Parliament Debates on Libel Bill and Court Instructions
The Chancellor and MPs discuss how a judge should guide a jury in libel cases with proposed wording and provisos. Key figures include Mr Fox, Mr Milford, Mr Pitt, Mr Sheridan, and the Solicitor General as they vote on amendments and the bill’s wording. The debate touches on the jury’s role, judicial directions, and the bill’s future readings and adjourns at eleven.
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Exchequer
Fox
Milford
Sheridan
Sir John Scott
Lis
Watson
Miford
Kine
Aforris
Pitt
Morris
Aten
Mitford
Fox Rrote
Erseine
British Parliament and Society Roundup in Hyde Park and London
Wednesday items from the House of Commons include reports on Mr Cécil's Divorce and various estate issues, with resolutions from the Committee on Bounties. Royal agenda covers a noon Westminster Abbey performance and a postponed Knights of the Garter installation. News notes report Duke of Gloucester drills, Bishop Vernon, Sweden king's tour, Fox and Liarts bill efforts, Paris Municipality letter to Warsaw, and social events at Vienna Club. Also details on bread price, aldermen elections, porters' rights at Smart's Key, and prisoners due at Old Bailey trials. Weather hints and garden prospects close the scene.
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House OF Commons
Cécil
Flintwall Vent
Pierrepont
Hippisley
India
Westminster Abbey
Regiment of Foot Guards
Hyde Park
Duke of Gloucester
Mr. Vernon
Marquis of Stafford
Knights of the Garter
Windsor
Vienna
Princess Lienowsiy
D’albany
London
Sweden
Aix la Chapelle
Fox
Burke
National Assembly
Paris
Warsaw
Mr. Green
Gray’s Inn
Bucre Horne
Erprorp
Guildhall
Dt Hatley
Skinner
Walter Rawlinson
Kitt
Charles de St. Lieu
Thomas Cope
Plaisterer
John Maddison
Goldsmith
Edward Bowman
Edward Warner
Richard Twopenny
Hig
Benjamin Wood
George Nelson
Stephen Clark
Lightermen
Watermen
Court of Requests
Surry
Middlesex
Essex
Kent
Smart’s Key
Bolt
Carlisle
Bingham
Royal Hospitals
King’s Stench
Grave
Miss Vanneck
Guar- Rard
Suffolk
Richard Levert
Berkswell
Warwickshire
Courier From Petersburgh Arrives Amid Polish Revolution
May 17 Beris reports the Petersburgh courier arrives, with not decisive dispatches. The focus is on Russia Britain relations and the Polish Revolution. Concerns rise over succession to Poland and potential Austrian influence, plus fears of new confederations and power shifts in Europe.
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Petersburgh
Russia
Great Britain
PoLand
Infanta of
Saxony
House of Austria
Austria
Germany
Warsaw
Prussia
Dresden
Orettin
Stettin
Onedher
M. von Wolner
Hermes
Breslau
Welter
Dorff
Starch
The
Holy College
Commemoration Medal Observed At Westminster Abbey Scene
The Commemoration Gold Medal was cut from Dr Aveton's coat at Westminster Abbey on Saturday. Naval vessels including the Hanover and Aurora were reported beached with cargo damage near Calis harbour and Rotherhithe respectively. A distress signal was noted from the Pomona after speaking with the Vere off latitude 42.50 north, longitude 39.0 west. A Royal Charlotte Excise cutter brought in the Milly and Catherine of Kincardine with 350 anchors of gin and brandy, suspected to be landed at Largo Bay. Two men robbed by footpads on Streatham Road near Gray's Inn and Lincoln's Inn. All details reflectshore and urban police concerns.
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Dr Aveton
Westminster Abbey
Hanover
Sandford
London
Calais
Calis Harbour
Aurora
Baker
Smyrni
Glebe Stairs
Rotherhithe
Jusfrow
Dorothea
Jockes
Dantzic
St.Vallery
Elsinore
Murray
Vere
Grenada
Pomona
Royal Charlotte Excise
Rotterdam
Largo Bay
Sheldon
Gray’s Inn
Cruise
Lincoln's Inn
Four Mile Lane
Streatham Road
Riot in the King's Bench Prison during a debtors riot
A Monday riot at the King's Bench Prison followed a public alarm over Grey's Bill. Prisoners shouted Liberty and attacked, firing shots injuring a man and prompting Horse Guards and Foot Guards to restore order. Leaders face reassignment as the court adjourned.
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King’s Bench
Grey
Liberty
Hill
Count Harrington
Mr. Pinkard
Pinkard
Bowes
Justice Hyde
Lord Amherst
Bench
Lawthorns
House of Commons
Mr. Hil
Court of
Ship News Arrivals And Notices From Various Ports
Ship arrivals listed by port including Hamburg Lynn Clyde Cadiz and Baltimore with arriving vessels and origins. Births marriages and deaths noted with social details. Stock prices and government securities quoted with rates and variations after one o clock.
Vauxhall Gardens Masquerade Postponed to Friday
In compliance with the Vienna Ball managers and subscribers, the masquerade announced for that evening is postponed to Friday. The garden will stay open Tuesday through Thursday before the masquerade. May 31, 1791 by permission of His Royal E.
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Tighness
Prince of Wales
Vienna
Tiarflay
Vauxhall
His. Royal E
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Halcott
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Dukke
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Winchester
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Chatoner Ogie
Ranzlagh Road
Dublimg
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Raxix
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Soeri Sea Sreen
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