Lords Hear Appeal in York Building Company Case
In the House of Lords the York Building Company v Bremner appeal was affirmed, with 1001 costs. Bills including the Levant Goods Importation and Corn Bills received the Sovereign’s assent by Commission. Surgeons’ Bill debates featured 1735 petitioners opposing, citing improper private-bill procedure and risk to over 500 individuals. Adjournment followed after argument on the Corporation Bill.
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Marques Cornwallis
Earl Spencer
Mr. Plomer
Surgeon’s Corporation
London
Gunning
Rochester
Lord Thurlow
Rocheser
Resolutions Reported and Ways and Means Debated
The Resolutions of the Committee of Ways and Means were reported and agreed to. The Committees of Supply and Ways and Means were deferred till Wednesday. Bills were discussed on bank payments and stamp duties with debates over currency, press liberty, and carriage taxes. The session adjourned after several readings and orders for next sittings.
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Committee of Ways and Means
Hobart
Wo. Smith
Pitt
House of Commons
London Gazette
W. Smith
French Plenipotentiaries Named For Peace Negotiations
London reports a Republicain Francois article saying Negotiations with England will be hosted at Life. three ministers plenipotentiary led by Letourneur include Maret and Pregiure, with Perrey a naval officer. Connan named Secretary-General, signaling pacific intents of the French Directory.
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Francois
Executive Directory
Paris
Directory
Letourneur
Maret
Cr-Devant
Naples
Pregiurepe
Connan
Legation
Meeting at Zifle Cited In Telegraphic Powers Dispute
Portet notes the discussion centers on Paris and the French Minister using Telegraph correspondence with the Directory, contrasted with the English arranging meetings at Zifle. He argues no motive beyond this telegraphic advantage justifies the arrangement.
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Zifle
Portet
European peace talks and unrest across Europe emerge
Mr Ent reports hints of the preliminaries of peace between the Emperor and France, Mantua to be restored to the Emperor, vast Venetian indemnities, and a Bernes congress. Paris papers note revolts in Warsaw and Prussian Poland, with Europe-wide ferment. Inflation and army pillage worsen Dutch and Belgian conditions as France contends with mounting taxes and shortages. Nearby, Spanish lines at St Rocque strengthen while New World money troubles ripple through American banks and markets. A large old toad is found in a Bernard Castle quarry, dying upon release.
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France
Mantua
Belgium
Berne
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Europe
Sweden
Hocus
Holland
Gilbert DE Molier
Council of Five Hundred
Traucuet
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Naples
Italy
St. Dominco
Barbary
Wurtembergh
Germany
Menecrates
Philip of
Macedon
Philip
Menocrates
America
Dwelinghouse
Fottrer
Palmerstown
Wilfel
Bernard Castle
British Fleet Sails Westward as Privateer Zeo Falls to Phaeton
Plymouth reports Lord Briport's fleet departed to the Westward last Thursday and vanished from view, likely delaying to resume station off Brest. Commodore Payne’s squadron captured the French privateer Zeo, a 20‑gun prize, after a five‑day pursuit. the Zeo discarded four guns to escape. The fleet includes Mars Im etueux Marlborough and Phaeton, with Phaeton refitting at home port. Voyager ships Kangaroo with convoy to Gibraltar, Defiance arrives west of the Scilly Islands to provision, and Melpomene Chapmar sail on separate cruises. many vessels remain at sea or detained for orders.
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Lord Brroport
Brest
Zeo
Payne
Phaeton
Chace
Mars
L’impetueux
Marlborough
Lord Breipport
Channel
Inc
Kangaroo
Courtney Bourne
Gibraltar
S Rgns
Clarkes
Princess
Kempe
Hamoaze
T. Jones
Lord Barbport
Scilly Islands
Torbay
Melpomene
Sir C. Hamilton
Kren
Murder on Warrior Seaman Stantox Seized by Civil Power
CHATHAM JUNE 18 This evening John Stantox a seaman on His Majestys Ship the Warrior was taken by civil power for the murder of Mr Buchanan midshipman of the Leopard. He struck the officer with a half pike as the Warrior weighed to sail up the river and died. He was buried last night at Gravesend. The Warrior now carries 68 delegates in close confinement and 25 more in a nearby hired vessel. An additional supply of Marines has been received to better control them.
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John Stantox
Warrior
Buchanan
Gravesend
London Packet Sails with Convoy Bound Round Land
Milford item notes the Majesty's Ship London Packet sailing today with a convoy bound round land. The brief dispatch records the departure and convoy movement from Milford.
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His
London Packet
Weather Memoir on Crops and Hay in Gloucester
Gloucester reports a dry spell may continue improving sheep safety and grass yields. Hay making delays hinder feeding, barley shows moisture damage in some spots, and wheat remains mostly fine though grub and winter conditions caused partial failures. Grain prices vary little, best Wheat at eight shillings per Gloucester bushel.
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Gloucester
Meering of the Livery at the London Tavern
A large gathering of City representatives and Livery members chaired by Mr Edward Kempe heard toasts saluting the Queen, the Royal Family, the Army, Navy, the Constitution, and peace. Notable attendees included Lords Hoop, Grenville, Spencer, and the Lord Mayor along with other gentry and officials. The event praised England and called for naval strength and national unity.
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London
Messrs
Curtis
Anperson
Lussineron
Aldemen Clarke
Boypern
James Sanperson
John Eamer
William Hearne
Lord Hoop
Epward Kempe
Duke of York
Army
Earl Hewer
Navy
England
Decostion
Duke of
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Charles Roft
Ferguson
Fraser
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Wilberforce
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