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Newspaper
Bristol Journal
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
May 10, 1788
Page
2
The King has kept building his plans in Versailles with printers at work day and night in the private cabinet. Two guards block the exit while officials prepare decrees to be released on May fifth, with governors in all provinces to publish simultaneously throughout the realm.
The Lords proceed with the Hastings impeachment trial on Monday May 5. The Lord Chancellor directs the Managers to proceed and written evidence is read. Sir Elijah Hinpey is examined at length, showing calmness and candor before the bar for over four hours. The Lords adjourn to the Upper House and the impeachment discusses are postponed to Wednesday.
The Chancellor outlines higher than expected year‑end expenditures, credit where due to public finances, and plans to fund army and naval needs without new burdens. He cites expanded trade, fisheries, and navigation boosting revenue, notes nearing repayment of loans to the Prince of Wales, and mentions potential tobacco and spirits tax adjustments, Scotch distillers duties, and Loyalist claims nearing 2.1 million.
In a parliamentary session, Pitt touts Britain's postwar fiscal health, claiming surpluses, a shrinking debt, and robust revenue from prudent policies and naval expansion. Sheridan counters, warning of hidden deficits and arguing the nation overstates gains while Britain balances expenditures above income by hundreds of thousands. Discussion covers India Company debts and navy bills.
The article notes that Mafre applauded as Ywille's motion was agreed to. The attorney general and Sheha cellar of the Exchequer were ordered to prepare and bring in the aid bill. This signals government progress on financial measures.
London reports show Mr Pitt's budget as hopeful amid bankruptcy fears and a detailed roster of the Russian fleet destined for the Streights. A Lancashire cotton manufacturers’ delegation pressed for government aid after recent failures, while bankruptcy notices and local obituaries populate the day’s notices.
Bristol advert details John Adlam and Abraham Haynes of Temple and St James parishes accused of stealing malt and goods from Roach and Wilmots in Redcliffe Street. Shipkeeper Pam Clark of Hallier's Lane is said to have received and shared profits. Reward offered of two guineas for appearance. Adlam about 50, 5 ft 10 in. Clark about 50, 6 ft 8 in, dark hair.
Fragmented OCR notes discuss Turkey, Adrianople, and Madrid cabinet actions. Mentions Spanish Mine family relocation to the Mediterranean and fear for safety in the capital. References Secretaries dispatches and ministers, unclear specifics, multiple places.
On Wednesday May 7 the Lords examined a speech by Mr Wa Stein concerning alleged excesses by English stationed in Oude. A letter to Lord Cornwallis claimed the English government violated engagements, provoking dissension among native princes. Mr Middleton was called in for a long examination of his correspondence, much of which was mutilated at Lucknow.
House of Commons proceedings on Wednesday May 7 include leave granted to bring in a bill repassing St Pauls Covent Garden, Bearcroft’s County Elegions bill rejected again, a motion to commit on Friday, a long speech by Sir Gilbert Pilot on English law in India and Nundcomar’s case, with debate to resume Thursday before an eleven o clock adjournment.
London reports preparations at the Duke of York's seat in Yorkshire for a large summer party including the Prince of Wales and Royal Dukes. The Prince will visit Brighthelmstone near month’s end where the Duke of Orleans may join briefly. The Bath chapter invested Sir G Yonge and Admiral Hood with honors.
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