Lords Debate and Passage of Inclosure Bill in House
Postscript. Tec February 28 records the order of ibedity read for taking 15%0 consideration from the conference with the Commons on Monday. The paper by the managers for the House of Commons was read, Lord Rochford moved to agree with the Commons, a message was sent to the Masters in Chancery, the vote went through a Committee, and the Goldingham inclosure bill passed at third reading before the House adjourned until Thursday.
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Tec
House of Commons
Lord Rochford
Commons
Spiritual
Aemporsi
Maters
Chancery
Urotéey
Galdmanham
Fishery debate in Parliament on New England trade
In Tresspay on February 28 the House of Commons examined witnesses from Nantucket and New England on the fishery bill. Capt. Seth Jenkins and Stephen Higginson testified that halting fisheries would threaten 19,000 jobs and damage London merchants who depend on New England remittances. The committee heard arguments that stopping fisheries could force emigration and harm colonial subsistence.
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Alderman Oliver
Society of Quakers
Nantucket
David Barclay
Bracke Watson
England
Taatne
Spain
Portugal
Britain
New F.gz
British West India Islands
New-England
Newfoundland
Guinea
New- England
Europe
Great Britain
Stephen Higginson
Salem
New England
Stafachuser’s Bay
New Hampshire
Ceinas
Virginia
Maryland
Pennsylvania
New York
Lialitfax
Miquelon
St. Pierce
Marblehead
Seth Jenkins
North Carolina
New Jersey
Connecticut
Falkland Island
London
Hallifax
Lane
Barclay
Capt. Jenkins
Island of
Wantucket
Province of
New-York
Massachusetts Sea
Halifa
Brooke Watton
Harry and
Higginson
John Lane
Watson
Jenkins
Fres Arnedont
Local Committee Meeting Notes Mention Early Report
On March 1 TEE Hussey convened at two o'clock, resumed work after a brief interruption, and continued discussion within the American committee revealing ongoing deliberations and actions.
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Tee Husse
Bill amendments move to report and re prove provisions
The text notes amendments and clauses as the bill is ordered to be reported on Monday. It defers consideration of American papers to Friday and reads a second time before committing a bill to extend duty-free imports of certain provisions for a limited time. Mr Rowe from the Commissioners of the Customs in Scotland presents accounts of exports and imports as the week closes.
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Rowe
Scotland
Prom Ravineronr New York Gazetteer Petition in 1775
A Jan 26 issue reports from Port Jefferson about a detachment of one hundred men under Major Ballon sailing to Marblehead, plus notes on colonial governance debates in 1775. It records Ridgefield Connecticut residents resisting Continental Congress measures, affirming allegiance to King George III, and adopting votes upholding colonial rights and rejecting Congress resolutions. About two hundred voters attended.
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Prom Ravineronr
New-York
Pboton
Ballon
Tmarfifeld
N. B
Continental Congress
Honourable House of Assembly
House of Peers
House of Commons
England
Brookhaven
Sufalk County
Floyd
Asemby
General Assembly
Wreceas
Ridgefield
Connecticut Colony
Nathan Olmsted
George the Third
House of Lords
Mt Whuld
Congress
Aref. SrepuHen Suitu
P.S
Bramston Inclosing Bill Debate Turns Down Report
Yesterday a long altercation passed above stairs on the Bramston Inclosing Bill with a proposed matton by Sir Richard 5 to report proceedings to the Fieufe. the motion failed 19 to 11. The Pontefract Committee heard counsel for petitioners and for sitting Members and adjourned, with final determination expected today. The dispute centers on whether a Commons resolution of 1624 or 1770 should govern voting rights for the borough. Clerks in the Treasury and other departments are preparing estimates and accounts for extra supplies needed this year.
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Bramston
Richard
Fieufe
Pontefract
Ilouse of Commons
Treasury
Preparatory to Presentment in Parliament and Market News
Preparatory to their being presentee to Parliament Aletur from Verna reports a secret treaty with Sweden for naval support. Henry Riffi is appointed Commissioner of Bank, replacing the late Henry Clive. Market prices at Leadenhall are listed for beef mutton veal and pork with changes. A burglary at Poultney Court, Lambe Hill yields notes rings and valuables. Sir Philip Tfales MP marries Mil Smith of Shrewsbury at St George Hanover Square.
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Aletur
Verna
Sweden
Henry Riffi
Licoln’s Inn
Bankellor
Henry Clive
Ely
Leadenhal Market
Nobceage
Peters and The Pan of the Rostrus in Our Next
A fragment hints at an upcoming appearance by elites Peters and the team Pan of the Rostrus. The line suggests promotion of a literary or dramatic event with named figures involved and a continuing program. Further readable context is needed for specifics.
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Elites Peters
Junior
the Pan of the Rostrus
Bank Stock Notes and Annuity Prices
The fragment lists various bank stocks and annuities with figures such as India Old Ann A percent and Consol Bank Annual notes. Mentions include South Sea items and Navy Bills with assorted par values and percentages.
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India
Bank Anni
Consol
Bani
Pr. Navy
Zdife Bank
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Tresspay
Tee
Charles Spencer
Lord Germaine
Governor Johnston
Lord Fiskstone
Prole
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Pigot
Vincent Miveseil
Baldock
Hereford
Exel
Decenet
Wilkinson
Chishester
Sussex
Tremain
N.B
Grace Jarrett
Battle
Cowbry
Solomen Duke
Charles Laurence
Jarrett
Merlrs
Judson and
Marris
Bawtry
Yorkshire
Bawiry
Tho. Judson
Philip Emons
Turner
Afadeca y-Pail
Haymarket
High Court of Chancery
Thomas Harris
Lincoln’s Inn
Thorn
Sweet
Balenzia
Patrena
Thorn-Pale
Acre
Egmont
Falkland
Bernard Penrose
Patis
Anne
Kenilworth Castle
Perseus
Andromeda
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