Debate on Bengal Government and India Bill Proceedings
The discussion centers on Lord Cornwallis and Bengal governance, the powers of the Governor General, and proposed reforms. Fox argues against concentrated authority, Dundas defends the 1784 India Bills, Pitt and Francis push for regulated oversight. The House moves to amend and pass clauses, with divisions on hereditary status and Lower Canada representation. The session adjourns after detailing resolutions on supply and hemp culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornwallis
Francis
Lori Cornwallis
Bengal
North-west Frontier
Lord Conwallis
Carnatic
Fox
India
Pitt
Govenor
Hastings
Dundas
Mrr. Fox
Enery
Hobart
Tvod
Poulay
Lower Canada
Jee
Pitt _ St
Europe News and English Clergy Notices Mix of 18th Century Items
Reports from May 1 indicate ammunition buildup near Luxemburg and plans for a 4th Artillery Park, while the Prince Bishop of Sprze denounces French decrees. A cordon under Prince de Cobourg may block incursions from Rhine frontier. Debates on Poland's constitution and royal bulls, plus local obituaries, academic promotions, and militia mobilization in Oxfordshire conclude this eclectic dispatch.
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Luxemburg
Sprze
National Assembly of
France
Prince de Cobourg
Rhine
Reves
Strasburg
Poland
Tak Pruss
Earls of
Beorough
Sandavich
Denbigh
Earl Sandwich
Lord Berborough
Lord Denbigh
Dawtzick
Lesing
Mr. Woon
Rufper
Sussex
Puileerne Company
Madrid
Bank of
Manilla
Mary Taylor
Daniel Taylor
Paughurst
Hants
Winchester
Obourn
Jar
William Harris
Barnstapie
Lord Fortescue
Whitehall appoints Earl of Leven Flight Commissioner
From the London Gazette May 13 the King appoints the Earl of Leven as Flight Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. The issue also lists various militia commissions and bankrupts with surrender and dividend dates in London notices at Guildhall and surrounding inns.
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Whitehall
Earl of Leven
General Assembly
Church of Scotland
Suffolk
Thomas Blonwieth
Robert Hareland
Burt
William Edwards
Gheapsidy
Juncar
Clevels
Guildhall
Tyifon
Mount-dreet
Beckeley-square
Richard Grantham the Elder
Richard Grantham the Younger
Cross-street
Sale
County of Chester
Bull’s Head Tan
Manchester
Edge
Pemplejohn Lingard
Patclt
Mouery-Ferivener
Atnite
Mitchell
Nogo
Léethbury
James Glover
Great Lowertreet
Ferrnder
Dney
Tye
Guidhall
Attornes
Meffirs
Davies
Ayrton
Lauer Temple-tane
Richard Mudd
Sottensham-Coure-Read
Apothecary
Bonney
Percy-Hreet
Rathbone-place
Richard Field
Redcross-square
Dyer
Attoraies
Mul Belton
Basinghall-street
John Maton
Longdon
Worcesterskirt
Talbot Inn
Upron Upon Severn
George
Quarry-court
Chancery-lane
James Darch
Dulverton
Somerset
White Hart Inn
James Futcher
Salisbury
Wilts
David Sandeman
Andrew Grshim
Johnstreet
America Square
London
James Ogilvie
Eltham
Kent
Manner
Atten
Juin Knicht
Carshall Mill
Surry
Wiliam Whiteley
Cannon-street
Guildh-ll
Jane G. Ebenezer Geary the Younger
Bannhall-treet
Ac Nine
Janes
George Colebrioke, Bart
Thomas Rewell
Roadswell
Limehouse
Samuel Woadward
Pennington-freet
Thoras Stone
Acierbury Ea
Oxfordshire
White Lion Inn
Banbury
Richard Stone
Cue Strand
Deater
Glass
Parliamentary Intelligence on Ochiltree Case Briefly Heard
The Committee of Privileges met at three o'clock on Thursday May 16 and concluded Lord Ochiltree's cause before adjourning at five.
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Tursday
Committee of Privileges
Lord Ochiltree
House of Commons Proceedings and Bills Reported
The House introduced Honorable Andree Cochan for Stirling and various bills were read or reported. The Lords trial of Warren Hastings was noted with a daily observance, Oyster and Pilchard Fisheries Bills advanced, Bank Dividends Bill moved to third reading, paving bills regulations discussed, American Intercourse Bill first reading, hemp cultivation resolutions passed, Sierra Leone Bill committee actions with report due Monday.
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Andree Cochan
Stirling
Tulenfor Roads
St. Chad’s Church
Melen Mowbray Navigation
Warren Hastings
Burke
Westminster Hall
Acéart
Committee of Ways and Means
North America
United States
West Indies
Adachin
Royal Review Sparks Society Talk and Marital Rumors
Dispatches from Whitehall report a brilliant Royal Review at the Heath amid cheers for the sixteenth regiment and royal pleasure with maneuvers. Society notes cover marriages, health, and fashion, including Lord Henry Fitzcransp's betrothal and rumors of a Duke of Bevoiry union.
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Wiitehall
Earl of Eien
Vienna
de’ Paivce
Duke of Gloucester
France
Wueiham
Gloucester
D'con
Jonry
Calualry
Hyde Park
Tvue
Marquis of Worcester
Isleworth
Ed of
Fine
Fine. “ Rejciced In the Successes of A Wastington”—aye, Or Jack the Parnes
Tiprpoo Lars
Henry Fitzcrasnp
Miss Bove
Earl of Shannon
Tapis
Lampioan
Durham
Cuarnotte Viliirxs
Duke of
Bevrory
Caroline William Besrixe
Ius Grace of Portrand
Cavendish
Willa
Duncannown
Bath
Rex-Ministerial
Prrr
Guildhall
William Brown
Col. Morgans Company
Coldstream Regiment
Downton Borough Parliament Seats Confirmed
Mr P3jndba reported the committee’s finding that Sis. W. Scott and the Hon. Mr. Boverie are duly chosen to serve in Parliament for the Borough. A bill repealing certain duties on Bills of Exchange and Promissory Notes passed first reading. A committee on the Corn Bill was formed with Mr Sransfur presiding. reports due Monday. Adjourned.
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A. G .Bowhten
P3jndba
Downton
Sis. W. Scott
Boverie
Ree
Bilei the
Youfe
Sransfur
Tofrascco
Towle
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Canada
Sheridan
House
Rose
William Killett
Pembroke College
Elenry Francis Robert Serme
Trinity College
William Gooch
Caius College
Joseph Church
Broadhead
Emmanuel College
Richard Tofs
Trinityhall
Charles Nixon
Nuthall
Hucknall
Nottinghamshire
Great Dalby
Leicestershire
Cha
Sedley Burdett
John Buck
Great Pranfham
Norfolk
Urquhart
Lincoln
Wigtoft
Quadring
Fluire
William Bull
Weils
James Fawcett
St. John’s College
St. Sepulchre’s Church
R. Wharton
Sigglesthorne
Yorkshire
Stow
Oxford
John Agar
Christ Church
Oxfordshire Regiment of Militia
The
London Gazette
Parliamentary Intelligence
House OF Lords
House OF Commons
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