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Newspaper
Bristol Journal
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
May 19, 1787
Page
4
The piece reports on the settlement between Buckingham and Carlton about the Prince of Wales finances. It notes limited revenue increase, repayment plans, and the Prince resuming establishment with public support. It also lists political appointments in Britain and Ireland, France retrenchments, treaty effects, and notable social events and scandals.
Reports say Counsellor Hutchinson and Lord Mountmorres dueled with pistols in Dublin over a House of Lords speech. Mountmorres was wounded under the arm but recovering. Also noted: coach-maker Mr Wright died wealthy, leaving large bequests to his son and others. A Hoxton case described a husband plotting to poison his family with mutton. after extensive hesitation, he confessed and died two hours later.
Portsmouth May 13 report lists transport ships and convicts for Botany Bay, including Friendship and a long line of vessels, with Hyena frigate sailing to accompany them. Ipswich river boat tragedy details seven men in two boats, five drown, one survivor, as crews struggle against rough water and a sinking wherry near Red-gates.
The narrative covers a fatal shipboard incident where Parsons and five companions perished after a prolonged struggle at sea, a mate rescuing Itill when the boat gushed over, and later a recovery search near Dunham bridge. It also recounts Mr Foljambe aiding a collapsed Halifax native, clothing him and funding recovery, with Pontefract figures detailing cloth production for the year ending March 25, 1786.
The House discusses the Secret Committee impeachment report against Warren Hastings. Burke presents the articles at the bar, while Lords Hood and Rodney are pressed to explain remarks. MPs defend and question motives, debating whether to acknowledge or reprint the vote of thanks to Hood.
The Lords hear arguments on Hastings and the depopulation of Oude. Burke and Wyndham press for a high crimes finding while Hastings defends his administration and Major Scott cites distress and profits from the province. The committee reports the charge as proven and refers it to the Select Committee on Hastings.
Subscribed names James Harvey and John Fishter Weare act as Sheriffs in a case listing sums from Haydon and Holdsworthy gifts. The fragment shows monetary figures and references to specific individuals and an estate settlement, indicating a legal financial tally among multiple parties.
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