National Assembly debates juries and civic rights in Paris
A Parisian Postscript item reports the Assembly's unanimous rejection of juries in criminal cases while approving a decree to study trial by jury. It notes ongoing discussions on naturalization conditions, property and civic oath, and future legal procedures amid broader political tensions and foreign affairs developments. The piece also covers naval movements, Spain Britain diplomacy, and incidents near Nootka Sound.
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Sitaburgh
Strasburgh
M. Target
France
M. Neckar
M. Baiere
National Assembly
Committee of Constitution
Committee On Criminal Procedure
Aristocrany
Hastings Trial Delayed as Lords Adjourned in London
In London today the House paused over a message from the Duke of Leeds read to the Lords. The trial of Warren Hastings, Esq. was deferred to Tuesday as the Lords adjourn after taking the message into consideration.
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Wepusspay
Duke of Leeds
Warren Hastings
House Proceedings and International War Commentary
Wednesday May 5 notes in Parliament on the bill empowering Justices of the Peace to inspect parish workhouses, committee actions on Distillery and Port Horse Duty bills, and a message from the Crown read by the Speaker. Commentary ponders Spain, Russia, and potential naval maneuvers, with Capt. Moss sailing to Gibraltar for Portsmouth garrison.
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Afr
Sheridan
I. H. Browne
Rose
Spain
America
Nootka Sound
England
France
Russia
Denmark
Rafa
Sweden
Prussia
Café
Moss
Gibraltar
Portsmouth
The King's Message to the Two Houses of Parliament
George R His Majesty has received information about two vessels under the British flag and two additional ships. The report mentions naval matters and royal communications routed to Parliament.
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Nooika Sound
Othe
America
Spain
Spanish
Hunt
Court of
Madrid
Parliament
George R. His Majesty
Four Admirals Oversee River Nomination By Seamen
An unusual procedure announced by four singular piers of seamen on the river Tuesday evening and carried through yesterday. Instead of a captain, Admiral Sir Hyde Parker is appointed to supervise. from the Foufis East-Indiaman fifty men are named.
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Hydearker
Foufis East-Indiaman
Sunday Died at Grove Hill Near Uxbridge John A Abigham Bsg Jamaica
Sunday died at his brother's house Grove hill near Uxbridge John Anthony Abigham Bsg of Jamaica Island. Passed by the Elizabeth Madson from Middleburgh May 4. Arrived and sailed for the River aboard Marey's ship Chichester. Remain in the Downs his Majesty's ships Rosxal George Africa, Scout sloop Barracouta Cockatrice Worcester East-Indiaman Pelican Harrison from St Abe's for Stockholm Wind North-Wes.
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Sunday
Grovehill
Uxbridge
John Anthony Abigham
Bsg
Jamaica
Gravefird
Maya
Elizabeth
Madson
Middleburgh
Deal
Marey
Chichester
Downs
Africa
Worcester
Pelican, Harrison
St. Abe’s
Stockholm
Wind North-Wes
Theatrical Intelligence Drury Lane Showings
Yesterday and this evening at Covent Garden and Drury Lane feature a mix of plays and entertainments. The Widow of Malabar The Man of Quality and The Two Misers are listed for yesterday with The Romp and The Haunted Tower plus The Deaf Lover. This evening offers The Crusade with The Miser and other pieces.
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Drury-Lane
Covent Garden
Mellor’s firearms claim long-range shots and trials
An advertisement offers Mellor’s SgoTine Guns and TWISTED BAR RELS bored on an improved plan claimed to shoot birds at great distance with reduced recoil. Prospective buyers may test at Whitechapel, London, where barrels can be bored for two guineas, and letters must be post-paid.
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Mgller
Mellor
Jones
Bell's
Fleet-street
London
Bank Stock Prices and Bond Rates From May Listings
A compact ledger of stocks and bonds shows prices and percentages for various issuers. Entries include Navy and Exchequer Bills, India Stock and Scrip, Ditta bonds, and multiple 3 to 4 percent ranges. May figures for Bank, Cinios, and English Prizes are listed with premiums and half-pence variations.
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Fick
Tadia
Cinios
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