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Editorial
September 16, 1811
Portland Gazette, And Maine Advertiser
Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
What is this article about?
Portland editorial from September 16, 1811, reports latest English news to July 26: Lord Chancellor's speech on behalf of Prince Regent congratulates military success under Lord Wellington, reduction of French colony Mauritius, financial relief to Ireland; Parliament prorogued to August 22; King's health low.
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Portland,
Monday, September 16, 1811.
The latest accounts from England are to July the 26th. On the 24th, at the close of the session of Parliament, the Lord Chancellor delivered a speech in behalf of the Prince Regent, in which he congratulates the nation on the success of the army under Lord Wellington ; the reduction of the island of Mauritius, the last and most important colony of the French in that quarter of the world, and the financial relief which has been afforded to Ireland. Parliament stands prorogued to the 22d of August—At the above date the state of the King's health was very low.
Monday, September 16, 1811.
The latest accounts from England are to July the 26th. On the 24th, at the close of the session of Parliament, the Lord Chancellor delivered a speech in behalf of the Prince Regent, in which he congratulates the nation on the success of the army under Lord Wellington ; the reduction of the island of Mauritius, the last and most important colony of the French in that quarter of the world, and the financial relief which has been afforded to Ireland. Parliament stands prorogued to the 22d of August—At the above date the state of the King's health was very low.
What sub-type of article is it?
Foreign Affairs
Military Affairs
What keywords are associated?
England News
Lord Wellington
Mauritius
Prince Regent
Kings Health
Parliament Session
What entities or persons were involved?
Lord Wellington
Prince Regent
Lord Chancellor
King
Parliament
French
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
British Military Successes And Royal Health Update
Stance / Tone
Neutral Observation
Key Figures
Lord Wellington
Prince Regent
Lord Chancellor
King
Parliament
French
Key Arguments
Success Of Army Under Lord Wellington
Reduction Of Mauritius, Last Major French Colony
Financial Relief To Ireland
Parliament Prorogued To August 22
King's Health Very Low