Reform and constitution debate in Parliament disrupts plans
In a tense session Lord Grenville and allies defend a measured reform to restore constitutional integrity while opposing universal suffrage. Opposition argues radical changes threaten rights and liberty, citing France as a warning. The Duke of Bedford pushes for ministers' dismissal, but the motion is rejected. the debate adjourns at 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Lord Sturrow
Lord Holland
Lord Grenville
Mini.sters
Parliament of
Ireland
Duke of
Bismessal
Duke of Bedford
Gremuelle
Svas
Berlin voyage and French diplomacy clash in press postscript
The Evening Mail notes stock prices at one o'clock and reports Hamburg mails delayed. Lord Gower sails to Hamburg from Sheerness. The article critiques French demands in diplomacy, arguing the Directory seeks to humiliate and control negotiations, pressuring Europe into subservience and disarray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Post Office
Ager
Lord L Gower
Berlin
Sheerness
Hamburgh
Lord Malmessury
Zife
Europe
Rafgadt
France
Germany
Disorder in Parish Committee over public funds reform
Controversy unfolds as nine member Parish of Mary-le-Bonne committee debates pooling parish taxes for the Bill on Affested Taxes. Only three backers approve the shared expences, while others seek to retain surplus for personal pockets, echoing liberal criticisms of popular leaders and foreshadowing broader unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burke
Mary-le-Bonne
Yotair
Sheridan
Lord Stain
Buonaparte
Lord Morra
Firzcerarp
BenFast
Fleet
Belfast
York
Bow-street
Old Bailey
Black-Legs
Haded
Army of
England
Ketcy
Cutmie
South Devon Regiment of Militia
Gibraltar
Berlin
Lien Tenav
Potsdam
Holland
Fraepericx
de Rovertt Rosinson
Royal Hospital
Greenwich
William Allen
Lady Margaret’s
University of Oxford
Neve
Cottinsand
Queen’s College
Worcester
Barrett
Fordham
Lambeth Street
Whitechapel
Holborn
Middlesex Hospital
Court of the Intrepid reports Parker’s death at sea
A letter recounts Captain Parker’s death when the ship pitched and he fell overboard while trying to save his secretaire. The scene, with the clerk’s writing-stand also lost, left the crew shocked as life-buoys and hen coops failed to help. The-era notes rampant privateering, shipwrecks, thefts, and a late lamplighter conviction.
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Countess O’ Leiteffer
Lisbon
America
Parker
Lees Ward
Leeward
Clyde
Charlestown
Cork
Norfolk
Virginia
Providence Bay
Rye New Harbour
Oxford’ Arms
Warwick Lane
Banbury
Sammons
Groves
Rochester
Hilk
Simmons
Ance
David Williams
Zas
Military Court Martial at Newcastle upon Tyne 1497
Major Torrante of the East Middlesex Militia was tried on five charges for embezzlement and mischarging provisions, bread, and tents. The court found him guilty on all but the fourth, dismissing him from His Majesty's service. The prosecutor Captain Saunpers was faulted for delaying the case before public fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torrante
East Middlesex
Newcasstle
Tye
Critheroe
Westminster Regiment of Militia
Walter Saunpers
John Richardson
Saunpers
Cartes Morgan
Muscrave
Forgeries of Bank Notes Exposed at Richmond Balloon Lodge
Mr Justice Swan uncovered a large clandestine operation at Richmond, locating a trunk with bank note paper and a rolling press. Ferdinando Morong, a French jeweller, and an engraver were arrested. Investigators found watermarked stock and plates for counterfeit notes, with accomplices to face trial. Morong’s household was described as elegant, and locals reportedly bought notes at half price before circulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Swan
Richmond
Baloon Lodge
Ferdinando Morong
Fishamble-street
Swan
Morong
Birth at Rendietham House for Lady of P J Thelluffon
A birth announcement from Rendietham House reports the Lady of P. J. Thelluffon, Esq. M.P., welcoming a child on Saturday evening. The brief item notes the hostess and residence without further detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rendietham House
P. J. Thelluffon
Windons
Marriages Shown From Gretna Green and Hampshire
Lately at Gretna Green the Hon Edwardes son of Lord Kensington marries Miss Thomas the youngest Davetter of Mr Thomas Mercer Haverford West. On Tuesday last George Enderby of Blackheath weds Miss Samson of the same place. On Saturday last at Newtown Hampshire John Gosling of Upper Fitzroy Street marries Miss Elizabeth Curtis Cherry daughter of George Cherry chairman of the Virtualling Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gretna-Green
Edwardes
Lord Kensington
Thomas
Davetter
Haverford- West
George Enderby
Blackheath
George Cherry
The
Virtualling Board
Death notices from Devon and Dublin honor notable figures
Died. Rev Thomas Palmer aged year, Dawith Devonshire, son of Thomas Palmer of Fenchurch-street. Sir Ralph Milbanke father of Lacy Melbourne. Mr Blanchard the Comedian dies in Hamilton-row Dublin. Robert Hepburn Esq of Clerkington, Commissioner of the Hon Board of Customs for Scotland, dies at Middleton near Edinburgh.
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Dawith
Devonshire
Thomas Palmer
Fenchurch-street
Ralph Milbanke
Lacy
Melbourne
Hamilton-row
Dublin
Blanchard
Middleton
Edinburgh
Robert Hepburn
Clerkington
Hon. Board of Customs For
Scotland
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Evening Mail
London
Dictator
Romulus
Plymouth
Downs
Falmouth
Gidfallar
Oporto
Phenix
Jan. Jr
Charon
Manzy
Pomone
Reynolds
Acrize
Spider
Richardson
Wales
Liverpool
Unicorn
Lord Ranecags
Worrs
DiQator
Portsmouth
West Indies
Dover
Rie LaAxne
Deal
the Downs
Overyffel
Egmont
Diadem
Intrepid
Hydra
Speedwell
P. S
Wind E. N. E
Hinde
Halifax
JANG
Wind N. E
St. Ann
Bank L. An
P. Ce
K Walter
J. Walter
Rouse Square
Blackfriars
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