Scotch Libel Appeal Debated in House of Lords
Lord Lauderdale presented a petition from Perry and Richardson jailed in Scotland for publishing a libellous pamphlet. Discussion on whether an appeal could lie from a criminal sentence, with Lords Zéurlay Cathcart and the Chancellor differing. The debate set to committee as bills moved from the Commons before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Lauderdale
Perry
Richardson
Scotland
Justiciary Court
Earl
Great Britain
Lord Cathcart
Lord Zéurlay
Lord Linderdale
House of Commons May 1 Inclosures Bills and Commercial Credit debate
The Commons read the third time several Bills including Pengé Inclosure Brown's Divorce Perth Roads Allington Inclosure and Lancaster Canal. Many petitions and reports followed plus discussions on Scotch Tithes Swinton Canal and a Commercial Credit resolution. Amendments to the Traitorous Correspondence Bill were debated with notable opposition and support from leading figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pengé
Brown
Perth Roads
Allington
Lancaster Canal
Lanferres
South Kilfey
Caister
Moulton
Spalding
Mailmore
Wornborne
Peniston Bridge
Oxford Pool
Bath Roads
Glasgow Streets
Glasgow
Chelmsford
House of Commons May 2 Trial of Hastings and Sheffield Petition
The Commons ordered Hastings trial continuation, passed inclosure bills, and read the Thwarkstone Canal and related measures. A Sheffield petition for parliamentary reform sparked extensive debate on petition reception, dignity of the House, and rights of the people. Birmingham and Durham petitions followed with divisions, while the Commercial Bill advanced and further committee actions set for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hosart
Lords
Grindon
Hastings
Warren Hastings
Sheffield
Duncamb
Yorkshire
Mr. Pitt
Grey
Dudley Ryder
Nottingham
Francis
Ryder
House of Commons of
Great Britain
Birmingham
Pitt
Wilberforce
Commercial Bill Advances After Amendments Passed
The Master of the Rolls carries back the bill to the Lords after amendments. The bill would empower his Majesty to issue Exchequer Bills as outlined, read a first time and ordered for a second reading tomorrow, with printing arranged in the interim. Adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fedyll
Adam
Fox
Exchequer
A. Thornton
Hufe W
Chinwell
Paheney
Selet Committee
Ateney General
Lords
Adair
Major Whitmore
Tayior
Master of the Rolls
Lord Jachigis
Master of the Reils
Traitorous Correspondence Bill Passes Amid Debate
In the Commons amendments stage Earl Stanhife urged postponement for further weighing. Lord Grenville opposed and the bill passed. Debtor and Creditor Bill saw Lord Raarden move adjourning due to thin attendance. the order of the day was discharged and Monday named, with Lords summoned. The House then adjourned to the next day.
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Earl Stanhife
Commons
Lord Grenville
Lord Raarden
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