Debate on defence and Swiss example in Parliament
A parliamentary debate focuses on national defence measures, union of support for plans, and opposition to conciliatory policies toward Ireland. Speakers compare Britain with Switzerland, urging firm action against enemies while warning against leniency that could invite calamity. A bill is set for second reading and printing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilberforce
Gentlenman
Mr. Pitts
Witc
Ireland
Switzerland
Tre- Find
Gertieman
Great Britain
France
Wwe
Durdas
Ryder
Evening Mail item on naval, politics and crime 1798
The issue notes a pending departure of the Zellichery for St Helena and Bermuda with a Gravesend sail date in April, Nelson taking leave before commanding a squadron to reinforce St. Vincent. It reports negotiations on recruit raises, Accommodations for 1700, and muttered unrest in Ireland, France, Spain, and Italy. It also mentions a Guildhall Commons debate on militia powers, a Paris and Naples revolutionary mood, Equitable Insurance Society proceedings, and crimes including forgery and street robbery in Manchester and Dorchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Yeletdiya Court of Directors
East
Ease India Company
France
Oi-Dévant
Jamaica
Martinique
Guildhall
Aithman
Alderman Combe
Goodbehere
Mettis
Box
Bullock
House of Lords
Germany
Prussia
Paris
Napres
Pingiai
Beevento
Naples
Liufeany
Europe
Spain
Portugal
Duke of Bennoxp
Mos
Rome
Jenkins
Equitable Assurance Society
Blackfriarsbridge
Duartes Morcay
OWL Atatry
J. Mansfield
Maritime dispatches and port arrivals outline
Ship news reports vessels from Liverpool Leith Rotterdam and Dublin to the West Indies Jamaica Jamaica and St Kitts, with several taken prizes and recaptured. Port arrivals include American brig American and Jung fer Elbier at Hamburg and Rouen, plus Santa Margaritta bow sprit repairs and London Packet convoy sailing from Milford on March 24 to guard the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Liverpool
Virginia
Stroms
Leith
Jamaica
Mediterranean
Ventrickton
Leghorn
Hamtro
Vigo
Dublin
Cork
West Indies
St. Kitt's
Alexander
Alexaner
de Voirs
Rotterdam
London
Plymouth
New-York
Hamburgh
Dmnpetueux
Payne
E.mientes
Amsterdam
Rouen
Tydra
Portsmouth
Murrofi
Louisa
Gottenburgh
Havre
West-Indies
Spithead
Draxhall
Clarkson
Guernsey
Santa Margaretta
Huber
Vafa
Dra
Milford
London Packet
Deal
The
Downs
N. E
ENGLISH STATE LOTTERY ADVERT AND OBITUARY NOTES
Extract from a late 18th or early 19th century print lists lottery numbers and sums soon after several death notices. It mentions John Blacker, governor of the Merchants Adventurers of England, plus obituaries for William Gill and Isaac Smith and others including Mrs. Eden and Ras. Jenkins. Events note births and the passing of several notable figures with titles and residences in London and nearby districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotherhithe
Sheerness
Hartnet
Dacres
4Fred
Baaine
Moopy
Andr. Easter
Purbeck
Caxcraft
Surry
Croydon
Fatawan
Manchester
Bank of England
Yorkshire
Eton
Hountlow
Heath
Dorchester
George Smith
Thomas Shackys
Great Cranford
John Norris
J. Harver
Melcombe ‘Regis
Hamburgh
John Blacker
Worshipful Company of Merchants Adventurers of England
Hamborell
Berner’s-street
John Marth
Willam Gill
City of London
Christ’s Hospital
Howsfield
Eden
Dr. Eden
Winchester
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Evening Mail
Postscript
Contoli
Grant
Couny
Kent
Maidstone
Lord Romney
E.chuatreusaLy
Geary
Best
Gexx
Ship News
N.E
Earl of Mansfield
Robertson
New Brunswick
Cquase
Ike Barmbureh
Lisbon
Altona
Genoa
Oporto
Venice
J. Walter
Jun
Printing-Houses Square
Blackfriars
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