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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Apr 04, 1792
Page
2
Parliament discusses reforming the Lottery with proposals for faster draws and a potential Committee of Enquiry. Key figures Fox Dundas and Wilberforce push toward abolition of the slave trade, with plans to move a dedicated bill and schedule a debate on April 18.
Mr Fox offered to withdraw his motion if Dundas would bring forward his bill in time. Dundas said he was not bound to detail the bill's principles. Aldermen and several gentlemen spoke briefly. Dudley Ryder noted no opposition to the motion, only delaying House time. Three resolutions proposed: withhold drawback on manufactured sugar when price rises. prohibit export to foreign markets as prices rise. ware house foreign sugars in the country as well as West India. Resolutions agreed to. Report to be received tomorrow. Adjourned.
The Commons reported ready supplies for the year and a provision for the Duke and Duchess of York, noting public revenue could help reduce the National Debt. Thirteen Bills received the Royal Assent. Warren Hastings trial adjourned to April 24, and Lords adjourned to April 17.
The House returned from the session, the Chancellor moved regarding the Duke and Duchess of York establishment. Reports and bills on Flint Glass, Bankers Estates, Consolidated Fund, Newfoundland Trade, and Chancery offices advanced. notices on abolition of the slave trade and Newfoundland inquiries filed for April sessions.
Major Scott moved to print papers detailing Hastings trial expenses, focusing on a 24 guinea fee for scouring daily prints for libels and the eleven days of trial costs. Sheridan defended Wallis and Troward, urging caution before attacking reputations, while the Chancellor noted possible manager expenditures but supported thorough inquiry. In the end the house voted along lines, leaving the motion without clear approval.
Fragmentary text discusses motions in the House of Commons regarding petitions, papers, and accounting to Scotland, with references to Mr Dandas, Mr Sherk, and Sir Henry Genvey. It notes objections, the possibility of a war to debate the matter, and mentions an April 17 resolution and adjournment.
Readable fragments describe a February session at St James's with references to hearings, a parliamentary tone, and mentions of nobles, witnesses, and crimes. The garbled OCR includes names like Chancrtnor, Earl, and Diet, plus scattered notes about Hungarian donations, accusations, and a fire or conflict affecting St Pauls Bays and Limerick.
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