Observations on Civil Liberty and War Principles in America
Fra Dro PRICE argues that Britain does not defend the American constitution by subjugating colonies but violates it. He contends the right to grant tax money is central to a free government and warns that forcing reforms on America mirrors 17th century tyranny. The piece covers parliamentary maneuvers over troops for America, Irish funding, and disputes on privilege and prerogative.
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Dro Price
America
Amegga
France
Spain
Charles the First
Charles
House of Commons
Thir Kreedom
Mimber Jast
Howle
Ireland
Great Britain
Townshend
Lord Harcourt
England
Holland
Amsterdam
Hanau
Waldeck
Heffe
Brunswick
Claee
Parliament of
George Yonge
Sefson
Mr. Fox
Dansinen
Fox
House of Commons of Ireland
Parliament of Ireland
House of Commons of
Lord Clare
Waibore Ellis
Dandas
Lords Proceedings on Private Bills and Treaties
February 15 sessions saw petitions for private bills referred to select committees and several road and private bills read a second time and committed. A writ was ordered for calling Viscount Folkestone to Parliament in place of his late father. February 16 read petitions, third time passed road repair bill near Chatham, heard part on Hutchinson v Gamble case, adjourned to Monday. Treaty readings included January 76 Brunswick Duke, January 15 Heffe Cafflel, January 1770 Hesse Cassel heirs. titles ordered to lie on the tablet.
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Henry Pleyden Bouverie
Folkestone
Earl of
Chatham
John Hely Hutchinson
Trinity College
Dublin
William Gamble
Efc
Lord Weymorth
Brunswick
Heffe Cafflel
Hesse
Prince Townshend lodges breach of Commons privileges
The Commons met on Thursday February 15 as the Brecknock water bill was read for a first time. Several customs accounts on raisins were laid on the table. Lord Harcourt’s message to the Commons prompted a formal complaint by Mr Townshend about a breach of privileges.
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EAD
Brecknock
T. Townshend
Commons of
England
Lord Harcourt
Ireland
Sweepstakes Entries Sought for Exeter Races
Subscribers are asked to name their horses for the Exeter sweepstakes and submit details to Mr Pierce, Clerk of the Court, at Exeter, by March 12 next. Weatherby.
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Exeter
Pierce
Couric
Weatherby
Mm Phlegoon
Match
M. Wil
Mr. Dowson
Clay Hall
Essex
Wanstead
Lord ‘Tinney
Epping Forrest
Phiegon
James Bland
Yorkshire
Match'em
Cras
Flylax
Ferdinando
Fox
Snap
N. B
Blackmoor
Ashborne
Great Subscription
Derbyshire
Staffordshire
Public Letter Attacks Alderman Hopkins Over Conduct
Luke Staveley writes from Friday Street dated Feb 15 1776 accusing Alderman Hopkins of biased public conduct and misrepresenting votes. He cites parliamentary actions in 1773 1774 and 1772 involving the City of London and Wilkes Luttrell petitions seating and committee roles, urging accountability.
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Mildlick
Altro
Benjamin Hopkins
George Sarge
Wilkes
Roberts
House of Commons
Alderman Hopkins
East India Company
Lanfner
Lord Nortil
Lord North
Alderman HO Kins
Luke Staveley
George Savile
Luttrell
Sherriffs
Middlesex
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George Germaine
Prussia
Russia
Hanover
House of Lords
Marquis of
Rockingham
John Blaquire
Sir John
Sele&t
Ivelchester
Richard Brown
Inigo Jones
Efgrs
Peregrine Cutt
William Innes
House ¢ Commons
U S&s III
Stapleford
Nottingham
John Towle
John Bortace Warren
Camillus
Mr. Vernon
Minifer
Roess
Burford
Sod
Jason
Fonthill
Litchfield
Nosegar
Furioso
Croney
Lord March
Thomas Stamford
Newmarket
N.B
City of
London
Cheaptide
Oliver
Dus
Tuday
Richard Hopkins
Green Cloth
Benjamin Hopikons
Kearfly
Places and Pensions
Riz
Dartmouth
Board of
Green Cleria
Benjaipin Hopkins
Bedwin
Olver
Toser
Crosby
Trinity-House
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