Talleyrand pressures American loans amid France talks
The account details Talleyrand urging consultation in America on a loan while demanding payment for private use. He warned of England’s destruction benefiting America, while promising to aid if negotiations yielded funds. The envoys resisted, noting risks to American property and peace prospects as winter nears.
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M. X
M. Talleyrand
England
America
Directory
Paris
Portugal
Zloan
M. Yo
Gerry
France
Buonaparte
Thaly
Pitt
M.Y
Europe
Venice
Britain
Talleyrand
Beaumarchais
Virginia
Death of Hon. Colonel Finch After Guard Practice
An express reports Hon. Colonel Finch mortally wounded during a Guards drill at Barham Downs. He was struck in the groin by a musket ball, carried to Sir Charles Grey's house, with little hope of recovery. Finch is brother to the Earl of Aylesford and to Mr Jones of the Guards.
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Duke of York
Finch
Foot Guards
Maidstones
Sittigbourn
Canterbury
Barham Downs
Prince William of Gloucester
Chartes Grey
Charles Grey
Britt
Earl of Aylesford
Gambridge
Guards
Opera at Alfrida Delights and Disappoints Audience
The performance featured Bante on with a new act that did not impress the house. During the first act she scowled at the audience and shouted exclamations, singing off key and drawing hisses as she left. In the second act she recovered, delivering with her usual brilliance, while Beneditti and Viganont earned praise and encores. The theater drew a full, fashionable audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ball
Alfrida
Bank
Benedit
Viganont
Public Offence at Bow Street Criminal Court Gangs and Assault Case
At Bow Street a man and a companion were charged with possessing coal timber planks and an iron chain believed stolen from a craft. Convicted under the Bomb Boat Act they were jailed a month with disposal of their boat and gear. An eminent tradesman faced assault charges involving a six year old girl and was ordered to find bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fares Fones
Thomas Grifin
Jona Butt
House of Correction
Theobald’s Road
Parliamentarians hear Attorney General in Cause of Signet and Session
The House of Lords heard the Attorney-General regarding the Society of Clerks to the Signet and the Society of Solicitors to the Court of Session in their appeal. Bills on the table were advanced in their respective states and the session adjourned.
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Society of Clerks
Society of Solicitors
Court of Session
London Port Improvement and Inclosure Bills Presented
Alderman Lushington moves a bill to improve the Port of London read first and ordered second. Reports of two Inclosure Bills presented, amended, and ordered engrossed. Several bills read, including naturalization and trade to and from the Isle of Man. Committee of Supply report read and agreed to with pay and cloathing for Militia and veterinary grant. Salt aid duties consolidated as read and agreed. Adjourned.
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Alderman Lushington
London
W. Fellowes
Pochin
Lord Hawkesbury
J. Farxxzr
Rose
Man
Serjeant
Committee of Supply
Veterinary College
Lords Agree to Private Bills in Lancaster Session
A Lords message states approval of several private bills. On Lancaster Quarter Sessions Bill, counsel were called in as debate arose over an alleged petition from the Hundred of Lonsdale. The discussion noted petitions from numerous county officials but no order was made regarding them.
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Lords
Lancaster
Chambre
Corporation of
County Palatine of Lancaster
Sir W Lowther Seeks Friday Reconsideration of Report
In the House Sir W Lowther wished the report to be reconsidered by Friday. A debate followed on whether Lowther’s motion should stand or the counsel be heard after other public business. Strangers were directed to withdraw and the division was not held. Pirr’s motion on Convoy Protection Bill was deferred to Wednesday. Upon reentry, Chamare spoke against the bill and Barrow, Law, and Parxs supported the opposing view before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir W. Lowther
Chamare
Barrow
Law
Mr. Parxs
Paine returns as Bath health news frames busy weekend
Rear Admiral Paine arrives Friday night and Lord Spencer hosts Saturday. Sir Sioney Smits plans a Bath recovery leave for health. Dress Ball subscriptions at Bath shift to half or full guinea rates with transferable options, while Birmingham Theatre names several performers. Portimusih ports receive fifteen transports from Gibraltar under convoy. Archbishops and eleven bishops issue resolutions limiting clergy in military roles. Oxley, linked to Braau ton, flees to regiments bound for the West Indies and is later detained in Stamford on a civil charge.
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Paine Re
Lord Spencer
Sioney Smits
Bath
Lewis
Parner
Murray
Wewitzer
Betterton
Astuspon
Portimusih
Gibraltar
Caxtensuay
Prna
Oxley
Brauauton
West Indies
Gath
Stamford
Market Report Corn Exchange Wing 24 Wheat Prices Edge Lower Soon
Wheat samples show small gains with open port for imports and few arrivals, suggesting prices may drop soon. Barley and malt rise with demand, fine beans and pease dearer with limited market supply. oats and snr week offerings keep prices up about five per quarter.
Births and Marriages Listed in London Notices
A collection of birth and marriage notices from Hanover Square listings. Names include James Wake of Linda Miss Smithy and Miss Palmer of Upper Grosvenor Street, with engagements mentioned for Sir James Ahmuty and Martin Dalrymple. Dated entries note weddings at St George's Church and social venues in London and surrounding areas.
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St. George's Church
Hanover Square
H. Hofland Edwards
Pennant, Denbighire
Palmer
Upper Grosvenor Street
St. George’s Church
James Ahmuty
Howlings
Mouns~ Street
Berkley Square
St. Geoup
Grosveston
Stock market snapshot with varied figures and codes
A brief stock ticker style entry shows bank and India stock codes with multiple rate figures and abbreviations. It mentions May and various credits or government related notes, reflecting a financial market summary typical of historical papers.
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India
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M. Z
M. Gerry
Italy
Englanol
Buonapartepread
Colonel Finch
the Opera
Public Office
Bow-Street
Ricuaro
Parliamentary Intelligence
House OF Lords
House OF Commons
Corn Exchange
Wing
Uae
Corky
Nay
Mary
Anthvir
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