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The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle
Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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On January 19, the British House of Commons approved a resolution granting supply to the King, scheduled a house call-over for February 15 with penalties for non-attendance, and noted Alderman Sawbridge's upcoming motion to shorten Parliament's duration.
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The House of Commons yesterday broke up at half past 3 o'clock, having agreed to the Report of the Resolution of Monday last for granting a Supply to his Majesty, and ordering it to be called over on the 15th of February ; and the Speaker to write circular Letters to all the Members to acquaint therewith ; informing them that those that did not attend, otherwise than by Leave of the House, should be taken into Custody of the House. This Order for calling over the House was on the Motion of Alderman Sawbridge, on which Day he will make a Motion for shortening the Duration of Parliament.
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London
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Yesterday (Jan. 19)
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agreed to report on granting supply; house call-over ordered for feb. 15 with custody for non-attendees without leave; upcoming motion to shorten parliament duration.
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The House of Commons adjourned at 3:30 after agreeing to the report of Monday's resolution for supply to the King. Ordered the house called over on February 15, with the Speaker to send circular letters to members warning of custody for unauthorized absences. This order stemmed from Alderman Sawbridge's motion, during which he plans to propose shortening Parliament's duration.