House of Commons Feb 24 1789 Debate on Coal Exports and Voter Regulation
The House resolved to form a committee next Monday to examine quantities of coal exported. Mr R H Coxe presented a Somerset petition aligned with York’s, asking for attention. Sir Philip Fennings Clerke urged excluding any official with a government contract from a seat. Charles Fox supported, and leave was given to bring in a bill. Mr Coke proposed a clause to regulate occasional voters and instructed the committee to consider it.
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Somerset
York
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R. H. Coxe
Philip Fennings Clerke
Sir Philip
Charles Fox
Coke
Derby
Debates Over Voter Expansion and Prohibitory Acts
The House debated allowing broader voter rolls and readoption of a clause to admit honorary freemen, amid opposition from Barrow and others who warned against increasing voters. Lord North moved to repeal parts of the Prohibitory Act following American merchants’ petition, as finances were approved for navy expenses, repairs, and militia pay. Hartley sought ongoing expenditure accountability.
The Belle's Stratagem at Covent Garden Impresses Crowd
Theatrical Intelligence notes Cowley's comedy The Belle's Stratagem at Covent Garden on Thursday night drawing a crowded, brilliant audience. Applause surpassed the first performance due to smoother execution and pruning especially in the ant scene. Miss Younge praised as a comedian though one minor error in the final scene is predicted to be corrected. Letitia's unmasking scene praised for delicacy and natural emotion. Doricourt's declaration of rapture prompts Letitia's joy, though timing remains debated.
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Debates on Irish Constitution and Rodney’s Naval Movements
In Ireland the Commons debate centers on demanding a free constitution despite wartime. Reports detail Admiral Rodney’s fleet near Gibraltar with 17 ships of the line, plus 19 Spanish and French ships, and British efforts to muster crews and ships. Anecdotes recall Rodney’s poverty in Paris and a French offer to switch sides, while other naval and commercial items note a Bellomont launch, prize captures, ship arrivals, trials at the Old Bailey, and local obituaries and marriages.
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Bath Volunteers
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College-street
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