Reform of Representation Debate in the House
Members debate whether to appoint a committee to study the petition on reforming representation. Speakers argue about the constitution, elections, patronage, and the danger of corruption, with warnings from Wyndham and Windham about radical change and monarchy stability, and Pitt noted for contrast. The vote ends with adjournment and a large division.
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Canterbury
Colchester
London
Great Britain
France
House of Commons
Prince
Ship News From Portsmouth Fleet Arrivals and Prizes
On Sunday the Swan loop of war arrived at Portsmouth from Bombay via St Helena. The Duke of Montrose from Bombay and the Walpole from China reached there. The Royal Charlotte from England also arrived. The Concordia and Andrew and the Juno, all from Charlestown, were captured and sent to France. Trajan from Pondicherry and Titus from Martinique were retaken by Robert of Nantes. Nissanies from Pondichery to Ostend were seized by a French privateer then recaptured by Mary, but wrecked off Ireland. Economie from Marseille to Bayonne was taken by a Spanish frigate and carried to Cadiz.
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Swan
Portsmouth
Bombay
East India House
St. Helena
Duke of Montrose
Walpole
China
Royal Charlotte
England
Concordia
Scott
Rotterdam
Andrew
Bretain
Juno
Amsterdam
Charlestown
France
Pondicherry
Titus
Martinique
Thetis
Brilliant
Guernsey
Robert
Nantz
Pondichery
Ostend
Mary
Liverpool
Ireland
Economie
Lartigue
Marseills
Bayonne
Cadiz
Ship Launch Disaster at Danadee Harbour Captures Crowd
A large crowd gathered at Danadee harbour on a launch day. The sloop Leia packet capsized when rope failed, throwing about 60 on deck and shrouds into the water. Seventeen to eighteen were rescued from the hold as the vessel righted, with several later recovered dead or near death. Sir Alexander Douglas and others earned praise for rescue efforts.
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Danadee
Leith Packet
Persoris
Meany
Alexander Douglas
R. Stewhn
AV. Ratt
Andrew Willison
Genfean
Corn Trade Sees Mixed Wheat Declines and Scarce Beans
On Monday May 6 the corn exchange reports a larger than expected wheat supply causing a heavy sale and price declines on the best quality while middling and ordinary samples hold or rise slightly. Fine beans scarce with higher prices, oats up sixpence, pease and rye steady, current grain prices listed for wheat, malt, beans, oats, and barley. Shipping notices reference the Niger frigate, Savage sloop from Ostend, and vessels including Cumberland, Admiral Bride, Ferret sloop, and Britannia tender bound for Gibraltar.
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Letanyong
Ourancrestors
Union of Scotland
India
Thurlow
Scotland
Mr. Pitt
Commons
House of Peers
House
Sir
Wm. Jones
Duke of Richmond
Pitt
Powis
Cricklade
Stockbridge
Erskine
Jenkinson
Gentleman
Pewrs
Ivir
Kyadham
Wyndham
Mi Ton
Windham
House of Lords
Jacobine Club
Convention
Mere Ersenne
Atlantic
James I
Charles I
James
North America
America
Britain
Parliament
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