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Weekly Register in London, Middlesex

17 Apr 1799

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Weekly Register

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London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Apr 17, 1799

Page

6

Royal Navy Movements and Naval Losses Reported

Plymouth April 14 reports the fleet under Admiral Bridport including Royal George Neptune Pompee and Achilles with Anson frigate passing the watch at noon in strong easterly winds. The Terrible at anchor in Cascobay expected to sail soon. April 13 sails include Diadem, Tromp, Wet York, Oxford and Cambridge militia to Ireland. The Atlas starts Shields to Gibraltar dismasted. crew rescued by privateer Migilant and placed aboard Anna. Several ships captured or lost near Havannah, Charleston, Savannah, New York, Torbay and Vigo. Foundering of Thadderes and Mary. ships Ham Bro and Flers taken. Swallow escort saved. Several other vessels mentioned with cargoes and routes.

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Plymouth Theffleet Lord Bridport Royal George T. George Brince Neptune Pompec Achilles Anson Terrible Cawfand-bay Diadem Tromp York, Oxford Cambridge Ieelands Oe Aimwell Gunriy Pembrokeshire Miltia Ireland Atlas Cowham Shields Gibraltar Scotland Dunkirk Anna Sedrbro Peggy Brown Havannah Charleston Fanny Welman Ditto Savannah Peg Gardner New York Therchant Ruthmores Liverpool London Torbay Port Blanc Brothers Killigher Dublin Oporto Vigo Thadderes Mary Rodwell Topsham St. Michael's Gnade Mathieson Streights Hambro St. Maloe Flers Amnenberg Rotterdam Belfast Calais Bowen Swansea Founsea Sete Dungarvon Poles Shiba Figueraa Sebay Asseimide Lima Tamburghi Iiat Ramilly Richie Clyde
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Union with Ireland debated in British Parliament

The debate centers on a possible British union with Ireland and its political and economic implications. Lords discuss independence, governance, and the balance of power, with emphasis on trade, military strength, Catholic emancipation, and the dangers of separating Ireland from Britain. A conference with the Commons is agreed and a bill concerning Volunteer Corps exemptions is examined.

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Ireland Auckland Hand Britain Llandaf England Europe Great Britain Intland Sodom Frances Lod Minto Wales Scotland Catholi Lord Borington Lord Kinzen Lord Grenville Commons
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Debate over Game Laws and September Hunting Start

On April 16 the House debated altering hunting times from September 14 to 1 and February 12 to 11. Duke of Norfolk opposed but supported a committee review. Lords argued autumn crops, harvest, and rural means must be weighed, with calls to delay and even reform property rights in game. The division ended with 44–23 in favor of going into a committee.

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Torsiay Duke of Norfok London Marquis Togwasend Lord Carlisle Lord Darnley
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House of Commons records on bills and adjournment

The session notes passage of the Attorneys Indenture Bill and the Innkeepers quartering bill. A Slave Trade Limitation Bill committee adjourned for petitions, papers rejected, and a brief adjournment due to insufficient members. A new well for Gatton, and a Chiltern Hundreds replacement noted. Scotch Sedition Bill discussion touched bail bond penalties.

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House Gascoignée Dallas Gatton Surry Joby Heathcote Adijourzed Iain
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Parliament House OF Lords Archbishop of Canterbury Lord Spencer Lord Lecter Arar Howse House OF Commons Arai Taursday Apri Farpay Avait
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