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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Mar 23, 1797
Page
3
The House confronts proposals touching Ireland's independence and defense. Lord Camdney’s plan, opposed by Fox, contends with feared encroachments and potential war abroad. Debate references Iceland, Ireland, and French principles amid a crisis of protection and governance.
A London letter from Hamburgh in a French paper reports ongoing conspiracies against France including an assassination plot against the Directory members led by Gen. Janicyn who had commanded Paris sections in Vendémiaire. He travels toward Blankenburg to meet with a prefect, intending to return via Switzerland. The piece notes Reichard’s awareness of the plot. Also mentioned: Charité Cordé linked to Corneille, Nelson’s links to Lisbon naval actions, a sinking fund petition at the India House, and orders to print Nabob of Arcot creditor notices. Lords of the Admiralty contract ships for the East coast defense with powder and arms, with six ships stationed near Shields.
A lengthy parliamentary excerpt describes Mr. Pelham and Mr. Grattan grappling with General Lake's proclaimed authority and possible government intervention. They discuss constitutional limits, potential repeal of the Suspension of the Bank Bill, and upcoming motions. The dialogue highlights tension over executive power and legislative scrutiny.
Remains of Mrs Pope were taken from Half Moon Street at one o'clock in a tear tersibawir and conveyed to Abbey for interment. The procession included her coach, mourners, and eminent Covent Garden Theatre personalities. Lord Derby and Miss Farcen attended as performers paid respects. Dr Warren and Mrs Atkins cared for the deceased.
The passage traces early money forms from brass and iron rings used by Britons to Roman coins in circulation, notes on eastern German coinage, and the evolution of English silver standards under Edward I. It explains pennyweights, pounds, shillings, and the shift from troy to avoirdupois measures in monetary weights.
The Olive Railstone sails from Jamaica to Livere pool and is captured and carried into Havannah. The Refolutiart Kein sailing from Dublin to London was taken on the 16th near Berwick by the privateer Vengeur. The San Jose y Animal Euay Felix, a prize to the Maidstone frigate, is retailed by the French and carried into dates.
PORTSMOUTH March 22 Lord Budport and a large fleet of coasters under his command are bound to arrive from their crews. Sailed this day, His Majesty's ship Dart, Capt Portlock, for the Dowis with a convoy. Arrived several outward-bound ships from the raftward.
William Turner of Winflow Bucks writes that after decades of a violent gut or digestive disease with ulcers and pain he was deemed incurable by doctors. Three years on the printed remedy gave him complete relief and health. The note invites inquiries and notes the drops are sold at Soho Square and by patent medicine vendors.
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