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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Mar 16, 1780
Page
3
Remain his Majesty's Ships Dromedary Warwick Fairysloop Resolution and Sprightly cutters listed among outward bound vessels. March 16 entry notes wind from the northwest and Saturday, March 18 as the date reference.
The Grand Jury postponed a county meeting over Burke bills, while royal actions include a four hundred pound yearly pension for Lady Blackstone. The Black Prince privateer sails to Falmouth with the 64 gun Spanish ship taken, and Port Royal’s commander promoted for merit. Royal assent will be granted to the Lottery and other bills on Monday as Peers convene. Fleet movements report David Capri Doyle convoy reaching Africa to purchase slaves, Black Prince capturing Peter, and Courageux and Alexander returning with a large 44‑gun frigate. Jamaica-bound vessels take shelter in Lisbon after parting from the outward fleet amid a gale. Norfolk coast corn vessels Hannah Nickson and Two Brothers captured by a French privateer. A hayloft fire at a St Clement’s Inn back area destroys the inn and damages neighboring houses. Two young women found near Iffington with severe injuries, later taken to Arlington Bone House. Christ’s Hospital governors accept 160 children for Easter. Distillers raise malt spirit prices from 68 1 to 72 1 per tun.
The House of Lords read a third time and passed bills regulating country elections and Irish Coin, with the Militia Pay Bill reported without amendments. They also passed the expiring laws and annuity and lottery bills, plus New York importation, road and inclosure measures. An appeal by Elizabeth Graham et al involved Margaret Porterfield, with the decree affirmed.
The Commons postponed the committee on Mr. Burke's ill health and the contractors bill to Monday. It agreed to Wednesday resolutions on Ways and Means to establish funds for interest on twelve million currency. A Levant trade bill passed committee with amendments. a complaint against Lord North over corrupt practices tied to the Milbourn Port borough proceeds to Lat-Page.
The House heard a petition from the Essex clergy freeholders about election freedom and ordered it to lie on the table. Crewe’s bill to restrict placemen voting for MPs moves to first reading. a second reading is set for Tuesday. Hartley signals possible America motions including troop withdrawal, not independence. Taxes report discussion postponed to April 7 to align with petitions. Townshend, Temple Luttrell push for Milborne Port inquiry and debt settlement with East India Company conditions. House adjourned at 11:30 to Monday when the contractors bill returns.
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