East India Company regulation and Harris divorce bill passage
The house read a bill to detain high treason suspects in America or piracy proceedings, and later passed the East India Company regulation bill at third reading. The Harris divorce bill with amendments was reported, and the King’s Meadows and Inclosure Bills progressed. Militia bill read a second time, with more causes to be heard by March 5.
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House of Commons Debates on Militia and West India Bills
The House finished the Shaftesbury election report declaring Mr Ous elected by a small majority. Proceedings included Habeas Corpus Suspension Bill progress, militia pay and clothing costs for 1777, and measures to support West India merchants and Baltic imports. Sir William Meredith guided witnesses on pipe timbers, while Mr Fox heatedly lampooned Lord North and discussed potential French war risks and American independence.
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Appointment of Duke of Leiptge to royal service
See St James's on February 18. the King has been pleased to appoint his Grace the Duke of Leiptge to be of His Majesty’s service. The notice records a royal appointment, naming the duke and the sovereign, with formal phrasing.
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Ships Arrive at Stirhead and Spithead with Various Cargoes
Portsmouth reports arrivals at Stirhead of ships including the William and Elizabeth, Loyal Briton, Royal Briton, and others bound for Antigua, St Kitts, Jamaica, and the Grenadines. Also at Spithead six ships reached including Bridgetown, Worcester, and Barbadoes bound craft mates. A later note lists arrivals for Barbadoes and Dominica with several named vessels and captains.
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Disturbing Fire Theories From London Evening Post
A letter to the printer accuses rebel Americans of masterminding late fires at Bristol and other locations. It cites figures such as Semego and Metheus Docrom Franx in alleged plots, hints at Bermudian officials and Yankee incendiaries, and urges strong punishment while noting expected civil actions and troop support.
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