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London Evening Post

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Dec 20, 1774

Page

3

Bills on import rules and malt duties pass second reading

London reports the Upper Assembly reading a second time and committing for this day a bill permitting certain imports of burn and maize with regulations, and a bill extending malt duties. The court heard Eden v Fig and postponed further hearing. New writs issued for Midhurst Newport Cornwall Winchester and Lincoln. Royal assent expected by tomorrow. A Dublin or Philadelphia note mentions Edward Biddle elected Speaker and Franklin continuing as agent. A Portuguese frigate St Antonio wrecked off Oporto with most crew dead. East India captains take leave before voyages. Ward elections in London show strong competition. prizes drawn at Guildhall. Obits and society notices follow, with several marriages and deaths reported.

Couciel Eden Bute Midhurst Herbert Mackworth Cardiff Newport Cornwall Humphry Merrice Esgy Launceston Winchester Henry Penton Admiralty Lincoln Lord Lumley England America Duke of Cumberland Windsor Francis Willoughby Lord Middleton Middleton Francis Thomas Willoughby Elizabeth Thamas Southby Birdsal Yorkshire Henry Willoughby Dorothy George Cartwright Ofington Nottinghamshire Rodwell Willoughby Philadelphia General Assembly Edward Biddle Charles Moss Eig Benjamin Franklin Joseph Fox Esq William Crispin St. Antonio Oporto George Stainforth Queen East Indiaman Bird Rochford East Indiaman East India Company Bencoolen China St. Thomas’s St. Bride’s Church Farringdon Without Thomas Sainsbury William Wright Benjamin Stephener William Axford John Adams William Richarddon John Fox George Wyatt Edward Howie Richard Hearne John Lomax Richard Brewer Richard Oakes John Crockall Rew. Atkinson Thomas Thorp Burnell Champion Stone Neate Sheriff Hart Bridge Ward Fishmongershall Guildhall James Davenport Weston Upon Avon Gloucestershire Holden Rotherhithe Corderoy Matter Newington Ingatestone Samuel Debroffe Tooley-street Pall Mall Mr. Carlisle Putney Surry John Coles Lincoln’s Inn Nathaniel Templeman Court of Chancery Hackney

British House Debates Land Tax Amid America Crisis

The Commons debated postponing the 3s in the pound land tax amid unrest over Congress reports in America. Burke urged peace with America and criticized General Gage, while Meredith defended administration and military aims. A petition from a Scottish royal burgh prompted questions on parliamentary procedure and discretionary rules.

Speech by Charles Whitworth on American Discontent and Parliamentary Authority

In a measured oration Whitworth defends moderation and British authority while acknowledging American grievances. He argues that excessive punishment risks driving colonists toward greater discontent and foreign entanglements, urging preservation of civil unity and submission to parliamentary taxation as long as it serves Britain’s prosperity. He praises American loyalty, laments imprudent acts, and stresses the need for a central superior power to regulate colonial movement and trade.

Cruger Charles Whitworth Drife America Great Britain England Tome

Proposal for a liberal constitution to secure liberty and Parliament’s supremacy

A parliamentary debate reflects on the imprudence of recent measures toward the American colonies. It argues that coercive policies fail to bind the colonists, increase turbulence, and widen breaches. The speaker urges a firm, liberal plan to protect colonial rights while maintaining Parliament's authority.

America Condué Lierties

Speech and Bills Move in Thin Session on Dec 24

Wednesday December 24 saw a remarkably thin House with little business. The malt duty bill passed third reading and moved to the Lords. Marine forces bill was read a second time and committed, as was a bill to limit export of tools used in woollen manufacture to America. Eyre, Mp for mlospent, sought leave to present a petition on his case but was told petitions must wait. a bribery complaint from Scrope regarding Lincoln elections was deemed too late to present. The Speaker noted a late petition and R Fuller warned of possible petitions challenging undue elections on Friday. The House adjourned at three.

Committee of Ways and Means House of Commons Hartley Kingston Congress America T. ‘Townsend Rigby William Meredith Cornwall Burke Gage Boston Bolton Pat Mever Wedderburn Dunning Wedderburne Courts of Justice Col. Morrice Lockhart England London Mum Eyder Perry Cooper Eyre Mlospeth Scrope Lincoln R. Fuller

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