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Newspaper

Bristol Journal

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

May 16, 1789

Page

2

Imperial Recovery Hopes Amid Paris Assembly Opener

From London Gazette notes Vienna reports the emperor's improving health. Paris dispatches describe Tuesday’s throne speech to the States General with royal and noble attendees, including the Queen and princes, and the assembly adjourned after the king's address.

Vienna Germany Paris France States-General Monsieur Comte d’ Artois Madame Duc d’Orleans Garde Des Sceaux Monsieur Neckar Gaz

Berlin reply to Czartomsky on Polish neutrality and Russian stores

The Court of Berlin answers Prince Czartomsky noting the king’s unwavering neutrality of Poland and acceptance of reforms for Russian magazines within Poland. It expresses hope that the Empress will consider Poland’s representations favorably and that Berlin will aid Poland in preserving its independence and neutrality.

Warsaw Poland Berlin Czartomsky Petersburgh Cooper’s Wyndham Gan County of Glamorgan St. Fagan’s Castle Thomas Windsor Olen James Dexricx Churchill Somerset James Denaicx

Majesty in Health After Windsor Outing and Public Display

London Maytimme reports the king, despite unfounded illness rumors, gaining strength with a Windsor Castle terrace outing and a subsequent public viewing of a bronze statue of the monarch in Somerset Square. Other items include the Westminster election voting dispute, a warehouse fire, and various society notes.

Kew Windsor Lodge Windsor Lord Sydney Strand Somerset-square His Majesty Neptune House of Commons Ireland Dublin The Common Pleas Samuel Bradstreet King’s Bench Montague Shakespeace Portman-square Cardinal de Rohan Strasburgh Col. Glover Kingston St. Affife Hampton-Gourt Wolfey St. Allife Westminster Duchy of Lancaster Goodwin College Hill Thames-street Syke Everet Duncan

Abolition Debates on Slave Trade Hear Petitioners

Mr Crager and others present petitions against abolishing the slave trade from various groups including Planters, Merchants, and West India interests. Mr Wilberforce urges full enquiry and eventual abolition, detailing harms of the trade and calling for humane policy. Lords Pearlyn and Gascoyne oppose total abolition, urging regulation and prudence while Wilberforce defends gradual consideration.

Nevis St. Christophers Hafey St. Vincent’s St. Domingo Africa West-Indies Wett-Indies West Indies Jamaica St. Vincent Liverpool Newfoundland Greenland Lord Pearlyn Bamber Gascoyne Burke Wilberforce Brita

Debates on Abolition and Slavery Trade Reform

Fragmentary report of a parliamentary debate on abolition of the slave trade. Members discuss risks to mortgages, potential contraband after reform, and whether compensation should be paid to West India planters. Wilberforce and Fox feature, with Lord Penrhyn and Mr Dempster voicing counterpoints. Adjournment noted and various ecclesiastical appointments listed.

William Young Fox Wilberforce Baronet Alderman Newnham Martin Great Britain Dempster Cochin-China Sas West-India Islands Lord Penrhyn West India Alderman Sawbridge Wilberforte

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