Poland Envoy Arrives as Ottoman War Preparations Grow
Potocki, envoy extraordinary from Poland, arrived during the night of the 18th. The Ottoman Ministry expects a treaty and a stronger alliance with Poland. War preparations proceed with all squadrons reinforced. Grand Vizir plans to raise army to 700,000. Asiatic troops to join. A courier carried the Treaty of alliance with Proffit and orders to renounce peace talks.
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Admiral Hotham Ready Ships At Spithead
Portmouth reports Admiral Hotham hoisted his flag on Bellona and crews rush to fit out ships. Commanders bring sea stocks aboard as orders to sail loom, with Byard to mutter guard ships and marshal impressed men. Valiant nearing readiness and Orion to sail with others to Spithead this evening.
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Lords House in London Debates Bills May 26
In London the House of Lords heard several Commons bills for first reading. Proceedings adjourned after the session.
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House of Commons May 26 1785 proceedings and bills
The Commons debated and advanced several measures including the stage coach aid bill, parish workhouse inspection, Willis pension bill, and six weeks spirit licence duties. A Tontine relief proposal for share transfers to long annuities was discussed with survivorship provisions, and resolutions were agreed after discussion with Mr Sheridan.
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Slave carrying bill debate ends with recommitment
Debates on the slave carrying bill focus on tonnage related clauses and the allowance of slaves proportional to vessel size. Amendments were rejected. the bill was recommitted and the Chancellor of the Exchequer signaled opposition on the report. The bill was ordered to be reported tomorrow and the session adjourned.
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Royal Family at Westminster for first musical festival
Yesterday the Royal Family attended the first performance of a musical festival at Westminster Abbey after visiting Buckingham House. The Duke of Cumberland recovered enough to attend a grand concert. Reports detail Tippoo Sahib’s attack on Travancore, with heavy fighting, line breaches, and Rajah's forces counterattacking. Additional items note Cambridge university election of a High Steward, naval preparations, and various marriages and deaths.
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Obituaries and Notices From a London Area Ward and Surrey
Fragments record Friday events in Bedford square York and Cobham plus Surrey Mrs Mary Smith wife of John Zewell Smith Richmond and William Bellwood architect councillor Bootham ward. Last Friday in Great Carter Lane Doctors Commons Mrs Barry aged 103 followed by her daughter aged 75. Saturday William Franks Esq dies after a brief illness at his Southgate residence.
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