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Newspaper
Bristol Journal
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Mar 14, 1789
Page
2
From Vienna dated Feb 21 a Greek merchant report claims Ruffians have advanced from Mohilon to Galatz capturing the town. The seizure leaves the province open to Russians up to Bucharest, 40 miles from Constantinople, with Galatz described as a sickly commercial place full of plunder.
The Lords resume session with the Archbishop and ministers presenting the King’s recovery and a defensive alliance with Prussia. They announce the current year’s estimates, urge prompt provisioning of public services, and praise the King’s subjects for loyalty. Lord Chesterfield moves an humble address. the bill is urged toward rejection as the King’s health changes the need.
In the House of Commons on March 1 the motion to present an address congratulating the King on his recovery was carried unanimously. Supporters praised the government’s handling during the illness, praised the Chancellor and the Prussian alliance, and debated whether the Queen or the Prince of Wales should be specifically addressed.
The address to the approver was agreed to and the Marquis of Graham Mr. Hamilton and Lord F Campbell were ordered to present it. Mr Fox gave notice that on Thursday next he would move for a repeal of the Shop-tax. At half past five the House adjourned.
March 9 This day at one o'clock the Park and Tower guns fired for the happy recovery of his Majesty and the Royal standard hoisted. The King rode from Kew to Richmond and back, with public illuminations across London. The Queen and Princesses visited Kew, and preparations for a Windsor journey were noted. Reports of Irish political convulsions, coast trade gains, and legal notices filled the day.
A long account describes ornate loyalist transparencies at White Hart and other inns with Britannia and King George imagery. It lists bankrupts, dividends, certificates, and obituaries, naming multiple individuals and towns across England and Wales in a period piece of notices from March and April.
To be sold a fine full-toned finger organ containing five stops and a cornet. It stands ten feet high and five feet four inches wide in a mahogany case with trophies, gilt front pipes. Keys slide flush with the front. bells usable by hand or pedal. Stop diapason on church principle. Enquire Mr. Fare Gus, Broker, Castle-Ditch.
Paris on March 5 reports a Breton surge as third estate regiments oppose nobles. They expelled the Parliament, raised funds to reimburse members likely to be excluded, and propose a Parliament half from the tables and half from the third estate. Mar 6 notes deaths from unrest in London and a vessel wreck off Fogo with four crew lost. House of Commons, March 11, Lord Cower presented an address, King's Speech to be considered next day.
London reports a cabinet gathering at Kew Palace with the King and leading ministers. A public thanks follows as the Marquis of Lothian resigns his troop, and acceptance of a royal blessing is planned at St Paul’s. Illumination, fireworks, and public displays mark the national joy.
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