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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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