Weekly Remarks on Politics Deficit and Revenue Discussed
The piece analyzes France’s January deficit of 43 million livres and a near zero total receipts while noting past and potential revenue reforms. It contrasts pre and post-revolution finances and praises noble and clerical offers to tax or donate, suggesting retrenchment and pension abolition could balance the budget and reduce debt. It also critiques British tax policy and political loyalty during fiscal debates.
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France
Bfar
Pilice
Kingdom of
France King Demands Narbonne Resignation In Turbulent Crisis
Dispatches from France reveal the King demanding the resignation of Narbonne while Bertin and others face loss of confidence. News of the Emperor's death electrified the court as ministers lingered, with rumors of the Queen's murder sparking public outrage and tension between the Court and National Assembly.
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France
M.'de Narbonne
M. Bertiahd
Eranceo
Paris
Strasburgh
Brusséls
M. Merty
Argenteau
National Assembly
Court Notes and Local Appointments in Worcestershire
A Worcestershire gentleman issues a formal complaint with possible custody action at the Bar regarding a challenge. The Duke of Montrose is said to gain the Blue Ribbon after the Earl of Bute’s death. The Earl of Euston heads county peace efforts, with a contested commission of the peace selection. Heathfield park displays a Gibraltar rock model funded by E Newbery in memory of Lord Heathfield.
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Covinsry
Duke’of Montrose
Earl of Bute
Earl of Euston
Suffolk
Rock
Gibraltar
Heathfield Park
E. Newbery
Lord Heathfield
East India News Advance on Chittle Droog Fort Loss
Intelligence from Madras via the Beauty at Le Havre reports the Fort of Chittle Droog surrendered to the Mauratis under conditions, a crucial blow to Tippoo Sultan with vast treasure and favored women. Lord Cornwallis notes forts held by us and allies, while Polygars reduce grain prices as trade paths reopen. Mr Gorpow returns home ill after his long voyage.
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Chittle Droog
Tippoo Sultan
Tippoo
Cornwatt
Seriagapatam
Bedanoor
Presidency
Mr. Gorpow
East India House Debates on Sugar Duty Equalization
Yesterday a General Court of Proprietors debated an application to Parliament for equalizing duties on sugars imported from the East and West Indies. Mr. Baring reported ministers would not oppose if West India trade not harmed. Directions sent to India to load four ships, opposed by West India planters. Speakers included Randle Jackson Twining Le Mesurier Thornton and Lord Kitnaird for the measure, Dallas against. Report ordered printed for Proprietors, main question carried without a division.
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East
West Indies
Baring
Randle Jackson
Twining
le Mesurier
Thornton
Lord Kitnaird
Dallas
Parliament business updates amid bills and motions
Reports on two Seamens Bills Committees of Supply and Ways and Means proceed. A 400000 loan bill second reading. Servants Character Bill motion by Mr Burton. Offices of the Justices of Middlesex discussed. Soap Manufacturers Bill motion by Mr Long. Musquite Shore referenced in a motion.
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House. OF Commons
Supply and Ways and Means
Burton
Justices of
Middlesex
Count d ArdaNda and the Morocco War in Historical View
Count d'Ardanda, successor of a disgraced Spanish minister, opposed inquisition and urged constitutional rights while exiled in France. The piece notes Spain's potential revolt and condemns bigotry. It reports a bloody Moroccan conflict where 10,000 rebel troops faced the Emperor, 400 dead, 700 wounded, and 2,500 rebels killed, with the Emperor wounded and planning further attacks on African settlements.
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Count d’'Ar
Anda
Inquisition
Council of Castile
France
Madrid
Spain
Morocco
Ben Affer
Fee
Fatak
County Deputies Visit Minister Over Copper Refusal
In Warwick county the three gentlemen deputed to wait on the Minister reported that the copper issue faced objections from local proprietors. The Minister reserved comment but promised to consider the matter reasonably after hearing all views. Sir Robert Lawley acted as intermediary to convey the information to London authorities.
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Birmingham
Pitt
Reents Lawley
Warwick
Copper
London
Robert Lawley
Court verdict in Halfshire case against Birmingham rioters
The claim of John Taylor of the Halfshire Hundred for the definition of Moffey Hall was heard before Mr Justice Grefe with a special jury. The jury returned a verdict for Mr Taylor for 2,700 pounds 5s 4d, short of his claim by 13139. That night at ten the claim of William Roffel, Esq. was heard but not determined by four this morning.
