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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
May 23, 1792
Page
2
The Peers moved to Westminster Hall for Warren Hastings in session and on return sent word to the Commons that their Lordships would resume proceedings on Wednesday next. Adjourned.
The House passed the Stone Roads and related bills after third reading. Edwin's Estate and West minster Police Bill actions were noted, with debate over a magistrate power clause. Dundas defended the clause. opponents warned of tyranny. National Debt Bill read and committed. adjourned for the day.
The House of Lords Committee on the Slave Trade sat from twelve to five and adjourned consideration for the next day. A witness claimed that negroes had no idea of revealed religion. The Bishop of London noted missionaries were sent to the West Indies to preach and publish exhortations, though the witness said the matter was only heard in conversation and not put into effect.
Lord Lauderdale called attention to the Scotch Election matter, noting Scotland’s lack of representation. A later plan fixed further consideration for Friday night with judges summoned. Proclamation business was set for Thursday, then the House adjourned.
The Uttoxeter Poor Bill, Oak Bark Bill, and Ram ate Harbour Bill passed on third reading. Several estates Bills and the Sugar Bill also passed. The Oyer and Terminer Bill progressed in committee, with reports and engrossing ordered. The House debated reducing four and three per cent funds, with Mr Fox urging earlier action and criticising ministers. The Chancellor defended prior positions. the report on the appropriation bill was engrossed and ordered read again tomorrow, then adjourned.
London reports detail the king’s levee at St James's and audiences with Pitt and peers. A royal review followed by a ground inspection of Foot Guards in Hyde Park, with the king on a milk-white charger amid military pomp and field artillery. Also noted are political resignations, lighthouse upgrades, and distant war reports from Europe.
Markham and Anftruther continue cross examination with Burke interjections. Burke and Anftruther at times clash over sharp replies as managers seek specifics. Memory gaps and negative answers limit progress. witness responses noted for precision on items he did affirm. Court adjourned near six o clock.
The Aire reports the new opera Dipo Queen of Carthage debuting to strong applause. It draws on Dipone Abnano Donnnta material, trims two characters, and adds Targas to boost interest. Svorace’s music earns praise alongside selections from Salve, Par, Rompini, Sacchini, and others. but the work is deemed too long and several recitatives might be cut. Performances by Kelly, Mrs. Crouch, Mara, and Barclay receive high notes. Neptune’s Prophecy introduces Masteral. Stage craft by Greenwood and Kimble earns commendation, though lighting lamps prove offensively bright.
France Paris May 16. Decrees to improve police oversight require residents and visitors to declare name, dwelling, and passport within eight days of decree publication. Owners, renters, concierges, and porters must report all strangers lodging. Penalties include 300 livres and up to three months in prison for noncompliance. false declaration carries 1000 livres.
Yesterday and tonight magistrates and police faced a riot in Birmingham. Blues troops reinforced, crowds attacked at the Hotel, riders pursued and many taken to the Dungeon. Seven houses gutted and furniture damaged as streets were cleared by ten o’clock. Thirteen detainees remain in custody at the hotel.
A critical review accuses France of paradoxical governance under a monarchy without strong statesmen and an army without soldiers. It details alleged secret funding for insurrection in the Austrian Netherlands, deceptive uniforms for Brabantine rebels, and plots to mislead allied forces. The piece links Jacobinism to a friar society and notes crews from a Panpora Frigate reaching Dover via a Dutch ship.
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