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Power and Privilege Debate in South Carolina Assembly 1722
A historical notice recalls how the South Carolina Commons House of Assembly in 1722 asserted its privileges amid protests from merchants and citizens. It cites actions against a money bill and petitions, detailing governor and council interactions and the assertion that the House alone could punish petitioners while maintaining established rights. The document frames these proceedings as foundational to colonial constitutional power.
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Commons of Assembly
Commons House of Assembly
Nicholson
Charletown
Commons
Hart
William Tunley
Great Britain
General Assembly
House of Commons
Corainiotidist Assembly
Hop. I, Amxands
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