Debates on Electors and Public Bills in Parliament
The session discusses the Newton Election Petition with Brooke declared not duly elected and Patten substituted. The Agriculture expenditure bill, three Exchequer bills, and the Town Corporate Jurisdiction bill progress. committee dates set for February 13 and Wednesday. The German officers naturalization bill and Scotch militia matter receive second readings. Adjournment follows.
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P. Carew
Newton
Thomas Langdon Brooke
Peter Potteh
Bsg
Brook
Patten
Committée of Ways and Means
Committee of Ways and Means
D. P. Coke
Conspiracy Account Involving Dancerous Plot Disclosed
A postscript from the St Christopher Advertiser reports a dancerous conspiracy received by the Leeward Island Mail. The notice claims the document was extracted from the advertiser and deemed of great importance for readers.
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Leeward Island
St. Christopher
Privy Council Meeting on Brimstone Hill Plot
A 1797 meeting in Baffe terre discusses a West India Regiment plot to seize Brimstone Hill, murder officers, and invite French attack. Witnesses describe plans to burn stores, plunder, and relocate Black Corps, with calls to remove the 4th West India Regiment and request regular troops and naval ships for protection and transport.
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Baffeterre
Robert Thomson
Tuomad Tuckull
William’ Woodley
Bsg
John Bryan
James Tyson
Jedediah Kerne
Jon Julius
4Th. West India Regiment
Brimstone Hall
Board of Privy Council
Montgomerie
Pompey
Mills
Patrick Blake
Compaig
Depio
Berke’s
Corée
Gaie
Reece
Sam
Buy
Ciahffoun
Hilad
Siipia
Patrick Blike
Black ‘Corps
Patrick
Blake
Fontense
SS ‘Coree
Eantis
Iadia
Gth
West India Regiment
Granrhips
West India
Proclamation by Robert Thomson on colonial security measures
A dated proclamation orders loyal subjects in the island to arrest suspected enemies, offering twenty dollars reward for apprehension, and requiring strangers to report for examination. It frames a crackdown on perceived treason and mandates vigilant search of estates and safe departure for those found guilty or noncompliant.
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Rosexr
Thomson
Tigie
America
Chantellor
Great Britain
Elis‘ Majesty
Continent Reports French Demand at Rastadt Congress
Reports from the Continent say France seeks 40 million francs from the German Empire as war indemnity at Rastadt. Paris papers note 35,090 Italian troops marching to reinforce the Army of England. Halifax packet Stanhope from Falmouth on August 12 has not yet been heard. Leeward Island mail reports ships expected to sail from Se Kinéo in October amid unsettled conditions and manders. A large naval force awaits protection duties around the Cuzeane, Ireland, and the North Seas. A procession for Their Majesties draws crowds at St Paul’s with the Duke of York and Clarence nearby. 700 sailors to be in the ceremony. The Lords gather in the chapel. the Aldermanic and Commission Council view from the dome. Two elegant ships to report to the Admiralty for inspection.
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Cone
Sami
Statia
Patrick Blake
Sir Patrick Blake
ibeteDo
Corde
Maitihique
Harvey
Warrens
Qth West India Regiment
Riuestone Hill
Sith
Afl
Lavite
Poelijan
Itland
Char
Frey
Tidia Regiment
Mand
St. Christopher
Leeward Island
Orabes
Cuzene
Ireland
St. Pail’s
Phe Prince
Princed ‘of Wales
Duke
York
Clarance
Shibhigus
Aldershan -ana’Commion
Fytus
Ocesiion
Admiralty
Rulah Adr Itackaroft
Hennikoff
Execution at Newgate and trials detailed in court report
The report covers multiple trials with sentences including death for serious felonies and pardons granted to Matthias Parkes. It notes Mary Cox’s execution at Newgate, the crowd’s reaction, and a later confession of further crimes. The narrative also mentions counsel arguments and a police watch over the execution.
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pWesterday
Tas
Bigaute
Newgate
Misia Thirele-Peippoe
Alls Benson
Mary Cox
Aggad Faba
Kirby
Nwgate
Gerlell
Wapping
Ghustois
Unclear parliamentary tax proposal sparks meeting confusion
Fragmentary notes describe a meeting where opponents opposed doubling or tripling taxes. Mentions of Borough representatives and actions toward a vote against Wig ant I peiolactions appear, but details and names are garbled. The readable bits indicate confusion and debate over proposed taxes and electoral directions.
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Medhugg
MARR AEDs and Navy Link Unclear Fragments
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Sars Johns Church Hackney Frederick Bade Kidgilard Palace Capain Rowley Sir Woe Roverey Adm King Hart Chief at Bice Rev Pik Fils Weehnok Topperfield Bradwall Foxtadtate Essex Cedams patronage of Rev R Diology halwelh Lodge.
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John's S Church
Hackney
Frederick’ Badé
General
Miss Bade
Kidgilard Palace
Capain
Navy
Roverey
Barti
MB King
Youngett
Admabate
Rachard King
Hart
Cotamather
T In
Bice
Pik Fils
Topperfield
Bradwall
Foxtadtate
Essex
Halwelh Lodge
Prices and Lottery Tickets Amid Local Market Notes
Prices from Stooks this City and Fairborough show modest gains and percentages cited for goods and securities. Listings include per cent figures for stocks and bonds, with mention of long and short terms and a note on loyalty and lottery ticket prices in shillings and pence.
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Sastors
Badacei
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Daniel King
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Adam Rawls
Tom Hazell
Lovie King
Black Corps
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Sandy Point
Anthony Fabie
Ned Teylor
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Sandy
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John Valentine
Rawlins
Guinea
4Th West India Regiment
Jom Hope
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Emery
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Brimstone Hill
Taylog
France
Kingy Valente
Green Bark
Robert Ts Domeson
Wittram Taoyrson
London
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Hannah Wright
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