Abolition Debate Highlights Slave Trade Urgency
In the heated Commons debate, speakers argue for immediate abolition of the slave trade, citing human suffering and moral duty. Proponents clash with merchants over compensation and economic impact, while figures like Pitt and Grenville probe gradualism and expediency amid island population data and West India concerns.
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West Inia
Africa
Wist Indies
Awards
Wyndham
Mornington
Pitt
Gentsman
Colonel Phipps
Mr.Fox
India
West India Islands
Jamaica
Aris
England
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Drake
James
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Beith
West Indies
Gengamen
West, Indies
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Court Chronicle of 1791 High Society and Public Notices
The article lists court arrivals and dinners, noting the Duke of Ancaster Viscount Bateman the Bishop of Bath and Wells, Sir Edward Affleck, and others at Downing Street interviews. It reports maritime losses in Nootka trade, proposed parliamentary measures, elopements and social events, plus a naval supply voyage to Batavia and related conjecture on compensation.
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Hearicotb
Mr. Price
Mocier
Ireland
Pir
Downing-street
Puesday
Richard Grode
Rigida
Nootka
Jace
Batavia
Trial of Warren Hastings Concludes Session Plans Next Tuesday
The House of Lords on Thursday April 26 proceeded to Westminster Hall for the Hastings trial. On return, they ordered a message to the Commons that the trial would continue next Tuesday, signaling fresh proceedings in the matter.
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Warren Hastings
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Wilmot
Rose
Levant
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Commons
Fragmentary Local Notice Inspires Unclear Resolution
A damaged OCR fragment hints at a local matter involving agreement and a financial figure but lacks clear entities or facts. The readable bits suggest a stand over until later and mention names or places ambiguously. Official details remain unreadable, leaving the core action and outcome unspecified.
Warren Hastings Trial Fragments Show Court Proceedings
Fragments from a court record reference Warren Hastings, Esquire, and ongoing defense arguments. The text notes reactions in the Bar and chamber, with adjournment and immediate court activities following, reflecting a late stage in the chamber.
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