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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jun 01, 1779
Page
3
Thur sday June 3 notes sailings as the Wendela Catharina and Aurora depart for Lisbon and Portsmouth, with arrivals at Granada Werterhall and London from London. The fragment mentions wind E and NE, sailing conditions, and multiple ship names including Marys Gibston, Cla.ir, and Quince Arundas among others.
Extract from a Portsmouth letter reports ships ordered to sail at once to watch the French fleet from the Bay. The Thetis reached Gibraltar safely after a chase by a 70-gun ship. Dunbar privateer seized the Philadelphia frigate in the Bay of Biscay and brought her to Lisbon. The Sally privateer captured a large three decker from St. Domingo to Bourdeaux, valued at 25,000 pounds. A public case at Bow Street remanded a Cambridge plate theft suspect and a rape accusation led to further trial delays.
A bankruptcy notice lists S Myles Swinney of Birmingham and others including James Whidham, James Haywood, Geo Sergent, Frances Le Rey, and Rebere Wells with surrender or dividend dates at Guildhall London and Leicester. Certificates granted for several trades and names, with associated dates and locations.
The House read a third time and passed a bill to amend an act on laying a tax on auctions and sales. Amendments to Bromfield's Divorce Bill were agreed to. The Judges Sake s Bill was examined in Committee. Du Mergue's Divorce Bill was read a second time and committed. Greenwich Hospital Inquiry set for Wednesday. First reading of the House Tax Bill. Marquis of Rockingham presented a London petition opposing the house tax bill citing heavy burdens.
The Lords push for printing a money bill amid tax concerns as Lord Radnor and others press for clarity while Lord Richmond upholds printing. In the Commons, legislators approve ways to fund the government and hear motions on Ireland relief, with Shelburne urging immediate action and Townshend calling for decisive measures before prorogation. The debate covers Ireland’s distressed state, potential reform, and the need for parliamentary stay to address the crisis.
A late session excerpt describes the committee passing amendments for parchment duties and delaying the militia bill. Debates cover vexatious arrests, and a major supply committee seeks a one million credit via Exchequer bills, with questions on America, Ireland, and peace, plus Indian charter rights clarified.
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