House of Commons Debates Malt Bill And Impressment
In a contentious session on April 26 the Commons debated a malt tax bill with Sir Philip Clerke opposing the unequal burden on Scotland and vowing to divide the House. The motion to defer the second reading was supported by Luttrell but rejected, and the bill passed to committee amid fierce exchanges over war funding and impressment abuses.
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Philip Featnings Clerke
Great Britain
Scotland
England
Honourable Baronet
Temple Luttrell
Philip Jenning
Commons
House of Bourbon
America
Cory Wall
Baronet
James Lowther
Philip Fennings Clerke
Te. Durser
Cecil Wray
Powys
Lis Molutede
Péitia Jouning
Fox
Joseph Mawbey
Justice Wilmot
Oxflory
George Yonge
Turner
Burgoyne
Dempster
Edward Astley
Alderman Sawbridge
Wm. Meredith
Plymouth Borough Electors Invite Support for 1780 Election
A Plymouth town notice expresses gratitude for support at a Guildhall meeting and asks electors to vote for John Culme in Parliament. It also presents joint assurances from Charles Hardy and F. Leman Rogers, promising utmost attention and sincere attachment to Plymouth’s welfare.
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John Culme
Plymouth
Charles Hardy
F. Leman Rogers
Candidate's pledge to Lancaster County election
Thomas Sister announces his candidacy for Parliament in Lancaster in 1780. He pledges independence from party influence and vows to serve the landed and mercantile interests of the county, in a letter dated April 24, 1780 from London.
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County Palatine of Lancaster
County of
Lancaster
Thomas Sister
Morning Post Printer info motion sparks Lords debate
In a Lords debate on Tuesday the topic of information sought against the Morning Post printer was aired. The case, tied to a February 29 issue, involved allegations of treason and calls for disclosure to authorities. A fire at a Long Acre toy shop with fatalities was also reported, and a petition by W Parker of the General Advertiser was slated for discussion next Monday following a Temple Luttrell motion.
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Morning Post
House of Lords
Court of King’s Bench
Peckham
Duke of Richmond
Duke O of Richmond
England
France
Plymouth
Sussex
Portsmouth
Marlborough
Long Acre
W. Parker
General Advertiiser
House of Commons
Temple Luttreil
Tyrrells Island and Charlestown Siege News From Tybee to Charlestown
From the New York Mercury March 24 a report details British operations around Charlestown including Sir Henry Clinton's march from James Island, detachment under General Patterson to cut rebel lines, and cattle seized near Ashley Ferry. Arbuthnot’s fleet and ships like Europa and Renown are referenced with garrisoned rebel frigates in Charlestown harbor. narratives cover naval movements and local authority in Ireland.
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Raffel
Arbuthnot
Tybee
Henry Clinton
Patterson
South Carolina
Augusta
Charlestown
James’s Island
Charlestown Bay
Ashley Ferry
John Lloyd
Ferner
Admiral Arbuthnot
Europa
Gallies, &c
Providence
Whipple
Q Bolton
Tucker
Queen of France
Rathburn
Ranger
Simpson
Pames
Hland
Stono
71S
John’s Island
Fort Johnston
Wapoo-cut
Stono River
Lincoln
Soan
New York
Barbadoes
Vaughan
England
Ajax
Feet
Rodney
Jos Lockhart Ross
Drake
Gibraltar
Cadiz
Asmirat Arbuthnot
Charletown
Sullivan’s Iland
Renown
Romulus
Roebuck
Raleigh
Blosde
Priseus
Camilla
Germain
Buiton
Notre Dame
Chassier
Bar
Defence of the unalienable privileges of the subject
The passage asserts that the protection of fundamental rights does not require praise or praise or ceremonial rhetoric, framing the subject's privileges as inherent and inalienable. It emphasizes dignity, rightful entitlements, and the rationale for safeguarding liberties without embellishment.
Forces Move Toward Charleston Amid Smallpox Halts
The army lists forces in Stono and Charlestown area with units on John's Island and Fort Johnston recently occupied. Deserters claim 3,000 to 4,000 rebels surround the city while local musterers cite smallpox preventing defense. Aghast looming naval strength from Vaughan and Arbuthnot’s squadron heads toward Sullivan's Island as fleets exchange fire and joint operations loom near Charleston.
Prices of STOCKS and Bank Annuities Report
Financial snippet lists bank stock prices and annuities with varied per cent returns. References to South Sea stock old annuities and lottery tickets mark a busy market page with multiple figures and terms.
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Dicto
Bink Tong
India
South Sea
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Borough of
Tothill
London
New-York Mercury
NEW York Royal Gazettes
Roberts
Tryon
Province of
New-York
Gneral
Charles Town
Sandy Hook
Tybee Rand
Swan
Judith
George
Lion
Anne
Savannah
Paterson
Ferguson
Geogia
North Edisto
John’s i Sland
Stone Ferry
Bobs
Furtleers
Gibbs’s
Lord Cornwallis
Fenwick
Major Hay
Moncrieff
House of Commons of Ireland
Grattan
Lords and Commons of Ireland
Stewart
Ogre
Mr. Brownlow
Mr. Burgh
Mr. Forbes
Monk Mason
Gardiner
Mr. Dly
Burke
Fitzgibbon
Burgh
Add’ng
Forster
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