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Newspaper
Express And Evening Chronicle
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Mar 31, 1798
Page
2
Domestic intelligence reports parliamentary proceedings led by Mr Pitt proposing a plan to redeem the Land Tax Accounts from Ireland. Market and stock notices appear alongside miscellaneous items and miscellaneous notes.
London reports detail a royal outing to Kew with His Grace the Duke of Crgxence and the Queen in attendance, followed by divine service at the Chapel Royal. Amid ongoing revolutions, France advances in Switzerland, with Zurich and Bern negotiations, Swiss disarmament, and potential Batavian constitution approvals.
Extracts from the London Gazette detailing captures by British ships including the Thalia Speedy and Emerald, letters from Captain Downman and Captain Waller, and lists of French vessels captured at Portius D Antioche and nearby waters. It notes actions near Cape Finisterre Vigo and the Tagus, prize brig Pappilon, and the chases of other privateers with casualties and repairs.
Whitehall announces the appointment of Geo. Edward Henry, Arthur Herbert Earl of Powis, to be Lord Lieutenant of Salop. The document lists bankruptcy supersedes and enlargements for several debtors and outlines upcoming surrender dates at Guildhall Norwich Exeter and London venues. A separate notice outlines dividends to creditors and broad restructurings in East India Company military establishments.
A fragment lists individuals with varied occupations and origins including Barcare's Holborn Derby Hust Courtney Yorkshire Farmer Dake's court Drury Lane Fareham Southampton Brighthelmstang Webber street Blickeri and others. It appears as a compiled register of persons connected to trades and locales, likely certificates or recognitions.
In debate on defence legislation, Secretary Dundas notes farmer concerns over compulsory callouts and cattle drives at the coast. He plans a third reading clause to allow exemptions when the commanding officer deems it necessary. Hussey speaks, Downeas moves third reading on Monday and printing. adjourned.
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