Debates Over Test and Corporation Laws Repeal
In a lengthy session debate the Lords and bishops weighed lifting restrictions on Catholics and Dissenters. Key figures argued varying stances from opposition to relief, noting risks to civil order and the Hanover succession. A division postponed further consideration for three months with a majority against the bill.
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Norfolk
Romania
Hanover
Fation
Lord Hawke
Yorkshire
Sydney Avowei
Bristol
Rochester
Duke of Norfolk
Lord Auckland
Lord Carlisle
Ireland
Lor Grenville
House of Commons July Debates on Debtors and Whale Fishery Bills
The House read and passed Insolvent Debtors Bankrupts and Whale Fishery Bills. Committees of Supply and Ways and Means resolutions reported. Unlawful Copper Coin and Lottery Bills reviewed. Mr Hazell retires after 30 years. Mr Lee proposed as deputy. Mrs Hazell honored for service. Insolvent relief discussed for prisoner Wilkinsog. Volunteer Cavalry exempted from Horse Duty. third reading set for Thursday. Duty on Watches and Closes debated as tax burdens families.
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Hazell
Lee
Prez
Hatiell
Skeeter
Mrr
Harrell
Howée
Sergeant Keir
Msi Wilkinsog
King’s Bench
West Indies
Wm Bird
Watch tax sparks opposition amid wartime cost concerns
Debates over a proposed watch and clock tax reveal worries for craftsmen in Japan War era context. Opponents warn it harms makers of clocks and chains, worries over servant inquiries, and questions tax productivity, while exemptions and royal-family considerations are debated in committee. The measure proceeds with amendments and scheduled force in August.
Mutine Taken Into Royal Service By Hardy At Teneriffe
Admiralty reports from Cadiz that Lieut Hardy, aboard the French Corvette La Mutine, joined His Majesty’s ships Lively and La Minerve after a bold capture at the Bay of Santa Cruz. The earl of St Vincent recommends promoting Hardy to command, to encourage further daring prize actions. End of Teneriffe, May 415 1797.
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la Minervey
Gocklurn
Lieut. Hardy
la Minerve
Hland Hopkins
Bushy
Bulkby
Marneés
Lively
Gage
Maling
Sveigh
la Mutine
Xavier Pauméier
Brest
Life de France
Bay of Santa Cruz
Hardy
Shi Lively
la Matine
Ee National Fureen
Ralph Standish
William Alien
Peter Lawrence
Glenwillé Newberry
His Majesty's Fleb
Nacional
la Maine
J. Coulson
Mr. Eager
Mainwaring
Midhipman
Kingsfithér
Maitland
Lisbon
John Jervis
J.N. Morris
Boston
Vigo
Coimmard
Chaze
Bayona Islands
Corynna
Havanna
JLN
Morris
Joan Jervis
Bridport
Harry Neale
F ” Bart
Jefly
St. -Firens
Fiorenzo
Torbay
Scilly
St. Maloes
Lord Barproar
H. Neale
Admiralty Office
Earl of St. Vincent
Portugal
Evan Nepean
Ville de Paris
Cadiz
Admiralty
Hallowell
Cockburn
End
East India House discusses Madras and Bombay judicature bill
A General Court of Proprietors reviews a parliamentary bill to remove civil and criminal judicial power from Mayor's Courts in Madras and Bombay and replace it with Alderman run Courts led by a Recorder. Directors oppose pensions for judges. the court urges safeguards and parliamentary address.
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Yeterday
Court of Proprietors
Madras
Bombay
Henchman
Stephen Lushington
Tlolfrey
Ragdal Fackson
Dyxind
Court of Directors
House of Commons
House of Lords
Hour of Directors
Trial at Greenhithe reveals mutiny details and port grievances
Court session recounts testimonies from Skyler Hughes Brady Gainers Davis and others aboard the Sandwich during mutiny events at sea. Witnesses describe Portsmouth delegations to Spithead, pardons, and threats among crew as orders to brace for potential action. Adjourned after testimonies on sail and yardarm threats.
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Skyler
Hughes
Brady
Gainers
Davis
Portsmouth
Spithead
Lord Howe
Royal George
M‘carty
Portsemouth
Clyde
Dirétter
Savanjon
San Fiorenzo
Fiorenzo
Baffman Smithgil
Hocklefs
Sandwich
John. Brimsden
Lawthorns
Monemouth
Gainer
Taylor
John Ross
John Francis White
Moss
Witne(r
Hugh Semple
Thomas Bailley Watson
Ardent
Sheernes
Packet Vessel Seized Near Cape Finisterre By Eagle
The Eagle frigate captures a Bourdeaux bound packet vessel near Cape Finisterre and brings it to Lisbon. In Ireland, many have been deluded into treason, taking oaths and accepting amnesty promises of Government, and abandoning their guilty occupation.
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Bourdeaux
East Indies
Cape Finisterre
Lisbon
Irend
Fifty Pounds Stakes for 2-Year-Old Colts and Fillies
Sporting Intelligence lists entries and odds for races at the Duke of Grafton’s event. Notable runners include Razor, Duke of Bedford’s Mufti colt, Granadilla, and various offspring of Trumpator and Dungannon. Odds vary with each heat, reflecting strong betting on favorites such as the Duke of Grafton’s colt and Clermont’s Trumpator progeny.
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B.C
Duke of Grafton
B. c
Sackville
B. cc
Duke of Bedford
Mufti
Clarendon
B. F. Granadilla
Razor
Perren
Speary
Grosvenor
Asparaguss
Nimble
D of Grafton
Trumpator
C. Bunbury
Sybil Pd
Mr. Panton
Escape
Felicia
Joan Bull
Dido
Pd- Ld
Clermont
Flirt
Mr. Golding
Br. c
Lord Clermont
C. F
D. of Grafton
Challenger
Gir
Rick
B. ‘c. Wrangler
Diomed
Gogs
H. Ft
Wittner
Paynator
Wilson
Bennington
Vernon
Dungannon
Panton
Mercury
Twotyear-old Court
Corn Excuancx weekly grain market report
Monday July 1 a tolerable wheat crop sold dull and cheaper than Friday. Barley and malt heavy with little demand but similar to last week. Rye, pearl, and beans steady. oats fell on fresh arrivals. Prices: Wheat 44s to 54s, Rye 18s to 27s, Barley 16s to 19s, Malt 30s to 33s. oats 165 to 178. Quarters sold 6d higher on average than last week.
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Ryzy
Pearl
Beane
Batley
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