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Newspaper
Bristol Journal
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jul 25, 1789
Page
2
From Warsaw dated June 24 reports that the Corps of the Prince de Cobourg, about 40,000 men, has joined the Russian army. On the sixth day the combined forces prepared to move into Moldavia.
In House of Lords on Monday July 20 Mrs Rofe from Commons cited the Tobacco Bill. Lord Stormont moved to allow petitioners to be heard by counsel against the bill. the Lord Chancellor supported printing the petition and hearing rights. On Tuesday Duke of Leeds moved for second reading and further motions. Lord Cathcart opposed, the Chancellor affirmed petitioners’ right to counsel. The bill concerns trade regulation and money issues. the House adjourned to Thursday.
House of Commons on Tuesday July 21 discussed read of the Revolution Bill with Sir William Dolben opposing and Mr Courtenay defending the measure. A proposed clergy reading clause sparked talk of pay, while votes showed 25 in favor, 16 against for the third reading, majority nine.
London dispatch notes the King’s remark about the Bishop’s duty of residence and the Earl of Mansfield’s health relapse. It also mentions Dalley tasked with a shipping register and cites Britain’s vast tonnage and mariner counts. France’s monarchy upheaval attracts speculation and press attention on liberal movements.
Commentary on France’s struggle for liberty and Britain’s stance as rebels in Europe, plus notes on Dover arrivals of foreigners, Lord Mazarine’s release after thirty years in prison, and reflections on French tyranny. Includes Parliament rebuilding plans, a Cork man aged 110, Plymouth orders to mount cannons, and local murder case details.
A list of individuals including Aldersgate-street innholder Napleton and Ben jamin Nankivell of Truro, with August and September dates at Guildhall and Red Lion. Also mentions divers divers and multiple livings, with appointments for Justices, and marriages and obituaries across Cornwall, Kendal, Manchester, and Worcester. Notable figures include Gray’s Inn and Inner Temple appointees, and Rev. Welton and Rev. Wainhouse receiving ecclesiastical posts. Additional notices cover deaths of Thomas Holland and Mrs. Smith, and a Gaelic Bible translation pioneer.
On July 29 the House of Lords rejected a bill to commemorate the Revolution with an annual Thanksgiving. Bishop of Bangor opposed, arguing the service already marked the deliverance on November 5. Lord Hopeton supported commemorations. Debate shows 6 for, 13 against, majority 7. Also read first time of a bill regulating the passage of Africans to the West Indies. Lord Stormont presented a London petition against tobacco bill. Petition rejected by Lord Chancellor, but argued for by merchants and London tobacconists.
In the House of Commons on Wednesday July 22, Mr Dundas moved the third reading of the India Loan Bill, denying any pledge to renew the Company's Charter in 1794 though indicating such steps might occur. The bill passed and was sent to the Lords as committees debated Loyalist claims, colonial seizures, and fund allocations amid parliamentary clarifications and ministerial confidence.
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