02 May 1789
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Newspaper
Bristol Journal
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
May 02, 1789
Page
1
From Vienna comes word that the last division of the Emperors suite left on May 16 for Pelt. Semlin letters report that as the armistice between the Prussians and Imperialists nears expiry on the 9th, the garrison there is being reinforced with heavy artillery and additional troops.
The Gazette lists the form of the procession for Thursday latadio and includes addresses from different parts of the kingdom, detailing ceremonial steps and participating bodies.
Saturday April 25 opened the eleventh charge against Hastings. Burke outlined alleged corruption in his governorship, detailing deceit, bribery, and concealment. He cited Clavering, Monson, and others, and described secret pensions and misuses of funds with emphasis on Manny Begun and other figures. The debate paused after a brief note on repealing the shop tax and adjourned, with Lord Sydney presenting trade evidence from Lords of Trade and Jamaica.
In a session note the Lords discuss imminent danger to property if abolition proceeds. A motion orders the volume to lie on the table and Lord Sydney moves to print enough copies for Lords use. The House then adjourns to Monday.
The House of Commons discussed petitions from Glasgow merchants tied to slave trade interests and debated delaying the re caller on the subject, with a six to seven day window. Lord Heathfield staged grand illuminations on Turnham Green, featuring Britannia and symbolic images, plus an ox roasted whole amid a royal salute as King George and Queen Charlotte were celebrated. Windsor reported royal Thanksgiving ceremonies with processions, sermons, and gifts to children, while multiple clergy appointments and obituaries filled local notices.
London reports describe Princess Mary’s birthday observance at Windsor Lodge, the Royals’ procession to St Pauls, and mass crowds estimated at around 200 000. Details note the Dutchesses of Gloucester and Cumberland skipping higher precedence, the Andromeda frigate, and the Lord Mayor’s ceremonial conduct amid a grand Thankgiving day.
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