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Newspaper
Bristol Journal
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Dec 01, 1787
Page
2
The London Gazette reports King George III delivering a gracious speech to the Lords and Commons. He discusses the Republic of the United Provinces, France’s interference, alliances with the Landgrave of Hesse Cassel, and Prussian victories. He urges measures for military readiness, public finances, and continued peace among Christian powers, noting ongoing European conflicts and a desire for tranquil coexistence.
Sunday last a messenger from Prince Potemkin arrived with news of a battle near Kimbura on the eleventh instant. A detachment of 5090 men landed near the fortress from Onlchakow and defeated the Turks, killing or wounding upwards of 4000 while the Ruthans suffered about four hundred casualties. Generals Souwaiow and Reck were seriously wounded. Te Deum was sung and cannons fired in celebration.
On Tuesday November 27 the Lords sat with royal attendees Duke of York and Gloucester Marquess Townsend of Raynham Lord Heathfield and bishops of London Chester and Carlisle. The lord chancellor read the king's speech, the Earl of Harrington gave an elegant supporting address, Lord Bulkeley praised ministers and urged approval, the Bishop of Llandaff commented on Holland, and Lord Stormont noted our reliance on French friendship. The Marquis of Carmarthen Lord King and the Duke of Norfolk added brief remarks. the address was carried nem con.
The Speaker returns from the House of Peers and reads the King's Speech. Dudley Ryder, eldest son of Lord Harrowby, moves to address His Majesty and expresses satisfaction with measures likely to receive general approbation. He cites disputes in the United Provinces inflamed by French influence and intrigue.
Debates in parliament praise late measures to counter French influence in Holland and safeguard British interests. Attendees applaud ministerial vigor, discuss treaties with the Landgrave of Hess Castle, and the Cherbourg fortifications. Versailles dispatches report loans, Protestant civil rights, naval preparations, and a dramatic parliamentary clash culminating in royal edicts and political expulsions.
London dispatch notes Prince William Henry remains in the West Indies as commander of the Pegasus frigate. France’s turmoil deepens as Liberty spreads, with Paris Parliament again refusing to register the King’s edicts. The King grants four days for deliberation, a rare postponement amid near-universal tension. Versailles reports a council decision to have the King meet Parliament.
Friday and Saturday reports detail the Paris Parliament presenting a protest against royal edicts for a new loan. The King tore the protest and left as the assembly collapsed. A private next day saw protests against royal actions and demands for recall of exiled nobles. In Amsterdam Burgomaster notes restoration of the Old Council of State. At Bois-le-Duc riots damaged 2000 houses with pillage. cavalry patrolled the streets to restore order.
On Wednesday November 28 the address was read and the House adjourned after Hastings delivered seven pages in his defense at the bar. The remainder of his defense was deferred to another day.
On Wednesday November 28 the speaker announced that no private bills would be received after the February Act. The Address report was read a second time and resolved to be presented tomorrow by the Speaker with the House in attendance.
London dispatch details the Lords Address to the King at St James's with gracious Royal replies and hints at a defensive alliance treaty with the United Provinces. Duke Beaufort yields Garter Ensigns, and claims on Pall Mall house costs. Turbulent notes cover peace effects in France, Prussian troops in Holland, and Navy logistics for India ascent. Baron Nagel arrives as Dutch envoy. debates on public credit and debt operations continue.
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