Unanimity as English liberty in the Maidstone affair debate
The debate touches on ministerial reliance on unity, refusals to appoint trusted individuals, and fears of traitor branding amid Maidstone trials. Lord Onslow signals intentions to split unanimity, while Henry Thornton and Sheridan offer cautions on the political implications and future redress. The division on Tierney's motion yields 8 ayes to 141 noes, with other orders deferred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiers
Chen
Onslow
Henry Thornton
Lord Hawkesbury
Dundas
Maidstone
Sheridan
Fesvet
Pete
Tierney
Racing Odds and Entries From Crowded May Meeting
Sporting Intelligence lists racing entries and odds for two year olds to aged horses, including fugitives Louisa and Plaistow, with favorites Minos and Wrangler. Jockeys, sires, dams and owners like Clermont, Delpinie, Heathcote, Cookson feature amid detailed weights and betting shifts for the May meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minos
Tod
C. Busbary
Cumberhseptia
Ld Grosveoor
Esculus
Mir
Dolphin
Petworth
Plaistow
Kio An
Mr. Ladbrey
Neapolitan
Mr. Kingsman
R. Heathcote
Reeve
Stuwworth
Mr. Heathcote
Me. Howorth
My. Hallett
Kevin
C. Sags
Patrick's Purgatory Quest of Sir Ouwain
A poem recounts Sir Ouwain’s perilous ascent into Patrick's Purgatory. He navigates a dark realm of damp chill, a coffin-guarded fate, spectral threats, and fiery torments before a heavenly trial grants entry to the blest retreat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ouvain
St. Patrick’s Purgatory
Quvain
Ouwain
Quwain
Cuwain
Advent
Frigates and warships listed with names at the Mole
A fragmentary report lists ships including Boyd faction vessels named Queen Carnatic Valiant Thandereg Hannibal Porcupine Benomiee Ceres frigates Rattler Deake Thorne Albi and the Sparta Samay as foops of war at the Mole on Domingo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mole
Domingo
Boyd _faile
Queen
Carnatic
Valiant
Thandereg
Hannibal
Porcupine
Benomiee
Ceres
Rattler
Deake
Thorne
Albi
Care Foops
Sparta Samay
Mrs Gannner withdraws from Drury Lane show
Mrs Gannner yesterday unexpectedly withdrew from Drury Lane Theatre causing Miss Biges to take over the Panel role at short notice. Mrs Joapan drew new admiration for her performance, with praise for her dress and hat that suited her simple countenance and demonstrated notable elegance and taste on stage.
Rainbow ship casco claim heard in King’s Bench May session
Law intelligence reports Mr Marriott argued at length for the owners against the underwriters of the Rainbow captured by the French alleging noncompliance with the roll of equipage onboard. Bard Kenyon postponed counsel in reply to the next paper day. His Lordship retired from court indisposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damon
Rais
Sir Ouvain
Pray
Christ
Eden
Sir Batick
Dani
Sir Ouwain
Mr. Marriott
Rainbow
Marriort
Bard Kenyon
Parliamentary Intelligence Report Snapshot May Q Proceedings
Mansfield was introduced sworn and took, Josnas Jonga appeals against Sir J Cockaurne and H Jones. Council were heard and the case stands over for further argument, adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farl Mansfield
Tock
Fig Feat
Josnas Jonga
J. Cock Aurne
H. Jones
Divorce bill and wartime reports in the House of Commons
The House of Commons debated Waddington s divorce bill with witnesses on marriage and elopement claims. Mr Wilbraham Bootle presented a report on French prisoners of war, asserting cruelty in French captivity and praising Britain s stance on a cartel and the law of nations. Other business covered bread office regulation, lordly bills, coinage suspension, Isle of Man papers, and land tax sale measures with Pitt and Sheffield voicing concerns about equity and impact on agriculture and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbraham Bootle
Kramer
France
Sidney Smith
Pitt
Isle of Man
Curwen
Pett
Jolliffe
Debated land tax bill faces opposition from critics
The House considered a measure to perpetuate the land tax after the present year with Wilful objections. Denison and Sinclair argued it would injure the landed interest and might be unlawful while Peel supported it as national business. The Speaker reviewed legal reservations and warned on procedural grounds before a longer delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peele
Lide
Denison
John Sinclair
Pite
Baronet
Sir John Sinclair
Pify
Ina
A&t
Robert Walpole
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Sporting Intelligence
Newmarket
Camilla
C. Bucbury
Sybil
Gulie
Agst
B. c
Heethcorg
Pot8o
Estheree
Haldock
Peter Grosvenor
Meteor
Concannon
Seer Whawlee
Ot Grafton
Juipatdr
Sgaeus
Benbusy
Challengar
Phillip
Escape
Stickler
Mr. Adamis
Woodpecker
Mr. Cookson
Dragon
St. Sparrowhawke
Marcon
Drury Lane
LAW Intelligence
King’s Bench
Parliamentary Intelligence
House OF Lords
House OF Commons
Waddington
Boddington
Mr. Pitt
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