East India Company Charter Debate Over Bond Debt
In Parliament the East India Company charter renewal and bond debt issues dominate debate. General Swish argues over 500,000 to be paid to the State, notes rising capital yet unresolved debt. Dundas defends data, cites surpluses and tax revenue, while Smith questions ability to discharge increased bond limits as officers’ regulations are awaited. Adjournment agreed after debate.
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Swish
East India Company
Lords of the Treasury
Smith
Sihith
India
Dundas
East’ ‘India ‘Company
Return of M. Nettitay from Paris Excites London
London reports a waiting return for M. Nettitay who has been in Paris linked with M. Quarretier as a French prisoner agent in London. An express was sent to Dover with a Duke of Portua n invitation for prompt meeting. Nettman left London for Calais under a flag of truce. Nettman might carry a mission of importance regarding Sir Sydney Smith. Caarrerrer accompanied Nettman to Dover but stayed behind.
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M. Neetitay
Paris
M.‘Cuarretier
Wider McBartheleme
London
Dover
M. Nettman
France
Sydney Smith
Sal
Royal Court Levee and Birthday Observed at St James Palace
The Revar family returned to town from Windsor and attended a Levee at St James's Palace where Lt General Apganz and other officers kissed the King's hand. Colonel Sraumr arrived from the West Indies. Count Zurefix had his first audience as envoy from the Duke of Wirtemberg. An audience was conducted by Lord Grenville with Coptcrll assisting. Attendants were ordered to be ready at two o'clock to attend the Heir to Peers. This marks the Queen's real birthday as she enters her 93rd year and the Royal Family will dine at the Queen's House with an evening birthday celebration.
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Revar
Windsor
Kina
St.aines’s Palace
Apganz
Sraumr
West Indies
Zurefix
Serene Highness
Duke of
Wirtemberg
Lord Grenvinty
R Cqpterell
Earl of
American News Summary From Philadelphia to New York April Dispatch
Philadelphia and New York reports dated April recount U S House actions on treaties with Indians Algiers and Britain. Debates over the Treaty with Great Britain highlight opposition to impressment and seizures. Merchants in New York and Philadelphia urge ratification to preserve peace and commerce. Local votes and proclamations surface amid a tense national mood.
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Congress
Hilace
Tontine Coffee-house
Great
New York
Philadelphia
Joan’ Naxon
House of Representatives
United States
Great Britain
Privateers seize multiple ships amid Atlantic dispatches
A broad report lists several vessels captured by privateers from England to Newfoundland and Jamaica, including the William Harrys and Europa. Other notes mention Admiral Dun fleet captures near Hambro, Derby area actions, and arrivals at Cork with ships taken and burned. A Baltic-bound fleet sails from Leith, and a political reflection on Louis XVIII follows.
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England
Newfoundland
William
Waterford
New
Yarmouth
Hambro
Felf
Thomas and
Sarah
Mediterranean
General Election Rumors and Candidate Moves Discussed
The report surveys election news with candidates eyeing parliamentary seats and local posts. Mentions Grantham Lincoln Norwich Windford Bamiftshire and Tregariy Borough, with shifts in support and party alignments amid ongoing campaigning.
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Cy Lincoln
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le Mes
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Eoepran
Yee Fo
Grant
Windfon
Bamiftshire
Thelwal
Norwich
Rees
Masters
Paul
Tobias
Ahandis
Sikes
Ann Ford
Metropolis
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