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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
May 16, 1792
Page
2
The Lords proceeded to Westminster Hall for the Warren Hastings trial and remained until four o'clock, then returned and adjourned to the next day after several Bills were read.
The Lords to proceed with the Warren Hattings trial on Tuesday. Anjfuther’s motion on the Carnatic is postponed till Tuesday. Parish Apprentices Bill examined in Committee and to be reported tomorrow. National Income and Expenditure Bill deferred to tonight. Several bills passed third reading including Stalkers Duty and Hackney Coach.
A London petition seeks repeal of a coal duty from the 9th Article, tabled for discussion. The Manchester Canal, Oak Bark, and Norfolk Embankment Bills appear, with third readings and passages noted. Royal borough accounting bill progresses. Teave to revive clubs and societies discussed. Apprentice Bill report engrossment ordered. Ramsgate Harbour Bill faces amendments and recommitment votes. various divisions occur as the measure moves toward engrossment.
The House debated the Sugar Bill with proposed export prohibitions at certain price points. Alderman argued prices were too high and moved an amendment supported by Sir James Sanderfox. The committee divided, reporting remains for Monday as bills adjourned at nine.
London May 14 The Queen arrived from Bengal announced at the East India House. She left Bengal December 17 and St Helena March 15. The Queen brings news of forts captured near Tippoo and the surrender of Sertica Patam remains unconfirmed. Nutza Droog refitted and stormed by General Menows with minimal losses. Colonel Stuart restored to command and in good health. Lord Cornwallis's army near Seringapatam as of January 5 per Minerva letters.
The King held a levee at St Jamies's from one to two, presented Sir Sydney Smith with the Grand Military Order, and hosted Cabinet Ministers until five. Later, the Royal Family attended the Ancient Music concert in Tottenham Street. Also noted are reviews in Hyde Park, foreign dispatches from Paris and Berlin, fraud notes abroad, and political chatter about Jacobinism and officers.
Mr Hastings's examination ends by four. The counsel inform that further evidence may be prepared. Burke asks that no more evidence be heard until Markham is cross-examined. Lord Townsend and peers urge cross-examination. Burke asks for indulgence as court adjourns to chambers.
A General Court at East India House adjourned after 75 votes for and 135 against the motion to engage the Directors for public ship contracting. Debate featured Randall Jackson Barile Smith Newt Benaley and Serjeant Watson on fleet establishment and public contract principles.
An epistle from Napper Tandy in Dublin to Thomas Paine in London urges support for France and a radical restructuring of English governance. It mocks the existing Parliament, calls for French-style rights, and envisions a future where Napper Tandy leads in Theland, with references to the Jacobin Club and the Ball-wand.
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