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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Mar 05, 1776
Page
3
A historical speech excerpt weighing independence and empire. It foresees England and America as two floating states, warns colonies will drain the parent, and argues separation over conquest. The speaker supports the address yet rejects partisan zeal, then shifts to legislative items and pending cases.
The House ordered the state of his Majesty navy debt read at Christmas and passed bills to regulate a militia in Scotland and to discontinue duties on tallow lard and grease. An officer reported linen trade between Ireland and Scotland, and committees were set for ships into Boston port and Loughborough navigation. Debates covered indecency laws, officials qualifying for office, deer protection, and cost-cutting motions by the Lord Mayor.
The debate featured Mr Charles Turner and Sir George Yonge among the speakers. The division stood 134 to 64 against the measure. The Drury Lane playhouse fund bill was read and passed. Resolutions in Committee of Supply granted 20001 for Westminster Bridge maintenance and preservation and 69961 for new roads in the Highlands of Scotland. A writ issued for Woodstock Oxfordshire to replace William Eden who vacated his seat to join the Lords of Trade and Plantations.
A Watertown letter describes a large ship struck by lightning off Cape Ann that caught fire and sank after burning to the water’s edge. A second vessel, a sloop loaded with wood and hay, was disabled by lightning and towed to Plymouth. Also noted are troop movements, naval detachments for America, court actions, and local notices across port towns.
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