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Foreign News
March 30, 1782
The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Exeter, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
In the British House of Commons on December 12, Sir James Lowther moved that the war in North American colonies has been ineffectual for protecting loyal subjects or defeating enemies. After debate until 2 a.m., the motion was defeated 210-179, majority 31 against.
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From Rivington's New York Royal Gazette.
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
On the 12th of December, Sir James Lowther made the following motion:
"That it is the opinion of this House that the war carried on in the colonies and plantations of North-America, has proved ineffectual, either for the protection of his Majesty's loyal subjects in the colonies, or for defeating the dangerous designs of our enemies." &c.
The debates were till two in the morning, when opposition having exhausted all their force the house divided, and the motion was lost by the following numbers:
Against the motion, 210
For it, 179
Majority, 31
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
On the 12th of December, Sir James Lowther made the following motion:
"That it is the opinion of this House that the war carried on in the colonies and plantations of North-America, has proved ineffectual, either for the protection of his Majesty's loyal subjects in the colonies, or for defeating the dangerous designs of our enemies." &c.
The debates were till two in the morning, when opposition having exhausted all their force the house divided, and the motion was lost by the following numbers:
Against the motion, 210
For it, 179
Majority, 31
What sub-type of article is it?
War Report
Political
What keywords are associated?
House Of Commons
Sir James Lowther
American War
Parliamentary Motion
Debate Outcome
What entities or persons were involved?
Sir James Lowther
Where did it happen?
House Of Commons
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
House Of Commons
Event Date
12th Of December
Key Persons
Sir James Lowther
Outcome
motion lost: against 210, for 179, majority 31
Event Details
Sir James Lowther moved that the war in North American colonies has proved ineffectual for protecting loyal subjects or defeating enemies. Debates lasted until two in the morning; opposition exhausted, house divided, motion lost.