Debated Prime Ministerial Powers Spark London Riot Fears
In a heated Commons exchange the Duke of Richmond challenged Lord Mansfield and the Lord Chancellor over civil military power and prerogative. The debate centered on whether councils could issue orders granting military discretion without civil authorization, with Mansfield defending the existing framework and warning against endangering the British Constitution. The session ended with the question carried negatively without a division.
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Duke of
Mgne
Gurie
Ward
Duke of Richmond
Lord Mansfield
London
Catiline
Guy ‘Faux
John
Painter
Ord Manfeld
Motion to amend accounts bill in Commons adjourned
A House of Commons record shows motions on laying Lord Amherst letters before the House, leave to bring in a bill to empower suppression of late riots, and to appoint commissioners to inspect public accounts. The bill was debated, amended, and ordered to a third reading for tomorrow after a division.
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House Or Commons
Lord Amherst
Twifcton
Court of Exchequer
Imprest
Stock Market Report from June 23, 1730
Fragmentary listing of stocks and financial items including Old Annuities, New Annuities, India bonds and bonds from various regions. Mentions percentages, denomination values, and specific items such as Omnium and Aza Tickets. The readable text notes stock names and classes with limited context.
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South Sea
Peeene B. Red. Ser
Ditto India
India
London Gazette Postscript Amid War News From Gibraltar
Fragmentary postscript from a London Gazette page detailing naval movements and battles. Reports French and Spanish ships off Gibraltar, a British fleet convoy, and preparations for expeditionary actions. Mentions rebel Congress retreat, provisioning, and regimental orders amid broad wartime dispatches.
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NDON
Jang i Stee Willina
Bamby
Congress
Lancaster
Weland
South Goole
Ei Cartel
Hupy
Captain Webbs
Port I'Orient
Wey
Indiaman
Gaepabost
Ion
la Thovers
Alarming Maritime News and Whale Sighting Report
The document notes a captured ship Swallow of 36 guns near Greenock after a 12 hour chase, with cargo of provisions. It also reports a giant whale washed ashore near Mayo, measured at over 66 feet, prompting speculation on its potential value.
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Wilkes
Sumbet
Ruth Wherry
Martin
Eris
Mayo
Newl O'Donnell
Gil
Eyre Town rejoices as Charles Town rebellion ends
Reports from London and Dublin describe: East India Company profits rise and trade flourishes. privateers seize ships off Cape Clear and St Domingo. ships Jupiter and Emperor captured. Eyre Buffs parade at Eyrecourt with bonfires and illuminations marking America rebellion’s suppression.
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Eyrecourty
Charlese
America
Eyrecourt
Lord Eyre
Fire disrupts Limerick town as volunteers aid rescue
An extraordinary report from Limerick describes a dreadful fire in thatched dwellings near Mr Lillis the jailer. Volunteers rendered spirited aid, preventing widespread ruin, and the scene outside Cork includes a note on a state lottery drawing. A Wall collapse in Ballybrood killed three women, a salmon of 66 pounds was caught near Contea, and viewers attended a state lottery drawing in the Music Hall. Observations from Cork and naval dispatches accompany notices of shipping and privateer activity.
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Limerick
Lillis
Arma
Ballybrood
Coitleconadl
Paul Jones
Wadyen
Our Bay
Arigoff
Shere
Fithamble-freet
Guildhall
London
Lords Address on Speech Gratitude Arrives for King's Reply
Parliament intelligence notes the Lords with white Staves arrived to learn when the House would present its Address of thanks for the King's Speech. The Lord Chancellor, accompanied by his officials, proceeded to the throne at St. James's to deliver the official address following yesterday's Speech.
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House Of,lords
Ford Chamberlain
St.apies's
Debates Over Catholic Relief in the House of Commons
The House heard Lord Hinchinbroke report the Queen's consent to address. Petitions from Protestant subjects urged repeal of toleration in a commercial state, while others urged limited relief for Catholics. Fox Burke Saville and North debated the Act and potential amendments as the committee sought factual basis for petition claims.
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House of Commons
Hinchinbroke
Welbore Elia Esq
Beachamp
Fox
Burke
George Saville
Lord North
Advarate
Alderman Ball
P. J. Clerke
Wittellate
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Postscript
London Gazette
Westminutes
Shi
Ree
East India Company
Charletown
Lincoln
Williamson
Moultrie
Mcintosh
Scott
Hagger
George Gordon
Bellona
Glasgow
Clyde
St. Domingo
France
Ile of France
Liverpool
East-Indies
West
le Breton
de la
Fetterlane
Holborn-bridge
Patrick O'Conner
Hart
Alderman Wilkes
Iroe
Dublin
Sths Exchange
Treasury Bill
Ins
City of Dublin
T. Favignes
Heroof
Deer
Creameter-Couat
Norris
Aid
R. Moncrieffe
Capel-street
Great George's Street
Dalymoll
Smock-Autay
Ocober
England
Lottery Intelligencer
The
Prin‘ Per
Corke
Yelleréay
Cape Clea
Fietith-Man
Catharine of
Facinies
Yehuw
Ditto
Georgia
Lonjon
Ditte
Margaret of
New York
Harrier
Strangford
Wellel
Belfatt
Larne
Workington
Aschangel
Furth
Apothet
Welongowas
Bermudas
Evergng
Guadaloupe
Sir George Rodney
Guichen
Mira
Beas
Music Hall
Fithy
Poltach
Goarz
Tyram
Agap
GeThi
Ashr
Soo
Oon
Gal
Byer
Aegis
Aebad Soft
Gory BK
Gico
Aggos
Iggggo
Drina
Uae
Keatioge
Taylor
Ab City
Thomas ‘Taylor
William Hear
Attorbey
Newefone
Eea
Oethie
Iakers
Pother
Far Francis-streer
Wits
Mre MiCorsicks Publican
Wyborg
Bufia
Thasuas
Adfercron
Br. Daly
aChis House
William Allan i
Pafaraneunts
Luke wHatka
Crampton Court
Wil N. B
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