House of Commons Proceedings Reported on April Twenty Fifth
Several private bills were reported and ordered to be engraved. An estimate of the Navy Exraordinaries was presented. Amendments from Lords on the County Election Bill were agreed to. A committee of Ways and Means fixed militia pay from the Land Tax for 1789. Leave granted to build a bridge over the river Oule and to finish the Pees bridge in Berwick. The Eleanor eipeciars Act duties cease and a four pound annual duty replaces them. A Callico Printers Bill passed for tomorrow’s report. The Ways and Means Committee adjourned to Friday.
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Pees
Berwick
French mail reaches Paris amid upheaval as events unfold
The correspondent notes the French mail arrived at noon after departing Paris Monday morning as the Etats Generaux meeting reportedly occurred. The Emperor died yesterday at the Stock Exchange and other official actions remain pending.
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Paris
Ofes Etats Generaux
Stock Exchange
Rumors Run Through Parliament and Society Circles
A wide ranging 18th century gossip item notes financial warrants for Lord Bradeneh, temporary positions, lotteries, and discussions on the Vest Act. It reports on political factions, parliamentary clashes, and forthcoming pieces of import policy. Social events at St Pauls and at the London Tavern are described along with naval movements from Spithead.
Houghton Stall Touring Meeting at Lord Orford's
At Lord Orford's estate the annual Touring Meeting drew over five hundred gentlemen. The twenty pound cup for best dog that never ran before was won by Dutgate's red dog, beating eighty eight otters. Lord Orford hosted most of the field with notable hospitality after events.
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Lord Orford’s
Fr. Dutgate
Flopebion
Beggar's Opera Delights Covent Garden Audience
Theatrical Intelligence notes Mrs Abington and Mrs Billington shining in Beggar's Opera with strong singing and acting. Edwin, Bernard, Mountain, and others receive praise while audience delight makes the piece feel fresh and highly engaging.
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Theatrical Intelligence
Covent
Edwin
Bernard
Dupely
Mrs. Mountain
Maria
Old Bailey Sessions Report Convictions and Death Sentences
Yesterday at the Old Bailey four producers were convicted of felonies, one of fraud, and three acquitted. Nine men were sentenced to death, fifty six to be transported, eleven to be imprisoned, and several others to various penalties. The judge adjourned the session to June, with Gaol Delivery of Newgate to follow on June 4 at the Old Bailey.
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House of Correction
Newgate
Sweepstakes at Newmarket two-year-olds and yearlings
Racing card from Newmarket lists multiple purses including two-year-old and yearling sweeps. Entries include Seagull Lord Grosvernor’s vr c Jerice Sir C Bunbury’s Glaucus and others with Barking odds and weights. The program covers three and four year olds with a final mile and distance events, cross-checking entries and weights for the meeting.
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Lord Grosvernor
Lord Barrymore
C. Bunbury
Lord Derby
Lee Boo
Reed
Fox
Lotuario
Crowder
Sir Pepper
2. of Wales
Fes’ Balla
B.C
Kuen Haertine
Parcel of Stacks 0508 Day at Twelve o' Clock
A dated column lists various bank stock figures and bonds with prices and percentages. Entries include J y Bank Stock, Consols, South Sea Stock, Old and New Annuities, Bonds, and Navy bills with scattered figures like 173 7, 1726, 942, 64, and 29s 4d, all in a market ledger style. The fragment preserves numeric quotes and instrument names in a terse financial snapshot from a historical page.
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S. South Sea
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