Debates Over East India Loan Proposals at Leadenhall Street
Friday’s crowded meeting of East India stock proprietors at Leadenhall Street adjourned to consider loan proposals to Parliament. The Duke of Richmond led speeches arguing against piecemeal approval and urging a comprehensive plan with a 2,590,000 loan cap and 400,000 annual repayments, while other directors pressed for a broader approach and fiscal safeguards amid tension over governance and repayment terms.
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Leadenhall-street
Duke of Richmond
Fisetty Ee
Payne
Yeley
Tauel
Tapi Caenepdedi
Edward Ae
Wien
Puting. Che
Pobafiane
Br. Mackeworth
Dee Te
Ion
Bix
Ate
Bengal
Eadr Ani
Jae Tom
Dakay
Oree of
Prolonged Debate Delays Ballot Date In Court Adjournment
A lengthy session featured party disputes over a motion and the previous question. After hours of debate, Mr Smith’s motion and the original question were slated for a ballot on Wednesday. Debates continued, with postponements set for Thursday, the day after the anticipated ballot. The court adjourned after nearly eight hours.
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A Dreadful Fire at Mrs Collier and Miss Smith Milliners
An authentic account describes a six o'clock Thursday fire at Threadneedle Street opposite, beginning in the Collier and Smith residence. Eleven people slept safely that night, but three perished, including Mrs Collier and Miss Smith, with others severely injured. The tragedy prompts reflection on virtue and mortality as surviving relatives confront loss and upheaval.
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Evennine Post
Collier
Miss Smith
Mrss. Milne
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Miss Noble
Jewson
Lot
Mr. Jewson
Death
Polly
Foote
Aid
Cax
Fiote
Thomas
Hig
Bytiim
Mr. Foote
Squire Turnep-top
Arthur's
Boodle’s
Almack’s
Polly Pattens
Westminster S
King’s pardon with a red sleeve coat tale from Rogarty
A peasant discusses smuggling and state law with a ministerial figure. The king, arriving in his train, grants pardon upon terms: the man must wear a grey coat with one red sleeve for life, or face a penalty. The transaction reflects justice for an injured people.
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Brr
Foote
Bhimsel Te
Polly Pattens
Phomasy
Mars
Candy Enteigy
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