Sale of Customs Goods at London Warehouse
Government officers announce an auction of goods held at the Custom House London from June 26 to June 28 and June 23-24, with items for export and home consumption, including silk, lace, leather and groceries, catalogues available, and duties unpaid on some items. Also notices of the River Witham drainage meeting and various publications and subscriptions advertised.
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London
Lore “Customs House
Whd
Magey
Greenland Dock
Rotherhithe
Towerhill
His Majesty
Cuttom-house
River Witham
Lincolnshire
Angel Inn
New Sleargrey
French Peace Vision Amid War Debates in Directory Session
Debates on peace and war opposes, urging universal peace with England and the United States. A motion calls for a report on un constitutional decrees, state of relations with America, and a committee to draft laws organizing peace and war rights. Directory warns of funding limits without prompt legislative action.
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France
England
Directory
United States of America
America
Pastoret
Baily d’ Auglas
Camille
Fordax
Bailly
Trial of Parker Reveals Mutiny Charges and Defence
The court heard Parker respond to witnesses on mutiny charges aboard the fleet. He denied waiting on Admiral Buckner except by delegates' orders, defended his presidency of the Committee, and claimed attempts to stop violence while promoting conciliation. He described actions toward Marines, the Director, and Repulse as humanitarian, and disputed testimony about orders to fire or bribe pressures.
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Parker
Admiral Buckner
Budxer
Harp
Swire
sSardwich
Campbell
Bray
Moss
Snipe
Dr. Swipe
Buckner
Surripee
Tris
North Sea Fleet
Dixon
Woon
Wood
Shegrads
Upda
Rollifer
Monmouth
Fan S
Sandwich
Iit
Sheerness
Ncsu UR
Woop
Flatt
Levineston
Boatswaina
Samuel Ellis
Direct
Directo
Thomas Barry
Seaman
Barry
Don Quixotte
Irish Lottery and public notices pull in July marketing
Advertisements warn of the Irish Lottery drawing on the Fourth of July with higher prices and similar odds to earlier draws. Swift and Up pledge low prices and prompt country orders. The piece also promotes Dr. Brodum’s Guide to Old Age and Botanical Syrup with many distribution points across Britain and Ireland.
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Swift
Saul
Solomon
Brodum
Albion-street
Jebouham Co
Bacon’s
France Faces War Minute in Paris Council Session
Postoret called attention to France's critical war situation by proposing an embargo on vessels and halting commerce. He cited that the Constitution grants the Directory war rights, but only the Legislative Body can grant formal declarations. Sittings noted for June 20 with debate on executive power and embargo actions.
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Paris
France
Directory
Letter from Victor threats to destroy St Mark images in Venice
In Padua on June 6 a copy of General Victor’s letter to Venice’s municipality warns that the regime’s Machiavellian rule would return them to Inquisition fury. He urges removal of all St Mark images and statues to prevent disruption to freemen. Four hours later the figures were moved to the Great Square for a mock public execution amid calls for democracy.
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Victor
St.Mark
Venice
Buonaparte
St. Mark
St. Mark and the Lion
Lords Affirm Decree In Buck Case After Appeal Heard
In Parliament the House of Lords heard an Appeal from the Duchy Court of Lancaster with the Attorney General and others against Buck and others. Their Lordships affirmed the Decree and the Bills before the House passed through their stages before adjournment.
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Duchy Court of Lancaster
Buck
Taxtor Takes Seat as Leominster M P in Commons
The House of Commons reports Wilmot Taxtor esq manager of the Opera House took the oaths and seat for Leominster. Bills on Expiring Laws and Scotch Distillery were read a third time. Dundas moves to hear Palmer petition evidence and to empower judges in India with allowances for age and other disabilities. Leave granted to introduce a Bill. proceedings adjourned.
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Wm. Taxtor
Opera House
Leominster
Bristol
Southcote
Committee of Supply
W. Dundas
Palmer
Ofice
Dundas
Supreme Court of Judicature
India
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Bankes
Westhampton
Salomon
Clipstone-street
Fitzroy-square
Padua
Parliamentary Intelligence
House OF Lords
House .of Commons
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