Lords Debate Cricklade Bill Sparks Legal Rights Clash
Thursday’s Post reports Lord Mansfield condemning the Cricklade bill as a legal and property rights violation. Duke of Richmond defends it citing borough bribery precedent. other peers argue over fundamental rights and parliamentary precedent. Vote shows 52 to 25 for commitment, with follow up committee actions planned for May 14.
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House of Commons May 13 1782 Rumbold Bill Debates
The House spent most of May 13 debating the bill restraining Sir Thomas Rumbold and Perrin from leaving the kingdom and disposing of property. Amendments split votes on security, inventory under oath, and whether penalties would be felony or confiscation. The bill was ordered for a third reading tomorrow.
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Fox
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John Cavendish
Guy Carleton
Charles Bunbury
St. Eustatius
Royal assent granted to multiple Acts in Dublin and church matters
London May 14 reports the Lord Lieutenant signing acts including land vesting in Dublin for a new Custom-house, relief measures for Protestants, relaxation of conformity to Protestantism, relief for Protestant Dissenters, and a Bank of Ireland charter. A pardon to deserters is proclaimed with wage restoration, naval movements against Dutch fleets noted, Jamaica defenses described, and militia expansion discussed. Bankrupts and diversions listed with forthcoming dates.
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