Assembly Adjourns After Bills Read
On Monday July 3, Lord Kehyda attended for Lord Chancellor. The Bills on the table were read and the House immediately adjourned till tomorrow.
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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jul 01, 1797
Page
4
On Monday July 3, Lord Kehyda attended for Lord Chancellor. The Bills on the table were read and the House immediately adjourned till tomorrow.
The House debated the Inland Navigation Duty Bill with opposition to revenue measures seen as harming population and industry. Speakers warned the bill's principle and mechanics risked canal investors and proposed amendments, while arguments for water carriage and canal utility highlighted economic tradeoffs. The bill passed committee, was ordered printed, and report to be further considered early next week.
The postscript notes a forthcoming additional charge of three halfpence per paper, imposed by the Legislature, to be levied on Thursday. The notice appeals to readers and loyal friends to accept the levy for the state’s needs and ongoing nationwide challenges.
London reports Paris Fournals of the 36th ult detailing a municipal proclamation ordering all military honors for the English Minister. A possible July 13 movement with white cockades is hinted. Paris remains tranquil with Lord Malmesbury likely in France. Dutch fleet news from Texel shows English blockades shocking Batavian expectations.
Report describes mutinous dissension aboard the Mars and Saturn under Captains Hood and Douglas as the Channel Fleet under Admiral Bridport nears Torbay. It notes strict discipline measures, with thirty seven and nearly as many marines confined aboard each ship. Also mentions calm at Bengal and bond market relief after Tippoo alert subsides. The India Company names Mornington to govern Madras and Bengal.
Siren reports describe Lord Bridport’s fleet off the Sound comprising twenty line ships and two frigates. The Saturn ran foul of a commissioner's boat and sank. all crew saved. The Queen Charlotte and Marlborough disciplined, with Channel fleet boats restricting access to Saturn. Arrivals include St Albans and Charon, while Unite and Speedwell sailed on. The Gibraltar departed harbour and Saturn’s enemy signals were cut, leaving questions about the incident.
PORTSMOUTH July 2 noon Mars arrives from Lord Bridport's fleet amid reports of discontent prompting the move Saturn escorted to Plymouth by the Queen Charlotte. Cumberland and Medusa stay at St Helens. Sir John Orde hoists flag to preside at the Phoenix mutineers court martial. Pompee, an 89 gun ship, sails to convoy outward-bound East India men.
An afternoon alarm spread through the town after a report that a conch landed at Clafton.Captain Mullomys of His Majesty's revenue curfew engaged a privateer crew. twenty four men attempted to escape. Reports vary whether the ship went to Wivenhoe or Colchester, with expected transport for trial.
A detailed report covers the Marlborough mutiny tale and Acting Captain John Eaton’s suicide after a late admittance to command. It notes the Admiralty investigation, family background, and a commission granting him post captaincy two hours before his death. It also mentions reactions from Lord Mago Seymour and Captain Eaton’s career highlights. Separate items recount the burial of R. Parker the mutineer, a crowd at the Hoop, and a severe thunderstorm at Hepeto.
Fragmentary OCR shows various bond and annuity quotes such as five per cent and four per cent rates, with references to Imperial three per cent and other financial terms. The text appears as garbled ledger of rates and instruments without complete context.
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