Royal assent and commission actions in early session
Royal assent was given by a commission to forty-one public and private bills. The Commissioners sat in robes: Archbishop of Canterbury, Lord Chancellor, and the Duke of Leeds. Mr Hobart moved the bill for appointing Commissioners to examine Crown and Forest Lands and the bill for appointing Commissioners of Land Tax. Several private bills were read a first time, and the House adjourned to Monday the 12th instant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontee
Archbishop of Canterbury
Duke of Leeds
Hobart
The Papists Will bill Passed In Commons Readings
In the House of Commons on Thursday April, the Papists Will bill was read a third time and passed. Mr Curwen warned the bill would affect petitioners rights while Dundas argued full inquiry. Petitioners from the Isle of Man were ordered heard at the second reading alongside the Duke of Athol’s bill. Sheridan moved against the Tobacco bill urging repeal for security to manufacturers and revenue. Notices were given for motions on reform of Scots Boroughs and on weighing measures. a committee was formed to review weights and measures in major towns. Adjourned to Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cursven
Isle of Man
Duke of Athol
Dundas
Curwen
Sheridan
Gentemen
Watkin Lewes
London
Auction Notice of Freehold Estate at Evesham in 1799
An 1799 auction advertises the sale by Joseph Pratt at the Crown Inn Evesham of a valuable freehold estate in the Borough and adjoining the Lown. The sale runs 1 to 5 PM on Monday April 10, 1799 if not privately disposed of. Listings include lots with tenants George Evans Jo rah Hughes and others, detailing o thers and paddocks with measurements and names of villagers. Further particulars from Messrs Bewes and Ward, Attornies at Law Derby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford Inn
Exeter
London
Bath
Bristol
Rome
Fraic &c
James Tucker
William Branscombe
Therf Mearcey
George Evans
Mercey
The
Oziers
Lot
Mearcey
Rze Evans
Thomas Groves
Joseph Hughes
Lia
Thomas Hitch
Jseph Hughes
Bewees
Ward
Attornjes
Lew
Derby
Devon
Hatherleigh
Hathesleigh
Councy
Broomfied
Terviler
Ababa
Torrington
George Sen
Fosto
Hatherleigh Appy
Wil'am Northcott
Twiggbear
John Mallet
Heanton-Hofe
Petersmart
Mr. Symons
Trevine
Néae Bodmin
Metis
Eiford and Foot
Plymouth-Dock
Patt and Percemrints
Ayeoo Wee
Suffolk
Augustine Read
Warsley’s
Bell Inn
Bury
Thurston
Broderip
Melnar
Wells
Somerferthire
Schuldham
Mitchel
Saxmundham
Audiioneer
Woodbridge
White Hart
Stowmarket
Crown
Botesdale
Bell
To the Gentlemen Clergy and Freeholders of the County of Kent
An address directed to the gentlemen clergy and freeholders of Kent County sets forth concerns and requests. The text emphasizes local governance duties, property rights, and municipal obligations with a formal tone appropriate to a county assembly or public meeting notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County of
Kent
Universal Knowledge Magazine Promises Vast Topics
An 18th century prospectus announces The New Magazine of Knowledge on Hesven and Less, promising a universal world of nature, science, theology, and vast essays. It outlines divisions in theology, science, and miscellany with notes on heaven and hell, immortality, economics, and a broad range of subjects, aiming to form a complete library for readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaziana
Tc New Church
Heaven
Hell
Deifm
Eccles
Attairs Maruge Universe
Mrey Villers
Warrhip
Free
Providence Goodlness Paulygany
Fra Medicine Society
R. Kiindmarth
Clerkenwel- Closey
Whea
J. Walker
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House of Commons
Stone and Co
Oxford Street
Igi
Igs
Elille
Bach
N.B
Alfie
Oo Oo & c
Price Sane ‘Geivet
Br Boanis
Naporaj
Wilianm Smelliz
Antiquarian
Sad Royal Socierits
Edinburgh
Borough of
Lancaster
Fremen of Lancaster
Grafton-street
Southampton
Perons
Fae
Phe
William Heathcote
William Chute
Winchester
Ireland
John Lord Sheffield
Great Britain
Britanny
Miiddose
Pegard
Maitfioney Edward Knatchbull
Maidstone
Faid
James Pattison
Grove Tavern
Howne
Grindelwald
Imperial Magazine
Howard
Vaerinus
J. Thelwall
Wentath
Chatterton
Fox
Pitt
Chronicle
Prince of Wales
Stockdale
British Museum
John Stockdale
Piccadilly
Shakspeare
Emancuel Schoenberg
Paul
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