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Newspaper

Bristol Journal

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

May 17, 1788

Page

2

Uncertain Spanish Fleet Off Cadiz Signals Ongoing Plans

The fragment notes a fleet from Cadiz described as a large number of warships though counts are unclear. It mentions the vessels have not entered the Mediterranean yet and seem set for a brief cruise at the entrance. Speculations arise about a potential Spain Russia dispute or other powers, with time expected to reveal clarity.

Raltar Panith Cadiz Mediterranean Spain Russia Mer Morgan

Appointment of barracks commissioners in Great Britain

Letters patent appoint William Augustus Pitt and a group of distinguished officers as commissioners and overseers of the barracks in the kingdom. The appointment replaces James Cavendish and others, with Duke of Richmond titled figures named. The May 5 Gazette entry records this Royal expansion of command and oversight duties.

Dustin-Castle William Augustus Pitt James Cuffe Pononby Moore Wm. Handcock Robert Langrishe Esquires David Dundas George Jocelyn George Rowson Charles Henry Coote James Cavendish Fitzherbert Richards Ralph Ward

Parliament in Paris Suppressed and King’s Orders Enforced

Paris Parliament dissolved as troops seal entrances while the King orders its annihilation and provincial parliaments abrogated. Reports note censored assemblies and swift enforcement across provinces, with military ready to impose the royal will. In London Burghess and Hastings prosecutions move forward amid naval dispatches and East India concerns. The Bath installation details and notable carriers, diplomats, and crowds fill royal spectacle plans.

London France Paris St. J Monses Warre Admiralty Colby Gibraltar

The East India profits and theatre licensing bill noted

A broad compilation of late notices on economics and policy mentions profits from East India settlements falling short of expenses, the English lottery changes, and a bill by Earl of Radnor permitting limited theatre licenses with strict locality rules. Jamaica census figures, a Spanish manufactory case, and various social notices follow, including licenses, executions, and marriages.

East India Lord Advocate Dundas House of Peers Earl of London Westminstey Edinburgh Oxford Cambridge Holden Kingston Jamaica Bartlett Lown Guard Vesley

Fearful Fire Destroys Homes in Covent Garden

A blaze at Bull Inn Court Maiden Lane Covent Garden consumed twelve houses in the court and damaged several more despite firemen efforts. The episode follows social tensions over publican rules and a trend of fictitious cards causing embarrassment at gatherings. Five gentlemen were noted dancing unaware of the house rules.

Nes Bull Inn Court Maiden-Lane Covent-Garden Maiden Lane

Singular Calving Case at Launde Abbey Farm

Daniel Robinson, tenant to John Simpson of Launde Abbey, reported a cow died after calving shortly before, yet three fully grown calves were found inside. The calves were nearly equal in size, and even the smallest would have been a fine calf if born alone. Combined weight of the calves was about 8lb?

Country News Leicester Daniel Robinson John Simpson Launde Abbey

Papers on India affairs and tea imports in Commons

The House of Commons met after a brief recess on May 14. Sr Richard Sutton moved for several papers on India affairs. Mr Sheridan moved for papers on the India Company's tea importations and next year's tea orders under the Mutiny act. In committee, the electors rights bill was discussed as Joliffe signalled a recommitment. Sir James Johnstone apologised for an improper moment in the previous Friday. Adjourned.

Richard Sutton India Sheridan India Company Parry Joliffe James Johnstone

Mails arrive at the General Post Office with Paris news

London reports three mails from New York Halifax and Quebec aboard the Proce William Henry. Despatches from New York Halifax and Quebec describe quiet trade and rich cargoes. Paris Parliament reduced to a court. King calls States General meetings. Bank of England credits and constraints amid late failures industry notes. West Indies ships large in number but insufficient to ship all late season produce.

King’s Bench Spain France Billingsgate Palace Yard Newgate Falmouth America Belfast Whitehaven Wade Newry Neil O’donald Old Bailey Newcastle London General Post Office New York Halifax Quebec His William Henry Sharp Secretary of State Ireland China Parliament Paris Versailles la Cour Pleniere Supreme Court Motron Farge Bank of England West India Islands Europe

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