Debates in House of Lords on Hastings Trial and Debtor Relief
The Lords met in Westminster Hall for Warren Hastings’s trial and adjourned after a lengthy debate on an address seeking time to defend. A debtor relief bill was proposed for committee next Friday, while the Lords Act was noted as insufficient for insolvent debtors. A Loan Bill second reading was deferred to Friday. Police Bill second reading was set for Monday and the session adjourned.
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Lord Grenville
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Duke of Montrose
Lord Stormont
Trial of War Hastings and patent bill debate in Lords
The Lords report progress on the Trial of War Hastings and debate the Patent Yellow Bill with Lord Chancellor opposing the extension of patent rights while others caution over prerogative and royal assent before advancing the New Forest Bill in a tense session referencing Crown consent and parliamentary procedure.
Parliamentary Debate Over Crown Affent and Committee Adjournment
A four hour Lords debate centers on the Crown affent to a bill and parliamentary rules. Lords Grenville Montrose Clarence Stormont clash over official form and adjournment to Monday for proper royal assent procedures.
House of Commons Proceedings on Bills and Slave Trade
In the House of Commons Mr Owen presented Papers from the India House and the Royal Assurance Company's Bill was deferred. Bills on Whitehaven harbour and Lord Radnor's Estates passed third reading. Committees considered Navigable Canals and Servants' Characters Bill. Lords and Commons adjusted Burgess franchise period to six years. Warren Hastings trial deferred to morrow. In Slave Trade debate Mr Fox pressed for abolition and exportation limits. the Chancellor of the Exchequer delayed due to Lords inquiry. ministers unlikely to push the Bill this session.
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India House
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Douglas
Isle of Man
Whitehaven
Lord Radnor
House
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Commons
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Trial of Warren Hastings in Egypt ends with request to finish defense
Four witnesses for Hastings were examined and cross examined as he asks Lords to allow more time in the current session to complete his defense. He notes hardships and mentions two key witnesses from India and France, urging a speedy conclusion and a final summing up. Lords adjourn to their chamber after his appeal.
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France
India
Lord Cornwallis
Mr Fox Seeks Time to Discuss Bill Tomorrow
Mr Fox stated he did not know how long the Sessions would continue. He would try to obtain information by tomorrow and, if time allowed for debate, would move for leave to bring the Bill in the following day. The session adjourned.
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Debated Insurance Bill Deferred till Friday
The Royal Assurance Company's Bill’s further consideration was deferred to tomorrow. Mr Hobart reported resolutions on Navigation Bills which were agreed to and made standing orders of the House. The Servants Character Bill passed after third reading. Lords intend to proceed with Warren Hastings trial on Saturday. House adjourned at five.
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Hobart
Warren Hastings
Hastings Cheyt Syng Charge Ended By Witnesses
Four witnesses were examined, which concluded the evidence on the part of Mr. Hastings to the Cheyt Syng charge.
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Mr. Hastings
Cheyt Syng
Levee at Buckingham and Royal Audiences Reported
London dispatch describes yesterday's royal Levee at St James's with brief audiences for Mr Dumpbas Sir George Vance Mr Prio and the Duke of Ricumonon. It notes lord arrivals from Naples and ongoing debates in the Lords on Mr HastrNas's trial and potential prorogation. A celebratory note hints at a forthcoming wedding anniversary.
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Lord Marmssury
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Coblentz
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HastrNas
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Robart
Ing
Declaration of Empress on Polish affairs at Warsaw
The Empress proclaims Russia’s aims to preserve Poland’s independence and constitutional order while condemning Polish revolutionaries. She details alleged abuses by reformers, the alleged threat to Russia, and Russia’s readiness to aid a new Diet. Troops may enter Poland to restore rights, offering amnesty to supporters and urging Polish unity under her generosity.
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Rusha
Poland
Germany
Russia
Turkey
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Yeit
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