
Courier
Objections to Lucyv bottle stamp plan arise in old debate
A fragmented historical notice cites a proposed act to ensure quart bottles hold a full quart, recalls a 76 year old Commons motion, and mentions maritime orders following the Henry 4ddington wreck. It also reports a tragic Carrick-on-Suir thaw accident where a Regent river barge disaster claimed lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucyv
Hon
Trinity Company
Carrick-on-Suir
Suir
Clonmell
Waterford
England
Carrick Bridge
Amie
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Parliamentary Intelligence
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Baek
Lior
Windsor
St. James’s
Order of the Garter
Spencer
Duke of Leess
Warmington
Sarm
FPF
Prefeling, Esq
General Post-Office
Metcalfe
East India Company
Prem Mr. O'Connor
Wve
Jord OasTrezeaGeu
Iny Associates
Dores
Dublin
Col. Varexer
Gravy
Robert Spencer
Wwooreham
Ship News
Plymouth
Portsmouth
Falmouth
Prince of Wales
Harris
Lisson
Parage
Major Canprett
M Nicholl
Yarmouth
LAW Report
Court OF King's Bench
Fes
Guildhall
Wells UY. Masterman
ST. James
Clerkenwell
Roger O’connor
AttorNery
O’conner
Peraas
Arthur O'Connor
Buapetr
Ives
Edevard
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