Lords Pass Trent and Mersey Bill After Report Debate
Parliament notes the Earl of Moira moving to consider debtor petitions, with Lord Kenyess objecting due to the absence of the Lord Chancellor. The motion was postponed to Friday. The Trent and Mersey Navigation Bill Report was debated over standing orders before the division, then the Bill was read a third time and passed. Adjourned.
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House “of Lords. Co
Earl of
Moira
Lord Kenyéss
Trent and Mersey
Bank Indemnity and Militia Pay Bills Reported in Commons
In a crowded Commons session on March 20 the House reported the Bank Indemnity and Militia Pay Bills, discussed committee referrals for the Etwall Inclosure and Hulmes Chapel, and ordered engrossment of several measures while petitions were presented against the Merchants Wet Dock Bill. The Promulgation of Statutes debate led to resolutions directing expanded printing of public acts and distribution to authorities across England Scotland and Wales.
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States Army
Navy
Etwall
Hulmes Chapel
Merchants
Alderman Luffington
Billingsgate
Alderman Curtis
Tower Royalty
Sheriffs of
London
Lord Mayor
Castle of Lancaster
Ref Browght
Corporation of the Surgeons of London
Pitt
Fohe Sinclair
Dent
Hobart
Steele
Sele
Sylvester Douglas
Ibéor
American Congress
His
Stewartry
Englang
Scotland
Wales
Resolutions on Duration of Temporary Bills and Statutes
The text records resolutions proposing precise durations for temporary Bills and the revival of statutes in separate bills with clear continuance terms. The resolutions were reported, ordered printed, and sent for further consideration that evening, then adjourned.
Bankers Meet Pitt Over Private Regulations Amid Market Worries
London reports show bankers meeting Mr Pitt to discuss private rules before a planned session. Banks freer on Saturday discounting, but experts warn tighter lending may trigger merchant stoppages. House of Lords figures reveal increased forfeitures in late 1790s loans, while Hamburgh mails reach destination after delays. Continued public debate expected as finances and national expenditure draw scrutiny. A Seafaring captain earns praise, while cultural notices include Reynolds’s new comedy and Miss Farren’s possible final theatre appearances.
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Pitt
Banx
House of Lords
Hamburgh
Yarmouth
Chipman
Fox
Siic
Nelson
Admiralty
J. Jervis
Paris
Catherine II
Elysian Fields
Louis XVI
Catpertine II
Frederick II
Europe
Atlantic
Lancaster
St. Thomias’s
Reynolds
Drury Lane
France
Parc
Mestard
Othello at Drury Lane Receives Strong Theatrical Response
The Tragedy of Othello staged at Drury Lane last night drew considerable effect. Kemacre's Othello praised for finish though hampered by formal enunciation. Palmer criticized for excessive passion and uneven delivery. Mrs Sippon’s Desdemona praised and audience applauded. Mrs Poweny acclaimed for accurate, animated portrayal and sharp reproaches to Othello.
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DRURY
Aed
Poweny
Mila
Orhello
Disturbances in Down County Prompt Urgent Measures
The article notes rising unrest in North Ireland, urging immediate investigation into causes as magistrates press for decisive action. It then discusses French Revolution impacts on British Parliament, Burke and Fox, and shifts in opposition, warning that dangers to liberty persist amid political realignments. The Directory reports a sixth campaign with Republican armies to be resupplied at foreign expense.
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Down
Ireland
M. de Montlausier
Constituent Assembly of
France
D’ Angleterre
Great Britain
Burke
Opponbsh
Mr. Fox
Fox
Minster
Debtors and Bank Stock Plan in Parliament
Mr Mason presented the Committee report on a sinking fund for extinguishing the National Debt. Mr Correy urged 100,600l yearly too large for Ireland relative to Britain. The Chancellor said future stages would discuss minute points. The report was agreed to. A clause allowing Bank of Ireland to convert debentures into bank stock was approved.
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Marthie
Mason
Correy
Ireland
Great Britain
Bank of Ireland
Bank of England
Public credit meeting in Cork pledges defence by 17000 troops
Dublin report notes the Merchants of Cork passed resolutions to support public credit after the Earl of Carhampton stated 17000 of his Majesty's troops with artillery are ready within reach to defend this part of the empire. The meeting expressed thanks and confidence in his administration amid the crisis. Drogheda also reports troop augmentation and a public house arrest linked to militia fidelity amid investigations.
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Dublin
Cork
Earl of Carhampton
Gambling case at Lady Buckinghamshire's party adjourned
Public Office Marlborough Street heard the information against Mr Concan non for playing Faro at Lady Buckinghams hare. Witnesses Evett Pafford testified to repeated attendance from November to January and a specific night of the 36th of last January when Faro was played for money. The defendant denied playing. Butler Rafe vouched he was absent from the room. The Magistrate found evidence insufficient without corroboration from Bank proprietor Martindale and adjourned the cause to tomorrow.
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Concannon
Faroac
Bucnincuam- Shire
N. Conant
George Ewett
Joseph Pafford
Lady Buckinghamshire
Faro
Joseph Rafe
Evett and
Pafford
Martindale
Additions to the Public Debt Charge and Social News
The note lists new charges on the public debt from loans and annuities from 1793 to 1796 with figures and cancellations. It also records social tidbits: Mrs. Orly Hunter hosting a grand masquerade on the 7th at her Wimpole Street house, and remarks on Lord Scarecrow joining the Opposition with satirical commentary on a noble duke’s ambition.
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Orly Hunter
Wimpole-street
Lord Scarecrow
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Trish
House OF Commons
Drogheda
Nii
Ralph Smyth
Stockwell Lane
Armagh
Lord Gosford
Edward Tardman
Public
Marlborough-Street
Consolidated Banke
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