07 Mar 1789
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Newspaper
Bristol Journal
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Mar 07, 1789
Page
1
A foreign affairs note reports a nobleman, invested with a public character, passing through this place in great haste from London toward Berlin. He is said to be charged with a commission of the highest importance.
In the Commons a petition on an undue Colchester election triggers a committee ballot. Mr Pitt notes Lords’ adjournment to Monday and moves to adjourn on rising. Addington proposes delaying Westminster election orders from March 6 to April 9 due to other public affairs and circuit absences. The motion is agreed.
London dispatch reports the king's health restoration. A constitutional shift follows with a renewed Sign Manual, appointment of a state council, and readied state apartments at St James's. Privy Council orders replace prayers with Thanksgiving, while the Prince of Wales receives the Irish Houses' address.
Delegates dined at Burlington-house after Carleton-house visit as Ireland's ridicule continues. Ambassadors Benacitoag arrive for a non-existent Regent. Fox returns to Parliament, while the Slave Trade and Test AQ loom. Bank stock may cut discount terms to four percent, unlocking dormant wealth. English Lottery misdraw triggers blank prize issue. Court of King's Bench cases against Robinsons and Brookes in view. Madeira reports Bat Indiaman driven offshore in gale with losses. Windsor jogger completes London to Windsor in under eight hours amid a £1 bet.
A Bristol sale by auction on Monday 16 March between 4 and 5 pm includes a brick front dwelling house in Rosemary Lane with rent of 12s yearly, a behind tenement, a yard with smith shop and shed rented to John Fowler, and a ground rent of 46s per annum. Terms for goo years, inquiry to Joan Gyes or William Williams for details.
An auction at the Exchange Coffee-House on Thursday March 1 at one o'clock offers five lots in Bristol. Freehold and leasehold properties include Redcliff Street tenement occupied by William Brookman and a rear stable, and another tenement with a Tyler and plaisterer Moses Dallaway occupying. Existing tenants at will, with conditions for building heights. Further particulars from Messrs Winbey and Sex, Attorneys at Bristol.
A commodious dwelling on the south side of Trinity Street offers a large hall two parlours a china closet an elegant music or drawing room six lodging rooms three servants rooms a large kitchen with conveniences plus a neat garden and cold bath. In complete repair and lately in the possession of the late Mr George Maynard Taylor. Purchaser may buy household furniture a capital organ and piano forte by Scede with the property. Further particulars at Joseru Haythorne High Street Bristol.
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