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Bristol Journal in London, Middlesex

07 Apr 1787

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Bristol Journal

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Apr 07, 1787

Page

4

Repeal sought for Protestant Dissenters’ restrictions in Parliament

The debate centers on removing the 13th and 25th Charles II statutes restricting Protestant Dissenters. Speakers argue England should join Ireland and France in liberalizing religious rights, while opposing voices warn against overreach. Sir Harry Houghton supports repeal. Lord North urges measured conscience rights and orderly petitions.

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Holland Russia Prussia Germany Ireland France England Hward Scotland Church of England Christ Charles the Second Harry Houghton Lord North
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Repeal of Test and Corporation Acts Debate in Parliament

A lengthy House debate examines the grounds for repealing the Test and Corporation Acts. Pitt, Fox, Beaufoy, and others argue on church rights, civil liberties, and the balance between religious tests and public office. The division ends with 98 Ayes and 176 Noes. The vote time extends to one in the morning.

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Hicae France Prussia England Holland Sweden A&t Beauforte Charles the Second Fe&s Teft-Aé James Prince and Princess of Orange Tell and Corporation Aéis Prince of Orange Ana Lord Beauchamp Church of England Diffenters Church of Scotland Pitt Fox Charles Locke Kirk of Scotland Tate Cambridgeshire Mr. Robinson Wiliam Dolben Robinson Cambridge Young Courtenay William Dolb Scotland Ireland
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Teft- AG Brunswick Col. North Corporation A&ts Smith Charles II
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