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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Mar 21, 1791
Page
2
English Parliament on Monday March 21 received three Bills from the Commons. Counsel spoke on the Appeal Riddle v Groffet, with decree partly affirmed and partly reversed. The session adjourned at six o'clock to the next day.
The House formed a committee to assess the Burghs of Lauder election petition and ballot nominees were listed. A Lords message noted approval of several bills, while Hereford Canal and Parslow’s Divorce bills passed third reading and were to be sent to the Lords.
Yesterday a Council met at the Duke of Leeds's Office with notable attendees including the Lord Chancellor, Sir Rupert Murray Keith, and the Duke of Ricumont. Dispatches arrived from Vienna. The Prince of Wales dined at Star and Garter. A copper powder barrel prototype was shown to the Duke of Ricamont. Fabuson joins Colman’s Theatre for the season with a strong cast. The late Earl of Stratrorp's estate totals 75,000 with most to Lady Ann Conary. The Powysroxers' Brig faces scrutiny by Lord Lounhcrouch to curb usurers. Pawnee law caps usury at 5 percent.
The London Gazette reports Court mourning orders for the late Margravine of Anspach with attire details for ladies and gentlemen and a court return to mourning on April 7. It also notes William Jones appointed Marshal of the Marshalsen of the Court of King’s Bench in place of the late James Walker. Constantinople notes mild. plague fears and several surrender notices listed for Guildhall attendance and attorneys.
The theatre filled quickly as Mrs Sippons returned and performed only wares at night. The galleries riotously interrupted the first act with clamour and howling, delaying the show until the second act. Despite illness, Mrs Sippons impressed, and applause followed curtain falls. Kemsir portrayed Lord Hastings with notable vigor. Anicia’s first interview scene was praised as a highlight. Mrs Sippons wore an elegant first dress and Mrs Wanp wore magnificent attire.
The Agents gave in their statements and Counsel being called to the Scotch Election business, they were heard until seven o'clock. The House met, prayers were read, and several papers were received from the India House before adjourning to the next day.
The Barston and Hofe Inclosure Bills passed their third reading and the Alcester Roads Bill was second read and committed. Ellenfort and Chippenham Inclosure Bills reported for engrossment. CustomsAccount shows last year’s rum import export. PaymasterGenerals report on army expenses. Newark Election Petition: Sutton and Crosbie declared duly elected. Paxton petition not frivolous. Mr. Wilberforce seeks muster rolls of vessels from Liverpool and Bristol 1780 to 1759. Agreed to.
A petition from electors of Steyning seeks relief after a committee decision on the Steyning Election Petition. Mr. Howard moves to take the petition into consideration on May 4. The House orders, and Mr. Gillett reports on the Sugar Bill. Unclaimed dividends and a Finance Bill debate follow. Mr. Whitbread attacks the Bill, warning it risks public credit and bank securities. He argues money left in the Bank is public property and rejects Exchequer seizure. He contrasts the Bank’s security with Exchequer needs and uses a banker example to illustrate breach of faith.
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