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Newspaper
Bristol Journal
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
May 05, 1787
Page
2
In Paris the envoy Monneron, famed in India, accepted Tippoo Saib’s offer to convey his ambassadors to the French king. He requested a ship from the Isle of France’s commandant, with the embassy due in July. Also, on the 15th, Bouvard de Fourqueaux became Comptroller-General and joined the Council as minister of fate.
In the House of Commons on Monday April 30 Sir John Miller moved to bring in a bill to prevent occasional voters from parliamentary elections. The motion was opposed and withdrawn. Debate touched on the Prince of Wales matter with Sir A Newnham and Mr Pitt among speakers. Mr Fox lamented not being present to answer insinuations that church and state were in danger. Discussions turned to royal loyalty, propriety, and the proper channel for relief to the Prince, with emphasis on preserving monarchic ties and avoiding improper interference in delicate matters.
The discussion touched on whether a proposed measure should be subjected to parliamentary scrutiny. Mr. Rolle faced calls to admit error while Mr. Fox and Mr. Sheridan clashed over a report affecting the Prince's reputation. Mr. Pitt defended Rolle, and Sir Edward Astley urged compromise to aid the Prince as Pall Mall’s ruin loomed. The Chancellor and Mr. Gray debated necessity to proceed.
News from London reports the Duke of Northumberland accepting the Lord Lieutenancy for Middlesex. Other items note Sweden envoy Wroughton returning to Stockholm with full powers, a Baltic voyage, unrest in Amsterdam after Patriots win, and court proceedings at King’s Bench involving Lord George Gordon. Also mention of Duke of Bedford’s successful bets at Newmarket, Duchess of Devonshire pregnancy, a Bengal voyage aboard the Manship, and a slave incident in Algiers. A mail from the Leeward Islands arrives with bridge master poll results pending.
A woman in Gracechurch street was attacked by a robber with a pistol demanding money or life. A passing gentleman rescued her, and the villain escaped into Leadenhall market. A 19th century notice details local charity efforts and a curious penny mutton pie wager at Heckington.
IRELAN D Dusnin reports a loud air concussion between 4 and 5 PM causing shattered panes and frightened residents. Two boats carrying gunpowder from Caldbeck's mills exploded downstream near the grand canal. authorities confirm up to two deaths and several injuries. Marriages and deaths recorded. bankruptcy notices and a certificate issued for May.
The House debated appointing a committee to probe Norwich representation and resisted the new farmed horse tax. Pitt urged caution on legal evidence while Marsham, Lambton, Rose, Bastard, Powis, the Attorney General, and Fox attacked the bill’s legality and impact. The division ended with Ages 162 Noes 95.
London dispatches report frequent messages between the King and the Prince of Wales signaling an imminent accommodation. Lord Dunmore is appointed Governor of the Bahama Islands and Mr Faulkner Envoy Extraordinary to Tuscany. Lord Rodney presents a set of letters defending his conduct in St Eustatius. A foreign courier brings Lisbon dispatches on Anglo Portuguese commercial negotiations.
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