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Newspaper
Bristol Journal
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Dec 27, 1788
Page
1
From the London Gazette Parrd France December 1 15 the assembly of the Notables which met at Versailles on November 6 was dissolved yesterday by a speech from the King in person. The London Gazette notes the event and the royal action ending the meeting.
The House of Commons debates the state of the nation amid the King's illness. Resolutions address the Regency power, with Chancellor of the Exchequer and Fox arguing for and against, while Grey Cooper and others warn of overreach. The debate ends in adjournment with plans to resume Monday.
The Gazette reports King George’s illness gradually improving then worsening with nights of disturbance. Prince of Wales letters to the Lord Chancellor prompt three hour conference at Carlton House. Lord Lansdown visits, while Chats about pensions surface. Reports deny changes in attendants and Queen interviews. Comet chatter and satirical reflections close the item.
Salissury December 22 reports the county election held Friday at Wilton to fill the late Charles Penruddocke's seat. Sir James Tylney Long of Draycot was elected without opposition as the new Member for the county.
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