Late meeting hour debated for orders of the day
Members argued over delaying adjournment to twelve or one to finish private business before the day’s public affairs. George Yonge noted nominal hour changes matter little, but Charles Fenkinson said the delay benefits lawyers and merchants as well as ministry. The motion to adjourn Monday at the usual hour passed without a division. The House will consider supplies for His Majesty on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crown
George Yonge
Charles Fenkinson
Charles ‘James Fox
House of Commons
Fox
Westminster
Severnight
John Churchill
Dialogue on Ballot Elections From 1747 Pamphlet
A London Evening Post excerpt discusses a pamphlet from 1747 arguing for electoral reform by ballot. It cites Philo Anglus and Aganatius, urging equal representation by counties and annual balloting to curb bribery and perjury, while praising reformist ideas and urging perseverance.
Restoration of universal suffrage and annual parliaments
A fragment from a historical write up praises a bold bill in Parliament. It notes the Duke of Richmond’s last session proposal to restore universal suffrage and annual Parliaments and to grant Scotland sixteen independent seats in the Lords.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Richmond
Peers of
Scotland
House of Lords
American Prisoners Aid By Public Subscriptions
The Committee for Relief of American Prisoners reports 366 prisoners in England, many over three years confined, unable to exchange. Subscriptions received from Duke of Grafton, Sir George Savile, and others totaling several pounds. Donations accepted at Walpole and Co Lombard Street and Welch and Co Cornhill and Chamber s, New Bond Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ihe Committee For Relief
England
Europe
Duke of Grafton
George Savile
Lartel Gift
Washington
Ween
Holmes
Friary
Us W.F
Mr.Head
Mr. Fabian
Ditto
Hn Pem. Heywood
Hagary
Stewart
le Grard
Canterbury
W.M Barth
Roto Jj.n.ly
W.D
Mc. Wren
Miry
Lug Jaw
Binkers
Meffrs
Walpole and Co
Lombird-tireet
Welch, and ‘Co
Cornhill
Chamiber
New Boudafireet
News From Europe On French Fleet Movements
Letters from Paris and Nantes report an American ship arriving from Virginia and claim the French fleet split into two squadrons at St Domingo with seventeen ships headed for North America and six toward Europe. Rumor suggests M de Guichen may reach Cadiz with escorts while d Estaing sails out with remaining ships to Brest Rochfort and Orien.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Nantz
Virginia
Capain
St. Domingo
North America
Europe
M. de Guichen
Cadiz
Merl. de la Motte Piquet
de Graffe
de Sade
Windward Islands
M. de Monteil
M. d’Estaing
Brett, Rochfort
Orient
Perral
English fleet to Gibraltar re-supply plan on Canary story
It is stated that returning from the Canaries to Cadiz can take a month or more. The Count de Estaing may lead part of the combined fleet to Bretwich where provisions are stored. He would bring back M de Guichen and his convoy and dispatch M de Treville without enemy interference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canary Islands
Canaries
Cadiz
Gibraltar
Estaig
Bretwich
M. de Guichen
M. de Treville
London Naval Debate Prepares for Monday in Lower House
London reports a major Monday debate in the Lower House on naval estimates with Opposition strength to test the government line. Admiral Keppel to provide information while Earl of Pomfret faces peers over compliance with parliamentary privileges amid family distress and public interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Keppel
Earl of Pomfret
House of Peers
Countess of
Pomfret
S$ HIP' NE W Deal Sailors Arrive Home From Westward
A fragment lists ships and cutters arriving or sailing to Jamaica St Kitts and the West Indies. Names include Squirrel Flying Fish Rufy Duke d Artois Dromedary Surprize Expedition Sprightly Thames Watt Bell Poriies Molly Maynard Nelson Hayes Brothers Curling. Also mentions Betsey Callender Bristol trade and a voyage to the Northward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deal
Squirrel
Betsey
Bristol
Duke d’Artois
Surprize
Expedition
Thames
Watt
Bell
Poriies
Jamaica
Molly
Maynard
Nelson
Hayes
St. Kit’ S
Brothers, Curling
West Indies
Prices of Stocks This Day at Two o Clock
Market report lists Bank Stocks Bank Annuities and Confol figures with percentages and prices including Old Annuities New Navy Annuance South Sea Stock India Stock India Roads and Exch Bills. Lottery Tickets and Omnium notes appear with quoted prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
India Roads
Pfs
South Sea
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
London Evening Post
Major Cartwright
Philo Anglus
Aganatius
Bailoe Ang
Balfor
Phan
Athens
Nottingham
Westminster’ “Committee of Association
King’s Arms Tavern
Palace
Newmarket
Robert Shafto
West Wratting
Cambridge
Weatherby
Mehd
Graney
John, Street
Rathbone-place
OPY
City and Liberty of
Wesminster
Charles James Fox
St George Bridges
Ench
W. Richardson
Oppoite Silisbury Fleet
Surand
Metirs
Alman
Dz Rete
Burlington House
Pcca
Lord Derve
J. Bew
Patenoft
EL Mackiew
Charles
Ichard Barry
Adventures &c
Mesfrs, Hazard and Co. Wenhan’s. Dec, &c
Robinson and Co
Pope's Head Alley
Totv Iizke Saatug
P. Urie
Taner Temple
Lane
Fleet-treet
E. Brooke
Bli Yard
Temple-bar
Vo Uney
Eilkhampion
Kilkhampion
Poaedr
G. Kearfly
M Firs
Almon
Debrett
Piccadilly
Holland
France
Flanders
London
Port Nouth
Diana
Milford
St. Helen’s
Remainzder
Brieur
Samuel Hodd
Ingfield
Stuling
Invincible
Saxton
Princessa
Sir Thomas Rich
Monarca
Gill
Gelliqueux
Fitzherbert
Prince William
Stair Douglas
Peather Goj Harvey
Thetis
Linzze
Sybil
Lord Charles Fitzgerald
du Guairosin
Stony
Swallow
Bickerton
Fiycutter
Pea Fusby
Downs
Prince Witha
Curtis
Westwad
Corporation of London
Cook
Guildhall
Wacley - the - Tonc
Aoise
Guy
Buler
New York
Newfounland
Bay of Bulls
Mercury
Cars
Broderick
Rchan Soubire
Henry. Bate
Juffice Buller
King’s Bench
King’s Bench, Taken From the Short Hand Notes of. Mr. Garntyy
Fleets Street
Cenc
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