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Newspaper
Weekly Register
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Apr 11, 1798
Page
2
A letter urges readers to value a newspaper as a source of virtue and improvement. It contrasts partisan bias with judicious readers who learn from misfortunes and successes, and it calls the paper a weekly entertainment and information source to elevate public virtue and national spirit. Signed ALIQUIS.
The narrative notes Parliament and Administration focusing on defence against Gallic threats. It highlights a plan to call out the nation’s strength if needed, funding through heavy taxes and voluntary contributions, and mentions a new perpetual land tax bill subject to redemption, with details promised in debate coverage.
An appeal was heard by Wallis and Troward against the Duke of Portland regarding an election petition. The judgment was confirmed with costs of 2001. The Royal Assent was given by commission to the Distilleries Duty Bill, the Defence of the Realm Bill, and several other public and private Bills.
Mr Wilberforce presents a Quaker petition against the slave trade and moves for abolition. He cites prior House measures and his conscience supporting ongoing campaign, delivering a lengthy eloquent speech on the issue.
The debate centers on ending the slave trade by 1796. Wilberforce cites abuses in St Christopher’s, cases of cruel punishment, and a plan by Jamaica to tax slaves. He warns the trade fuels rebellion, fears for African captives, and compares continued trade to Mammon worship. Edwards counters, arguing gradual abolition and that liberty without control risks conflict and blood.
Parliament debated immediate abolition as MPs argued over humanity, dangers, and manhunts used to secure slaves. Key figures urged delays, referencing Sierra Leone and Jamaica, while Buxton Hobhouse Fox and Pitt pressed for gradual or planned actions. The division ended 83 to 87, with the motion defeated.
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