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Newspaper

Bristol Journal

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

May 23, 1789

Page

2

London Gazette notices May 19 on royal titles and bills

From Whitehall, May 19, the king grants the rights and dignities of Duke of the kingdom of Great Britain and Earl of Munster to Prince William Henry and his heirs male. An Archbishop and officials notify assent to defray militia costs. Acts repeal duties, voting rights, imports to Quebec, and support arts. In total 47 public and 13 private bills.

William Henry Kingdom of Great Britain Earl of Great Britain United States of America Quebec London Gazette

Grand Gala at Windsor and Royal News from London

London notices report a grand gala for the sovereign’s birthday at Windsor with a royal dinner and a castle concert. Updates cover British plans for the Baltic fleet, potential Canada exchanges, Wilberforce abolition motions, Irish administration, and health of the Emperor.

Royal Duke and Colonel in heated exchange over unfit language

A contentious incident between a Royal Duke and Colonel II. unfolds after a toast at a Duchess of Ancas ter masquerade. The Duke cites improper language but declines to quote words, while the Colonel refuses to name the author, deeming the Duke a royal superior unworthy of the inquiry. The quarrel, sparked by a public dinner dispute, threatens serious consequences.

Pecatron Co -L Tleman Col. L Mr. L St. Paul’s Cathedral Howgate Merrosby Whitehaven Lucas Atkins Brazil Swain Clark England Falkland’s Island Bath Ivelchefler James Bernard Samuel Bartram Winter Spaxton Joseph Long Bartram Long John George James Bicknell Bicknell

Lord Stanleys Motion on Repeal of Ecclesiastical Statutes

Lord Stanley proposes a motion in the Lords to repeal portions of ecclesiastical statutes. He argues selective repeal suffices to show repeal of the whole is unnecessary, citing penalties for Sunday church absence and for servants guests or their households. He defends liberty of conscience and quotes Jus Christi. He notes repeals since Hanoverian accession but canonical statutes remain, and criticizes laws against meat on certain days and old witchcraft statutes still in force.

House of Lords Fey Lord Stanley Goa Jus Chri St. Matthew A&t James the Second

Irreverent 18th Century Bill Ridicules Canon Law

The House laughs at absurd penalties for consulting goblins and feeding evil spirits. A critic notes the law would punish thoughts of sorcery and impose death for imagined con­tacts with devils, while Canon Laws draw heavy ridicule for their reach and rigidity. The bill advances to a second reading after printing.

Hell Great Britain Northumberland Westmoreland Kent Beach

Debates on Hawkers and Pedlars Duties in the House

The House of Commons debated repealing hawker and pedlar duties. Members argued the clause to restrain practice would harm shopkeepers and harvest credit, while others cited old tax purposes and town settlements. Notices and marriages followed, including Edw Vanner's Madras command and local obituaries.

House of Commons Mendy Rose Dempster Robinson Francis County Macistrates

Royal appointments and European intrigue reported

The morning after his accession the Duke of Clarence joins the Privy Council and will sit at the board on the next council day. Invitations go to many peers including the Lords Chancellor and several dukes. Parliament will review the minister’s France plan next week. The Hanover packet brings 18,971 pounds for merchants to London. News from Paris notes unrest blamed on Britain. A lapidary killed after riots. his widow died soon after. Selim rises in the Ottoman throne, pledged to oppose Russia. The Port Jackson corps is raised under Port Office direction. An act to curb quack defences is planned. Two Bengal-born men die in a boat accident near Gravesend. The Golden Grove arrives at Cork from Botany Bay. Leicester fair shows good horses and cattle. cheese prices rise.

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