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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jun 20, 1797
Page
4
The House read the third time and passed the Bill continuing the Restriction of the Bank with regard to Payment in Oath. The Alien Bill and the Bill for Additional Duties on various Stamps were noted. Adjourned.
The Lords informed the House of agreed bills restraining banks from payments, the Allen Bill, and a New Stamp Duty Bill with no amendments, and approved a divorce bill for a merchant Mr. Teast. Debtor relief petitions were ordered laid on the table. A report on the Scotch Militia Bill was deferred to Monday. The insolvent debtors relief bill was read first and slated for second reading Friday. A bill to amend the Seamen act and further naval provisioning was granted for introduction. The Watte Lands Inciutire bill reporting was deferred to Friday. Messages on merchants Buller and Company against relief for shipowners were referred to a committee. The Ameritia Treaty bill report largely agreed, except one amendment negatived, and passage ordered. A bill to prevent payment of debts by enslaved Negroes was passed third time. A proposal to stamp promissory notes faced opposition, with a long debate adjourned after only nine Members remained. Ascot races opened with royal attendance and notable winners. A Court of Directors at East India House honored departing officers, and Portsmouth observers praised convict-hunting efforts. The King issued a coinage warrant to Mr. Boulton of Soho for copper coinage with precise weights for penny and halfpenny pieces. The Judge Crofsley’s case ended with heavy punishment and high costs to pursue prosecution.
Postscript notes that papers from the 16th and 7th int. show the Council of Five Hundred aligning with public opinion on General Peace. They argue it is the sole means to restore public credit and reestablish state finances.
Gilber t Desmalieres ii accuses the Directory of swaying public opinion with indecent messages and of encroaching on legislative rights. A report on religious worship and the regime of banished priests was due on the 19th, which is hoped to be favorable to the afflicted men.
Gilbert Desmolieres for the Committee of Finance argued that only general peace could ease France's distress, while a Directory political offer of 100 million led to stark opposition. He recounted principals who opposed surrendering funds and urged restraint, emphasizing the Directory should heed council orders and avoid alarming the public.
A Quarterly General Court at East India House declared a half per cent for the aft half year. A committee was appointed to inspect the Company's Eye Laws for the year ending. Debates covered interference of the Board of Control and liquidation of debts. A Bill for profits to the guarantee fund and restraint on money withholdings was read and approved. Discussion of a trade clause with America and India drew strong opposition. The Directors read their proceedings, Dundas, and Kinnaird led the debate. the session adjourned to Tuesday.
Ben LR er tit pee ae aig gg Stealer Tathday Revening. This morning Vice-Admiral Sir T. Paifley dis emanted his Aag'on board the Centaur at Greenhithe preparatory to the trial of Parker and the Delegates, who are now on board the Neptune. The trial does not come on till Thursday as the government allows time to prepare a defence. Sheerness reports calm, disciplined crews at anchor near the garrison. the Montague and other ships lie close by. The mutiny on the Sandwich is cited as pardoned and the Bootwain's Mate has been sent to Gravesend on a disturbance charge.
A report from Yarmouth notes about 30 ships from the Baltic passing through and a brig and sloop retaken near Flamborough Head by Captain Hamilton aboard the Active. Pearl frigate and a convoy fleet reach Newfoundland. Hospital records reveal 112 foundlings in Chertsey, 108 healthy, 2 sickly, 2 dead. Local accidents include a Guildford man killed by a horse and a child crushed by a dray in Golden Lane. Executions at Newgate include Thomas Perry and Samuel Chester for highway robbery and Thomas Beauty for forgery.
The Theatre Westminster Bridge remains popular as Astrey’s entertainments lure public attention. It is noted that the Beauemonde lounge is favored and that the week will see the departure of a touring group of equestrians, to the town’s apparent regret.
Yesterday at St Georges Church Ath Thomas Howard of Rick Wakworth Hertfordshire wed Mrs Sedewick of the same. In Mary le Bone Church Edward Stoke joined Henry Brown of Portland Place to Miss Sabine. Also at High Wycombe Joseph Shrimpton of that place wed Davie of Wrentham SuffolK. On Monday last aged 83 Mr Samuel Mertiton silversmith Foster Lane Cheapide. Deaths note Phalee.
The notice lists Lowe GPS Three Pieces of Stocks for the day at Bawebie O clock with Bank Stock at 5 percent Annuities at 4 percent Government 63 r-4th a rehalf 3 percent Confoly 53-rgth 3 percent and reduced bank long Apne Dieto short a Omnivin9 gt discount.
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