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Newspaper
Bristol Journal
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
May 12, 1787
Page
2
From Pera near Constantinople dated March 24 arrives Conner from Egypt with news of a bloody battle near Girey in Upper Egypt. The army of the rebel Beys was completely defeated by Captain Padhan. Three Beys were captured and beheaded to terrorize their accomplices.
In a May Commons session a Committee of Supply voted 13,600 for relief to war affected Floridan properties. a Committee of Ways and Means set to raise 5,590,000 by exchequer bill loans and proposed an annual licence duty on spirit licences with stepped increases by rent. Dundas opened the Indian Budget, calculating debts and surpluses, while Pitt and others debated Bengal, Madras, and Bombay finances amid calls for reform and concerns over depopulation and revenue.
Major Scote argued that Benares territory alone yielded the Company fourteen million years of bullion over ten years, exhausting this source and prompting fears of cash shortages. He warned bullion would need sending from England to fund China investments as the first motion and the rest carried.
London dispatch reports the King's approval of William Cockell to Serjeant at Law and George Wolf named Danish consul in London. Prince of Wales seen at the opera. Pitt meets the Prince at Carlton House amid debates on establishing finances. Norwich election result confirmed. Shop tax figures listed. Marlborough buys Gunnersbury House for 16500. Inquests note a poor death amid wealth. Marriages and deaths listed with various notices.
A Chew Magna parish petition describes James Collins of Denny Farm losing house and most belongings in a fire on April 28. The family of twelve seeks charitable help with losses over two hundred pounds as curates and churchwardens certify the facts and call for donations through listed Bath and Bristol outlets and local principals.
Parish advertises sale terms and conditions with solicitors Osroanex and Stacer of Bristol for further particulars and a view of the premises at Penant.
Friday and Saturday posts report Portugal and England nearing the Commercial Treaty with forward movement. The English government plans to reduce duties on Portuguese wines, aiming for equal footing with European rivals, while France is deemed likely to lead in white wine supplies due to proximity and access.
A second reading of the Hastings impeachment report prompts Lord Hood and MPs to argue for mercy and legality. Hastings defenders cite past actions in Bengal and Oude as justified amid alleged abuses, while opponents press for accountability to uphold constitutional integrity. The house debates article basis and postponement, with Fox signaling next phase and an adjournment on the first article.
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