Measure for Measure on duelling and Hastings
A lengthy discussion argues the ethics of duelling under royal edicts, comparing Pharamond to modern laws, and critiques Warren Hastings. Sheridan defends the Begums, recounts trials, and urges Parliament to condemn Hastings for oppression and perfidy in Oude, ending with an adjournment after a late session.
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Prussia
Shakespear
Pharamond
Pharamond More
Thas
Henry the 6Th of
Henry
Sheridan Speech Excerpt on Hastings Beghums and Begums
A paraphrase of Mr Sheridan's celebrated speech questions Hastings conduct and the Begums affair. The speaker rejects low pettyfogging acts and defends dignity and probity. He critiques submitting questions to Sir Elijah Impey and notes the Begums rebellion and seizure debate.
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Mr. Sheridan
Bulbadder
Benares
Sujah ul-Dowlah
Great Britain
Sheridan
Elijah Impey
India House
Hastings
Shethan
Asia
Oude
Warren Hastings
Chent Sing
Hatstings
Elijah
Duke of Richmond
Beens
Hastings Charged in Commons Committee Inquiry
The House of Commons in committee debates Warren Hastings's charges with Mr. Nichols contending the accusations lack substantiation. He argues Hastings saved India and warns posterity will judge the night’s vote, urging not to renounce the service and empire Hastings aided.
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Tuuaspay
House
Warren Hastings
St. John
Nichols
Gen
Bengal
Charg’d
India
Hastings
Hastings Cleared in Debate on High Crimes Vote
Debates over Hastings target define a divided House as Major Scott and Mr. Sheridan defend the injured minister while others, including the Chancellor and Solicitor General, outline arguments for and against impeachment. The division ends with 68 noes and Hastings to face trial before the Lords.
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Major Scott
Mr. Hastings
Hastings
Sheridan
Francis
Sing
India
Middleton
Mr. Middleton
Sir Elijah Impey
Fox
Pitt
Hattings
East India, Company
Dempster
Vansittart
le Mesurier
Smith
Cures by Mr Spilsbury Drops Attract Edinburgh London Trust
Mr Spilsbury's antiscorbutic drops of Soho Square London advertised as rapidly effective. Ann Maceman of Edinburgh recovered from scurvy after three five shilling bottles, as reported July 8 1785. Ann Gee of London, six months hospital outpatient for scurvy, cured by drops by August 5 1786. Sold by Mellis Cocking Rudhall Bristol and H Brown Quay-fire Bristol.
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Spris- BuRy
Soho Square
London
Ann Maceman
Edinburgh
Spilsbury
Merrrs, Stewart and Storie
Wiets
Lawn
Ann Gee
Mellis
Cocking and Rudhall
Smad Fireet
H. Brown
Quay-fireet
Bristol
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Caflom
Henry the 4Th
France
Lomenie
Mem. de France
Rch
Court of Honour
Richard the Ed
Norfolk
Hereford
Mr. Haiftings
Chen Sing
Colle&ion
Nabob
Sarah U Dowla
Gordon
Hannah
Sarah U] Dowlah
Eo Commons
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