Powns Expenditure Bill Debates and Tax Motion Rejected
The House debated the Powns Expenditure account and the proposed Tax Bill. Sir John Sinclair introduced the Board of Agriculture account, which was ordered to be referred to Finance. Mr Yorke proposed postponing the credle bill. Mr Pitt favored delaying only if the bill could be printed for delivery. Tierney urged delaying the second reading to allow members to study the bill. Crises over parish afferments and nonpayment were discussed with estimates of 181 summonses at St Andrew below the Bar, and concerns about the tax descriptions. The Foreign Officers Naturalization Bill was read first time. Sir Felix Sinclair offered resolutions on cultivating waste lands. The House set Wednesday for further motions and voted to grant three million in Exchequer bills as part of raising supplies. Mr Nicholls moved to remit fees and perquisites of office during the war, arguing for wages reform to aid peace, with wide debate on whether such emoluments should be reduced or repealed. Pitt and Curwen criticized the motion. Windham ridiculed folding office fees into reform. The motion was withdrawn after discussion. committee reports ordered to be received Monday.
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John Sinclair
Board
of Agriculture
Committee of Finance
Yorke
Pitt
Tierney
Carven
MM. Scrutt
Curwen
St. Andrew
Felix Sinclair
fe’Knight
Mc Nicholls
Times
Svas
Wwe
Piefaid
Nem. Com
House’ of Commons
Genilewimn
Gurwen
Windham
Supale
Lote
Tait
Nichols
French Paper Views on government and influence
The Hamburgh Mail notes a late delivery with little of importance. Le Narrateur Universel discusses French views on their government and influence, hinting at Italy under tension and Spain tied to continental balance through fear of revolution and consolidation.
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Narrateur Unis Werselle
Spain
Italy
wiJapemaio
Turbulent European Talks Stir Fresh Pacifist Hopes
The article reviews shifting stance as European powers seek neutrality amid maritime tensions. It notes Denmark’s move toward prudence and Berlin’s cautious diplomacy, highlighting deteriorating relations, naval strength, and calls for united effort against aggression. Princess Charlotte’s slow recovery is mentioned alongside projected troop movements and Admiralty appointments.
Ships in distress and prizes near Charleston
A Jamaica bound vessel Susannah with Stephenson Osracaberla Sto rey and Ocean Williamson sails to London but puts into Charleston for distress. The Ariadne from Oporto to London is captured by a French privateer.
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Susannah
Stephenson
Osracaberla
Storey
Ocean
Williamson
Jamaica
London
Charleston
Oporto
Ships press gales bring privateer captures and convoy news
Plymouth reports Diana a 600 ton American ship from Hamburgh bound for New York captured previously by a French privateer with 8 guns and 35 men, retaken by Cleopatra frigate and another American vessel with English West Indiaman sent to Falinguth. The Etall patter from Oporto arrives with wines, convoyed by Speedy and Kingshiker Grips. Eugenia sloop sails with 18 guns. Two warships, Raburt and St Alban's, arrive from La Cruize. French officers paroled at Bodmin marched to Mill Prison. Duke of York hired armed lugger sails, and the Daphne sunk by Robust.
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Diana
Birthen
Edward ‘Jenkins
Hamburgh
New York
Cleopatra
Pellew
Alto
Falinguth
Hey
Oporta
Eugenia
Somerville
Downs
Elligood
Bombay
Raburt
St. Alban’s
la Cruize
Bodmin
Tavistock
Harbone
Ships and ships listed near Guernsey in heavy gale
PORTSMOUTH December 7 Arrived the ship Mary Ann with leaks from Janden and Africa, damage severe. Camilla in a very damaged state with four feet water in the hull after rocks near Guernsey in a violent gale. Captain and crew aided by pilots and Chatham forces. Also arrival of the Pearl frigate and Beubalion squadron. Poole December 7, news of French dispatch fears and prison concerns.
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Mary
Guernsey
Ithecgale
Tutter
Mdougall
Harbous
Pearl
Samuel Ballard
Neptithe
Flota
É RN
Bilbow
Hope
Rota
Oporto
Agricultural Market Report With Scarcity and Price Shifts
The document outlines a volatile market with scarce oats barley beans and fodder, price advances for beef and lamb, and reduced lean stock. It notes demand from the Navy and government accounts, with plenty of cattle and matured sheep from various counties, while prices for barley and oats show variability and shortages across regions.
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Cuba
Smithfield
eMidhth
Navy
Market prices drift lower on cattle meat and pigs
Prices across Graing and Hereford markets show a general decline with meat and poultry especially cheap. Pigs average around 9s 8d per head, and large pigs still fetch modest sums. Cattle from Scotland were sold at lower rates after journeys to Martinmus fir, Yorks. Sheep faced near unsold conditions in Scotland due to weak demand.
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Yorks
Scotland
Old Bailey Gullibility and Grim Trials Report
Fragmented old court notes describe arrests and sentences at the Old Bailey. A defendant named Mary Bentgray alias Maria-Ebert Phippe faced execution for the wilful murder of Mary Cox by knife. Several others were convicted of thefts including a pewter pot, metal, and iron items from various owners. one milder result notes four admissions.
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Mary Bentgray
alisa-Muaria- Ebert Phippe
Coxs
John Brown
Watkin. Jones
Tsaac Abraham
James Hen
Edward Smith
Joseph Sales
Jota Ollard John
O'Brien
Charles, Walker
Wie
Beck
Stephen
Recorder's Report on Theft at Newgate and Church Property
Witnesses recount a series of thefts including candlesticks, a watch, and a table from the Cornhill church. The record names John Atypich and others, detailing the items stolen and the suspects’ ages, with mentions of church wardens and property belonging to the church.
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Newgates
John Atypich
Ipariffi
Cornhill
Wiliam
Aline Robinson
Mike Dad
Johan
Richart
A. Sue
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Berlin
Pds
Charlotte
Dunkirk
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Ommaney
The
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Chatham
Plymouth
Portsmouth
Poole
Toni Haseena
George
Ec ‘Pan
Cficady
France
Agai
Sfriday
Dac
Recorder's
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