Debates Over Bribery Bill Movement In Parliament
Lord Grenville moved to read the Day’s Order amid discussions on bribery and electors’ corruption. Lord Grenville argued the bill echoed William’s law. Lord Bulkeley’s acquittal and opposition to extending criminal jurisdiction were noted. The Duke of Norfolk sought a declaratory law. amendments to the Militia Officers Bill were modestly adjusted and the report ordered for tomorrow.
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Mrz
Q’connor
Lord Bulkley
Lord Grenville
William
Duke of Norfolk
House of Commons Motions And Debates Involves Seamen Bill
In the House of Commons at Wupxzs Bay on May 23 Mr Pitt gave notice to move for leave to bring in a Bill enhancing seamen numbers. The Baltic Bill was reported and ordered dead a third time Friday. In Ways and Means a Pitt resolution kept Lottery at 50,000 tickets for a public gain of 167,916 135 4d. O Connor raised a serious matter after Maidstone, fearing a second warrant detention post acquittal. A petition from Liverpool merchants on flotillas and gun-boats sparked debate on general defence. In the Mildeuanots Causes Costs Bill, Mrs Percival urged costs in misdemeanors be paid from the County Fund with magistrate orders, but the House divided 16 to 29 and resumed consideration Monday.
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House of Commons
Wupxzs Bay
Pitte
Pitt
O'Connor
Bion
Sa.Fohm
Col. Gascoigne
Liverpool
Batias
Simcox
Royal Levee and Military Parade At St James Palace
London May 24 reports a king’s levee at St James's Palace lasting until 2 30 PM and a morning parade where Grenadier Guards and the 2d Regiment of Foot Guards marched to Hyde Park. The King, Prince of Wales, and dukes attended a Royal Salute as troops trained. A council issued a 4000 reward for Robert Watson of Spa Fields on high treason charges. Admiral Starvey’s fleet hunted the Spanish. Dutch doggers were sent to Yarmouth. Lambeth Public Day canceled as Archbishop Canterbury travels countryside.
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Viscount Bencrave
County of Chester
Grenadier
His Majesty
Prince of Wales
Dukes of York
Gloucester
Prince Ernest
Prince of Orang
Grenadiers
Winyard
Duke of York
Tower
St. James’s
Robert Watson
Spa Fields
Middlesex
Door Watson
Coumniins
Eliza
Tobago
Admiral Starvey
Gem-Sculptor sues for Onyx emblem worn by Lady of Hackney
Law report from May sessions before Lord Kenyon details Harris the gem engraver suing a wealthy Hackney lady for 168 pounds for an Oriental Onyx and engraving work intended as a mourning breast ornament. Witnesses back the value. judge says uncertain value. verdict for plaintiff. Also notes Poor Law Overseer case in Christchurch and court remarks on public duties and local officials.
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van Heythuysen
Dugutus Inperator
Marcus Aurelius
Harris
Law
A. Walker
Christchurch
Mizgay
A&t
Bethnal-green
Lord Kenyon
Walker
St. George
Hanover-square
Earl of Mansfield
Lord Somers
OLD BAILEY TRIALS AND VERDICTS FROM GROSE SESSION
Reports from the Old Bailey session before Mr Justice Grose include the Not Guilty verdict for Abraham Ottey on a charge of rape, with judgment on accused conduct and prosecutrix behavior. Additional cases include Nicholas Vargin charged with highway robbery and death sentence. Mercer and Fefferys acquitted of burglary. multiple thefts, bed linens, carpets, and a broken shop at Wellclose square examined. authorities recover goods for a prosecutor in a separate scene as verdicts reach Not Guilty or Guilty death sentence for other defendants.
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Arpgrmen
Abraham Ottey
Elizabeth. Watson
Charles-street
Holborn
Colle
Richard Phillips
Charles Aldridge
William Fefferys
Fares Mercer
Sarah M‘nafly
Wellclose-square
Harris
Bishopsgate Street
Mercer
Jefferys
Harper
London
Dublin Trials and Arms Find Amid Dublin Disturbances
Reports from Dublin recount a night search of the Northern mail coach for letters, arrests after a pike heads case, and a state militia movement to the Doora Kara region. It notes Yeomanry expulsions, a diplomat appointment, and Jacobin critiques while a Danish privateer convoy sails toward England.
Vasterham Volunteers Enlist on Dortrecht
Rear Admiral Keerer presided as 54 volunteers from Mitton joined His Majesty's ship Dortrecht, a 64 gun ship, to serve for coast defense. The total reached 308 men and 38 boys, all signing on willingly for naval service.
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Keerer
Mitton
Dortrecht
Lavender Water and Patent Drops Advertised in London
The notice extols Stell’s Lavender Water with warnings about counterfeit bottles at No 32 Catherine Street near Strand and Somerset Place. It promotes 30s per dozen with a minimum six bottles, and advertises Spilsbury’s Antiscorbutic Drops claiming universal cures and a Dispensary at No 15 Soho Square with morning attendance and a charity gesture for the poor.
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Catharine
Strand
Somerseta Place
Steel
Spilsbury’s
Spilsbury
King’s Arms
Soho
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Defarcourt
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Apentotne
England
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Limerick
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Kara
Killaloe
Nenagh
Tipperary
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Charleville
Artur Pacer
Elector Palatine
Covscin
Jagtawo
Nanet
Copenhagen
Faversham
Miay
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