Parliamentary Proceedings on Public Finances and Elections
In the Commons the third Report of the Committee of Secrecy on the Bank note issue was printed. The second Report of the Committee of Public Finances was ordered printed. The Irish Loan Bill passed on its third reading. A Committee was appointed on expiring laws. The Bill to suspend parts of an act was read a second time. Ballots for Tuesday elections were deferred to Friday to aid finance discussion. Petitions against Kent, Canterbury, and Maidstone elections were fixed for Friday. Ways and Means was deferred to Monday. Adjourned.
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Bragge
Committee of Secrecy
Abbot
Committee of Public Finances
George II
Hobart
Committee of ‘Supply
County of
Kent
City of
Canterbury
Maidstone
Committee of Ways and Means
Admiralty Seafarers' Grievances And Budget Talks Amid Fleet Turmoil
Reports from the Portmouth Board of Admiralty discuss seamen's conduct aboard the Queen Charlotte and lingering discontent. A Bankers committee with Sir George Prescott meets Mr. Pitt over loan subscribers compensation, while a New Budget hints at a half million annual pay rise for sailors. Lord Howe faces censure over Spithead incidents and fears of a treacherous enemy influence amid stock jitters and rumors of an Italian-German crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Prescott
Pitt
Spithead
Italy
Germany
Board of Admiralty
Lord Howe
Petition of Seamen and Marines for Pay Reform
Humble petitions from British Navy seamen and marines to Parliament complain that 17th century wage laws are outdated. They note Chelsea and Greenwich out pension scales, urge restoration of pay and living standards, and sign with fleet delegates led by Royal George and others aboard ships including Royal Sovereign and Glory.
Petition of Seamen for Relieved Wages in Navy
A historic petition from Seamen of His Majesty's Navy appeals to Lords Commissioners of the Crimiralty for redress. They claim long oppression and demand higher wages and better provisions to support families, urging Parliament to consider their grievances and raise allowances accordingly.
Petition of Fleet Delegates Demands in 1797 Harbor Liberties
Delegates aboard the Queen Charlotte on April 18 1797 present a petition to Lords demanding on shore liberty under guard, no flour in harbour, plentiful vegetables, better care for sailors sick on ships, defined boundaries, continued pay for wounded, and redress of grievances while pledging moderation and no further demands. The document is signed by the same names as the petition to the House of Commons.
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House of Commons
Buonaparte Letter Urges Peace With Archduke
The document from the General in Chief of the Army of Italy to Prince Charles argues for ending hostilities between France and Germany. He pleads for terms to spare lives, questions continued fighting, and hopes for accommodation despite British interference.
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Buonaparte
Army of
Citizens Directors
Prince Charles
Italy
Prince Cuares
Germinal
Allarch
Europe
French Republic
German Empire
Germany
April 20 Folly and Fleet Discipline Report
On April 20 a number of fleet crew were punished for various offences including a flogging for theft aboard the Royal William and several dockings. A council of Admirals and Captains, presided by Lord Spencer, discussed pay raises and weight of 16 ounces per pound. Other items mention political opinions, a pending royal wedding, emigration, lottery schemes, Lord Falkland leading a cavalry troop, a sermon at St Paul’s, and a marriage between Stephen Dowell and Miss Longman.
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Royal William
Lord Spencer
Hampshire
Kent
Princess Royal
Prince of
Wirtemberg
Serene
Portsmouth
Ireland
London
Lord Falkland
St. Paul’s
Stephen Dowell
Miss Longman
Thomas Longman
Hampstead
American brig Rachael Captured by Ferret Privateer
The American brig Rachael arrived at Falmouth and was boarded on Saturday last by the Ferret privateer. It was driven eight days from Bordeaux and brought in several prizes.
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Rachael
Falmouth
Bourdeaux
Prince of Witemberg Made Honorary Burgess at Portsmouth
The Prince of Witemberg was named an honorary Burgess by Portsmouth officials this forenoon. He then, with Governor Pitt and General Cuyler, reviewed the West-Kent Militia. The fleet maintained strict discipline, especially sobriety. One La Pompee man suffered a severe dozen and was thrice lowered from the main yard for bringing a pint of spirits aboard.
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Prince of
la Pompee
Craven Meeting at Newmarket Oatland Stakes Field
Sporting Intelligence reports on the Craven meeting at Newmarket. Friday April 20 lists horses in the Third Class of the Oatland Stakes with prices and selections including Patriot Queen Charlotte Nightshade Drab Eliza Repeater Sledge Spread Eagle and others with handlers and owners noted.
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Sogs Gagh
H. Ft. DI
Docknd
Tatton
Patriot
Lockley
of Grafton
Con¢aanon
Prices of Stocks at Tavekies Che Bank
Prices of stocks listed with per cent values show Canfuls and odds. Stock per cent stands at 75 3 8. Canfuls quote 63 7 8. Reduced 49 9 8. Annuities 14 18. Exchequer Bills 1 1 half.
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Tavekies
Bank
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Charles II
Earl Howe
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John Richiardson
Alex
Jatiigy
William Ruly
Glory
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V. Anderson
Mars
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James Blithe
Marlborough
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William Porter
Ramilies
Charles Berry
George Clear
Roburt David Wilsen
John Scrivener
L' Impeteux
John Wilna
Defence
Geo
Gilaway
James Baverick
Terrible
Mark Turner
George Salked
William Potts
James Melvin
Minotaur
Dennis Lawley
G. Croslind
John Saunders
J. Husband
His Majesty’s Navy
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