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Newspaper
Bristol Journal
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Sep 27, 1788
Page
1
From Stockholm and other stations dated September 2 and September 6, reports detail the Swedish king's return in health from Finland, the army’s retreat to frontier lines, and the fleet at Sweaborg. Turkish forces surge toward Beira, capture Mendia and surrounding magazines, and push toward Caranfebes as Austrian and Imperial positions shift amid mounting losses.
Rome reports a restart of grain exports after years of shortage. The Holy See lifted the prohibition but imposes a rule that exports must not exceed the amount stored in graineries for local use.
London dispatches report Mr. Pitt's plan to dispose of Crown lands is progressing and may be laid before Parliament early in the next session. The public would gain vastly, contrasting with reports of the lands' current low value. The method reportedly won't be by lottery. Military news from Choczim notes Turkish defense as resilient, with Turkish forces improving and optimistic about victory. The Emperor of Morocco's war declaration against England is blamed on petulance, while the Grand Vizier gains ground and Ottoman troops threaten Austrian territories. The imperial army, led by Count Wartensleben, numbers around 40,000 against 80,000 in the Banat, causing alarm across Hungary and Transylvania as civilians flee inland.
Long report outlines Barrington’s plea for a fair trial after being attainted by outlawry. The Recorder explains legal limits, potential move to King’s Bench for a writ of error, and the harsh consequences if the outlawry stands while Barrington seeks justice.
The author argues that mankind hopes the accused will not suffer outlawry but receive a regular trial by his peers. If convicted, society will find it more satisfactory through fair investigation and substantial evidence of guile. See remainder of these posts on our last page.
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