London Remonstrance over American Measures 1775
The Lord Mayor and Common Hall debate and adopt a remonstrance against British policies toward the American colonies. They urge representation for taxation, protest new trials for colonists, and praise opponents in Parliament including the Earl of Chatham and Edmund Burke. Public thanks are recorded for those opposing anti-commercial acts and for efforts to conciliate differences with America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewes
Newnham
Huttings
Guildhell
Liverya
America
Common Hall
London
Almos
M. B. Allen
James Esdaile
Allen
House of Commons
Horse of
Hanover
Stuart
Privy Council
Cabinet Council
New England
Saxby
Lendon
Cuimmen- Hall
New-England
Newfoundland
Earl of Chatham
House of Lords
American
Edmond Burke, Esq
Hoh
Middlesex
Sturgeon Gift to Lord Mayor Sparks City Wary Watch
A seven foot ten inch sturgeon was caught in the Thames near Brentford and sent to the Mansion House as a present to the Lord Mayor who forwarded it to the King per ancient custom. City Marshals ordered to curb market abuses at Smithfield and detain offenders. A 21 year lease of an Afteen Sea Coal Meter site sold for 60501. a Tomkins buys with life of a Meal Weigher sold for 374. Additional transport movements and ship incidents noted with upcoming Easter term legal actions and court hearings scheduled.
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Eithing
Thames
Brentford
Smithfield
London
Guildhall
Tomkins
Portmouth
Boston
Corke
Barwell
Madeira
Liverpool
Riga
Burbo
Monmouth office trials and Shrewsbury execution noted
The report covers sentences for two highway robberies and burglary at Monmouth office, with George Rigg to be executed. It also notes the Saturday execution of John Parry at Shrewsbury for wreck plundering. Additional items include coiners found guilty, preacher announcements, clerical promotions, and a marriage between George Grenville and Miss Nugent. High water marks at London Bridge are listed for various times.
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Baron Perrot
Monmouth
George Rigg
Thomas Hulance
Hulins
John David
Rigg
Kingston
Hi Laweneymen
John Parry
Shrewsbury
Anglesea
Edward Stot
Chapel Royal
Wetherill
Whitehall
Joseph Cocks
John Smithies
Colchester
Tollithunt
Essex
Rich. Daubeny
Ibberton
Derfetthire
Hardington
Somersetthire
George Grenville
Earl Temple
Miss Nugent
Lord Clare
Londonbridge
House of Lords agenda and progress on bills
The House of Lords agreed to the report of the woollen fraud bill and heard counsel on the Montagu case against Beaulieu and the Dowager Duchess of Manchester. Amendments to Mr Green's divorce bill were agreed and forwarded. Several private and reel yarn bills read a third time and passed.
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TE House
Duke
Duchess of
Montagu
Lord Beaulieu
Duchess Dowager of
Manchester
Mr. Green
Cleeve
Cranford
Rugworth
Green
Clackmannan Election Debate Delayed By Absence
In the House of Commons on Tuesday April 4 the felon committee ballot was postponed due to fewer than 100 members present. The chamber adjourned to Thursday after a heated session over the Crown’s power to fix affixed charters and a heated division on the American Retraining Bill with 192 votes to 40.
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House
Saltahh
Hugh Barlow
Herbert Lloyd
Garden of Lincoln’s Inn
Debate on bill opens with mixed views from chiefs
The principal speakers for the bill were Sir North, Sir William Mayne, and Sir Rich. Sutton. Against it stood Mr Hardy, Mr Sawbridge, Alderman Bull, Lord Granby, and Mr Townshend. General Conway opened his campaign with hesitancy leaning toward the Americans, while Mr Rigby reacted strongly to Conway's stance. The report notes the bill to be sent to the Lords on Thursday. the House rose at eight fifteen and adjourned for Thursday.
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Ord North
Wm. Mayne
Rich. Sutton
Hardy
Sawbridge
Alderman Bull
Lord Granby
T. Townshend
Conway
Rigby
Gen. Conway
Lords
Treaty of Penns Indians proof print released
A proof print announcing publication on Whitsun Monday by J. Boydell at Cheapside. It features the treaty of Penn with the Indians, painted by Mr West and engraved by Mr Hael, linked to the death of Gen. Tolfe. Subscribers pay 25, after release the price rises to one guinea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitsun
J. Boydell
Cheapside
West
Hael
Tolfe
Debate on constitutional charter reservation in Commons
On Monday Lord Folkstone moved to censure the new charter for Sabath borough as unconstitutional arguing it risks royal power over elections and returns. The Solicitor General defended the grant as lawful while critics warned the clause mirrors 1683 provisions. The division failed after adjournment motions. Ages 127, Noes 46.
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Latt
Folkfone
Commons
Great Britain
Robert Sawyer
King James
R. Sawyer
Hume
Mer Leen Friend
Burner
G. Fabaffene
Hellsteine
Dir. Howard
Mr. Fielde
Bailey
Mayor
Abingdon
Lord Folkstone
William
James
Lord Folkfone
Elly
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Miftow
Romanzov
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Venice
Deal
B'S Majesty
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Downs
Portland
Polly
Ayre
Quebec
Nesbeth
Neptune
Collins
Maryland
Elliot
Squires
Wind
S. W
Robert
Briggs
St. Kitt’s
Mary
Taylor
Georgia
Milford
Mary Ann
Welsh
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Grenada
Sisters
Broom
Sally
Sawrey
Stanley
Abram
Dartmouth
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Ankertwyke
Parnell
Queen
Carl
Tudsany
Widnesday
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