War news from Europe and Mediterranean assignments
Postscript notes arrivals from Holland and Vienna with expected return of Prince Lobkowicz. War preparations at Cronstadt and ships ready to sail in spring. Sweden orders a fleet to prepare for April deployment. Admiral Mann enters Genoa with a English squadron, while Cadiz hosts about 30 men of war according to a Spanish pink master.
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Holland
Peterspuaenh
Fes
de Lobkowicz
Vienna
Cronstadt
Court of
Sweden
Carlseron
Genoa
Admiral Mann
Mediterranean
Bay of
Cadiz
London Court Adjourns as Inclosure Bills Pass Second Reading
In London, the Monday session resumed the Irish Exchequer appeal of Robert Doyne against Michael and Joanna Daly. The chief remembrancer is to audit Joanna’s late husband’s personal estate to satisfy the claim if funds exist, otherwise the Exchequer decree stands. The Blackthorn Liddington and Desborough inclosure bills move forward on second reading and are committed. Lords are summoned for a motion on bringing German troops into Britain. House adjourns to today.
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London
Marcy
Court of Exchequer
Debates on Supply and Bills in the Commons
The House debated Ways and Means and the Supply with a third reading of several bills including the murder prevention act and the American mutiny bill. A report from the Committee of Supply was read, divisions occurred, and resolutions by Sir Charles Whitworth were agreed to. The royal humble address to urge British clothing of foreign troops was approved, with the Sedgemoor and Shaftesbury bills set for further consideration. Notable speakers included Worth, Barre, Johnstone, Clare, Hartley, Conway, Fox, and Cavendish.
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St. George’s
Committee of Supply
Charles Whitworth
Great Britain
St. John
Sedgemoor
Shaftesbury
House
Lord Worth
Col. Barre
Governor Johnstone
Lord Clare
Hartley
Conway
Mr. Fox
John Cavendish
Lord North
Ireland House Feb 24 heads of habeas corpus bill
In the House of Commons of Ireland on February 24 Mr Chapman presented heads of a bill to secure liberty by establishing the writ of Habeas Corpus which were immediately committed reported and ordered to his Excellency Mr Fitzgerald reported heads of a bill to punish the healing spailing or destroying trees shrubs plants and Mr Fortescue was ordered to carry the same to the Lord Lieutenant.
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House of Commons of Ireland
Chapman
Fitzgerald
Fortescue
Blacket
Brownjohn
Halifax
Novamade
Preston
America
Jamaica
América
Dalrymple
Ireland
Frazer
War Office
Guildhall
Alderman Hopkins
Bart
Hopkins
Wilkes
Paris
Brest
Totlon
Dublin
Strode
Foundling, Magnalep
Asylum
St. Luke’s Hospitals
Pridham
Biddeford
George Jackson
Topsham
Devon
Webster
Covent-garden
Richard Gamon
His Majesty
S Excise
Stamp Brooksbank
Chelsea Fields
Portman Square
Maryhone
Mr. Wyatt
Elderstreet
Spitalfields
Lancaster
Margaret Wilson
Salisoury
Fleet
Gunville
Dorset
Acton
Bentworth
Alton
House of Peers Debates Treaties on Foreign Woops
The House of Peers is expected to sit late this evening to consider treaties regarding foreign affairs. The session focuses on discussions of the foreign woops issues and potential implications.
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House of Peers
Norfolk Burned by British Ships Destruction Reaches Virginia
Extracts describe Norfolk Virginia being razed by British ships including the Liverpool and Otter, with Lord Dunmore’s forces attempting to hold and 7000 rebels in the area. The town’s destruction follows a failed assault and subsequent retreat, leaving only a few houses standing. Reports note attempted relief and ongoing pressures on American rebels.
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Hill
House of Commons
Mackworth
Norfolk
Virginia
New York
Constitatians
Old England
New-York
William
Lord Dunmore
Gth
Lely
Anza
Princess Annima
Fordyce
Liverpool
King Fisher
Otter
Kilkenny
Gth Regiment of Foot
Lord Viscount Ligonier
Dublin
Corke
America
Extracts from a distressing naval and public notices letter
Extracts describe the Thunder and its squadron separated by storms, with topmasts damaged and potential foundering as they push toward Bristol Channel. Additional items report customs entries for beef shipments to Bourdeaux, volunteers for the Navy, naval promotions and errant orders, and a flurry of court, theatre, and crime notes across Dublin, Plymouth, and London with multiple named places and persons.
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Sewanee
Tetley
Sir Peter Parker
Bristol Channel
Dublin
House of Commons
George Ogle
Bourdeaux
Plymouth
John Ane William
Norton
Corke
Navy
Unclear fragment about recovery after danger
A fragment notes someone regaining foreche fefs after hours of care, mentioning providential recovery and careful effort.
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Aismet
Perfumer's Lavender Essence and Roses Milk Advertised in London
R Warren of Mary-le-Bonne Street Golden-square presents volatile essence of lavender for head ache sore throat and nasal obstructions priced 2s 3s 6d and 7s a bottle. Milk of Roses for cleansing and preserving skin offered at 3s 6d and 10s 6d. Royal Liquid of Violets and Jasmine for hair nourishment priced 3s a bottle. Patented and approved by royal letters and noble families.
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R. Warren
Mary-le-Bonne
Europe
Letter to the Editor on Theatre Rivalries in Manchester
An inhabitant of Manchester condemns anonymous letters amid a public quarrel between Thalia and Melpomene factions. He urges the press not to publish unverified partisan claims that injure performers and mislead London managers about country ambitions. Manchester, Feb. 12. Tom Trui-Truma.
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Manchester
Thalia
Mielponiene
London
Felo
Manchestr
High Water Timings at London Bridge Outlook
Fragmentary OCR notes list high water predictions at London Bridge with multiple times across tomorrow morning and afternoon. The entries mention 54 minutes after two, 10 minutes after three, and 24 minutes after morning periods, though several words are garbled.
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London Bridge
Prices of Corn and Grains in Market Report
Monday market prices show corn at 36 9 for wheat, 14 19 26 274 for barley, rye 26 274, oats 13 175 6d, flour varieties from 28s to 31 5d, pale malt 28 to 34 3, hog peatsels 4 to 7s, beans 24, tick 21 to 23 8d, tares 24 to 3 3. Rape seed per lamb.
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Garc
Stock Price Ledger Shows Mixed Bank and Bond Figures
The listing outlines various stocks and bonds with figures such as Bank Stock around 84 az per cent and Consol around 3 percent. It notes trading in India bonds and Navy bills with several percentages, though the text is fragmentary and includes garbled abbreviations and misread numbers.
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India
Consol
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