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John Taylor
Halfshire
Moffey-Hall
Birmingham
Justice Grefe
Taylor
Jess
Wiliam Roffel, Esq
Leaden coffin found near River Medway in Frindsbury parish
In Canterbury on March 13 a group digging chalk near the Medway uncovered a leaden coffin with a lid marked by curious devices. Inside were several solid bright human bones. The find, in a field adjoining the river, suggests the coffin has lain there for centuries.
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Canterbury
Medway
Frnnsbury
Horrid arson and poisoning at Rashcomb house near Exeter
Exeter March 16 report details a near relation of Mrs Vasey who poisoned oats for a team of horses causing four to die. He then set fire to the house and outbuildings at midnight, forcing the family and servants to flee nearly naked in extreme cold. Sir Thomas Ackland offered aid. the blaze left barns and stables in ruins as authorities pursue the suspected culprit.
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Exeter
Vasey
Rashcomb
Exford
Waféy
Fair at Tewkesbury Reports Strong Cattle and Horse Trade
The Tewkesbury fair drew crowded crowds as butchers from Bristol and Birmingham inspected cattle, with fat cows selling at 6d per pound and draught horses fetching 21s to 36s apiece. Traders note Bristol Fair declines illustrate growing nationwide credit and quicker land and water transport links boosting direct manufacturer to retailer exchanges.
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Tewkesbury
Bristol
Birmingham
Covertry Petition For House Of Industry Plan
Reports of Covertry inhabitants resolving to petition Parliament to erect a house of industry on the Shrewsbury plan after Leicester’s example. A late-night stagecoach crash near Kirklington bridge left two horses dead and the coachman saved. Hydrophobia fears rise in eastern counties with magistrates directing a forty-day confinement period. A Borough robbery incident on Compton Street ends with Mr. Warrinot Fon’s chariot robbed of money and a gold watch by three footpads.
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Leicester
Shrewsbury
Hardesty
Carlisley
Longtown
Kirklington Bridge
Lewis Warrino
Fon
Compton-street
Prize list fragment from old publication
Fragmentary OCR text shows a prize list with numbers and labels unclear. Entities are unreadable. no clear people, places, dates, or organizations identifiable.
Fire Outbreaks Hit Field Street and Plymouth Factory
A Monday night blaze on Field Street Enham Court Road burned before dawn. A separate early Saturday fire at the Block Mané factory on Elquin Stonehoui Lane, Plymouth, raged for about three hours, leaving the large building completely destroyed.
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Field Streetenham Court Road
William
Remedial Waters and Diet Advice Featured in 18th Century Review
The observed pamphlet by Mr. Spressury promotes Sturvy, Gout, Diet, and remedies with over two dozen cures. Printed in large type and sold by booksellers, it claims 362 patients relieved. The London Magazine review praises its medical principles and practical diet guidance for valetudinary readers.
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Benand Witkie
Pate
Niles
Valendinarigke
Trestise
WONDERFUL PAIR WED AT LAWLEY LANE?
Warily drafted notice lists Angus Bethune of Charlestowns and Thomas Lamb of Weverham Kent as suitors to Miss Horton of Lawrence Poultney lane and Miss Frith daughter of Mr Frith of Tavistock Street. Endings imply nuptial intentions rather than formal ceremony details.
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Warried
Angus Bethune
Charlestowns
South Carolina
Miss Horton
Lawrence Poultney Lane
Thomas Lamb
Weverham
Kent
E. Frith
Mr. Frith
Tavistock
Obituaries and Death Notices From London Area
A list of obituary notices and deaths from London districts including Stoke Newington Blackfriars Bridge Clapham and Welwyn. Names include John Robleys Ef Thomas Shepherd Wheel toureg and Mrs Wyndham. Other items reference Henry Lee Mefutier Esq Colonel of Militia and Francis Berenger Lernoult Esq late Major of the 8th Foot with naval and bond notes and high water timing details.
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Stoke Newington
John Robleys
Thomas Shepherd
George Wyatt
Albion
Blackfriars Bridge
Clapham
Wheel
South Lambeth
Liege
Germany
Robert Dolman
Pocklington
Yorkshire
Guernsey
Henry Lee Mefutier
Fland
Mieth Ape Ee
Queen Ann-street
Welty
Wiyndham
Norwich
Newington
Oxfordshire
Francis
Berenger Lernoult
King’s
Charles Hamilton
Bengal Establishment
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Crénael
New-York
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Duke of Buccleugh
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Young
New Brunswick
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Swift
South Sea
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Quey
Werey Dear
Chard
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Arthur
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Hinde
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Roper
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Smith
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