Parliamentary Debate on Admiralty Accounts and Army Call
Fragmentary report from a parliamentary session describes opposition to enforcing a call for troops, citing past expeditions and a 50 000 man ransom. Debate notes motions by Mr Dibotd and Mr Pitt, discussion of Board of Admiralty accounts, and an adjournment to Monday.
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Hothiae
Tidney
Akolland
Trease
Majoritess
Dibotd
Board of “Admiralty
Wal“face
Abbatts
Abbatt
Pitt
Monilay
Munday
Parliamentary Proceedings and Peace Terms Critique
London readers examine yesterday's parliamentary proceedings noting in His Majesty's Message a firm stance against concord with the Usurper. The piece condemns the Charlatan-Usurper, warns of allied risks, and urges restoration of order, property, and religious integrity for lasting peace.
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Lord Grenville
Maxisver
Borarartez
Artifees
Italy
France
Disnay
Cain
Maisien
Dunkirk
House of Bourbon
Cort
England
Batett
Europe
Melorious
Prohibition Orders Seek Grain Scarcity Remedy in Scotland
Mr. Secretary Dundas arrived from Scotland amid corn scarcity talks. Government contemplates banning distilleries from distilling grain to curb shortage, while the sugar market benefits from substitutes. Calls arise for a ban on hair powder from hare, and distilleries yesterday hiked gin prices to retailers per gallon.
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Dundas
Scotland
Farcho
Bakers Oppose Bread Price Act Court Debate Follows
A 18th century court session centers on the Bread Price Act with Mr. Jackson arguing that the act limits magistrates power and harms bakers. He claims the measure would raise costs and threaten public welfare, while the Lord Mayor seeks guidance from Bakers and MPs before adjourning for 48 hours. Aldermen Curtis and Watson back the measure, with court adjourned to Saturday the 25th as officials consult.
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Mavod
Banza
Paice
Newmsn
Aypenson
Hrepert
Cadell
Guence JL
Ras Dany
Jackson
Selious
Reecondea
Commons
Curtis
Watson
Pratt
All Night Court and State Diplomatic Events at Whitehall
Yesterday morning a reception attended by Foreign Ambassadors noblemen and military officers featured presentations to the King including Saxony’s Count Esmserpdee Bayon de Linghe Hanoverian Minister and Lt. Col. NicHOLSON Among notable events a Court of Directors at the India House sworn Capt. Craic into Queen command and Earl Speycer appointing Dr. Hargess Commissioner of Sick and Wounded Royal Navy. The day also reported market exchange shifts and crime notes with robberies and a major note dealer Joshua Palmer convicted for receiving stolen goods.
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de Abe
Count Esmserpdee
Saxony
Bayon de Linghe
Wellexstey
Marquis of
Wellesley
India
Army
India House
Craic
Earl Speycer
Hargess
Mediterranean
Royal Navy
Fince
Fleet-market
Hicks’s Lal
Marxwanthe
Wx. Browni Xe
Marquis of Hertford
Hoenfe
St. James’s Church
Dublin
Abet
Stanmore
Buby Heath
London
Col. Chexey
Joshua Palmer
Old Bailey
Mgr. Garrow
Note on Peace Terms from French Republic and British Answer
Translated exchange centers on France denouncing provoking war facts and urging immediate armistice. TalleyRAND urges Dunkirk plenipotentiaries for swift peace talks while Britain’s Grenville reiterates unprovoked French aggression and refuses concessions, favoring joint action for European stability.
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France
Islemily
Europe
England
French Republic
Jie
Leigland
Dunkirk
Paris
Agnee Po i
Magesty
Ss Grenvillee
Downing-strecer
France letter from Vienna reports dispatches and diplomacy
A December Vienna letter notes two couriers arriving from the French Consuls bearing dispatches to the Spanish ambassador and the Turkish envoy, with orders to quit Vienna. It discusses reactions to French reports and British diplomacy, and cites plans of General Mack and ministerial correspondence as quarrels over diplomatic discretion unfold.
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Vienna
Stutgard
Prussia
Cournonville
Horowitz
Neckar
Mack
Army of the East
Toulon
Alexandria
Lord Grenville
Jnithe
Europe
Republic
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Wear
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