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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jun 29, 1797
Page
4
The Lords of the Scotch Appeal heard counsel on the case between Moncrieffe and Hounstoun. Read the Bills on the table and adjourned to Monday to proceed with further proceedings.
In the House of Commons Alderman Anderson presents three debt petitions including Mr Medley who has been imprisoned over fifteen years for debt. Petitions are referred to the Insolvent Debtors Bill committee. Budget details follow with Mr Pitt outlining new taxes to cover a deficit, including horse duties, pepper and coal levies, and clocks and watches tax. Objections from Mr Sheridan noted. debates continue as the house adjourns until Monday.
The Hamburgh Mail reports a high level delegation led by Lord Malmesbury and Mr Ellis to Dover then Cobham en route to France. They travel to Calais and Lisle to begin negotiations with French ministers. Intelligence notes Emperor’s potential impact and abandonment of invasion plans for England or Ireland. General Howie returns from Brussels to the Rhine.
Friday morning the mutineer Richard Parker was executed on the Magelty ship L'Espion off the garrison. The scene drew Militia, Marines, and sailors as the prisoner attended prayers, accepted wine, and faced the halter before a formal, orderly execution. He confessed, asked forgiveness, and died with dignity as the fleet witnessed from shore and craft.
Militia privates from Monmouth and Brecksock regiment face court martial at Brighton for drunkenness and dereliction. Five flogged at the Prince of Wales Riding-house. more to be made examples. A fire devastates a partially occupied hat manufactory in Queen Street Borough. firefighters limit spread. In Fleet Street thieves rouse the watch to steal from Mr Swan’s shop window, four men captured, culprits escaped. Notices delay eighth day proceedings of the Brigk of tz Musfingers at Greenhithe.
Prices of stocks listed show 5 per cent Annuities 4 per cent Consols at 64 3 8. Consols 54 half 3 per cent Reduced 52 7 8. Ditto Short Annuities 6 324ths Imperial 3 per cent Annuity 10 x 8th Omnium 12.
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