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Newspaper
Bristol Journal
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Feb 16, 1788
Page
4
A juvenile essay extols education as a force expanding mind and refining society. It argues that progress follows light and instruction across ages and nations, comparing the educated mind to polished marble, and praising benefactors of knowledge for widening human capabilities.
The reviewer laments the depiction of Othello as entirely black arguing a lighter Moor would better serve Desdemona and audience empathy. He notes the influence of Cynthia's novels on the story and questions the casting and portrayal affecting dramatic impact and sympathy.
The Lord Chancellor moved that during Mr Hastings trial the door-keepers of the House of Lords be appointed as door-keepers of Westminster Hall. They will admit only ticket holders with two kept at each door and as many as Black Rod deems necessary.
The House of Commons closes a day for private bill petitions and slave trade protests. Sir Elijah Impey is pressed to reveal a paper said to be the dying petition of Nund comar, with supporters arguing for possession to ground charges. Pitt moves a wording change. the amendment passes by 63 votes.
In a charged session, Sir Elijah Impey faces prosecution over public prints, seeking to publish a paper amid Hastings charges. The House weighs locking offenders to account, while Fox and Pitt spar over proper remedies and whether to pursue royal information or direct legal action.
An anecdote recalls a Spanish town famed for gloves and stockings as the late King of Spain’s mother nears Madrid. A magistrates gift of stockings is angrily rejected by the Major Domo who proclaims a queen has no legs. The Queen fears amputation, begs to go to Germany, and Philip IV reportedly never laughed so hard.
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