Repeal of Martial Law Debated as Parliament Closes
The Irish Parliament debated the Rebellion Bill on second reading and its commitment. Sir J. Parnell and Lord Castlereagh urged stronger measures or alternatives while the Solicitor General defended martial law. A disturbance in the gallery led to Thomas Sinclair’s committal to Newgate, and the bill was ordered engrossed after extended debate ending at four in the morning.
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Revellion
Ruston
McNaghten
Antrim
Jiehe
Billiatt
France
M*donald
J. Parnel
Lord Camden
Caillereug
Tate
Limerick
Carlow
Clement
Lord Casibreault
Thur Tay
G. Ponsonby
T Ford
Murray
Lord Castlereagh
John
Barry
John Parnell
Dawson
Longfield
Walle
Plunket
May
Arvis
Thomas Sinclair
Sinclair
Dennis Browne
Yorktreet
D. Browne
Newgate
Speaker
Parliament Debates Corn Bounty and Copper Trade Measures
The House of Lords and Commons adjourned debates on copper mining and copper trade amid notices for future water lands and bank stock transfer bills. A proposed bounty on Baltic corn faced opposition as costs and delivery factors were argued, with concerns about Baltic versus American grain and Gazette price reporting.
Debates on Corn Bounties and Baltic Trade Impacts
Parliament discusses a proposed indemnity for corn imports, weighing Baltic and American imports. Speakers argue about price, freight, and the risk of speculation, with concerns over Scotland and potential fraud. Pitt warns against inquisitorial controls while noting hopes for sustained supply and lower prices.
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Lord Hawkesbury
Trallace
Samuel Thornton
Baltic
London Gazette
Jeferys
Poole
America
Howe
Scotland
Europe
Lord Haikebury
Lois
Jeffery
Pitt
Jos
Dené
Lord Hawkefoury
Alt. Dent
Poor Relief Bill Advances Amid War Debates
Transcribed parliamentary proceedings show ministers and MPs debating bounty extensions for corn from the Baltic and Germany, with Lord Hazlbury and Mr Pitt among speakers. A Poor Relief bill is introduced to shield casual laborers from parish removal during scarcity, amid concerns over who benefits from relief and landholder impacts.
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Belgrate
Ftani
Mra Pitt
Effard
Dent
Gai
Tiern
Thornton
Cora
Baltic
Elbe
Lord Hazriesbury
Jerrys
Pitt
Germany
Texel
Archangel
Jeffrys
Fleet sails from Torbay as ice delay mail arrivals
London reports Lord Beresford’s fleet left Torbay on Saturday amid a north sea ice five leagues thick. Mails likely delayed. Disputes over Lord Goldford’s health and Bonaparte’s passport offers feature in dispatches from Yarmouth and Paris. The Italian corps at Dijon grows to 19,000, with consular support expanding military actions in Italy.
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Lord Bereport
Torbay
Yarmouth
Box
Earl of Guito- Ford
Europe
France
M. Prriczats
Guilbrord
Froste
Dijomi
Gona
Neapolitan
Citalpirie
Piedmontele
Oman
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Irish Parliament
House OF Commons
Tursday
Mason
Ayesy
Cafitireagh
Pyithyn
J. Parnell
Parliamed
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Marcus Treard Countel
Lisker
John Lamer
Charles Bunbury
Forn Sinclair
Simeon
Bank of England
Lord Hayéesbury
Howe To-Merros
FISH
Baker
Estcourt
Joliffe
Genipan
Peele
Bni
Rougerie
Consenton
London
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