Lords Debate on Conscipation Duty Bill and Treaty
Lord Coventry opens with praise for the Commercial Treaty as the bill comes up for consideration. Peers clash over constitutional risks, suggesting the measure tacks unrelated matters into one bill and could subvert Parliament. Major voices warn of turning Lords into cyphers, while ministry defends precedents. The house divides on contents versus non-contents, awaiting the majority decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Lords
Lord Coventry
Lord Carlisle
France
Lord Porchester
Lord Wallngham
Lord Stormont
House
Lord Loughborough
Lord Thurlow
Impeachment Debate on Warren Hastings in House of Commons
Mr Francis outlines Hastings's alleged mal administration of Indian revenues. He accuses a circuit committee of oppression and peculation and auctioning Zemindar lands, violating Bramin and Shaster laws. The motion to impeach Hastings passes 655 to 71.
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Sheridan
Warren Hastings
St. John
Francis
Hastings
India
Hindostan
Zemindars
Major Scott
Rouse
Burke
Barwell
Fox
Financial debate over defences of ecclesiastical law and revenue
The Lord Advocate moves to regulate thread manufacture in North Britain and a committee on vexatious suits in spiritual courts sparks a heated exchange. Lords Bastard and Kenyon clash over defamation law while discussions on public finances reveal deficits, revenue shortfalls, and reliance on temporary measures as Pitt presents a broad accounting and Sheridan, Grenville, and Fox challenge the handling of accounts and future risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
Britain
Lord Newhaven
Lloyd Kenyon
Scott
Fox
England
Courtney
Bearcroft
W. Dolben
Rolle
Alderman Newnham
Prince of Wales
Pitt
America
East India Company
Ordnance Establishment
West Indies
Sheridan
Committee of Revenue
The
India Company
Epilogue to Seduction by Mills Farren
An epilogue-poem praising female wit and influence in literature and society. It contrasts old marital tyranny with modern liberal spirit, lauding women critics and Shakespeare, and hints at audience applause for the author as memory fades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills Farren
Morden
Shakespear
Ceczia
Choii Fluxes and Dalby’s Carminative Case Report
A four month old infant suffered violent fits of the complaint. after medical help failed, Dalby’s Carminative provided rapid relief and repeated dosing kept the child safe. The notice promotes the medicine sold by Newbery and other appointed vendors, with details on price and stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalby
Rotherhithe-Wall
David Leslie
Mary Leslie
F. Newsery
St. Paul’s
Cheapside
London
F. Newbery
Cocking and
Rudhall
E. Sheircliff
J. Lloyd
J.rton
A. Browne and Son
E. Palmer
W. Bulgty
H. Brown
J. Fitchen
JT. Mills
Wells
Paras Wein S. Bonnet
Thampote
Brutol
Mr. Newbery
Dr James's Powder for Child Bed Fevers and Colds
An advertisement extols the efficacy of Dr James's Powder for puerperal fever, fevers, rheumatism, smallpox, measles, and inflammations, urging timely use at first fever signs. It notes dosing, authority of Newbery, and lists London and country vendors, warning against counterfeits.
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Doctor
Francis “Newbery
St. Paul’s
London
Thomas Dicey and Co
Cocking and Rudhall
E. Shiercliff
J. Norton
H. Brown
W. Bulgin
J. Lloyd
E. Palmer
W. Jackson
W. Pine
S.and
J. Fitchen
T. Mills
Browne and Son
S. Bonner
M. Thompson
Wells
Arthur
Bristol
Fames
James
Francis Newteny
Cheapside
Stamp-office
E. Sheircliff
Wells and Arthur
T.mils
Brown and Son
S. Bonner Bratsr
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House O Commons
Leas
Bristo Key
Fothergill
St. Paul's
K. Palmer
Fitchen
Welly
Bonner, and Co
ROE
PeGoral Effence
CO Ktsfoot
Ryan
Coltsfoot
No. G. St. James’s Barton
Messrs. Cocking
Rudy Raikes
Glocetter, Hall
Chippenham Per
Great Britain
Ireland
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