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Newspaper

London Evening Post

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Jun 17, 1797

Page

4

Lords Hear Appeal on York Building Company Bill

Counsel argued against a private bill allowing a surgeons’ corporation to regulate practice within seven miles of London, accusing key backers of secrecy and self profit. The Lords condemned the measure as harmful to science and property, with further hearing postponed to Thursday.

York Building Company Bremner Court of Sésfion Smith -Rool Debsars Me. Plomer Burgeon’s Corporation London Mr. Gunning Atrive Rol Rochester

Resolutions Reported on Banker Notes and Payments Bill

The House of Commons debated Ways and Means and Supply, deferring until Wednesday. Mr Burdon moved to revive a bill to enable country bankers to issue notes in payment for cash. A discussion on the Croydon Inclosure Bill followed. The bill continuing the restriction on specie payments was committed, with Mr Hobart presiding. Mr Pitt explained the clause’s intent and it was incorporated, with the bill ordered to be reported to borrow.

Committee of Ways and ‘Means Hobart Pet W. Smith Bank Projeto House of Commons London -Gazette Www. Smith Gentleman I. Pitt

Stamp Duty Bill debated on country newspapers and press freedom

The Stamp Duty Bill faced third reading amid clashes over compensation for country newspaper proprietors and the impact on the liberty of the press. Proponents argued discounts address costs, while opponents warned it imposes heavy taxes and invades property rights. The bill passed and was sent to the Lords. A separate bill on stamp duties for parcels and carriage licenses was introduced and set for a second reading.

Bouverle Mr. Rose Taylor London Roseaid Bouverlie Zekyll Sheridan Vm.smith

Royal Scene and French Negotiations Rumor Reach Windsor

In London on June 20 a royal visit to Windsor Great Park is noted with the Queen, Prince of Wales, Duke of Clarence, and others seen at the gardens and theatre. Reports of a large French fleet near Calais and Brest surface as Paris moves to negotiate peace, with three French plenipotentiaries named for Lisle. A British vessel incident near Faversham leads to a capture and dockside transfer of passengers, amid tensions over service and emigration.

Windfir Frogmore Calais Brest Paris Hache Holland Belgium Republicain Francois Executive Directory Lisle Directory Frefttch Maret England London Citizen Doction Ite Legation Department Ifere France Grenoble Wur Tembergh Germany Nore Faversham Hills French Dunkirk Great Britain

Adjourned Meeting Reported In Fragmentary Text

Fragmentary OCR text notes an adjourned meeting and delayed or unclear proceedings. Readers see lingering references to time and events but concrete details are missing. The snippet hints at a formal session with possible postponement or continued discussion.

Westward naval cruise continues with prize Leo

Reports that the French privateer Leo, a 20 gun vessel, was captured by Rhaton and renamed, while Commodore Payne's squadron including Mars L’Impetueux and other ships cruised westward. Kamaroo and Argus sailed for Gibraltar, Defiance returned from Lord Nelson’s fleet, scattered vessels detaching to supply and convoy duties.

Leo Payne Rhaton Brett Mars L’impetueux Muarborough Phanun Lin Bridpast Kanparoo Courtney Boyle Gibraltar Trif Argus Clarke Princess Kempe Hampaze Toyeht T. Gonch Lord Tidport Scilly Islands Torbay Melpomerie Sir C. Hamilton Brest Chapman Keen

Mutiny Trial Date Set for Parker Aboard Neptune

The case against Parker, held at Gravesend Reach, is fixed for Wednesday at nine am aboard the Neptune. He has endured two long examinations without new written evidence and will be moved from the Black Hole to Tilbury Fort, then conveyed to Gravesend for trial. Local Dartford residents have raised funds to reward the 1th Dragoons for aiding in refitting the Lancaster crew.

Nore Parker Grivesend Reach Matchiimne Graham Bickwell Admiralty Tilbury Thomas Paisley Gravesend Dartford 1Th Dragoons Lancaster

Seaman John Stanton seized for murder aboard Warrior

Jane CHATHAM 18 reports that John Stanton a seaman on the Warrior was taken by Civil Power for the murder of Midshipman Buchanan of the Leopard. The Warrior prepared to move up the river as authorities moved more Marines into nearby vessels for security.

John Stanton Warrior Buchanan Oliies Gravesend Erie

Milford News and Coastal Movements in Britain

Milord reports and sea notes describe LondOn Packet convoying near land with buoys to be relaid at the Thames mouth. Rumor places Parker the mock admiral aboard Neptune warship. Ascot Races begin today and run through the week.

Thames Pareker

Stocks and Bank Rates From a Turbulent Day

Fragmented OCR shows a stock market snapshot with terms like 3 per cent stock and annuities, references to Canfols at 3 percent and a bank log annuity. Ambiguous figures and misread words suggest a mid 19th to early 20th era ledger item detailing rates and adjusted yields.

Canfols

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